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8182764 System and method for coding information on a biosensor test strip  
The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by...
8182763 Rack for sample tubes and reagent holders  
A rack for holding samples and various reagents, wherein the rack may be used for loading the samples and reagents prior to using the reagents. The rack accepts complementary reagent holders, each...
8182692 Solutions, dialysates, and related methods  
Solutions, dialysates, and methods for measuring solutes in blood and/or for treating blood. In one aspect of the invention, a method of performing dialysis includes placing a solution in...
8182765 Fluid transfer mechanism  
A microfluidic device for transferring liquid from a first chamber to a second chamber is provided. The device has a first chamber; a second chamber; and a barrier between the first chamber and the...
8178044 Liquid property detecting device  
A liquid property detecting device includes a switch portion switching an electrode to charge with a standard voltage generated by a generator, or discharge through a grounding. An operation signal...
8178342 In vivo flow cytometry system and method  
The present invention provides methods and systems for performing in vivo flow cytometry. In one embodiments, selected circulating cells of interest of a subject are labeled with fluorescent probe...
8173436 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...
8173070 Sample injector system for liquid chromatography  
An injection device (10) includes a carrier inlet (40), a sample inlet (46), waste outlet (44) and a chamber outlet (64) attached to separation column (66). Valves (52, 54, 56) are used to control...
8173068 Fluid exchange in a chamber on a microscope slide  
A sample chamber is formed by a housing sealed against a microscope slide. The housing has fluid ports, including a well formed over at least one port. In a rinse station, rinse solution is drawn...
8173071 Micro-fluidic test apparatus and method  
An apparatus, system, and method for determining the osmolarity of a fluid. The apparatus includes at least one micro-fluidic circuit and at least one electrical circuit disposed in communication...
8173069 Ion analyzing apparatus and ion analyzing method  
An ion analyzing apparatus includes a sensor; a counter electrode having openings, the counter electrode being positioned so as to substantially surround the sensor; and a bias generating circuit...
8168443 Instrument for cassette for sample preparation  
A parallel processing system for processing samples is described. In one embodiment, the parallel processing system includes an instrument interface parallel controller to control a tray motor...
8168137 Nestable, stackable pipette rack for nestable pipette tips  
The pipette rack comprises a plate, a peripheral base and a peripheral skirt. The plate has a first surface and defines an array of tip receptacles extending therethrough in a first direction...
8168133 Device for performing a high throughput assay  
A device and method is provided for performing a high throughput assay. The device includes a plate structure having a plate and a plurality of microfluidic structures positioned thereon. Each...
8168120 Reliable switch that is triggered by the detection of a specific gas or substance  
A sensor, having a resonant frequency responsive to presence of an analyze, comprising a DC electrostatic excitation component, to produce a static force pulling a moveable element toward a...
8168442 Cartridge for conducting a chemical reaction  
A cartridge for conducting a chemical reaction includes a body having at least one flow path formed therein. The cartridge also includes a reaction vessel extending from the body for holding a...
8163535 Devices and processes for nucleic acid extraction  
Devices, processes, and kits for the extraction of nucleic acids from biological samples are disclosed. The devices comprise a first port, a second port, and a binding chamber intermediate and in...
8163253 Method for collecting, storing, transporting and assaying a specimen  
A tamper-proof, point-of-collection specimen assay apparatus including three selectively connectable and sealable chambers, including a first chamber for receiving a specimen, a second chamber...
8163563 Devices and methods for removing target agents from a sample  
The invention provides devices, test kits and methods for removing target agents from a sample. The device contains one or more porous matrices having pore sizes larger than 10 μm, and a plurality ...
8163240 Detection device and system  
A detection device and system are provided. The detection device includes a detection capacitor and a Field Effect Transistor (FET). The detection capacitor has a reactive material layer reacting...
8163234 Method for characterizing biological indicators in sterilization processes and apparatus for the implementation thereof  
The invention relates to a method for characterizing the bioindicators in sterilization processes using an autoclave and the like, in which a bioindicator is kept in the same conditions as the...
8163560 Coated test elements  
The invention concerns coated test elements and in particular test elements comprising a capillary gap which have a hydrophobic structured coating at least in the area surrounding the capillary gap.
8158408 Diffraction-based diagnostic devices  
A biosensor includes a substrate with areas of active receptive material disposed thereon. The receptive material is specific for an analyte of interest. A pattern of the active areas is defined on...
8158063 Biosensor package structure with micro-fluidic channel  
A biosensor package structure with a micro-fluidic channel is provided. The biosensor package structure includes a substrate, a biochip, and a cover. The substrate has a first surface, a second...
8158434 Method for performing counts within a biologic fluid sample  
A method for enumerating cellular elements and particulates within a biologic fluid sample is provided. According to one aspect of the invention, the method includes the steps of: a) providing a...
8158059 Integrated dissolution processing and sample transfer system  
The invention provides a system and method for dissolution testing. The system includes multiple dissolution vessels and a dose carrier positioned above the dissolution vessels. The dose carrier...
8158062 Disposable fluid sample collection device  
A fluid sampling device (100) that operates by a combination of capillary action to collect a small fluid sample, and by pressure differential when inserted into an analyzer (200) to expose the...
8158410 Recovery of rare cells using a microchannel apparatus with patterned posts  
A microflow apparatus for separating or isolating cells from a bodily fluid or other liquid sample uses a flow path where straight-line flow is interrupted by a pattern of transverse posts. The...
8153079 Microfluidic apparatus with integrated porous-substrate/sensor for real-time (bio)chemical molecule detection  
Microfluidic apparatus including integrated porous substrate/sensors that may be used for detecting targeted biological and chemical molecules and compounds. In one aspect, upper and lower...
8154722 Sensor element structure, sensor element array, and manufacturing method of sensor element array  
Even when only a few antigens exist in a specimen, a change in a dielectric constant and a change in an optical spectrum accompanied thereto in the periphery of a conductive member are made larger,...
8155791 Systems and methods for isobutyl alcohol (IBA) recovery  
Methods and systems for creating dynamic performance measures (DPMs) for an IBA manufacturing process. Included is a method for monitoring an Isobutyl Alcohol (IBA) recovery system that includes...
8153066 Device for supporting chromophore elements  
A device for supporting chromophore elements suitable for emitting fluorescence in response to light excitation, the device comprising a substrate having a surface layer carrying the chromophore...
8153439 Chemical sensors for detecting volatile organic compounds and methods of use  
The presently-disclosed subject matter provides sensors and methods for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by determining the conductivity of a chemiresistant film upon exposure to VOCs,...
8153059 Chip-holder for a micro-fluidic chip  
A chip-holder for holding a micro-fluidic chip has a fixer for detachably fixing the micro-fluidic chip in the chip-holder and at least one process control device configured to support control or...
8153063 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods of making  
A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least...
8153367 Amplified array analysis system  
The present invention concerns an array-based analytical system and method having an enhanced sensitivity which allows for simple and rapid analysis of relative unmodified samples which comprises...
8153062 Analyte detection via electrochemically transported and generated reagent  
Electrochemical devices, methods, and systems for detecting and quantifying analytes are disclosed. A chemical detection reagent is locally generated in a test solution by electrochemical reaction...
8153064 Systems and devices for isothermal biochemical reactions and/or analysis  
An isothermal reaction and analysis system may include a receiver to receive sample holders, a thermal control subsystem to control a temperature of the receiver, an excitation subsystem, a...
8153417 Ionic liquid apparatus and method for biological samples  
Apparatus and method for handling biological samples. Segments of ionic liquid can provide voltage across segments of immiscible liquid to concentrate or separate charged species in the biological...
8153081 Test sensor and method for manufacturing the same  
According to one embodiment of the present invention, an optical-based test sensor for use in the determination of an analyte in a liquid sample is disclosed. The test sensor includes a base, a...
8147426 Integrated diagnostic test system  
A system for diagnostic testing may include a meter for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to a test media and a container configured to contain test media compatible with the meter....
8149103 Method and apparatus for providing dynamic multi-stage amplification in a medical device  
Methods and apparatus for providing multi-stage signal amplification in a medical telemetry system are provided.
8147759 Automated protein analyzer  
A direct rapid automated protein analyzer is disclosed. The protein analyzer includes means for reducing protein samples to small particles, a reaction vessel in material transfer communication...
8147757 Filter with memory, communication and concentration sensor  
The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the concentration of a substance within a filter housing. A concentration sensor and a communications device are coupled...
8147774 Micro passage chip and fluid transferring method  
There is provided by the present invention a novel micro passage chip having such a structure that a fluid can be transferred without using a physical or mechanical squeezing means that is applied...
8147754 Sample measuring apparatus and sample measuring method  
A sample measuring apparatus of measuring a component in a biological sample, comprising: an input section for inputting a sample species of a biological sample; a measurement sample preparation...
8148161 Selective membranes/thin films for analytical applications  
Disclosed herein is a composition having: a polymer having a carbosilane or siloxane backbone and pendant hydrogen-bond acidic groups; and a filler material having polar groups. The polymer is not...
8148165 Apparatus and method for measuring concentration of carbon dioxide in water  
An apparatus for measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in water that can correct a reduction in measurement accuracy based on deterioration of a pH indicator is provided. A carbon dioxide...
8143070 Optical cell  
A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition,...
8145431 Body fluid testing component for simultaneous analyte detection  
An analyte testing device is provided for use with a mobile processing device having a camera with a lens, a processor for processing an image captured by the lens. The analyte testing device...