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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7998407 | Measurement system for measuring substance concentrations in liquid media A system and method for measuring substance concentrations is provided. The system has a test strip container for receiving a test strip(s). The container has a sealing device, a counter device that counts a number of opening processes of the sealing device, a data ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7927545 | Containers for reading and handling diagnostic reagents and methods for using the same A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form comprising a body portion, a lid portion, a continuous tape, a reagent-sensing device, and a storage device. The body portion includes an inner and outer surface. The lid port... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922973 | Combined unit of humidity indicator and desiccant pack A combined unit of a humidity indicator and a desiccant pack is provided in which the humidity indicator (I) has one end portion bonded to one end portion of the desiccant pack (D) and can pivot around between a standby position (Ia) in which the indicator (I) overl... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7901623 | Lateral flow strip assay A lateral flow strip assay apparatus comprising a housing; a lateral flow strip in the housing, the lateral flow strip having a receiving portion; a sample collection unit; and a reagent reservoir. Saliva and/or buccal cells are collected from an individual using th... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7892488 | Thermal liquid flow sensor and method of forming same A thermal liquid flow sensor and method of forming same. The sensor has a substrate and one or more sensing elements, disposed on the substrate, for sensing a property of a liquid. The liquid flow sensor, which can be for example a microsensor having a microbrick® ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887750 | Analytical systems, devices, and cartridges therefor Described here are systems, devices, cartridges, methods, and kits for detecting or quantifying at least two different analytes using at least two different techniques, in a single sample. The cartridges typically comprise at least two test sites and the location of... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883665 | Chemical and biological detection arrays Device comprising: a first substrate; a plurality of first raised elements on the first substrate, the first raised elements mutually spaced apart by first channel regions on the first substrate, each of the first raised elements having a first distal end, the first... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7875239 | Sterilizer test device A re-usable sterilizer test device is disclosed which is comprised of at least two parts which are releasably connected together. An indicator device which changes color in the presence of steam after a certain time period is deposited within the two parts. One or b... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7871568 | Rapid test apparatus Provided herein are methods and devices for rapid testing of solid, semi-solid, or liquid specimens, such as stool, blood, urine, saliva, or swab specimens of the cervix, urethra, nostril, and throat, and for environmental testing. ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867441 | Low to moderate temperature nanolaminate heater A low to moderate temperature heat source comprising a high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures wherein the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is positioned between two thin pieces to ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862769 | Testing body, particularly for verifying the penetration properties of a sterilizing agent in sterilization processes A testing body (1) that is provided for verifying the penetration properties of a sterilization agent has, with a compact design, a particularly high detection sensitivity and is thus particularly well-suited or use in the sterilization of minimally invasive ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862770 | Patches for non-intrusive monitoring of oxygen in packages This disclosure describes an Oxygen sensing patch that can be attached to the interior surface of packages for oxygen interrogation inside the package. The Oxygen sensing patch is integrated into the inside of the package during the packaging manufacturing process a... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7858030 | Artificial lipid bilayer membrane formation device, artificial lipid bilayer membrane formation method, and usage thereof An artificial lipid bilayer membrane formation device is disclosed. It includes: an upper solution chamber whose bottom has a small hole; a lower solution chamber having a support layer; and lipid solution exclusion device. Lipid solution is applied to the small hol... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850910 | Compact foldable meter A foldable instrument (10) adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor is disclosed. The instrument comprises a first portion (12) including a display (22) and a second portion (14) pivotally couple... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846383 | Lateral flow assay device and absorbent article containing same A lateral flow assay device for testing a bodily fluid, such as urine, blood, mucous, saliva, etc., is provided. The lateral flow assay device includes a chromatographic medium (e.g., porous membrane) that defines a detection zone that provides a signal indicative o... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7837937 | Biological agent detector A biological agent detector detects the presence of any biological agents, such as anthrax or other biological warfare agents, in a sample of air. The biological agent detector includes a bio-concentrator that concentrates an aerosol and a pyrolyzer portion includin... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837939 | Rapid sample collection and analysis device and methods of use The present invention is directed to devices and methods for determining the presence of analyte in a fluid sample. The devices utilize a sample collection well, an expression plate for expressing sample into the sample collection well, a plunger that drives a lance... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837938 | Measurement system for measuring substance concentrations in liquid media A system and method for measuring substance concentrations is provided. The system has a test strip container for receiving a test strip(s). The container has a sealing device, a counter device that counts a number of opening processes of the sealing device, a data ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7829019 | Molded casing for a test kit A casing for use as a test kit that employs crushable ampoules prefilled with chemical or biological reagents, comprising a molded casing having a distinct reaction chamber, and at least one distinct cell adapted for receiving a crushable ampoule. The cell has a fle... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7824611 | Diagnostic devices and apparatus for the controlled movement of reagents without membranes The assay devices, assay systems and device components of this invention comprise at least two opposing surfaces disposed a capillary distance apart, at least one of which is capable of immobilizing at least one target ligand or a conjugate in an amount related to t... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7820103 | Chip based diagnostic device A diagnostic device comprising a sample inlet and a processing chamber having a window portion and a flat carrier having front surface, a back surface and one or more side surfaces, said front surface facing said processing chamber, said front surface having an acti... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815856 | Storage container for detecting presence of checmical elements A container having an indicator for detecting the presence of chemical elements is provided. In one embodiment, the container comprises a cavity therein for receiving an article having a first metallic element, the cavity being substantially sealed from a surroundin... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811516 | Sterilization challenge specimen holder A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is sealable on the holder. An opening is defined in the body or cap that for... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7807104 | Inspection tester for explosives An inspection tester that can be used anywhere as a primary screening tool by non-technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. It includes a body with a sample pad. First and second explosives detecting reagent holders and dispensers are o... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803319 | Metering technique for lateral flow assay devices A diagnostic test kit for detecting an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The kit employs a lateral flow device that contains a membrane. A metering channel is formed in the membrane that is capable of delivering a controlled volume of the test sample to... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7803318 | Hand-held analytical device The invention relates to a portable hand-held analytical device for analysis of a medically significant component of a sample, the device including a housing having a loading opening for receiving a replaceable drum cartridge containing analytical consumables, where... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7803320 | Apparatus for quality control analysis of an on-site prepared pharmaceutical product A quality control system for measuring parameters in a pharmaceutical product includes a receiver vessel to receive a pharmaceutical product therein. The quality control system also includes a sample tube having a first end attached to the receiver vessel to remove ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7790105 | Sterilization challenge specimen holder A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region and a sleeve positionable within the internal chamber. A cap is sealable on the hol... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780915 | Fecal sample test device and methods of use The present invention includes devices and methods for the detection of an analyte in a fecal sample. The fecal sample test device includes a sample collection structure and sample collection housing, a detection housing, a fecal suspension solution or fecal dilutio... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780914 | Sample collection and testing system A testing device for the identification of an analyte of interest in a sample, comprises a housing having an internal recess (14); a sample collection device (19) and at least one insertable testing element (20); the housing being adapted to rec... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7771653 | Explosives tester with heater An inspection tester system for testing for explosives. The tester includes a body and a swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body. At least one reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the body. The reagent holder and dispenser contai... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7767144 | Rapid diagnosis device with locking by test strip The invention relates to a rapid diagnosis device with a device housing, on which there is provided a push-in opening for a test strip. The test strip is evaluated inside the rapid diagnosis device. On the device housing there is formed a housing opening, which can ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7749439 | Test apparatus A test apparatus is disclosed for measuring a component. The test apparatus maintains the amount of a specimen to be used for a reaction with a reagent at a constant value by allowing all of a fluid specimen to be measured and thus improves the accuracy and reproduc... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740802 | Sterilization challenge specimen holder A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is sealable on the holder. A plug is positioned in the body. The plug has a ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7731897 | Formats for optical analysis and methods of manufacturing the same Formats for the optical testing of fluids are manufacturing using modular format components. The format components are constructed so that matching format components can be mated together to form a single format for optical testing. Formats may be manufactured using... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7727467 | Reagent stripe for test strip A test strip having a small sample-receiving chamber on the order of less than 1 microliter. The inventive test strip includes a reagent layer that extends across the width of the test strip and also extends to the sample-receiving end, such that the edges of the re... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722809 | Bioagent detection device A detection device is provided for detecting the presence of an agent in a fluid. The device includes a body defining first and second chambers. It is intended for the first chamber accommodating the flow of fluid therein. A first valve is disposed in the body betwe... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7718126 | Fecal occult test packaging A specimen testing device having a folding top having a top inside and a top outside; a back portion having a back inside and a back outside, the back portion in folding communication with the folding top; a front portion in folding communication with the back porti... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7718125 | Sterilization challenge specimen holder A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is sealable on the holder. A plug is positioned in the body. The plug has a ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7713475 | Lateral flow immunoassay device and method A lateral flow immunoassay test device is provided that includes a housing with an elongated slot for holding a test sample collector; an elongated holder member for securing at least one immunoassay test strip therein; a first chamber for storing a first, pre-treat... | 05/11/2010 |
