Patents by Inventor Scott R. Woodward

Scott R. Woodward has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160103950
    Abstract: A method and system for displaying genetic and genealogical data includes displaying indicators of related individuals. At least one genetically related individual is identified from a database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual. Indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual are displayed. The system includes a computer system having a display device, a processor device, a database and media having computer-executable instructions configured to display indicators of related individuals according to a method. The method includes identifying at least one genetically related individual from a database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual and geographically displaying indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Natalie M. Myres, Scott R. Woodward, Luke A.D. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20150100243
    Abstract: A method and system for displaying genetic and genealogical data includes displaying indicators of related individuals. At least one genetically related individual is identified from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual. Indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual are displayed. The system includes a computer system having a display device, a processor device, a database and media having computer-executable instructions configured to display indicators of related individuals according to a method. The method includes identifying at least one genetically related individual from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual and geographically displaying indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Natalie M. Myres, Scott R. Woodward, Luke A.D. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 8855935
    Abstract: A method and system for displaying genetic and genealogical data includes displaying indicators of related individuals. At least one genetically related individual is identified from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual. Indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual are displayed. The system includes a computer system having a display device, a processor device, a database and media having computer-executable instructions configured to display indicators of related individuals according to a method. The method includes identifying at least one genetically related individual from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual and geographically displaying indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ancestry.com DNA, LLC
    Inventors: Natalie M. Myres, Scott R. Woodward, Luke A. D. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 8738297
    Abstract: A genealogical research and record keeping system and method for identifying commonalities in haplotypes and other genetic characteristics of a biological sample of two or more individual members. Chromosomal fragments identical by descent identify family ties between siblings, parents and children and ancestors and progeny across many generations. It is particularly useful in corroborating and improving the accuracy of genealogical data and identifying previously unknown genetic relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Ancestry.com DNA, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Sorenson, Scott R. Woodward, Natalie Myres
  • Publication number: 20130149707
    Abstract: A genealogical research and record keeping system and method for identifying commonalities in haplotypes and other genetic characteristics of a biological sample of two or more individual members. Chromosomal fragments identical by descent identify family ties between siblings, parents and children and ancestors and progeny across many generations. It is particularly useful in corroborating and improving the accuracy of genealogical data and identifying previously unknown genetic relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
    Inventors: Scott R. Woodward, Natalie Myres
  • Patent number: 7957907
    Abstract: A genealogical research and record keeping system and method for identifying commonalities in haplotypes and other genetic characteristics of two or more individual members of a biological sample. Chromosomal fragments identical by descent identify family ties between siblings, parents and children and ancestors and progeny across many generations. It is particularly useful in corroborating and improving the accuracy of genealogical data, and identifying previously unknown genetic relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
    Inventors: James L. Sorenson, Scott R. Woodward, Joel Myres, Natalie Myres, legal representative
  • Patent number: 7691326
    Abstract: A novel system, apparatus, composition and method provide facile collection of a physical sample, including in particular noninvasive extraction of buccal cells, specifically directed to capture of PCR-ready DNA from such cheek cells. It is particularly useful in achieving simplified collection, transit, processing and storage of biological samples with minimal chain of custody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Sorenson Genomics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James LeVoy Sorenson, Scott R. Woodward, Jared P. Christensen, Stephen C. Mackert, Steven E. Powell, Douglas R. Fogg, David Tod Schulthess, West L. Price, John Brophy, Reed F. Winterton
  • Publication number: 20080154566
    Abstract: A method and system for displaying genetic and genealogical data includes displaying indicators of related individuals. At least one genetically related individual is identified from a database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual. Indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual are displayed. The system includes a computer system having a display device, a processor device, a database and media having computer-executable instructions configured to display indicators of related individuals according to a method. The method includes identifying at least one genetically related individual from a database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual and geographically displaying indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SORENSON MOLECULAR GENEALOGY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Natalie M. Myres, Scott R. Woodward, Luke A.D. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20080081331
    Abstract: A method and system for displaying genetic and genealogical data includes displaying indicators of related individuals. At least one genetically related individual is identified from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual. Indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individuals are displayed. The system includes a computer system having a display device, a processor device, a database and media having computer-executable instructions configured to display indicators of related individuals according to a method. The method includes identifying at least one genetically related individual from a genetic database in response to a genetic input of an inquiring individual and geographically displaying indicators of the inquiring individual and each of the at least one genetically related individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Natalie M. Myres, Scott R. Woodward, Luke A. D. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20030172065
    Abstract: A genealogical research and record keeping system and method for identifying commonalities in haplotypes and other genetic characteristics of two or more individual members of a biological sample. Chromosomal fragments identical by descent identify family ties between siblings, parents and children and ancestors and progeny across many generations. It is particularly useful in corroborating and improving the accuracy of genealogical data, and identifying previously unknown genetic relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: James L. Sorenson, Scott R. Woodward, Joel Myres, Natalie Myres
  • Publication number: 20030129738
    Abstract: A novel system, apparatus, composition and method provide facile collection of a physical sample, including in particular noninvasive extraction of buccal cells, specifically directed to capture of PCR-ready DNA from such cheek cells. It is particularly useful in achieving simplified collection, transit, processing and storage of biological samples with minimal chain of custody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: James LeVoy Sorenson, Scott R. Woodward, Jared P. Christensen, Stephen C. Mackert, Steven E. Powell, Douglas R. Fogg, David Tod Schulthess, West L. Price, John Brophy, Reed F. Winterton