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| 8129195 | Method for the production of an analytical element A method is provided for producing an analytical element comprising at least one test field for analyzing a liquid sample, wherein provision is made for a carrier on which a polymer fabric is arranged. At least one portion of the polymer fabric is irradiated with UV... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124421 | Flow control technique for assay devices A method for controlling fluid flow in an assay device that employs a membrane is provided. Specifically, one or more recessed regions are formed in the membrane by applying a solvent treatment thereto. The solvent treatment is selected based on its particular disso... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8097467 | Method for the presumptive detection of substances A composition for use in the detection of an intoxicating drug comprising: (i) a first compound that absorbs UV radiation and generates emitted UV radiation at a wavelength absorbable by said intoxicating drug; and (ii) a second compound that absorbs UV radiation em... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8084268 | Method of evaluating the potential of the skin for scavenging free radicals A substrate is filled with a reagent that presents a stable free radical character, and that is capable of producing a visible reaction in the presence of at least one free radical scavenger analyte of the skin. ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8062902 | Mammalian disease detection system A mammalian disease detecting system used to provide a visual indication of a possible disease state includes particles made of a material that is substantially clear or transparent to permit the easy visual detection of blood in urine of a mammal. The system also i... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8025856 | Colorimetric chemical analysis sampler for the presence of explosives A tester for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow swab unit operably connected to the body, a explosives detecting reagent contained in the body, and a dispenser operatively connected to the body and the lateral flow swab unit. The dispenser sele... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021890 | Colorimetric test for brake system corrosion A method and kit for determining a concentration of iron in brake fluid when contacting a calorimetric reagent such that a color results. The level of iron can be used to determine the amount of active corrosion within a brake system and determine if special service... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012762 | Test device, and related methods Test device for detection and visual indication of a specific analyte in a liquid sample such as a body fluid. The device includes a biodegradable housing, a test strip and a lid. The device is configured for placement in concentrate or dilute test liquid that is fo... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012761 | Detection of formaldehyde in urine samples A method for rapidly detecting the presence of formaldehyde in a urine sample (e.g., urine or a urinary material associated therewith, such as headspace gas located associated with urine) is provided. The method includes contacting the urine sample with a substrate ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012763 | Analysis method effected with rapid analyte chemical separation and quick detection A stationary medium is employed both to separate chemicals from a sample solution and also to generate surface-enhanced Raman scattering, so that spectral analysis of the separated analyte chemical can be performed. Applied driving force causes the sample to flow in... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7998748 | Method of detecting an analyte using a test element with nanofibers The invention concerns test elements, in particular diagnostic test elements, for determining the presence or concentration of biological, medical or biologically or medically effective substances including nucleic acids, proteins, viruses, microorganisms and cells,... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7939340 | Hydroxyl radical detection The invention relates to compositions, kits and methods used in hydroxyl radical detection. In some embodiments, the invention relates to compositions comprising a dye preferably methylene blue immobilized on a substrate. In additional embodiments, the invention rel... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7888130 | Test cassette for fluid analyses A test cassette for the detection of analytes from fluid samples is provided which has a housing (1, 2) with an inlet opening and with a reservoir for receiving a fluid sample containing the analyte. A separate carrier platform (3) can be horizontally ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883899 | Diagnostic devices The present invention relates to analytical methods, platforms, and devices for the rapid and efficient immunochromatic determination of one or more components in fluid samples. The devices are especially useful for identifying analytes in small volumes of whole blo... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7858384 | Flow control technique for assay devices A method for controlling fluid flow in an assay device that employs a membrane is provided. Specifically, one or more recessed regions are formed in the membrane by applying a solvent treatment thereto. The solvent treatment is selected based on its particular disso... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7785895 | Method and device for monitoring medication usage The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample by measuring the concentration of a test metabolite in the sample and comparing that concentration against the concentration of the reference metabolite; enabling... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7741125 | Biosensor, biosensor measuring apparatus and measurement method A biosensor and a biosensor measuring apparatus whose performance can be easily determined by an ordinary user are provided. A biosensor 100 includes a substrate 1 having a quality deciding section 13 and a sample receiving section 15 pro... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736904 | Method for verifying fitness of an analysis element The present invention pertains to a method for verifying usability of a test element on the basis of the relation of at least one control parameter measurable from the blank test field of a test element to a standard value for the at least one control parameter. In ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7718441 | Agent and method for identifying furfurals The present invention relates to a composition and a method for the determination of furfurals, in particular the chemical signal substances 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde (hydroxymethylfurfural, HMF) and furan-2-carbaldehyde (furfural). The determination acc... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7695975 | Detection of adulterated samples In some embodiments, the present invention pertains to a method for detecting an adulterant in a biological sample. A combination of a biological sample, an agent for detecting the adulterant and an ionic moiety capable of undergoing reduction by gaining electrons i... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7682834 | Colorimetric test for brake fluid A method for determining a type of brake fluid that includes contacting a colorimetric reagent on a substrate. An embodiment of the method reacts to the presence of a borate ester in brake fluid to produce a color contacted by DOT 4/5.1 brake fluid or a second color... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7648842 | Security paper authentication system with dual instant color The present invention relates to a unique dual color security paper authentication system. The authenticating system comprises the combination of a security paper together with a coordinated applicator. The paper contains a starch, an iodide salt and an acidic devel... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7585680 | Method and device for monitoring medication usage The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantifying metabolites in a biological sample by measuring the concentration of a test metabolite in the sample and comparing that concentration against the concentration of the reference metabolite; enabling... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7544517 | Stabilized reagent, apparatus and method for measuring cyanuric acid Reagents for determining presence or concentration of cyanuric acid are described. The reagents include an indicator, a 2,4-diamino-6-alkyl-1,3,5-triazine, caffeine, which acts as a stabilizer, and may include an antioxidant. ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7488602 | Method for detecting and compensating an underdosage of test strips The invention concerns a method for detecting an underdosage of an analytical test element and optionally for compensating the underdosage. The invention also concerns an analytical system and a test element which are suitable for detecting an underdosage. An... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7456025 | Sintered polymer membrane for analyte detection device The present invention relates to a sintered porous polymeric material useful as membrane in an analyte detection device, such as a lateral flow device, flow through device, or a dipstick device. The invention encompasses an analyte detection device that comprises su... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7442557 | Bi-directional flow assay device with reagent bridge A device for conducting an assay to determine the presence or amount of an analyte in a fluid sample. The device includes a flow path that facilitates fluidic flow by capillary action. The flow path has a first fluid permeable region, a second fluid permeable region... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439033 | Method and test strip for determining a fluid analyte A reagent strip for measuring the concentration of glucose in whole blood has a polymer on at least one side thereof to increase the opacity thereof, thereby reducing the effect of hematocrit on the glucose determination. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439079 | Assay devices having detection capabilities within the hook effect region A lateral flow assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte within a test sample is provided. The device utilizes multiple zones, one of which serves as an indicator of whether or not the analyte in the test sample is within the “hook effectâ€... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7432105 | Self-calibration system for a magnetic binding assay A self-calibrated, magnetic binding assay (e.g., sandwich, competitive, etc.) for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The magnetic binding assay includes detection probes capable of generating a detection signal (e... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432111 | Non-continuous immunoassay device and immunoassay method using the same A non-continuous immunoassay device which includes two or more separated pads for immunoassay analysis, and is capable of controlling the migration speed of a mobile phase between the separated pads, and an immunoassay method using the same are disclosed. The immuno... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427511 | Immunochromatographic test device An immunochromatographic test device of the present invention comprises: a sample receiving member for receiving a sample; a label holding member for holding a labeling substance to bind to an analyte contained in the sample; and a chromatographic membrane having a ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7399639 | Sensors, and methods of making and using the same The present invention is directed, in part, to sensors for detecting metal ions, and methods of making and using the same. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390666 | Methods and devices for measuring total polar compounds in degrading oils This invention relates to methods for determining whether or not to discard a sample of oil based on the presence of polar compounds in the oil and devices to be used therewith. In a preferred embodiment a test strip including an adsorbent affixed to a backing is sp... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390674 | Lateral flow devices using reactive chemistry There is provided a lateral flow assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample where the lateral flow assay device has a porous membrane in communication with a wicking pad. The porous membrane has a detection zone which... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7379167 | Hemoglobin test strip and analysis system The apparatus and method for quickly measuring the hemoglobin content of a sample of blood uses a light reflectance measurement of the hemoglobin sample lysed in a membrane. The reflection is inversely proportional to hemoglobin concentration. A blood sample is load... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7378285 | Devices for the detection of multiple analytes in a sample The present invention relates generally to an assay for detecting and differentiating multiple analytes, if present, in a single fluid sample, including devices and methods therefore. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374949 | Diagnostic test strip for collecting and detecting an analyte in a fluid sample A test strip for the use of the determination of an analyte in a fluid sample according to one embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The test strip comprises of a base having a top and a bottom, a collection chamber that extends between the top and the b... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374944 | Device and bioanalytical method utilizing asymmetric biofunctionalized membrane Bioanalytical device that includes a biofunctional component and an optional sensor component. The device includes arrays of addressable, durable, asymmetric biofunctional membranes containing protein transducers capable of unidirectional transport of analytes. Suit... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374950 | Immunoassay device for diagnosing congestive heart failure and predicting mortality in congestive heart failure patients An immunochemical assay device for determining the presence of NT-proBNP alone or conjunctively with Cardiac Troponin I comprising a base member, an array disposed on the base member, and at least one assay indicia zone. The array comprises (i) a reservoir pad to re... | 05/20/2008 |
