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Assignee: Molecular Devices Corporation


Location: PaloAlto, CA
No. of patents: 17

NumberTitleIssue Date
5278048Methods for detecting the effect of cell affecting agents on living cells
Methods are disclosed for detecting the effects of cell affecting agents on living cells. The method steps include providing living cells that are retained in a micro flow chamber. The micro flow chamber is adapted for either continuous or intermittent fl...
01/11/1994
5164319Multiple chemically modulated capacitance determination
Apparatus and methods are provided for multiple detection of analytes employing semiconductor capacitance as the signal modulated by the analyte. A plurality of semiconductor capacitors are organized for detection (at individual sites) of changes in capac...
11/17/1992
5004806Nitrocellulose filtration to remove proteins from polynucleotides
The present invention encompasses a method for removing proteins from a solution containing polynucleotides and proteins comprising filtering the solution through a nitrocellulose membrane at neutral or basic pH....
04/02/1991
4978608DNA detection system
Picogram amounts of DNA can be detected in a sample by the use of high affinity single-stranded DNA binding proteins. The assay is applicable not only to pure DNA samples but also to samples containing significant amounts of protein....
12/18/1990
4968148Single source multi-site photometric measurement system
A multibeam photometric measuring device includes a single light source along with a filter assembly for passing only a desired band of wavelengths and an optical system for suitably focusing light from the light source. Light is transmitted individually ...
11/06/1990
4963658DNA detection method
Picogram amounts of DNA can be detected in a sample by the use of high-affinity, single-stranded DNA binding proteins. The assay is applicable not only to pure DNA samples but also to samples containing significant amounts of protein....
10/16/1990
4963815Photoresponsive electrode for determination of redox potential
Devices and methods are provided for determining the presence and amount of an analyte by measuring a redox potential-modulated photoinducing signal from a photoresponsive element. Further devices and methods are provided for determining the presence and ...
10/16/1990
4956275Migratory detection immunoassay
Novel methods and devices are provided for detecting analytes, where the sample is placed upstream from a reagent which is a component of a signal-producing system. The detection zone is provided upstream from the sample, where the amount of reagent which...
09/11/1990
4942127Polyredox couples in analyte determinations
Enzyme or substrate determinations can be achieved by employing an organic second substrate, which produces a product which may be coupled with a metal inorganic redox couple capable of interacting with and affecting the potential of a metal electrode on ...
07/17/1990
4883579Photoresponsive redox detection and discrimination
Devices and methods are provided for making a plurality of determinations of the local (site-specific) redox state of a liquid system, by employing a photoresponsive element, which can be independently irradiated at different sites to provide independentl...
11/28/1989
4849330Photoresponsive redox detection and discrimination
Devices and methods are provided for making a plurality of determinations of the local (site-specific) redox state of a liquid system, by employing a photoresponsive element, which can be independently irradiated at different sites to provide independentl...
07/18/1989
4758786Method of analyzing semiconductor systems
A method of analyzing selected regions of semiconductor systems to determine the uniformity of distribution of trapped charges or electric dipoles at the surface of the semiconductor or in a dielectric or insulating material associated therewith, the meth...
07/19/1988
4741619Hydrophilic microplates for vertical beam photometry
A microtiter plate prepared from a hydrophobic plastic is rendered more hydrophilic by treatment of the surfaces of the wells of the microplate prior to use. The resulting plates are particularly useful in vertical beam photometry....
05/03/1988
4737464Solid-state optical assay imaging apparatus
An apparatus for determining a characteristic of a signal modulating component related to an analyte of interest at an assay site by measuring light modulated by the component. A light source uniformly illuminates the assay site and a reference site. The ...
04/12/1988
4704353Photoresponsive redox detection and discrimination
Devices and methods are provided for making a plurality of determinations of the local (site-specific) redox state of a liquid system, by employing a photoresponsive element, which can be independently irradiated at different sites to provide independentl...
11/03/1987
4591550Device having photoresponsive electrode for determining analytes including ligands and antibodies
Photoresponsive devices, including a photoresponsive electrode, are provided and methods for their use to measure changes in environment at a site at or about the surface of the photoresponsive device. By employing a source of light for irradiating a site...
05/27/1986
4490216Lipid membrane electroanalytical elements and method of analysis therewith
Electroanalytical elements are provided involving a polarity-sensitive layer; a first lipid layer non-diffusively bound to said polarity-sensitive layer; and, a second amphiphilic layer, with hydrophilic heads distal from said first lipid layer and defini...
12/25/1984
 
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