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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7601269 | On-chip sample preparation for whole blood analysis A novel filter-less separation technique for separating suspended particles from a solution is disclosed. More specifically, an on-chip bioparticle separator is disclosed, which relies on the differential force exerted by application of a series of high magnitude, s... | 10/13/2009 |
| D601051 | Image cytometer | 09/29/2009 |
| 7332288 | Methods and reagents for the rapid and efficient isolation of circulating cancer cells A highly sensitive assay is disclosed which combines immunomagnetic enrichment with multiparameter flow cytometric and immunocytochemical analysis to detect, enumerate and characterize carcinoma cells in the blood. The assay can detect one epithelial cell or less in... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7282180 | Devices and methods to image objects Devices and methods for automated collection and image analysis are disclosed that enable identification or classification of microscopic objects aligned or deposited on surfaces. Such objects, e.g. detectably labeled rare target cells, are magnetically or non-magne... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7056657 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic separation Separation apparatus and method for separating magnetic and/or magnetically-labeled particles from a test medium. Test medium within a reaction chamber is caused to flow past a collecting surface, and a high-gradient magnetic field is applied to the surface t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7011794 | Upon a cartridge for containing a specimen sample for optical analysis An improved cartridge for holding a fluid sample with a small volume is disclosed herein. The cartridge has a test chamber and a vestibule through which the test fluids are inserted into the test chamber. Improved grips are flared-out to aid manipulation. The handle... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6890426 | Magnetic separation apparatus and methods Apparatuses and methods for separating, immobilizing, and quantifying biological substances from within a fluid medium. Biological substances are observed by employing a vessel (6) having a chamber therein, the vessel comprising a transparent collection wall ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6861259 | Method of using a cartridge for containing a specimen sample for optical analysis A cartridge for holding a test specimen with an extremely small volume. The cartridge has a test chamber and a vestibule through which the test fluids are inserted into the test chamber. The cartridge has a stopper having a pair of seals, the first of which seals th... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6790366 | Magnetic separation apparatus and methods Apparatuses and methods for separating, immobilizing, and quantifying biological substances from within a fluid medium. Biological substances are observed by employing a vessel (6) having a chamber therein, the vessel comprising a transparent collection wall ... | 09/14/2004 |
| D491272 | Autoprep instrument | 06/08/2004 |
