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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129248 | ASSAY TOOLS AND METHODS OF USE The present invention provides assay tools for the detection of biological or chemical activity in a sample. The assay tools of the invention provide direct detection using a positive signal generated on a surface of the assay tool. These assay tools provide improved me... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107839 | NMR DEVICE FOR DETECTION OF ANALYTES This invention relates generally to detection devices having one or more small wells each surrounded by, or in close proximity to, an NMR micro coil, each well containing a liquid sample with magnetic nanoparticles that self-assemble or disperse in the presence of a tar... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107860 | CELL SORTING APPARATUS, CELL SORTING CHIP, AND CELL SORTING METHOD Disclosed herein is a cell sorting apparatus, including: a branch portion branching a flow path in which a fluid containing therein cells flows into a first branch flow path, and a second branch flow path; a coupling portion coupling the first branch flow path and the s... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107851 | LATERAL FLOW ASSAY DEVICE FOR COAGULATION MONITORING AND METHOD THEREOF The present invention is directed to a lateral flow assay device for the monitoring and measuring of coagulation and method thereof. Ideally, the invention is directed to a lateral capillary flow device for the monitoring and/or measurement of coagulation in a liquid sa... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120082977 | ARTICLES WITH MATRIX COMPRISING A CELL EXTRACTANT AND BIODETECTION METHODS THEREOF Articles are provided for the detection of cells in a sample. The articles include a release element. The release element comprises an encapsulating agent and a cell extractant. The release element controls the release of the cell extractant into a liquid mixture contai... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120070886 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE A microfluidic device having a substrate with an array of curvilinear cavities. The substrate of the microfluidic device is preferably fabricated of a polymer such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The microfluidic device is manufactured using a gas expansion molding (GEM... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053449 | MAGNETIC CONFIGURATION AND TIMING SCHEME FOR TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a remarkable tool for probing the brain. However, it is still unclear why specific regions in the cortex are excitable by TMS while others are not. This invention provides methods and tools for the design of efficient magnetic ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052524 | CELL EVALUATION SYSTEM USING CELL SHEET AND METHOD FOR USING THE SYSTEM Three-dimensional information on a biological parameter relating to at least one selected from viability, proliferating ability, migration, and differentiation of cultured cells can be obtained by a simple two-dimensional analytical technique by constructing a cell eval... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052561 | Systems and methods for analyzing bodily fluids This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testi... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052485 | SPERM SEPARATION SYSTEM The present invention provides a naturally based Sperm Separation System (SSS) for separation of at least a portion of sperm cell populations (SCP) within an original semen sample, such that an enĪched SCP sample is obtained, comprising a a sperm separation device, com... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052522 | Apparatus And Method For The Study Of Metabolism Embodiments of the present invention feature methods and apparatus in which fluids circulating between a plurality of vessels containing different cell types or tissues are monitored for metabolites following the introduction of a sample.... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045835 | PORTABLE DEVICE BASED ON IMMOBILIZED CELLS FOR THE DETECTION OF ANALYTES The present invention relates to a portable device for the detection of analytes, in particular toxic substances, comprising at least a whole-cell biosensor with cells immobilized onto a transparent and inert matrix that allows the maintenance of cell vitality. The matr... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120045825 | DIAGNOSTIC TEST TAPE FOR LIQUID SAMPLES A diagnostic test tape for liquid samples is provided comprising a flexible transport tape and a plurality of test fields applied to the transport tape that are distributed in the longitudinal direction of the tape, where said test fields comprise a detection layer and ... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120046639 | MICROFLUIDIC FREE INTERFACE DIFFUSION TECHNIQUES A static fluid and a second fluid are placed into contact along a microfluidic free interface and allowed to mix by diffusion without convective flow across the interface. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the fluids are static and initially po... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120040370 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING THE SOLUTION ENVIRONMENT AROUND SENSORS The invention provides microfluidic systems for altering the solution environment around a nanoscopic or microscopic object, such as a sensor, and methods for using the same. The invention also provides a system and methods for modulating, controlling, preparing, and st... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040383 | Methods and Kits Relating To Metabolite Biomarkers For Colorectal Cancer Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of assessing metabolite biomarkers to diagnose, monitor, prognose and treat colorectal cancer, as well as kits and systems in use thereof. In some embodiments, the metabolite biomarker profile of an subject suspected ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040336 | Lateral Flow Assays for Non-Diagnostic Analytes Methods of determining whether a non-diagnostic analyte is present in a non-diagnostic sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include applying a non-diagnostic sample to a sample receiving region of a lateral flow assay device and reading a detection region to dete... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040369 | ON-BOARD CONTROL DETECTION Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a sensor comprising an on-board control system and a testing system. The on-board system can determine viability of the control system or the testing system. Also disclosed are methods of using such a sensor.... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034598 | Real-Time Detection of Influenza Virus The present invention provides system and methods for detecting an analyte indicative of an influenza viral infection in a sample of bodily fluid. The present invention also provides for systems and method for detection a plurality of analytes, at least two of which are... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120035879 | URINE SAMPLE TESTING APPARATUS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MEASUREMENT RESULT OF URINE SAMPLE A urine sample testing apparatus comprises: a urine qualitative measuring section configured to acquire a measurement result for each of a plurality of urine qualitative measurement items; a urine sediment measuring section configured to acquire a measurement result for... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034636 | CHEMICAL SENSING DEVICE This invention relates to a chemical sensing device for detecting an analyte. The device comprises a light source, at least one luminescent reagent which is capable of luminescing when irradiated by the light source wherein the luminescence of the luminescent reagent is... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034240 | PERLECAN AS A BIOMARKER FOR RENAL DYSFUNCTION The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing sai... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034623 | UP-CONCENTRATION OF ORGANIZ MICROOBJECTS FOR MICROSCOPIC IMAGING A method of analyzing a sample fluid containing organic microobjects is proposed. The method comprises the steps of: up-concentrating (S1) the microobjects by removing, in a total time T1, a volume V1 of the sample fluid from the upconcentra... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120028292 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING KIDNEY DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH HEART FAILURE Disclosed is a method for diagnosing kidney damage in a subject suffering from heart failure including the steps of a) determining the amounts of liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) and kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) and optionally a natriuretic peptide in ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028818 | MICRO FLUIDIC STRUCTURES A micro fluidic system includes a substrate, and, provided on said substrate, at least one flow path interconnecting with functional means in which liquid samples can be treated by desired procedures. The flow paths are laid out to form a pattern for the transport of li... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028283 | Analyte Sensors Having Temperature Independent Membranes Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a membrane structure with an analyte permeability that is substantially temperature independent. The devices also include... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028822 | METHODS, FLOW CELLS AND SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE CELL ANALYSIS A method, flow cell and/or device for increasing the recovery of a limiting analyte in a sample, e.g., for single molecule analysis is disclosed. Methods for preparing a nucleic acid sample from a single cell and capturing nucleic acids on a surface configured for use i... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028282 | BIOSENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF ANALYTE A biosensor system can comprise a sensor chip and a measurement device. The sensor chip comprises a capillary and electrodes disposed within the capillary. The height of the capillary is set to be less than the maximum value of the sum of the diffusion distance of an el... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021451 | SAMPLE ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND SAMPLE ANALYSIS METHOD An analysis apparatus includes a plurality of separation channels, a detector, and a control unit. In each separation channel, a particular component contained in a sample is separated from other components. The detector detects the separated particular component. The c... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120021449 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ANALYZING MICROORGANISMS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ANALYZING MICROORGANISMS After culturing blood, a culture liquid determined as positive is transplanted into a plate medium and a bacterial cell suspension that is directly usable for identifying and testing antibiotics-sensitivity is prepared without forming colonies. Provided are a device for... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120021402 | BIOSENSOR APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF A biosensor has one or more field effect transistors each comprising a source region and a drain region separated by a channel region and a gate positioned offset and spaced from the channel region. The biosensor also has one or more molecular probes coupled to at least... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120012539 | WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME A water treatment apparatus with a first filtration system and a second filtration system is disclosed. The first filtration system provides purified water to an automated assay device. The second filtration system receives wastewater from an outlet and removes contamin... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015347 | Methods for Assaying Cellular Binding Interactions There are provided methods, and devices for assaying for a binding interaction between a protein, such as a monoclonal antibody, produced by a cell, and a biomolecule. The method may include retaining the cell within a chamber having an aperture; exposing the protein pr... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015429 | QUANTITATIVE LATERAL FLOW SYSTEM AND ASSAY The present invention relates to a lateral flow assay and system, including a test strip, for detection and quantification of analytes in samples, such as samples containing cells and fluid. In general, according to the present invention, a test strip for a lateral flow... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120009665 | METHODS OF PRODUCING MULTI-LAYERED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES Microfluidic devices are prepared by providing a substrate material having a solid adhesive thin sheet, printing solid ink on the substrate using a conventional printer, selectively etching the substrate using a wax masking layer to obtain a desired pattern, removing th... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120009588 | LIVE BIOLOAD DETECTION USING MICROPARTICLES The present invention provides methods to concentrate cells onto microparticles, to concentrate the microparticles, and to detect the cells. The present invention also includes unitary sample preparation and detection devices to be used in accordance with the methods.... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120009611 | BIOSENSOR AND BIOSENSOR MANUFACTURING METHOD A biosensor manufacturing method including a sheet material forming process and a dicing process. In the sheet material forming process a sheet material with plural biosensor forming sections is formed. Each of the biosensor forming sections includes a first base plate,... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120009619 | UNITARY CARTRIDGE FOR PARTICLE PROCESSING A single disposable cartridge for performing a process on a particle, such as particle sorting, encapsulates all fluid contact surfaces in the cartridge for use with microfluidic particle processing technology. The cartridge interfaces with an operating system for effec... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120009231 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITION OF FUNCTIONAL COATINGS A method for deposition of functional coatings comprises igniting a non-thermal equilibrium plasma within an ambient pressure plasma chamber having a gas supply inlet and a plasma outlet; and providing a substrate to be coated adjacent to the plasma outlet. A gas phase ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120004522 | BIOSENSOR COATED WITH ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER LAYER DEMONSTRATING BENDING BEHAVIOR Disclosed is a biosensor coated with an electroactive polymer layer demonstrating a bending behavior, more specifically a biosensor including an electroactive polymer layer coated on the surface of a bioreceptor and an electrode connected to the electroactive polymer la... | 01/05/2012 |
