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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187541 | Apparatus for detecting target molecules and related methods An apparatus for analysis of a sample and in particular of a biological sample. The apparatus contains a microfluidic chip with dies, adapted to be selectively activated or deactivated by presence of target molecules in the biological sample. The apparatus further c... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187542 | Optical detection field having diamond-like carbon thin film formed therein An optical detection field, wherein a diamond-like carbon thin film containing therein fluorine is formed on a surface facing an existence region of a substance. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182767 | Needle-septum interface for a fluidic analyzer Instrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182748 | Method and arrangement of measuring acidity or other chemical or physical property of a gas A method and an arrangement of measuring acidity or other chemical or physical property of a gas. The invention comprises a membrane having optical indicator molecules bound to a microporous matrix arranged to be placed into contact with the gas to be measured, the ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178046 | Microfluidic devices with SPR sensing capabilities A microfluidic system including a chip sensor and an SPR optical detector. The chip sensor may be made a non-transparent material, such as polyimide or silicon, allowing non-visible radiation produced by the SPR optical detector to pass through and interact with a s... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8147758 | Water hardness sensor system A sensor including a substrate and a sensing element disposed on a substrate is provided. The sensing element includes a sensing matrix in contact with a flow of water, an indicator for one or more chemical species in the flow of water, and a selectivity component t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142723 | Tag free bio sensing micro strip In one embodiment, a system for determining information about an assay incorporates a filter assembly that includes an optical structure configured to be removably attachable to a laser resonating cavity of the system, the optical structure being configured to form ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142737 | Device for containing, reacting and measuring, and method of containing, reacting and measuring The invention relates to a device for containing, reacting and measuring, and a method of containing, reacting and measuring, and provides a device for containing, reacting and measuring, and a method of containing, reacting and measuring which is also able to effec... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142722 | Test element and tester for analyzing solutions An apparatus for analyzing an aqueous solution, as may be implemented with a hand-held portable electronic device (10) and test element (16). A test pad (32) of the test element responsive in color to a characteristic of an aqueous solution is i... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8119068 | Fluid content monitor A fluid content monitor including a cuvette, a colorimeter adapted to generate a signal indicative of contents of a fluid sample contained in the cuvette, a container for holding a reagent, and a pump assembly for delivering reagent from the container to the cuvette... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119066 | Multimode reader A cartridge and cartridge system for use in an apparatus for analyzing a sample are provided. The cartridge has one or more light sources and/or optical systems and other components that are specific for a certain type of application such as fluorescence, absorbance... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119067 | Automatic physiological assay device An automatic physiological assay device analyzes light reflected by an assay device and prevents ambient light from interfering with the assay device. The automatic physiological assay device in accordance with the present invention comprises a chassis, an assay dev... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119069 | Test element analysis system A test element analysis system for the analytical investigation of a liquid sample, comprising a test element including a carrier film having at least one flat side and a test field secured to the flat side and an evaluation instrument including a test element holde... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114351 | Analysis system and method for the analysis of a body fluid sample for an analyte contained therein Analysis system and method for the analysis of a body fluid sample for an analyte contained therein are disclosed. The analysis system has a dosing station for dosing a liquid into a test element through a sample supply opening, which reacts with a reagent system pr... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110159 | AOTF-based imaging system and method for hyperspectral and multispectral imaging of specimens including medical tissue An imaging system includes a platform for placement of a sample or an animal to be imaged, and at least one excitation light source for irradiating the sample or animal to stimulate an emission at a plurality of different center wavelengths. An acousto-optic tunable... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8066962 | Environment holding apparatus and environment control type analyzer An environment holding apparatus includes: a first chamber that has an opening and holds a sample; a moving stage that is two-dimensionally moved with the first chamber being mounted thereon; and a first plane that includes an introduction port having a function of ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057752 | Fluid analyzer for determining fluid chemistry of formation fluid by downhole reagent injection spectral analysis A method for analyzing formation fluid in earth formation surrounding a borehole includes storing analytical reagent in a reagent container in a fluids analyzer in a formation tester and moving the formation tester, including the reagent, downhole. Reagent from the ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048378 | Optical lens system and method for microfluidic devices An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluo... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038945 | Detection and analysis system for protein array To provide a method for detecting a protein by immobilizing a protein on a protein array substrate at a high density with controlled orientation, irradiating the immobilized protein with ultraviolet light, visible light, or infrared light, and measuring the light no... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029733 | Thermal cycler with optical detector A reaction vessel having a reaction chamber for holding a sample is fabricated by producing a housing having a rigid frame defining the minor walls of the chamber. The housing also defines a port for introducing fluid into the chamber. At least one sheet or film is ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021626 | Method and device for laminar flow on a sensing surface Methods and devices are provided for controlling a fluid flow over a sensing surface within a flow cell. The methods employ laminar flow techniques to position a fluid flow over one or more discrete sensing areas on the sensing surface of the flow cell. Such methods... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017079 | Apparatus for and method of measuring bio-chips using uniform total internal reflection illumination Disclosed herein is an apparatus for and method of measuring bio-chips, which can implement an illumination method of a novel type that illuminates a bio sample (which may be also referred to as a “bio specimen”) through a side face of a substrate using a diffus... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7998412 | Ophthalmic device comprising a holographic sensor An ophthalmic device which comprises a holographic element comprising a medium comprising a phenylboronic acid group and, disposed therein, a hologram, wherein an optical characteristic of the element changes as a result of a variation of a physical property of the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7998413 | Biosensor and method of manufacturing biosensor Aspects of the invention can be an inexpensive biosensor capable of measuring a number of samples in a short time, and suitable for only one-time use (expendable). The biosensor according to the invention can include a light transmissive substrate, a probe fixing re... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993586 | Apparatus for measurement of total organic carbon content Disclosed is a total organic carbon (TOC) measurement apparatus capable of facilitating reduction in size of the apparatus and achieving enhanced measurement accuracy. The TOC measurement apparatus includes an organics oxidation unit, a carbon-dioxide separation uni... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993585 | Biological and chemical monitoring A biological and chemical detection system is provided that detects and identifies biological and/or chemical particulates of interest. The biological and chemical detection system comprises a collector, a first optical device, a second optical device and a processo... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7964147 | Hand-held analysis device The invention relates to a hand-held analytical device for analyzing a sample, in particular a biological fluid, for a medically significant component, comprising a housing comprising a loading opening for receiving a replaceable cartridge having multiple chambers t... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7951345 | Useful specimen transport apparatus with integral capability to allow three dimensional x-ray images The present invention provides new and useful features and mechanisms for the localization and transport of biopsy specimens. The invention having a specimen board, an absorbent material in operative engagement and in coplanar alignment with the specimen board, a co... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7951344 | Liquid analysis system and cartridge An apparatus main body is loaded with a cartridge that contains a sensor and is capable of processing liquid contained in it without moving it from the inside to the outside of the cartridge. The cartridge is loaded into the apparatus main body in such a way that th... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7943091 | Chemical exposure indication device A chemical exposure indication device is disclosed. The device is removably attachable to a structure and includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface and an indicating layer overlying the first substrate surface. The indicating layer includes a ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939022 | Integration of colorimetric transducers and detector A device for distinguishing fluids and a method for fabricating the device include integrating at least one transducer onto an optical detector. Each transducer has optical properties which vary when exposed to particular molecules of a fluid. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935308 | Methods and devices for analyte detection Methods for detecting one or more analytes, such as a protein, in a fluid path are provided. The methods include resolving, immobilizing and detecting one or more analytes in a fluid path, such as a capillary. Also included are devices and kits for performing such a... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931866 | Micelle-controlled nanoparticle synthesis for SERS The methods and apparatus disclosed herein concern nanoparticle layers uniformly distributed on a surface or substrate. In certain embodiments of the invention, the nanoparticle layers are of use for Raman spectroscopy. In certain embodiments of the invention, a mic... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7906072 | Optical lens system and method for microfluidic devices An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluo... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7867447 | Method for enumeration of mammalian micronucleated erythrocyte populations, while distinguishing platelets and/or platelet-associated aggregates A method for the enumeration of micronucleated erythrocyte populations while distinguishing platelet and platelet-associated aggregates involves the use of a first fluorescent labeled antibody having binding specificity for a surface marker for reticulocytes, a seco... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862775 | Determination of explosives including RDX The present invention provides sensors and methods for determination of an analyte. The analytes may be determined by monitoring, for example, a change in an optical signal of an emissive material upon exposure to an analyte. In some embodiments, the analyte and the... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7846390 | Apparatus and method for measuring concentrations of fuel mixtures using depth-resolved laser-induced fluorescence The apparatus for measuring concentrations of fuel mixtures using depth-resolved laser-induced fluorescence is a fluorometer equipped with a sample container holder that is movable in the path of the beam from the light source. Fluorescent emissions from the sample ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842242 | Optical coupling device and method A device for optically coupling a first optical element to a second optical element comprises a first optical element with a first radiation penetration surface; a second optical element with a second radiation penetration surface located across from the first radia... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7815862 | Wafer characteristics via reflectometry Various exemplary methods (800, 900, 1000, 1100) are directed to determining wafer thickness and/or wafer surface characteristics. An exemplary method (900) includes measuring reflectance of a wafer and comparing the measured reflectance to a calculate... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815861 | Analysis method, analysis device and production method therefor The present invention relates to a technique for analyzing the concentration of a specific component in a sample liquid, such as a method for analyzing a sample. The analyzing method includes a first detection step for irradiating light from a light source (50 | 10/19/2010 |
