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Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing > Analyzer, Structured Indicator, Or Manipulative Laboratory Device > Structured Visual Or Optical Indicator, Per Se > In Holder Or Container Having Special Form In Holder Or Container Having Special FormIn Holder Or Container Having Special Form patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.08/16/07 - 20070189922 - Explosives tester with heater An inspection tester system for testing for explosives. The tester includes a body and a swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body. At least one reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the body. The reagent holder and dispenser contains an explosives detecting reagent and is ... 08/16/07 - 20070189921 - Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing The invention is directed to a method of analyzing a plurality of biochips. In particular, the method includes inserting a first biochip in to a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a second station of the analysis device, wherein each of the first and second ... 08/09/07 - 20070183925 - Handheld apparatus for analysis with a conveyance path for test elements A handheld device for analyzing a sample for a medically significant component may comprise an analysis sensor to which an analytic consumable may be supplied along a conveyance path, a drivable conveyance roll configured to grip the analytic consumable protruding into the conveyance path, a motor configure to drive the ... 07/26/07 - 20070172389 - Mesoscale detection structures Disclosed are devices for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid sample. The devices comprise a substrate microfabricated to define a sample inlet port, and a mesoscale flow system that includes a sample flow channel extending from the inlet port. The mesoscale flow system further includes an ... 07/26/07 - 20070172388 - Portable sample analyzer system A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators ... 07/26/07 - 20070172387 - Housing panel structure for an analytical instrument An analytical instrument includes an instrument body having a multiple external-device interfaces for connection with external devices, and a housing that covers the instrument body. The housing includes a housing panel having a first opening exposing the external-device interfaces and a plug structure having a first plug and a second ... 07/26/07 - 20070172386 - Ion beam sculpting of multiple distinct materials A solid state nanopore device including two or more materials and a method for fabricating the same. The device includes a solid state insulating membrane having an exposed surface, a conductive material disposed on at least a portion of the exposed surface of the solid state membrane, and a nanopore ... 07/19/07 - 20070166192 - Module for processing a biological sample, biochip kit, and use of the module A module for processing a biological sample for an analysis test is disclosed. The processing module includes, in at least one embodiment, an interface at which the processing module can be connected to a cartridge with a lab-on-a-chip, in which cartridge the analysis steps are carried out. A biochip kit ... 07/05/07 - 20070154351 - Bio cartridge A bio cartridge measuring analytes contained in a test sample includes: a first measurement area provided to measure a first analyte contained in the test sample; a second measurement area provided to measure a second analyte contained in the test sample; a separation area provided to separate the first measurement ... 06/28/07 - 20070148040 - Pipette tip indicator This invention relates to a color indicator for pipette tips that aids in the removal of the supernatant from extraction tubes where it is difficult to differentiate the tip of clear or translucent pipette from the clear opaque tube containing supernatant and the pellet. The colorized tip may also be ... 06/21/07 - 20070140902 - Cartridge device for blood analysis The present invention provides a cartridge device (20) comprising a receiving portion (10) for receiving a blood sample and a jack portion (18) for receiving a plug (22); a stirring device (19) for circulating said blood sample within said receiving portion (10); and an electrode holder (14) having at least ... 06/14/07 - 20070134129 - Ozone gas sensing element A sensing element (102) includes a porous material (121) which is porous glass having a plurality of fine pores (122) having an average pore size of 4 μm, a sensing agent (123) formed in the pores (122), and a selective permeable film (124) which is formed to cover the surface ... 06/07/07 - 20070128072 - Multiple analyte assay device The present invention relates to an assay device capable of testing for multiple analytes such as drugs using individual test strips for each analyte: ... 06/07/07 - 20070128071 - Devices and methods for performing array based assays Devices and methods for assaying a sample for the presence of at least one analyte are provided. The subject compression devices include a base and a cover configured to apply a compression force to a structure comprising a first substrate separated from a second substrate by a separator when present ... 