Copertino
Brent M. Copertino, Waltham, MA US
Donald Copertino, Catonsville, MD US
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20100286380 | PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF NUCLEIC ACID FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND KITS THEREFOR - The present invention relates to methods for pretreating biological samples for extraction of nucleic acid therefrom. The present invention employs a combination of at least one protein denaturant with one or more of the following elements to form a reaction mixture for extraction of nucleic acid: (1) at least one aprotic solvent, (2) stepwise heating, and (3) sample dilution. | 11-11-2010 |
20140205996 | DISSOLVABLE FILMS AND METHODS INCLUDING THE SAME - A method includes providing a container, introducing a substance into the container, and introducing a readily dissolvable film into the container such that the dissolvable film overlies the substance within the container. An alternative method includes providing a container, providing a readily dissolvable film, the film comprising a substance carried by the film, and introducing the film into the container. | 07-24-2014 |
Donald W. Copertino, Catonsville, MD US
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20090130736 | PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF NUCLEIC ACID FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND KITS THEREFOR - The present invention relates to methods for pretreating biological samples for extraction of nucleic acid therefrom. The present invention employs a combination of at least one protein denaturant with one or more of the following elements to form a reaction mixture for extraction of nucleic acid: (1) at least one aprotic solvent, (2) stepwise heating, and (3) sample dilution. | 05-21-2009 |
Steven Copertino, Hillsdale, NJ US
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20120331496 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING SOCIAL NETWORK CONTENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH VIDEO CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for generating, distributing, and/or presenting social networking content in conjunction with video content are described. In accordance with various embodiments, social networking related information, e.g., comments, remarks and/or a twitter feed, are displayed in conjunction with the display of video to which the social networking information relates. The social networking related information may be displayed on the same or a different device from that which is used to display the video comments. In some embodiments, the social networking information, e.g., comments on a program, event or broadcast, are displayed on a personal computer or other device such as a mobile telephone, while video content is being viewed, e.g., on a television which is provided video content via a set top box. A knowledgeable moderator can review, supplement, add and delete comments in real time enhancing the overall social networking session. | 12-27-2012 |