Gombrich

Peter Gombrich, Sonoma, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104597	ADVANCED CERVICAL CELL SCREENING METHODS - Advanced cervical cancer screening methods that provide a molecular based process of detecting HPV-integration. The disclosed methods allow for a streamlined approach of conducting a Pap test and immunohistochemical test on the same slide. The disclosed methods provides an inexpensive, highly sensitive, specific, and detailed test that is easy to evaluate and follow-up.	04-23-2009

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090017474	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL CELLS - Systems and methods of interrogating clusters of cells for two or more biological markers that do not, or rarely, occur in the same cell during normal cellular growth, development and function, to indicate the existence of cells that are part of a local area where a pre-neoplastic or neoplastic lesion may be present. The relationship among cells is maintained while interrogating the clusters of cells to facilitate the examination and determination of the existence of possible dysplasia.	01-15-2009
20090105610	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION OF CELL CLUSTERS - A cell collector and cell collection method are provided for collecting clusters of cells for subsequent analysis of the cells to screen for abnormalities. The cell collector is designed to enhance the capability of the collector to pick-up clusters or clumps of cells, and to facilitate transfer of the collected clusters of cells onto a receiving structure, for example a slide. In one embodiment, a combination of the material of the collector, the texture of the collection surface of the collector, and the use of expansion and rotation of the collector during collection facilitate the collection of the clusters of cells.	04-23-2009

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144534	CELL COLLECTION AND TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A cell sample collection and transfer device is provided. The device may include a plunger configured to slide to a plurality of positions for controlling an expandable tip. The expandable tip may be operable to collect cell samples from a target site. In one example, the expandable tip may be further operable to transfer the collected cell samples when placed in contact with a receiving surface. In another example, the expandable tip may be removed from the device and placed in a storage container for further processing.	06-16-2011