Patent Application
20110316267
Keeping track of a person's identity is becoming more important in today's society. However, even in historical times, being able to prove parentage was sometimes an issue as evidenced by the famous story of king Solomon judging between two woman both claiming to be the mother. The wise king was able to discern the truth, but short of being the wisest human, science has provided us with many tools to determine identity.
Even with many safeguards and protocols in place, it is not unknown to have a hospital mix up babies and parents are given the wrong children. Science has provided us with tools such as blood types to try to determine those that could not be the parents, it has only recently become possible to show with great certainty parentage. DNA testing is becoming more common and is often employed forensically in criminal cases.
There is a need for a positive identification instrument that relies on the science of DNA to prove identity that is inexpensive, easy to use and promotes long term viability of the DNA sample.
A DNA birth certificate has a DNA sample portion to securely hold a biological sample for use in positively identifying an individual. It can be used to keep track of babies to prevent hospital mix-ups or in child stealing cases. Additionally, the certificate can be an ID or even a driver's license. The DNA sample portion holds one or more containers that allow the user to place a biological sample such as a hair or nail clipping within to provide the DNA if needed. In another embodiment, a DNA sample storage card known as an FTA© CLASSIC CARD©, a patented DNA storage card, is used to store the DNA information. Other biometrics such as finger or footprints, hair samples, nail clippings, etc. may also be stored on the DNA certificate.
Other features and advantages of the instant invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention which refers to the accompanying drawings.
In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to like elements, and which are intended to show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
Although the instant invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations and modifications and other uses will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
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A DNA sample area 140 is provided to allow a user to secure DNA containing samples to DNA birth certificate 100. Many kinds of biologically active samples may be used such as hair 150, nail clipping 160 and blood 170. These samples are sealed within a laminated section 155 to preserve the samples. Of course any biologically active sample may be used as long as it is practical to fit within the area provided 155 and contains intact DNA.
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A biometric sample area 240 is shown having fingerprints 230. Again, other biometrics may be used such as physical samples, etc. In addition to fingerprints 230, a DNA sample area 250 is provided to store DNA samples on a FTA© CLASSIC CARD© 260. Again, other DNA preserving devices may be used as discussed above.
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Although the instant invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations and modifications and other uses will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
This application claims priority and herein incorporates by reference U.S. provisional patent application 61/357,537 filed Jun. 23, 2010.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61357537 | Jun 2010 | US |