06/07/07 - 20070128070 - Devices and methods for detecting analytes in fluid samples The present invention discloses a device for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte in a fluid sample. The device has a sample collector and a receiving cup for receiving and holding the sample collector within the receiving cup. The sample collector contains a compressible absorbent member for collecting ... 05/24/07 - 20070116595 - Assaying test strips having different capture reagents In one aspect, a diagnostic test system includes a receptacle, optical detectors, and a logic circuit. Each of the optical detectors has a corresponding view in the receptacle and produces an electrical signal at a respective detector output in response to light from the corresponding view. The logic circuit includes ... 04/26/07 - 20070092402 - Device for detecting analytes in fluid samples The present invention provides a device for detecting the presence of an analyte in a liquid sample. The device has an opening for introducing the liquid sample into a first chamber for collecting the liquid sample, and a second chamber connected to the first chamber by a passageway and containing ... 04/26/07 - 20070092401 - Devices and methods for sample collection and analysis The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides an assay device having a housing containing a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving ... 04/19/07 - 20070086916 - Faceted structure, article, sensor device, and method A faceted structure is provided that includes a crystalline composition comprising a metal nitride. The metal comprises one or more of aluminum, boron, indium, or gallium. The crystalline composition has at least one exposed surface that is a grain boundary, an etched surface, or a naturally formed facet, and the ... 04/19/07 - 20070086915 - Detection apparatus and associated method An apparatus includes an article and a detector. The article includes a substrate, a faceted structure disposed on the substrate, and a sensor layer disposed on the faceted structure. The faceted structure is disposed on the substrate first surface and itself has a surface. The faceted structure surface has peripheral ... 04/12/07 - 20070081920 - Semi-disposable optoelectronic rapid diagnostic test system A hand-held optoelectronic test system comprising a cartridge including at least one light source and sensors prealigned to permit acquisition of electro-optic data from a fluid sample reacted with a reagent, such as upon a test membrane in a reaction zone, and a reader which processes the acquired data to ... 03/29/07 - 20070071642 - Biosensor It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique of conserving a functional group used for binding a physiologically active substance in the form of an inactive ester, and converting it to an activated ester by simple operations immediately before formation of an amide bond. The present ... 03/29/07 - 20070071641 - Tray assembly for optical inspection apparatus A tray assembly for use with an apparatus adapted to inspect a liquid sample, including a support tray insertable within an inspection location within the liquid sample inspection apparatus so that a light source of the apparatus illuminates a liquid sample carried on the support tray and a detector of ... 03/22/07 - 20070065340 - Device for analyzing a body fluid The invention concerns a device for analyzing a body fluid. The device includes a test tape having a carrier tape and test fields for the detection of an analyte in the body fluid, the test fields being distributed along the carrier tape and raised above the carrier tape and a ... 03/22/07 - 20070065339 - Urine collection and drug testing cup A body fluid collection and assay device that allows for the collection, testing, diagnostics, evaluation, analysis of the fluid within the device. The assaying device includes a handle that allows the device to be used as a collection device, cup holding mechanism and allows easier transportation of multiple cups by ... 03/15/07 - 20070059204 - Point of care diagnostic platform Disclosed is a point of care diagnostic system that includes an analytic cartridge adapted to receive a blood draw tube such that the cartridge can directly accept a blood sample from the blood draw tube. The cartridge is adapted to perform an assay on the blood sample and to produce ... 02/22/07 - 20070041870 - Sensor head, gas sensor and sensor unit The present invention includes a three-dimensional base body (40) having a curved surface allowing definition of a circular orbital band (B), an electroacoustic transducer (21) arranged on the orbital band (B) of the three-dimensional base body (40) and configured to excite surface acoustic wave to perform multiple roundtrips along the ... 02/08/07 - 20070031283 - Assay cartridges and methods for point of care instruments Devices and methods are provided for performing a test to detect and/or quantify the presence of an analyte of interest within a sample using a portable instrument. ... 