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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6399397 | Up-converting reporters for biological and other assays using laser excitation techniques The invention provides methods, compositions, and apparatus for performing sensitive detection of analytes, such as biological macromolecules and other analytes, by labeling a probe molecule with an up-converting label. The up-converting label absorbs rad... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395561 | Polymeric assay film for direct colorimetric detection A lipid bilayer with affinity to an analyte, which directly signals binding by a changes in the light absorption spectra. This novel assay means and method has special applications in the drug development and medical testing fields. Using a spectrometer, ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6395559 | Multiple fluid sample processor with single well addressability A method for single well addressability in a sample processor with row and column feeds. A sample processor or chip has a matrix of reservoirs or wells arranged in columns and rows. Pressure or electrical pumping is utilized to fill the wells with materia... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6391652 | Immunoassay method and immunoassay kit An immunoassay method comprising bringing an immobilized phase comprising, at different positions on a water-absorbable base material, at least two first immunity substances capable of specifically binding with at least two kinds of assay target substance... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6391569 | Method to detect Dirofilaria immitis infection The present invention includes a method to detect D. immitis infection in a host animal using a D. immitis Di33 protein to detect anti-D. immitis Di33 antibodies in a bodily fluid of the animal. Also included is a method to detect D. immitis infection in ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6383819 | Method for determining cholesterol and sensor applicable to the same The present disclosure relates to a method for determining cholesterol in low density lipoprotein comprising the steps of (a) measuring total cholesterol level in a sample containing at least high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, very low den... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383748 | Analytical test device with substrate having oriented through going channels and improved methods and apparatus for using same The present invention is directed to methods for analyzing one or more fluid samples for the presence, amount or identity of one or more analytes optionally present in said samples, which uses a device having one or more round wells with a fixed diameter,... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6379909 | Method of detecting an antibody in a liquid sample The invention relates to a method of evaluating the immunological status of a subject comprising the steps of 1) determining the content of an antibody in a liquid sample from the subject using an immunoassay, wherein the reaction between the antibody of ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6379699 | Liposome having attached target-binding moiety and artherosclerotic plaque interacting moiety Complexes are prepared containing two or more different effector molecules joined to each other by a joining component. One effector molecule is a binding molecule such as an antibody or Fc receptor that binds to a molecular target such as a virus or anti... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6372517 | Magnetic particles with biologically active receptors Magnetic particles for separating biological mixtures consist of nacreous luster pigments with magnetic properties coated with a biological polymer.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6368874 | Methods for hard-tagging an encoded synthetic library Disclosed are chemical encryption methods for determining the structure of compounds formed in situ on solid supports by the use of specific amines tags which, after compound synthesis, can be deencrypted to provide the structure of the compound found on ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6368553 | Ultrasonic force differentiation assay An ultrasonic energy source is used to provide a variable force for measuring the binding forces between molecular entities and for sensing the presence of an analyte in a test sample. The device includes a surface that has a first binding member attached... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6365418 | Arrays of protein-capture agents and methods of use thereof Arrays of protein-capture agents useful for the simultaneous detection of a plurality of proteins which are the expression products, or fragments thereof, of a cell or population of cells in an organism are provided. A variety of antibody arrays, in parti... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6365417 | Collection device for lateral flow chromatography A device for collecting oral liquids includes a lateral flow chromatography strip having a collection pad for insertion into the mouth. The collection pad is separated from the remainder of the chromatography strip by a liquid impermeable removable barrie... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6362010 | Methods and compositions for release of CD3430 cells from affinity matrices Compounds and methods are provided for use in purification of CD34+ cells and specific surface antigens thereof. The present invention discloses methods for releasing CD34+ cells, as well as compounds having a carbohydrate epitope of... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6362009 | Solid phase synthesis of heterocycles Methods for solid phase and combinatorial synthesis using a resin activation/capture approach are provided. In particular, methods for the production of dihydropyridones, N-acyidihydropyridones, tetrahydropyridones, pyridines, aminopyridines, N-acyltetrah... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6362008 | Generic signalling mechanism for detection of analytes A generic signaling assay method comprising an affinity matrix for the detection of low molecular weight compositions is provided. A test sample is mixed with a pre-determined amount of a substance conjugated to at least two molecules of the target analyt... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361958 | Biochannel assay for hybridization with biomaterial The invention relates to a microfluidic device with microchannels that have separated regions which have a member of a specific binding pair member such as DNA or RNA bound to porous polymer, beads or structures fabricated into the microchannel. The micro... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6358753 | Method of coupling ligands to a solid phase in acidic solution and anionic surfactant The present invention relates to a method for binding antibody or antigen molecules to solid phase. The reactive compound comprising an antibody or antigen molecule and a solide phase are formed by coupling a specific antibody or antigen molecule to a sol... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6355726 | Method for producing polymers having nucleo-bases as side-groups A process for the preparation of polymers having nucleobases as side groups by means of multicomponent reactions, especially the Ugi reaction, is described. Because of the multicomponent nature of preparation, the properties of the polymers can be varied ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355490 | Attached tags for use in combinatorial chemistry synthesis The present invention relates to a process of coding and identifying individual members of a chemical combinatorial library synthesized on a plurality of solid supports which undergo mix and split synthesis. The process provides for tagging the solid supp... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352862 | Analytical test device for imuno assays and methods of using same An analytical test device incorporating a dry porous carrier to which a liquid sample, eg. urine, suspected of containing an analyte such as HCG or LH can be applied indirectly, the device also incorporating a labelled specific binding reagent which is fr... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6350620 | Method for producing micro-carrier and test method by using said micro-carrier The invention provides a method for producing a micro-carrier, which includes patterning pluralities of bar code on a mask; exposing the bar code to a substrate coated with photoresist; etching and removing residual photoresist and electroforming to a nic... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6348322 | Method of screening for specific binding interactions A method for detecting the binding of a test compound to a probe molecule comprises providing a test compound, the test compound having a first fluorophore bound thereto, and providing a screening substrate. The screening substrate comprises a solid suppo... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6348319 | Enzyme detection biosensors The present invention provides a biosensor for use in detecting the presence of an enzyme or enzymes in a sample. The biosensor comprises a membrane and means for determining the impedance of the membrane. The membrane includes ionophores therein to which... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6346376 | Optical sensor unit and procedure for the ultrasensitive detection of chemical or biochemical analytes This document describes an optical sensor unit and a procedure for the specific detection and identification of biomolecules at high sensitivity in real fluids and tissue homogenates. High detection limits are reached by the combination of i) label-free i... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6344333 | Reagent-free immunoassay monitoring electrode assembly The present invention relates to an apparatus to perform reagent-free assays, which apparatus utilizes an all solid probe having an enzyme label that acts on a substrate by obtaining electrons directly from the electrode by bioelectrocatalysis.... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6342396 | Method for isolating, in particular for detecting or quantifying an analyte in a medium The present invention relates to a method for at least one of detecting, quantifying or isolating at least one analyte from a liquid medium in which the analyte is distributed and comprises providing a reagent comprised of particles having a receptor for ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6342346 | Method of producing an electrode membrane combination Electrode membrane combinations for use in biosensors to detect analytes in a sample and methods for making and storing same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing a first layer electrode membrane comprising: (1) Forming a soluti... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6331273 | Remotely programmable matrices with memories Combinations, called matrices with memories, of matrix materials with remotely addressable or remotely programmable recording devices that contain at least one data storage unit are provided. The matrix materials are those that are used in as supports in ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6329145 | Determining non-nucleic acid molecule binding to target by competition with nucleic acid ligand A competitive binding assay is used to determine whether a non-nucleic acid molecule from a library of non-nucleic acid molecules binds to a target. The non-nucleic acid molecule competes with a labeled nucleic acid ligand for binding to the target which ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6319665 | Home test kit and method with telephone verification of results Self-testing for a disease or physiological condition is achieved by having the individual being tested obtain a sample of physiological fluid, e.g., blood, urine, sputum or saliva, from him or herself. The sample is introduced into an assay system which ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6316434 | Assay for emetic activity An assay for emetic activity among inhibitors of type 4 phosphodiesterase (PDE 4) is disclosed. The assay comprises: (A) administering to a test mammal an anesthetic compound in an amount sufficient to cause an anesthetic effect; (B) administering to the test ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6309893 | Assay method with improved release of soluble reagents An improved assay method and device for use in such method in which soluble releasable reagents are used.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309892 | Antibodies to components of dense microspheres and methods of using the same DMS present in the brain of individuals susceptible to cerebral amyloidosis disintegrate into DMS components to form cerebral amyloid plaques and other DMS components that are removed from the brain via circulating bodily fluids. Detecting the presence of... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309646 | Protein-polysaccharide conjugate vaccines and other immunological reagents prepared using homobifunctional and heterobifunctional vinylsulfones, and processes for preparing the conjugates A method is disclosed for producing a soluble conjugate vaccine, and preferably protein/polysaccharide conjugates. In this process, the polysaccharide is reacted with a reagent so as to provide a functional group on the polysaccharide molecule. Once the f... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306665 | Covalent bonding of molecules to an activated solid phase material Microporous solid phase materials that are suitable for lateral flow and other assays for detecting the presence of analytes in test samples, that are stable under variations in humidity and, even after storage for extended periods of time, can form stabl... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306598 | Nucleic acid-coupled colorimetric analyte detectors The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the direct detection of analytes and membrane conformational changes through the detection of color changes in biopolymeric materials. In particular, the present invention provide for the direc... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6303325 | Method for detecting analytes The invention relates to methods of determining the presence or amount of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte, said method comprising the steps of: (a) bringing together in an aqueous medium to form a mixture: (i) the sample; (ii) a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300140 | Rapid test employing an adhesive slide A slide having a portion thereof provided with transparent adhesive which adheres to a test sample. The slide and adhesive may be transparent. Specific types of infection and particularly fungal infections can be detected in the test sample using immunote... | 10/09/2001 |
