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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371829 | Haptens, immunogens, antibodies and conjugates to ketamine and its metabolites The invention provides haptens, immunogens comprising such haptens coupled to an antigenicity-conferring carrier material, conjugates comprising such haptens bonded to a labelling agent as well as, antibodies raised against such immunogens and capable of binding wit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368296 | Solid phases optimized for chemiluminescent detection Solid supports for chemiluminescent assays are provided. The solid support includes a plurality of probes covalently or physically attached to the support surface and a chemiluminescent enhancing moiety incorporated onto the surface or into the bulk of the support. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7312028 | Highly cost-effective analytical device for performing immunoassays with ultra high sensitivity A simple easy to manufacture analytical device capable of performing membrane based immunoassays on batch of samples within 3 to 10 minutes wherein the method permits focused application of samples, costly labeled immunoassay and signal amplification reagents, said ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303923 | Biochemical and immunochemical assay device We describe an assay device which comprises (a) a substrate comprising: (i) a porous material capable of chromatographically transporting a liquid and (ii) one or more test reagents for an assay provided on the porous material; and (b) a water-impermeable coating po... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303925 | Method of detecting an analyte for lateral flow immunoassay tests A visual perception of a colored site in an immunoassay device comprising a strip for enabling capillary migration of a fluid sample therealong, a labeled reagent disposed on the strip and formulated for suspension in the sample migrating therepast and a captive rea... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300802 | Membrane strip biosensor system for point-of-care testing The present invention relates to a biosensor for point-of-care testing (POCT) whose detection sensitivity was remarkably improved by introducing to membrane strip chromatographic assay system a successive cross-flow procedure for immune reaction and enzymatic reacti... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297554 | Immunoassay system A competitive immunoassay, dye and method for rapidly detecting the presence of one or more target ligands within a fluid sample suspected of containing such ligand or ligands. The immunoassay comprises a protein-binding membrane, a first absorbent pad, a second abs... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288416 | Ionic polymers and polymer-comprising substrates An objective of the present invention is to provide ionic polymers that can provide for polymer-comprising substrates whose surfaces can stably and easily immobilize ligands such as sugar chains interacting with biological substances, in which the ligand portion exi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7241628 | Method for immobilizing conjugates in diagnostic tests The invention concerns a method for the detection of an analyte in a sample using analyte-specific conjugates which have at least one heterologous group for an analyte-independent binding to a control zone. The present invention additionally provides new conjugates ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226793 | Method for adding an apparent non-signal line to a lateral flow assay A test device and method for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a fluid sample, the test device including a support bearing a mark thereon, and a matrix defining an axial flow path. In operation, an observation area in the test device becomes trans... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217530 | Process for detecting PrP using a macrocyclic adjuvant ligand A process for detecting the forms of the prion pathogens responsible for subacute, transmissible, spongiform encephalopathies, including a macrocyclic adjuvant ligand (AML), free or bound to a support, that is added to a biological sample capable of containing PrP | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208299 | Composition and method for regulating the adhesion of cells and biomolecules to hydrophobic surfaces The present invention is directed to a composition and method for regulating the adhesion of cells and biomolecules to hydrophobic surfaces and hydrophobic coated surfaces. The composition is a biomolecule conjugated end-group activated polymer (EGAP). The biomolecu... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7179657 | Method for adding an apparent non-signal line to a rapid diagnostic assay A test device and method for determining the presence or absence of one or more analytes in a fluid sample, the test device including a support or member bearing a mark thereon, and a matrix or member containing a capture zone. In operation, an observation area in t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160735 | Tagged microparticle compositions and methods Compositions and methods are disclosed for detecting multiple target analytes in a sample using microparticles having molecular tags attached by cleavable linkages. Generally, an assay mixture is formed comprising a sample and a reagent comprising multiple such micr... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141431 | Microparticles with multiple fluorescent signals and methods of using same This invention provides a novel fluorescent particle including a core or carrier particle having on its surface a plurality of smaller polymeric particles or nanoparticles, which are stained with different fluorescent dyes. When excited by a light source they are ca... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138280 | Masking of the background fluorescence and luminescence in the optical analysis of biomedical assays In a process for the quantitative optical analysis of biological cells labelled with a fluorescent dye, the sensitivity of analytical detection can be considerably improved if a masking dye, which absorbs the excitation light for the fluorescent dye and/or its emiss... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7109309 | Peptide fructose and protein conjugate with the same It is intended to provide an antibody specific to HbA1c, antibody-producing cells capable of supplying the antibody in a stable state in the future, and a method of constructing the antibody-producing cells without any probability factors, and a method which compris... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087389 | Highly cost-effective analytical device for performing immunoassays with ultra high sensitivity A simple easy to manufacture analytical device capable of performing membrane based immunoassays on batch of samples within 3 to 10 minutes wherein the method permits focused application of samples, costly labeled immunoassay and signal amplification reagents, said ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7008788 | Containers for supports comprising biopolymers Devices and methods are disclosed for containing and processing samples on the surface of supports. Biopolymer features are attached to the surfaces of the supports. A device in accordance with the invention comprises a housing and a support confined by the housing.... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998246 | Method for immobilizing conjugates in diagnostic tests The invention concerns a method for the detection of an analyte in a sample using analyte-specific conjugates which have at least one heterologous group for an analyte-independent binding to a control zone. The present invention additionally provides new conjugates ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979543 | Method for detecting biological agents A sensor is provided including a polymer capable of having an alterable measurable property from the group of luminescence and electrical conductivity, the polymer having an intermediate combination of a recognition element, a tethering element and a property-alteri... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6933109 | Rapid particle detection Methods and reagents for rapid purification and/or identification of particles in a liquid sample are described. The technique uses centrifugation to concentrate particles against a slanted surface having an agent specifically binding to the particles. This method i... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929943 | Device for analyzing immunoassays A device for analyzing immunoassays with a liquid assay medium includes a vessel for holding the assay medium. The vessel has a base comprised of a solid body having a first side wall and a top surface forming a boundary surface of the solid body. First reaction age... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916661 | Microparticles with multiple fluorescent signals and methods of using same This invention provides a novel fluorescent particle including a core or carrier particle having on its surface a plurality of smaller polymeric particles or nanoparticles, which are stained with different fluorescent dyes. When excited by a light source they are ca... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913936 | Immunological test kit comprising an immunologically invisible peg copolymer conjugated to one or more immunologically reactive substances A novel compound comprising an immunologically invisible polyethylene glycol copolymer is used to carry one or more immunologically reactive substances. The novel compounds may be used as part of kits for immunological assays. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6890764 | Encoding and decoding of array sensors utilizing nanocrystals Described herein are assays and components for encoding and decoding microspheres. Each assay or component described utilizes at least one nanocrystal. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6884628 | Multifunctional polymeric surface coatings in analytic and sensor devices Multifunctional, polyionic copolymers with molecular architectures and properties optimized for specific applications are synthesized on/or applied to substrate surfaces for analytical and sensing purposes. The coatings are particularly useful for suppression of non... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6884597 | Method for detecting acetyltransferase and deacetylase activities and method for screening inhibitors or enhancers of these enzymes A method for simply and conveniently detecting acetyltransferase and deacetylase activities of proteins by executing an acetylation reaction of a peptide substrate with an acetyltransferase, or a deacetylation reaction of an acetylated peptide substrate with a deace... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6855561 | Method for adding an apparent non-signal line to a lateral flow assay A test device and method for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a fluid sample, the test device including a support bearing a mark thereon, and a matrix defining an axial flow path. In operation, an observation area in the test device becomes trans... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6846681 | Functionalized silicon surfaces The present invention is directed to a silicon substrate having a monolayer formed by an electrochemically-induced reaction between silicon hydride moieties on the silicon surface and optionally substituted alkynes covalently bound to the surface of the silicon subs... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6835552 | Impedance measurements for detecting pathogens attached to antibodies The use of impedance measurements to detect the presence of pathogens attached to antibody-coated beads. In a fluidic device antibodies are immobilized on a surface of a patterned interdigitated electrode. Pathogens in a sample fluid streaming past the electrode att... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6818456 | Color contrast system for lateral flow immunoassay tests A lateral flow immunoassay device includes a membrane strip for enabling capillary migration of a sample therealong with a labeled reagent disposed on the membrane. The label reagent is formulated for suspension in the sample migrating therepast. A captive reagent i... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6815162 | Passivation of porous semiconductors A method is disclosed for stabilizing porous silicon. A porous silicon structure having a surface terminated with hydrogen atoms is subjected to organic thermal processing to substitute the hydrogen atoms with a protective organic layer. The resulting structure are ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6806058 | Secretions of proteins by encapsulated cells The invention provides methods of analzying a secreted protein from a cell encapsulated in a microdrop. The microdrop is formulated with biotinylated matrix molecules at a reduced ratio of biotin to matrix molecules compared with previous formulations. The reduced r... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6773928 | Compositions and methods for enhancing bioassay performance Compositions of matter and methods for enhancing bioassay performance are disclosed. More particularly, the composition of matter comprises a molecularly compact polymer-ligand conjugate capable of self-orienting on a surface to improve the orientation of the ligand... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6770490 | Membrane immunobead assay for the detection of ciguatoxin and related polyether marine toxins An immunological test kit suitable for the rapid detection of ciguatoxin and related low molecular weight lipid polyether marine toxins in fish tissues in the field, home or laboratory. The test procedure utilizes a synthetic membrane laminated onto one end of a sol... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6753189 | Detection apparatus and method for the same A catcher, having an immunological epitope, is fixed to a detection zone of a spreading layer. A marker, capable of easy detection, has an inmmunological epitope. The marker and bispecific antibodies are soluble so that they can move on the spreading layer. The bisp... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743638 | Detection system using liposomes and signal modification A process for detecting an analyte which process comprises (a) contacting a sample suspected of containing said analyte with a containment means comprising a barrier which separates signal generating reagents from said sample, in the presence of an element which int... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6720160 | Method for simultaneous detection of multiple microbial antigens in biological specimens from mastitic animals The present invention involves a method and an immuno-analytical device for the rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple micro-organisms in the biological fluids from milk-producing animals suffering from mastitis. This method is based on a lateral flow immuno-a... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6677163 | Functionalized silicon surfaces, and method for their production Provided is a method for modifying silicon with an organic molecule, under mild conditions. If the attached molecule is bi-functional, it may be subsequently reacted with a bio-molecule, to form a covalently attached layer of bio-molecule on the silicon s... | 01/13/2004 |