01/25/07 - 20070020144 - Functionalization of air hole arrays of photonic crystal fibers An inventive sensor is used in combination with spectroscopic techniques to detect, identify and quantify ultratrace (ppt to ppb) quantities of analytes in air or water samples. The sensor preferably comprises a photonic crystal fiber having an air hole cladding with functionalized air holes. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy is a preferred ... 01/18/07 - 20070014690 - Multichamber device for processing of biological samples using high pressure Devices and methods are described for homogenization, processing, detection, and analysis of biological samples such as insects, fungi, bacteria, and plant and animal tissues. Multiple chambers in these devices permit different processing functions to be carried out at each stage, such that the resulting homogenized product can be further processed, ... 01/18/07 - 20070014689 - Double membrane transducer protector A transducer protector including at least two spaced apart filter membranes. The transducer protector may include a body positioned between two tubular connectors, each of which contains an axially aligned lumen. The body lumen may be separated from the lumen of each of the tubular connectors, respectively, by the filter ... 01/11/07 - 20070009381 - Hand-held analysis device The invention relates to a hand-held analytical device for analyzing a sample, in particular a biological fluid, for a medically significant component, comprising a housing comprising a loading opening for receiving a replaceable cartridge having multiple chambers that may contain analytical consumables, in particular test strips, and each chamber comprising ... 01/11/07 - 20070009380 - Photonic crystal biosensor structure and fabrication method The invention provides sensor compositions and method of making sensors. ... 01/04/07 - 20070003435 - Inspection tester for explosives An inspection tester that can be used anywhere as a primary screening tool by non-technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. It includes a body with a sample pad. First and second explosives detecting reagent holders and dispensers are operatively connected to the body and the sample pad. ... 12/28/06 - 20060292036 - Fluid specimen testing device A saliva sample testing device has a base housing upon which is mounted an upper housing. The base housing has a drawer structure in which are formed reaction wells for receiving fluid specimens. The drawer may be slidable or pivotable out of this base housing to provide access to the ... 12/28/06 - 20060292035 - Saliva sample testing device In a lateral test flow immunoassay device, a saliva sample and a buffer solution are delivered into a mixing chamber to mix with a second reagent. The resulting test mixture is allowed to incubate for a pre-determined period of time and then selectively delivered to a test strip ... 12/28/06 - 20060292034 - Saliva sample testing device In this testing device, a saliva sample and a buffer solution are delivered from separate chambers into a mixing chamber to mix with a second reagent. The resulting test mixture is allowed to incubate for a pre-determined period of time and then selectively delivered to a test strip ... 12/14/06 - 20060280650 - Device for collecting, testing and storing fluids A device for collecting, testing and storing fluids includes a container and a removable cap. Body fluids, such as urine, are collected in the container. The cap defines a test strip holder that receives one or more drug test strips and an adulteration strip. An opening defined through a bottom ... 11/30/06 - 20060269446 - Unitary cartridge for particle processing A single disposable cartridge for performing a process on a particle, such as particle sorting, encapsulates all fluid contact surfaces in the cartridge for use with microfluidic particle processing technology. The cartridge interfaces with an operating system for effecting particle processing. The encapsulation of the fluid contact surfaces insures, improves ... 11/30/06 - 20060269445 - Method and system of testing tubular members for contaminates A method and system of testing tubular member for contaminates. A testing prod may be used to collect particles from within the tubular member. A testing agent may be used to indicate whether the tubular member is contaminated as a function of the collected particles. ... 11/23/06 - 20060263247 - Blood processing apparatus and blood introducing method The present invention provides a blood processing apparatus that can introduce a metered quantity of a blood sample into a chamber and does not require an opening linked to the chamber to be closed after the introduction of the blood sample. An introducing chamber, an injection port, and an air ... 11/23/06 - 20060263246 - Disposable apparatus for use in blood testing A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing and being adapted for simultaneous dilution of a blood sample into two different dilution ratios, said apparatus including a block-shaped housing having integrated therein a first and a second receptacle, one of which as a first blood sample receiver being adapted to ... 11/23/06 - 20060263245 - Endoscope sterilizing test pack An endoscope sterilizing test pack includes an inner case having an open/close mechanism which can insert thereinto and remove therefrom an indicator for checking a sterilization effect of sterilization treatment; at least one tube connected to the inner case so that one end is opened and another end is communicated ... 11/23/06 - 20060263244 - Devices, systems, and methods for the containment and use of liquid solutions A containment device having a flexible first layer and a flexible second layer sealed together to form a hermetically sealed reservoir therebetween, wherein the surface area of contact between the first and the second layers define a frame about the perimeter of the reservoir. The containment device also includes a ... 11/02/06 - 20060245971 - Photoluminescent silica-based sensors and methods of use Sensor particles comprise a silica-based core and at least one photoluminescent dye. The silica-based core may comprise a plurality of pores and the at least one photoluminescent dye may comprise a reference dye, insensitive to its environment and analytes and a sensor dye, sensitive to either or both of the ... 10/19/06 - 20060233664 - Paint testing apparatus A portable paint testing apparatus has a cylindrical reservoir for containing a test solvent characterized by having an extended life. First and second porous, absorbent nibs are mounted at the ends of the reservoir, and are exposed to the solvent. One of the nibs is light in color for testing ... 10/19/06 - 20060233663 - Manual device for examining a body fluid The present invention provides a portable blood sugar measuring device comprising a tape unit for winding a test tape forward in sections, a detection unit for detecting measured values on the sections of tape to which body fluid has been applied, and a housing to hold the tape unit and ... 09/21/06 - 20060210428 - Enumeration of white blood cells A sample acquiring device for volumetric enumeration of white blood cells in a blood sample comprises a measurement cavity for receiving a blood sample. The measurement cavity has a predetermined fixed thickness. The sample acquiring device further comprises a reagent, which is arranged in a dried form on a surface ... 09/14/06 - 20060204399 - Method and apparatus using optical techniques to measure analyte levels A device is provided for use with a tissue penetrating system and/or a metering device for measuring analyte levels. The device comprises a cartridge and a plurality of analyte detecting members mounted on the cartridge. The cartridge may have a radial disc shape. The cartridge may also be sized to ... 09/07/06 - 20060198758 - Disk testing apparatus A drug testing urine collection cup includes a cup body having a top bottom flat sidewall with the flat sidewall being transparent. At least one test strip is provided for assaying a fluid sample and visually displaying an assay result. A disk sized for insertion into the cup top for ... 08/31/06 - 20060193746 - Multiple analyte assay devices An assay device allowing for the testing for multiple analytes in a liquid sample simultaneously by employing a multiplicity of analyte testing strips which protrude from a housing containing slots for each assay test strip and wherein the flow of sample of the test strip is controlled by a cover ... 08/17/06 - 20060182656 - Dispenser for flattened articles Substantially moisture-proof, airtight dispensers for both storing and dispensing several flattened articles such as diagnostic test strips is disclosed. The dispensers fits comfortably in a user's hand and can be configured to provide a test strip either by a squeezing motion or by flipping a trigger at the top of ... 08/17/06 - 20060182655 - Integrating analysis chip with minimized reactors and its application The present invention involves a micro-array analysis-chip, especially multi-reactored micro-array analysis-chip. It also deals with the composition of the invented micro-array analysis-chip, especially the reactor structure with minimal height, including a partition structure, flow-path structure, and reaction-chamber structure, etc. Besides, it also involves a reactor-protecting system of the invented analysis-chip ... 07/27/06 - 20060165558 - Cartridge for diagnostic assays A cartridge is provided for receiving a sample, including but not limited to blood, urine, and the like. The cartridge includes an input port or dock for receiving a sample from a sample container. A first chamber is in fluid communication with the input port. A flow cell is in ... 07/20/06 - 20060159586 - Chemical analysis apparatus and chemical analysis cartridge The invention provides a chemical analysis apparatus which easily agitates and warms up. A chemical analysis apparatus has a motor, a retaining disc which can be rotated by the motor, a plurality of inspection cartridges which are arranged on the retaining disc, a punching machine for punching the inspection cartridges, ... 06/22/06 - 20060133953 - Biosensor utilizing a resonator having a functionalized surface Systems and methods for detecting the presence of biomolecules in a sample using biosensors that incorporate resonators which have functionalized surfaces for reacting with target biomolecules. In one embodiment, a device includes a piezoelectric resonator having a functionalized surface configured to react with target molecules, thereby changing the mass and/or ... 