Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing inventions 10/09

20090246877 - Immunodiagnostic test element having weakened foil layer: An immunodiagnostic test element includes a support member, at least one test column containing a test material, and a wrap, such as an adhesively-attached foil wrap, covering the top of the at least one test element. The wrap includes a weakened portion directly above each test column, in which each... Agent: Hiscock & Barclay, LLP

20090246878 - Method and apparatus for analyzing vitamin e in lipoproteins: A method of analyzing vitamin E components in a lipoprotein, which comprises subjecting a lipoprotein-containing sample to ion exchange chromatography to separate the lipoprotein, reacting the separated lipoprotein to a pretreating solution containing an organic solvent and a surfactant to liberate vitamin E components, and then subjecting the liberated vitamin... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, Pc

20090246879 - Materials and methods relating to nano-tags and nano-brands: The invention relates to novel methods and materials for encoding and decoding information on individual molecules through the use of nano-tags, nano-barcodes, or modifications of a native molecule.... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20090246880 - Method for preventing degradation of diacetylpolyamine: The present invention provides a method for preventing degradation of diacetylpolyamine in a solution containing diacetylpolyamine, the method including adding a proteinase inhibitor and/or a peptidase inhibitor to the solution, or lowering the pH of the solution. Employment of the method of the present invention realizes inhibition of degradation of... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.l.p.

20090246881 - Detection of explosives using luminescence: A system and method for detecting trace explosives is provided that utilizes a lumnescent reagent, such as blue-fluorescent biphenyl compound, to simultaneously detect multiple nitrogen-based explosives on a sample substrate. The test reagent is mixed with a solvent to improve mixing and maximize the dissolution of the reagent and any... Agent: Diederiks & Whitelaw, Plc

20090246882 - System for measurement of dissolved organic compounds in water: A system for measuring dissolved organic compounds in water that engages separate conductivity and temperature sensors at various points in the water flow. In addition, a UV reaction chamber produces light that levies high-level amounts of hydroxyl radicals during the oxidation process. The flow is then diverted into various directions... Agent: Greenberg & Lieberman, Llc

20090246883 - Paper tapes sensitive to multiple gases: A sampling tape carries a plurality of elongated, spaced apart, gas sensitive regions which respond to different toxic gases. The regions can be in the form of elongated tracks which can be scanned simultaneously at multiple locations. A group of scanning locations along a track can provide sample signals for... Agent: Honeywell International Inc. Patent Services

20090246887 - Diamond crystallites for biotechnological applications: A diamond-based composition that contains (1) a diamond crystallite having chemically derivatized surface groups, and (2) a polymer having functional groups, in which a portion of the functional groups bind to the chemically derivatized surface groups non-covalently. Also disclosed are methods of using such composition for analyzing a biological sample... Agent: Occhiuti Rohlicek & Tsao, LLP

20090246886 - Lateral flow test strip with migrating label: A lateral flow test strip is disclosed that includes a path of flow from a sample receiving zone through a mobilization zone to a primary capture zone and a secondary capture zone. A mobilizable conjugate is present in the mobilization zone, and a mobilizable label is present on the test... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20090246885 - Media for affinity chromatography: The invention relates generally to solid supports for chromatography. In specific embodiments the invention provides for solid supports suitable for affinity chromatography along with methods, systems and kits which use the same.... Agent: Millipore Corporation

20090246884 - Reagent for assaying antiphospholipid antibody and reagent for assaying anti-treponema pallidum antibody: e

20090246888 - Nanoassays: The present invention provides assays of nanometer-level dimension.... Agent: Woodcock Washburn LLP

20090246889 - Substrate having oxide layer, method for detecting target material using the substrate, and optical sensor including the substrate: Provided are a substrate used in optically detecting a target material and having an oxide layer, a method for detecting a target material using the substrate, and an optical sensor including the substrate. The substrate can provide an increased detection signal in an analysis method using the substrate.... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP