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Chemical Apparatus And Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, Or Sterilizing > Analyzer, Structured Indicator, Or Manipulative Laboratory Device > Means For Analyzing Liquid Or Solid Sample > Measuring Optical Property By Using Ultraviolet, Infrared, Or Visible Light Measuring Optical Property By Using Ultraviolet, Infrared, Or Visible LightMeasuring Optical Property By Using Ultraviolet, Infrared, Or Visible Light 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.08/09/07 - 20070183931 - Multimode reader A cartridge and cartridge system for use in an apparatus for analyzing a sample is provided. The cartridge has one or more light sources and/or optical systems and other components that are specific for a certain type of application such as fluorescence, absorbance, or luminescence. The light source, optical systems, ... 08/09/07 - 20070183930 - Handheld optical diagnostic device having image system array A self-contained, optical hand-held diagnostic device is provided with a body having a pocket-sized form factor sized and shaped for engagement by a user's hand. The body includes an integral power supply and an integral display. A channel receives reagent sample media in an indexed fit. The sample media has ... 08/02/07 - 20070178013 - Dual-detector systems and methods having utility in biomolecular measurements Apparatus, systems and methods for measurement of B22 values of proteins in aqueous solutions in flow-mode utilize a dual-detector cell are provided. Simultaneous measurement of protein concentration and scattered light intensity is facilitated as the protein elutes from a size-exclusion column. Each data point on the resulting chromatograms is converted ... 08/02/07 - 20070178012 - Side view imaging microwell array Methods and apparatus for imaging a sample using a microwell array are provided. The methods and apparatus allow side view imaging of a sample to acquire fluorescence or bright field images. ... 06/28/07 - 20070148046 - Sample image obtaining apparatus, sample image obtaining system, and method for obtaining sample image The present invention is to present a sample image obtaining system that can manage a smear slide easily and perform the operation from the preparation of a smear slide to imaging efficiently. The sample image obtaining system comprises: a sample smearing means for smearing a sample on a slide glass; ... 06/28/07 - 20070148045 - Optoelectronic system for particle detection The invention provides a particle detection system. In one embodiment, the system detects live bacteria by aligning the bacteria in a test specimen with an electric field, illuminating the test specimen, and detecting the optical scattering. This invention uses no biochemical markers and can be applied in a Point-of-Care setting. ... 06/14/07 - 20070134132 - Plating-thickness monitor apparatus and plating-stopping apparatus In a plating-thickness monitor apparatus, a base light irradiation unit irradiates a member to be plated with base light L. A detection unit detects the characteristic of reflection light Le emitted from the member to be plated by irradiation with the base light L. A plating-thickness monitor unit examines, based ... 05/24/07 - 20070116605 - Methods for uniform metal impregnation into a nanoporous material The methods, systems 400 and apparatus disclosed herein concern metal 150 impregnated porous substrates 110, 210. Certain embodiments of the invention concern methods for producing metal-coated porous silicon substrates 110, 210 that exhibit greatly improved uniformity and depth of penetration of metal 150 deposition. The increased uniformity and depth allow ... 05/17/07 - 20070110621 - Method and apparatus for measuring analytes A method for measuring the concentration of a compound in the blood of a part of a subject is provided. An invasive or non-invasive sample of blood may used for this determination. Also provided is a device for measuring the concentration of a compound in the blood of a subject. ... 05/03/07 - 20070098596 - Handheld microarray reader A portable, handheld micro-chip array reader capable of responding to selected test species in a field environment. The device incorporates the use of luminescence and/or chemical species in the environment. The solution to the problem of field analysis of trace species is a handheld macro- or micro-array chip-based reader device, ... 05/03/07 - 20070098595 - Portable co-oximeter The invention discloses a system, method and medical device for measuring various hemoglobin derivatives, such as oxyhemoglobin, reduced hemoglobin, partial hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin and sulfhemoglobin in whole or in hemolyzed blood. The novel method uses a statistical approach to enable the design of a portable co-oximeter. This portable co-oximeter utilizes ... 04/26/07 - 20070092407 - Optical sensor array system and method for parallel processing of chemical and biochemical information Total analysis systems and methods for simultaneously monitoring a suite of biological and/or chemical species in water and/or other process systems are disclosed. The system provides a sample-volume controlled sensor array comprising a fluid delivery device and a plurality of optical sensor elements for determining the presence and total concentrations ... 04/26/07 - 20070092406 - Measuring cell The invention relates to a spectrophotometric measuring cell, useful for automated reagent mixing and for handsfree physical cleansing comprising: a measuring cell; a shaker; and an actuator. The invention also relates to a method for automatically mixing of fluids and/or reagents and for handsfree physical cleansing of the inner core ... 04/19/07 - 20070086919 - Apparatus and method for detecting deformability of cells using spatially modulated optical force microscopy The present invention utilizes spatially modulated optical force microscopy (SMOFM) with single beam optical force probing capability or with a holographic optical trapping system capable of multi-beam optical force probing coupled to a microscope objective, to generate a probe beam(s) as a force probe to perturb the object that is ... 04/12/07 - 20070081921 - Emissive polymers and devices incorporating these polymers The present invention relates to a class of luminescent and conductive polymer compositions having chromophores, and particularly solid films of these compositions exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields and amplified emissions. These desirable properties can be provided through polymers having rigid groups designed to prevent polymer reorganization, aggregation or π-stacking ... 04/05/07 - 20070077177 - Stimulated detection of sample compounds A detection cell for detecting at least one sample compound of a sample is described. The detection cell includes an activation facility adapted for inducing at least one of a physical and a chemical modification of at least one sample compound, in order to generate one or more derived species. ... 04/05/07 - 20070077176 - Tracer to compensate for environmental variations that influence a chemical vapor sensor measurement A chemical vapor sensor is provided that passively measures a suspect chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity, for use with safety systems. A vapor concentrator amplifies a suspect chemical vapor concentration to a detectible level, for use with an infrared detector. Compensation is provided for environmental ... 03/29/07 - 20070071648 - Apparatus and method for examining a liquid sample An apparatus for examining a liquid sample by titration, comprising a light source (2), a light sensor (3), a measuring head (1) which can be immersed into the liquid sample to be examined with an optical fibre, which receives light from the light source (2) and conveys it to the ... 03/22/07 - 20070065344 - Analytical device with lightguide illumination of capillary and microgroove arrays An analytical cell including a lightguide with a plurality of conduits filled with a migration medium. The medium, the lightguide and a surrounding medium have refractive indices selected such that light entering the lightguide is internally reflected within the lightguide to provide substantially uniform illumination of the conduits. ... 03/15/07 - 20070059210 - Electro-optical sensing device with reference channel An electro-optical sensing device for detecting the presence and concentration of an analyte in a liquid or gaseous medium includes a pair of indicator elements positioned to receive radiation from a radiation source and transmit radiation to a pair of photosensitive elements. The indicator elements each contain indicator molecules having ... 03/08/07 - 20070053794 - Sample identification system having plural readers A sample identification system that may be used to track and correlate a sample container in a laboratory analyzer or the like is set forth. The exemplary laboratory analyzer employs at least one carrier that supports at least one sample tube. The sample identification system includes a first optical reader ... 02/15/07 - 20070036681 - Cavitands for chemical vapor sensing Each R2 is an alkyl group. Each X is O or S. ... 02/15/07 - 20070036680 - Microstructured optical device for remote chemical sensing A microstructure-based chemical sensor that can be interrogated by a remote observer. The device acts as an electromagnetic wave filter in the optical region of the spectrum, filtering one or more wavelength bands where the band spectral notch location shifts in response to the accumulation of material on the surface ... 02/08/07 - 20070031291 - Optical interrogation system and method for increasing a read-out speed of a spectrometer A typical use of linear or two dimensional spectrometers is to expose the detector area, and then shift the photo-electric charges out of the device in a serial fashion. If the illuminating signal is spatially narrow relative to the size of the array, this will drive down the percent of ... 02/08/07 - 20070031290 - Reaction detecting device An object is to provide a reaction detecting device in which a height dimension of the device itself can be set to be small to realize space saving, unevenness of measurement sensitivity for each reaction container is minimized, and high-sensitivity and high-precision reaction detecting is possible, the device includes: a ... 12/28/06 - 20060292040 - Hand held test reader A portable, hand-held device and method for rapid on-site screening and drug testing first automatically identifying and then using customized and proprietary test cassettes which contain a multiplicity of lateral flow test strips which are identified, read and the value of resulting test lines on the test strips extrapolated and ... 12/28/06 - 20060292039 - Measuring system It becomes possible for a user to check his/her own health state at a desired place without visiting inspection agencies. Furthermore, it becomes possible for a user to conveniently check his/her own health state. First, a user collects body fluid to be a measurement object, such as blood, saliva, and ... 12/28/06 - 20060292038 - Automated sample analyzer and cuvette An automated sample analyzer (10) has a sample store (20) and a sample dispenser (90) which is controlled by a controller (170). Samples of a substance to be analyzed are dispensed into a cuvette (60), along with a reagent from a reagent storage compartment (40), after which incubation occurs in ... 11/30/06 - 20060269450 - Sensing apparatus having rotating optical assembly An apparatus for optical sensing of samples includes an optical source, an optical assembly being rotatable about an axis, a sample holder, and a detector. The optical assembly rotates, allowing the sensing apparatus to sense results from plural locations on a sample without moving the sample. Moving the sample in ... 11/23/06 - 20060263253 - Device for the photometrically measuring the concentration of a chemical substance in a solution to be measured An apparatus for photometric measurement of the concentration of a chemical substance in a solution, wherein a cuvette is provided containing the solution. The cuvette is transmissive at least in predetermined regions for electromagnetic radiation, wherein a transmitting unit is provided, which produces electromagnetic radiation in at least two wavelength ... 11/23/06 - 20060263252 - Apparatus and method for chemical and biological agent sensing The present invention provides an apparatus and method for identification of a chemical or a biological agent using a handheld or portable unit in non-laboratory conditions. More specifically, the system uses a portable unit containing an array of tunable lasers, which are stabilized with a digital controller. The apparatus excites ... 10/19/06 - 20060233667 - Joint-diagnostic spectroscopic and biosensor apparatus Some embodiments of the invention provide a single apparatus that is suitable for both spectroscopic and biosensor measurement of a fluid sample. Once the fluid is transferred to the apparatus, the apparatus can be inserted into a slot in a diagnostic measurement instrument for rapid fluid analysis. Because the apparatus ... 10/12/06 - 20060228259 - Joint-diagnostic spectroscopic and biosensor meter Some embodiments of the invention provide a meter and a disposable cartridge for analyzing a fluid sample confined to the disposable cartridge. The fluid sample, particularly blood, is drawn into the cartridge by capillary action, negative pressure, positive pressure, or combination thereof. The cartridge has at least one flow path, ... 10/12/06 - 20060228258 - Blood collection and measurement apparatus Some embodiments of the invention provide one apparatus that is suitable for both the collection and measurement of a blood sample. Once a blood sample is drawn into such an apparatus the blood sample can be analyzed, without having to transfer any portion of the blood sample into another vessel. ... 10/12/06 - 20060228257 - Apparatus for detecting particles Apparatus for detecting particles in a liquid, comprises an evanescent optical sensor having an electrically conducting layer, and means associated therewith for providing an electric field at or adjacent the sensor surface. Preferably, the optical sensor is a surface bound sensor based on a metal-clad leaky waveguide structure. A DC ... 10/12/06 - 20060228256 - Multi-shell microspheres with integrated chomatographic and detection layers for use in array sensors The development of miniaturized chromatographic systems localized within individual polymer microspheres and their incorporation into a bead-based cross-reactive sensor array platform is described herein. The integrated chromatographic and detection concept is based on the creation of distinct functional layers within the microspheres. In this first example of the new methodology, ... 09/14/06 - 20060204402 - Bio-sensing apparatus A multi-channel sensor is provided with sensor sections, each of the sensor sections reflecting or transmitting light, whose physical characteristics vary for different kinds of samples. Each of samples is supported by one of the sensor sections. A scanning mirror scans the sensor sections of the multi-channel sensor with measuring ... 09/07/06 - 20060198761 - Portable multi-channel device for optically testing a liquid sample A portable multi-channel device for optically testing of a liquid sample includes a controller; and a sample holder with a cylindrical sample compartment and at least two optical channels respectively for measuring turbidity of the sample liquid and for measuring one other optical property of the sample liquid. Each of ... 08/24/06 - 20060188401 - Microfluidic devices with spr sensing capabilities A microfluidic system including a chip sensor and an SPR optical detector. The chip sensor may be made a non-transparent material, such as polyimide or silicon, allowing non-visible radiation produced by the SPR optical detector to pass through and interact with a surface plasmon generating layer on the chip sensor. ... 08/17/06 - 20060182660 - Analysis apparatus and condenser The object of the present invention is to provide an analysis apparatus that makes it possible to detect lights from a plurality of spots formed on an analysis chip without the lack of positioning accuracy while detecting the lights and the instability of holding the samples in spite of the ... 08/17/06 - 20060182659 - Resonant cavity biosensor An assay system having a channel bounded by first and second reflective surfaces adapted to accommodate a fluid material therebetween and defining a plurality of regions in an array between those surfaces with each region defining a resonant cavity and adapted to receive a capturing material on a surface thereof ... 07/13/06 - 20060153738 - Analysis method, analysis device and production method therefor The present invention relates to a technique for analyzing the concentration of a specific component in a sample liquid, such as a method for analyzing a sample. The analyzing method includes a first detection step for irradiating light from a light source (50) onto a reaction system to detect a ... 07/06/06 - 20060147346 - Method for measuring a permeation rate, a test and an apparatus for measuring and testing A method is proposed for measuring water permeability of substrates (1). A reactive compound (Ca, Ba) which reacts with a diffusing material, e.g. water, is applied on the substrate and the change in time of transmissivity, reflectivity of the layer is monitored in time. ... 06/15/06 - 20060127279 - Multifunction measuring instrument The object of the invention is a multifunction instrument (10 ) for measuring biochemical and medical samples, which are preferably placed into the wells (13) of the sample plates (12) and measured by a detector (20). The detector is movable with slide (26, 27) and guide (22, 23) elements so ... 06/15/06 - 20060127278 - System and method of measuring molecular interactions The present disclosure relates to a device for measuring surface plasmon resonance and fluorescence of a sample, a system for determining the rate of catalytic activity of an enzyme, a method of determining the rate of catalytic activity of an enzyme, and a method of measuring the adsorption and reactivity ... 06/08/06 - 20060120923 - Emissive polymers and devices incorporating these polymers The present invention relates to a class of luminescent and conductive polymer compositions having chromophores, and particularly solid films of these compositions exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields and amplified emissions. These desirable properties can be provided through polymers having rigid groups designed to prevent polymer reorganization, aggregation or π-stacking ... 05/04/06 - 20060093522 - Spectrometric measuring head for harvesting machines and other equipment used in agriculture A spectrometric measuring head for harvesting machines and other agricultural equipment comprises a housing with a window, in which a light source, a spectrometer arrangement and at least two standards for internal recalibration are provided. The standards can optionally be swiveled in the optical path of the measuring head such ... 03/02/06 - 20060045808 - Sensor for diagnostic measuring machine The present invention pertains to a sensor for a diagnostic device using an optical fiber and a pH sensitive high molecular weight substance, which indicates the safety of foodstuffs or is used as a medical examination device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a sensor for a diagnostic device ... 03/02/06 - 20060045807 - Detection of biospecific interactions using amplified differential time domain spectroscopy signal A method for detecting specific associations between a tethered molecule and an untethered target molecule. The method comprises (1) selecting a tethered molecule; (2) alternately impinging THz radiation onto the tethered molecule and onto a sample including the tethered and untethered target molecules; (3) detecting the radiation impinged on the ... 02/23/06 - 20060039828 - Droplet operation device A droplet operation device having a substrate having a light transmissibility and subjected to a water repellent treatment, a means for supplying droplets onto the substrate, a means for transporting the droplets on the water repellent substrate, and a means for measuring the state of the droplets, comprising the light ... 02/16/06 - 20060034730 - Methods for assessing a condition by analyzing blood in cerebrospinal fluid The present invention provides methods for assessing a condition in an individual by analyzing a cerebrospinal fluid sample from the individual, for example, by spectroscopy. Further, the invention provides methods for determining an amount of blood in the cerebrospinal fluid sample; methods for determining concentrations of analytes in the cerebrospinal ... 02/16/06 - 20060034729 - Optical sensor with layered plasmon structure for enhanced detection of chemical groups by sers An optical sensor and method for use with a visible-light laser excitation beam and a Raman spectroscopy detector, for detecting the presence chemical groups in an analyte applied to the sensor are disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, a plasmon resonance mirror formed on a sensor surface of the substrate, ... 02/09/06 - 20060029522 - Integration of colorimetric transducers and detector A device for distinguishing fluids and a method for fabricating the device include integrating at least one transducer onto an optical detector. Each transducer has optical properties which vary when exposed to particular molecules of a fluid. ... 02/02/06 - 20060024203 - Analysis system for analyzing a sample on a test element The invention relates to an analysis system for analyzing a sample on a test element. The system has an analysis unit for generating a signal as a function of an analyte contained in a sample, and a detection unit for detecting the signal. The analysis system further includes a test ... 01/26/06 - 20060018792 - Read-head for optical diagnostic device A readhead for a photometric diagnostic instrument includes a housing adapted for incorporation within the photometric diagnostic instrument, and an elongated sample table operatively engaged with the housing. The sample table is configured to support elongated reagent sample media of the type having a plurality of test areas disposed in ... 12/08/05 - 20050271548 - Optofluidic microscope device An optofluidic microscope device is disclosed. The device includes a fluid channel having a surface and an object such as a bacterium or virus may flow through the fluid channel. Light imaging elements in the bottom of the fluid channel may be used to image the object. ... 12/08/05 - 20050271547 - Subcutaneous analyte sensor Assembly and method for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a biological matrix. The assembly includes an implantable optical-sensing element that comprises a body, and a membrane mounted on the body in a manner such that the membrane and the body define a cavity. The membrane is permeable to ... 12/08/05 - 20050271546 - Subcutaneous analyte sensor Assembly and method for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a biological matrix. The assembly includes an implantable optical-sensing element that comprises a body, and a membrane mounted on the body in a manner such that the membrane and the body define a cavity. The membrane is permeable to ... 10/27/05 - 20050238538 - Analyte detection system with software download capabilities An analyte concentration monitoring system having network-based communication features which provide a link between an analyte detection system and a centralized computer. The analyte detection system has a processor that calculates analyte concentration in accordance with software executable by the processor. Under certain conditions, the software needs to be updated. ... 09/22/05 - 20050207943 - System and method for detecting and identifying an analyte A sensor (200, 900) comprising an illuminator (212, 500, 804, 832, 858, 904), a receiver (216, 400, 420, 460, 480, 808, 836, 862, 924) and an analyzer (240) for detecting and identifying an analyte having a characteristic absorption band that is present in a sample region (208, 812, 824, 874, ... 09/22/05 - 20050207942 - Analyzing device This invention relates to an analyzing device (1) including a rotating body (3) for transferring a target analyte (4). The analyzing device (1) holds the target analyte (4) on the rotating body (3) by applying a negative pressure on the target analyte (4) and transfers the target analyte (4) in ... 09/15/05 - 20050201898 - Universal optical imaging and processing system The disclosure is directed to a test media reader module including a housing, a membrane, and an optical imager. The housing is configured to receive a test media adapter and has a barrier wall configured to separate the test media adapter from an interior of the housing. The barrier wall ... 09/15/05 - 20050201897 - Body fluid testing device The present invention concerns a body fluid testing device (10) for analyzing a body fluids, comprising a test media tape (30) adapted to collect the body fluid, a supply portion (100) storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape, a storage portion (110) for storing a contaminated section of ... 09/08/05 - 20050196323 - Bar-code reading device having a mechanism for pulling up test tubes from holders A bar-code reading device having a container, a holder and a bar-code reader. The container has an outer circumferential surface on which a bar code is provided. The holder holds the container in an upright position. The bar-code reader reads the bar code from the container. A pulling mechanism pulls ... 07/07/05 - 20050147534 - Emissive sensors and devices incorporating these sensors The present invention generally relates to luminescent and/or optically absorbing compositions and/or precursors to those compositions, including solid films incorporating these compositions/precursors, exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields, enhanced stabilities and/or amplified emissions. The present invention also relates to sensors and methods for sensing analytes through luminescent and/or optically absorbing ... 06/30/05 - 20050142035 - Micro-discharge sensor system A micro plasma sensor system having a glow discharge gap formed by electrodes. A fluid to be sensed may be brought into the vicinity of a discharge at the gap. Light from the discharge may be coupled to a spectrum analyzer and/or processor for determining properties of the fluid. A ... 06/02/05 - 20050118063 - Method of diagnosing lubricated portion and system of diagnosing lubricated portion The invention provides a method of diagnosing a lubricated portion which can precisely measure a metal concentration in a lubricating oil and can diagnose accurately a state of the lubricated portion on the basis of a value of measurement. In accordance with the present diagnosing method, a lubricating oil picked ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |