Patents by Inventor Tara J. Palmer

Tara J. Palmer 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).

  • NON-INVASIVE SKIN COLLECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210196247
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides non-invasive tape stripping methods for the collection of a skin sample. The tape stripping method includes applying and removing at least one adhesive tape, provided that a skin sample is adhered to the adhesive tape after removal. The at least one adhesive tape is supplied in an adhesive skin sample collection kit. The adhesive skin sample collection kit further comprises a sample collector and instructions for use sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Tara J. PALMER, John P. ALSOBROOK, II, John Daniel DOBAK, III
  • NON-INVASIVE SKIN COLLECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200383665
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides non-invasive tape stripping methods for the collection of a skin sample. The tape stripping method includes applying and removing at least one adhesive tape, provided that a skin sample is adhered to the adhesive tape after removal. The at least one adhesive tape is supplied in an adhesive skin sample collection kit. The adhesive skin sample collection kit further comprises a sample collector and instructions for use sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Tara J. PALMER, John P. ALSOBROOK, II, John Daniel DOBAK, III
  • NON-INVASIVE SKIN COLLECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200289099
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides non-invasive tape stripping methods for the collection of a skin sample. The tape stripping method includes applying and removing at least one adhesive tape, provided that a skin sample is adhered to the adhesive tape after removal. The at least one adhesive tape is supplied in an adhesive skin sample collection kit. The adhesive skin sample collection kit further comprises a sample collector and instructions for use sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Tara J. PALMER, John P. ALSOBROOK, II, John Daniel DOBAK, III
  • Non-invasive skin collection system
    Patent number: 10709428
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides non-invasive tape stripping methods for the collection of a skin sample. The tape stripping method includes applying and removing at least one adhesive tape, provided that a skin sample is adhered to the adhesive tape after removal. The at least one adhesive tape is supplied in an adhesive skin sample collection kit. The adhesive skin sample collection kit further comprises a sample collector and instructions for use sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: DERMTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Tara J. Palmer, John P. Alsobrook, II, John Dobak
  • NON-INVASIVE SKIN COLLECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180110500
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides non-invasive tape stripping methods for the collection of a skin sample. The tape stripping method includes applying and removing at least one adhesive tape, provided that a skin sample is adhered to the adhesive tape after removal. The at least one adhesive tape is supplied in an adhesive skin sample collection kit. The adhesive skin sample collection kit further comprises a sample collector and instructions for use sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Tara J. PALMER, John P. ALSOBROOK, John DOBAK
  • BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS
    Publication number: 20150361500
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for the characterization, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the methods provided are methods of identifying a gene expression profile for acne vulgaris and biomarkers for monitoring treatment. Also provided are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for monitoring efficacy of a treatment and methods for selecting a treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Tara J. Palmer
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20150005184
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: DermTech International
    Inventors: John P. ALSOBROOK, Tara J. PALMER
  • BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS
    Publication number: 20140323331
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for the characterization, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the methods provided are methods of identifying a gene expression profile for acne vulgaris and biomarkers for monitoring treatment. Also provided are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for monitoring efficacy of a treatment and methods for selecting a treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: DermTech International
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Tara J. Palmer