06/22/06 - 20060133952 - Biosensor utilizing a resonator having a functionalized surface Systems and methods for detecting the presence of biomolecules in a sample using biosensors that incorporate resonators which have functionalized surfaces for reacting with target biomolecules. In one embodiment, a device includes a piezoelectric resonator having a functionalized surface configured to react with target molecules, thereby changing the mass and/or ... 06/08/06 - 20060120920 - Hydrogen or helium sensor An apparatus for measuring a concentration of hydrogen, helium or neon in a bulk gas mixture comprising the gas. The apparatus includes a membrane-substrate assembly of a porous, chemically inert substrate material and a chemically inert permeable membrane, a non-permeable housing disposed around the membrane-substrate assembly such that only an ... 05/25/06 - 20060110286 - Protein detecting device A protein detecting device is disclosed. The device includes a reagent reservoir that is squeezable. The reagent reservoir has an end portion with a with a tubular member extending therefrom. This tubular member is hollow and in communication with the reservoir. The tubular member has an open end opposite the ... 05/11/06 - 20060099109 - Method for detecting molecules or chemical reactions by determining variation of conductance The present invention relates to a detection method for detecting molecules and/or chemical reactions, whereby target molecules are attached to a series of electrodes, that the series of electrodes with molecules are subjected to assay said molecules or other molecules, whereupon the variation of conductance is determined. ... 05/11/06 - 20060099108 - Transport device for transporting test strips in an analysis system According to the invention the analytical system includes a transport unit which is driven by piezoactive elements. The transport unit enables a direct or indirect transport of the test elements thus enabling a complete or partial automation of analytical methods. Furthermore the invention encompasses a transport unit for transporting a ... 05/04/06 - 20060093517 - Biochemical reaction cartridge and biochemical treatment equipment system There is provided a biochemical reaction cartridge comprising at least one chemical reaction chamber that accommodates a solution for biochemically treating a sample, a reaction chamber for performing detection reaction of a target substance in the biochemically treated sample, and a detection reaction information fetching section for fetching information on ... 04/13/06 - 20060078463 - Array assay devices and methods of using the same Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a bottom surface, a substrate receiving element and a compression element for holding the bottom surface in a fixed position relative to a substrate received by the receiving ... 04/13/06 - 20060078462 - Bioagent detection device A detection device is provided for detecting the presence of an agent in a fluid. The device includes a body defining first and second chambers. It is intended for the first chamber accommodating the flow of fluid therein. A first valve is disposed in the body between in the first ... 03/23/06 - 20060062690 - Apparatus and method of manufacturing bodily fluid test strip There is a dry test strip holder having a test port and a retainer defining a well about the test port, and a sheet of test strip material. A test element that is 50% or less greater than the size of the test port is cut from the sheet using ... 03/23/06 - 20060062689 - System, method and device for detection of substances on surfaces A surface wipe for real time detection of trace amounts of toxic substances on surfaces. The wipe includes a collection surface that is swiped across a surface to be tested. The collection media filters dirt and other materials to prevent or reduce inaccurage readings caused by dirt or other foreign ... 03/16/06 - 20060057023 - Chemical arrays assemblies and devices and methods for fabricating the same The subject invention provides array assemblies that include at least one array of an addressable set of probes and devices, as well as methods for fabricating and using the same. Embodiments include array assemblies that include a base supporting a plurality of prongs wherein at least one prong includes an ... 02/16/06 - 20060034727 - Test plate and test method using the same A test plate includes a plate substrate and a lid body. The plate substrate includes a flow path; an upstream storage chamber that is connected to the upstream side of the flow path and stores an upstream material; and a downstream storage chamber that is connected to the downstream side ... 02/16/06 - 20060034726 - Multiple sensing system and device The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors ... 01/26/06 - 20060018790 - Device and method for analyizing a sample This invention provides a device for analyzing a sample which is capable of performing rapid and precise analysis of a small amount of sample, and whose gradient in a measuring apparatus is not limited. This device comprises approximately a rectangular plate shaped body comprising a base member made of resin ... 01/26/06 - 20060018789 - Fecal occult blood testing device and method A specimen testing device having a first panel including a first aperture for receiving a first specimen and a second aperture for receiving a second specimen; a second panel; a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving at least the first specimen through the first aperture, wherein ... 01/19/06 - 20060013727 - Reagent carrier A reagent carrier has a first chamber, which contains a reagent. The reagent carrier is characterized in that at least one second chamber is provided to hold blood, a third chamber is provided to hold a dye and a fourth chamber is designed as a measurement chamber. ... 12/01/05 - 20050265895 - Reusable ph sensor device and related methods The present invention relates to devices, methods, and kits for quickly and easily measuring and monitoring the pH of aquatic environments, such as lakes, streams, drinking waters, fisheries, aquariums, pools, hot-tubs, and spas. The current invention includes devices that are reusable and capable of monitoring the pH in a reversible ... 11/17/05 - 20050254998 - Reactive detection chip and spotter suitable for manufacturing the chip A reactive detection chip having spots formed by immobilizing a plurality of porous particles in a cluster onto a substrate, the porous particles having probe molecules bound to surfaces of the porous particles and surfaces of pores in the particles including pores, wherein the porous particles are transparent to incident ... 11/17/05 - 20050254997 - Test element, system, and method of controlling the wetting of same The invention relates to a test element for the testing of a liquid sample. The test element includes a sample application area, a test field, a sample transport path extending between the sample application area and the test field and an actuator field including an electrically-conductive layer. The actuator field ... 11/17/05 - 20050254996 - Chemical agent detection A chemical agent detector with a a lesser demand sensor, a greater demand sensor, an inlet; and a manifold; and methods associated therewith. The manifold is positioned between the inlet and the sensors, and includes a first intake associated with the lesser demand sensor, a second intake associated with a ... 10/20/05 - 20050232813 - Specimen collecting, processing and analytical assembly A specimen collecting, processing and analytical assembly, designed for testing small volumes of body fluids, substances and secretions, said assembly comprising a one piece barrel assembly with a volumetrically graduated capillary tube having an open end, and optionally coated internally with an anticoagulant, a stabilizer or a preservative. The barrel ... 10/13/05 - 20050226769 - Analytical apparatus and analytical disk for use therein In an analytical apparatus in which an analytical disk having sampled therein a test sample is rotated and the reaction with a reagent provided in a channel is optically analyzed, offset adjustment or gain adjustment of a photodetector of the analytical apparatus can be carried out automatically even with analytical ... 10/13/05 - 20050226768 - Test plates to rapidly siphon and transfer the blood The present invention provides a new structure for test plates to rapidly siphon and transfer the blood, consisting of an upper plate, a lower plate, and two electrode plates, and the features including: a convex arc-shaped press area located on the front of the upper plate, the said area has ... 10/13/05 - 20050226767 - Device for determing and displaying at least one physical, chemical or biological property of a test liquid A device for determining and displaying at least one physical, chemical or biological property of a test liquid or for detecting substances and/or organisms contained therein by reaction with at least one indicator or reactant. The indicator(s) (2.0) is/are can be accessed in or via at least one reaction chamber ... 09/29/05 - 20050214164 - Optical measurement substrate and fabrication method for the same The invention provides at a relatively low cost a carbon substrate that is formed from an opaque material and that has an extremely flat surface so that optical measurements can be made on the substrate. Graphite powder with a particle size of 10 μm or less is mixed in a ... 09/29/05 - 20050214163 - Bilayer lipid membrane forming device and bilayer lipid membrane forming method A device for forming a bilayer lipid membrane from a lipid membrane, including: a first solution container which contains a first solution; a second solution container which contains a second solution; a partition wall which is located between the first solution container and the second solution container, and has a ... 09/15/05 - 20050201893 - Inline, point-of-use air/gas dryness indicator A low-profile dryness indicator for point-of-use operation in an air/gas line delivering compressed air or gas to an air/gas-driven tool. The apparatus includes a vessel having a first end, a second end, and a central portion formed by a light transmissive wall that defines a containment chamber containing a dryness-indicating ... 09/08/05 - 20050196319 - System and method for providing a reaction surface of a predetermined area for a limited volume A cell for chemical analysis is disclosed that increases the surface area over standard discrete cells for approximately the same sample volume. The surface area is pre-coated with a reaction agent, enzyme, or chemical to facilitate testing of the sample. The cell may be in a configuration to contain any ... 09/08/05 - 20050196318 - Analyte collection and detection devices A system for collecting biological samples, such as fecal specimens, and testing such samples for the presence of an analyte is disclosed. The system comprises a sample collection device that includes a removably secured tab for retaining and transferring a portion of the sample to be tested to the test ... 08/18/05 - 20050180881 - Methods for collecting body fluid A body fluid is collected for testing for an analyte contained within the body fluid. The fluid is collected in an apparatus including a reservoir for receiving and collecting a flow of body fluid from a discharge end of a conduit. A capillary test space is in fluid flow communication ... 08/11/05 - 20050175501 - Device and bioanalytical method utilizing asymmetric biofunction alized 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. Suitable protein transducers include members of the ATP-binding cassette family, such as P-glycoprotein. ... 08/04/05 - 20050169799 - Analyzer, cartridge, cartridge kit, and analyzing method An analyzer for extracting and analyzing an analyte from a subject is disclosed that comprises a reservoir capable of holding a liquid for holding the analyte extracted from the subject; and a liquid supplying mechanism for holding a liquid to be supplied to the reservoir and supplying the liquid to ... 07/07/05 - 20050147532 - Automated immunoassay cassette, apparatus and method An immunoassay cassette, apparatus, and method for detecting an analyte in a liquid body-fluid sample are disclosed. The cassette has a body and a support mounted on the body, for movement relative to the body to first and second transfer positions. Sample supplied to a sample well in the cassette ... 07/07/05 - 20050147531 - Devices comprising multiple capillary inducing surfaces Assay device structures for a device where fluid flows from a one region to another. The device structures comprising one or more capillarity-inducing structures; where the capillarity-inducing structure induces capillary force along an axis that is essentially perpendicular to the axis along which capillary force induced in another region of ... 06/30/05 - 20050142033 - Modular assay plates, reader systems and methods for test measurements Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence. ... 06/30/05 - 20050142032 - Test system for determining an analyte in a liquid sample A test system for determining an analyte in a liquid sample is provided comprising at least two compartments, wherein the detection reactions necessary to determine the analyte are carried out in a first compartment and an analytical determination of at least one substance which participates in the detection reactions and ... 06/30/05 - 20050142031 - Sample testing device with funnel collector The present invention provides a funnel collector for use with a sample testing device. The funnel collector collects and holds a fluid sample in order to place the sample in immediate contact with a diagnostic test strip, which reacts with the sample in a known fashion. ... 06/30/05 - 20050142030 - Chemical sensors based on metal nanoparticle encapsulated by mixed ligand and sensor array Provided are mixed ligand metal nanoparticle chemical sensors in which metal nanoparticles are encapsulated by at least two kinds of different molecule ligands having a relatively low conductivity and various composition ratios, and a chemical sensor array in which a film of the metal nanoparticle sensor is formed on the ... 06/23/05 - 20050135965 - Method and apparatus for validation of sterilization process An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the ... 06/16/05 - 20050129574 - Rapid diagnosis device with locking by test strip The invention relates to a rapid diagnosis device with a device housing, on which there is provided a push-in opening for a test strip. The test strip is evaluated inside the rapid diagnosis device. On the device housing there is formed a housing opening, which can be closed by a ... 06/16/05 - 20050129573 - Carbon dioxide nanoelectronic sensor An electronic system and method for detecting carbon dioxide is provided, using a nanostructure sensing device (CO2 sensor). The CO2 sensor is made up of a substrate and a nanostructure disposed over the substrate. The nanostructure may comprise a carbon nanotube, or a network of nanotubes. Two conductive elements are ... 06/09/05 - 20050123443 - Sensor for blood component analysis A sensor for blood component analysis, which allows even a trace amount of blood to be led to an analysis portion reliably. The sensor for blood component analysis includes a substrate, a spacer, and a cover. The cover is disposed on the substrate with the spacer intervening between the cover ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |