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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7771988 | Control device for fermenter The control device according to the present invention includes an input device for entering measured data from a measurement unit, which measures nutrient components, the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and biomass in a culture medium; a processor for calc... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7459306 | Device and method for providing a hybridization chamber and for influencing air bubbles in the same A device, appropriate process units and/or systems for providing a gap-shaped hybridization space to hybridize nucleic acid samples, proteins or tissue sections over a slide. Said items of device are able to move in relation to the slide and comprise an annular seal... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7427501 | System and method for optically monitoring the concentration of a gas, or the pressure, in a sample vial to detect sample growth A system and method employing infrared laser spectrography and dual wavelength modulation to monitor the concentration of a gas, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, in the sample vial, or to monitor the pressure in the sample vial, to thus detect for microorganism gro... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7338778 | Luminescent method for determining cell oxygen consumption The present invention relates to methods for detection and evaluation of metabolic activity of eukaryotic and/or prokaryotic cells based upon their ability to consume dissolved oxygen. The methods utilize a luminescence detection system which makes use of the sensit... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7254490 | Marking system and method A methodology for facilitating the identification, authentication or quality control of packaged products is described comprising a marking and an authentication phase. In the marking phase the method involves obtaining an analytical specification, and for example a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247470 | Method and apparatus for measuring nitric oxide production and oxygen consumption in cultures of adherent cells An apparatus and method for measuring nitric oxide production and oxygen consumption in cultures of adherent cells continuously and without destroying the cells. The method involves flowing growth media through a tube having adherent cells are adhered to the inner s... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7115384 | Automated microbiological testing apparatus and method therefor A diagnostic microbiological testing system and method for microorganism identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility determinations (AST). The system includes multiple-well test panels capable of performing ID and AST testing on the same test panel. Each te... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7047832 | Apparatus for measuring gas exchange A container having a port for holding a liquid medium and a reactant that interact to produce a change in gas levels within the container. A removable stopper for insertion into the port creating an airtight seal. A tube extending through the stopper into the contai... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6951714 | High-throughput microbial culturing Methods for isolating microbial species, particularly previously uncultured species, from non-laboratory source environments (such as soil, freshwater, seawater, etc.) are disclosed. These methods can include the use of cultures in arrays, and cells deposited on sol... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6936434 | Vapor phase decontamination process biological indicator evaluator resistomer (BIER) vessel A BIER vessel evaluates biological indicators for sterilization processes. By flowing gaseous sterilant, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide, through a chamber (12) before, during, and after introducing the indicators, the indicators are instantaneously expos... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6905872 | On-line respirometer and method of using the same An on-line respirometer and method for using the same is disclosed for determining the oxygen uptake of respiring samples. An overflow drain in the side portion of an enclosed reaction vessel is located to define an operational volume of slurry sample and headspace ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6872291 | Method and device for detecting and controlling the level of biological contaminants in a coating process The presence of biological contaminants in a liquid coating composition is determined by measuring the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere above the liquid and comparing the measured carbon dioxide level to a baseline carbon dioxide level. A biocide can be adde... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6855514 | Method for detecting presence of microorganisms, and quantities of microorganisms Fast microbial detection is accomplished without an indicator interfering with microorganism growth, without a culture medium degrading the performance of an indicator and without a color of test sample adversely effecting th microbial detection process. A container... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6767732 | Method and apparatus for the detection of volatile products in a sample A method and apparatus is provided for detection of volatile products from a sample using a transducer which changes voltage as a function of contact of the volatile products with the transducer to produce a gas signature of the volatile products and a spectrophotom... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6730471 | Method, vessel and device for monitoring metabolic activity of cell cultures in liquid media The invention relates to a method for monitoring metabolic activity of cells in liquid media, to an appropriate vessel and to a device for implementing said method. The invention aimes at enhancing measuring accuracy and reducing the costs involved in monitoring oxy... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6709857 | System and method for optically monitoring the concentration of a gas in a sample vial using photothermal spectroscopy to detect sample growth A system and method for monitoring the concentration of a medium in at least one container using photothermal spectroscopy. The medium can be a gas, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, or a solid or liquid. The system and method each employs an energy emitting device,... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689602 | Bio-sensor A compact bio-sensor is provided, particularly suitable for measuring biological oxygen demand, which includes micro-organisms for altering a biological parameter and sensors upstream and downstream of the organisms.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6653095 | Hydrogen peroxide monitoring A method and apparatus for determining the hydrogen peroxide content of a fluid. The method includes: (a) contacting the fluid with a catalyst so as to permit decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide present in the fluid to oxygen and water; permitting the ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6589761 | Method and apparatus for detecting bacteria A device and method for detecting bacteria in food substances and the like utilizing a three layer composite consisting of a transparent base, an indicator exhibiting color change when exposed to changes in pH, and a gas permeable cover placeable in proxi... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6537802 | Method and apparatus for the detection of volatile products in a sample A method and apparatus for detection of a small amount of volatile products from a sample using a transducer which changes voltage as a function of contact of the volatile product with the transducer. The apparatus and method are used to detect spoilage o... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6514721 | Air sampler for pathogens and psychrometrics An air sampler device and method for collecting airborne pathogens and psychrometric data for room or remote air samples wherein the sample volume is electronically controlled. Particulates in the air are caused to impact the surface of the growth/inhibit... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6511842 | Continuous reaction method by solid/gas catalysis in unconventional medium, corresponding reactor and use of said reactor The invention concerns a continuous reaction method by solid/gas catalysis in unconventional medium, using different substrates to obtain predetermined products, substrates and products forming compounds, which consists in controlling: the reaction in tem... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509169 | Detection of Helicobacter pylori A method for detecting Helicobacter pylori in a subject's gastroenteral tract involves measuring a change in resistance of an electronic or electrochemical sensor, notably a polypyrrole film, on exposure to gas from the subject's lungs and/or stomach. Dep... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6495341 | Method and apparatus for monitoring a physical or chemical conversion of a grain material The present invention is a method and apparatus for monitoring, preferably in real time, the physical or chemical conversion of a grain material. The method employs multivariate analysis of a collected sample. In a preferred embodiment a steeping conversi... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6458548 | Containers and kits for the determination of cell functions, and method for the determination thereof A container for measurement of cell functions, for use in the determination of a physiologically active substance produced by blood cells, is constituted such that an amount of material capable of inducing production of the physiologically active substanc... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458545 | Biochip A biochip which is extremely safe and enables reduction of cost of testing and which comprises in sequence from opening of a blood collecting tube thereof: a collection block for retaining collected blood; a preprocessing block for deriving a target from ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6416994 | Methanation activity measuring instrument The present invention provides a specific methanogenic activity measuring apparatus, in which a carbon dioxide gas absorbing container 6 is removably accommodated in a pressure vessel 4 with a cover 3 removably set thereon, the pressure vessel 4 is remova... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6395537 | Double container device and method for detecting and enumerating microorganisms in a sample A device for detecting and enumerating microorganisms in a sample substance employs an external container and an internal container inserted into the headspace of the external container. The sample is mixed with liquid growth media in the internal contain... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6376232 | Microorganism analysis means A microorganism analyzer has a flow-through arrangement into which a microorganism-containing sample may be introduced, and a headspace connected or connectible to a gas analyzer. The headspace is connected to the flow-through arrangement so as to be affe... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6299839 | System and methods for performing rotor assays An analytical system comprises a frame and movable carriage. An analytical rotor is mounted on the carriage and can be translated among a sample dispensing station, a fluid dispensing station, and a label detection zone. In order to perform assays, the an... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6287851 | Sensor for analyzing components of fluids A sensor is provided that is useful for assaying a component of a biological fluid such as blood, urine or milk, and comprises a chamber having an inlet, a liquid containing portion and a vapor containing portion. The liquid and vapor containing portions ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287850 | Bioarray chip reaction apparatus and its manufacture Agitation systems for reversibly directing fluid samples flow back and forth across a nucleic acid array, thereby promoting hybridization between targets in the fluid sample and probes on the nucleic acid array.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6228635 | Portable cell growth cassette for use in maintaining and growing biological cells A portable cassette is disclosed, for receiving, maintaining and growing biological cells ex vivo, without exposing the cells to the external environment. The portable cassette is used in combination with a succession of instruments, to inoculate the cass... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6225108 | Microsensor for measuring the concentration of a medium in an environment The invention relates to a microsensor for the measurement of the presence and the concentration of a primary medium, for example nitrate, in an environment where the microsensor is placed. The microsensor has a casing which surrounds a transducer and a r... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6197256 | Device for analyzing fluid samples An analyzing system for analyzing fluid samples includes a measuring buoy immersible in a body of fluid to be tested. The buoy forms a sample chamber in which samples of the fluid are to be tested. The sample chamber communicates with a settling chamber t... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6190858 | Detection of conditions by analysis of gases or vapors The invention discloses a method for monitoring at least one condition in a patient comprising the steps of (a) obtaining samples from the patient over a period of time; (b) flowing the samples, or gases associated with or produced by the samples, over at... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6143555 | Infectious disease inspection method and apparatus therefor An apparatus for detecting, identifying and measuring infectious disease causing microorganisms is described. The apparatus utilizes a plural medium arrangement in which a test liquid containing a microorganism is simultaneously introduced. Different medi... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6143515 | Process for evaluating microbial-degradability of organic matters and apparatus therefor The disclosed in an invention directed to carrying out accurate and easy evaluation of microbial-degradability of organic matters objectively. To carry out a method for evaluating microbial-degradability of an organic matter, an organic matter as an evalu... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6133041 | Hydrogen sulfide detection tube for alcoholic beverages A kit is provided for testing a gas produced from a sample for an absolute amount of a hydrogen sulfide. The kit includes a vessel for receiving the sample to be tested. The vessel includes one or more gas flow passages through which gas within the vessel... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6114172 | Process and device for determining the biological oxygen demand of sewage In order to determine the biological oxygen demand of sewage, a sample of sewage is taken into a reaction vessel in which there is a biological bath which is kept moving turbulently by an agitator. An oxygen probe measure the oxygen consumption per unit t... | 09/05/2000 |
