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7632683 Method, apparatus, reagent kit and reagent for distinguishing erythrocytes in a biological specimen  
A method for distinguishing erythrocytes in a biological specimen, includes preparing a sample liquid so as to cause damage to a cell membrane of yeast-like fungi without hemolyzing erythrocytes in...
7632653 Membrane-based assay devices that utilize time-resolved fluorescence  
A membrane-based assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The device utilizes time-resolved fluorescence to detect the signals...
7628958 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...
7618792 Multiplexed detection of anti-red cell alloantibodies  
Disclosed are methods for detecting antibody in a sample, where the antibody targets an antigen expressed by red blood cells or red blood cell ghosts. Rather than detecting the binding events...
7618587 Analyzers and methods of analyzing blood  
Analyzers and methods of analysis are described for performing blood cell counting and immunoassay on a whole blood specimen in one measurement section. An assay sample is prepared by blending...
7615369 Reconfigurable protein patterning using electrowetting microelectrodes  
A protein patterning electrode device consisting of capacitor microelectrode arrays coated with a protein non-adherent layer is provided. Operation of the electrode is based on a phenomenon called...
7615762 Method and apparatus for low quantity detection of bioparticles in small sample volumes  
A novel apparatus and method is described for detection of very small quantities (a few hundred molecules) of bioparticles in nanoliter/picoliter quantities of a sample. The apparatus involves a...
7615190 Microdevice and method for detecting a characteristic of a fluid  
A microdevice for supporting a flowing fluid is disclosed. In one embodiment, the microdevice includes a substrate and a pair of generally parallel, spaced wall members on the substrate. At least...
7615377 Fluorescein-based metal sensors  
The present invention is directed, in part, to fluorescein-based ligands for detection of metal ions, and methods of making and using the same.
7608465 Multi-analyte diagnostic test for thyroid disorders  
Immunological assays for several biological markers for thyroid disorders in a biological sample are performed in a single test with a combination of sandwich-type, sequential competitive, and...
7604981 Excitable target marker detection  
A variety of types of molecules are detected and/or analyzed using an integrated micro-circuit arrangement. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a micro-circuit arrangement...
7598093 Nanoparticle and microparticle based detection of cellular products  
Embodiments of the present invention relate to devices and methods for detecting cellular products using detection particles having product-specific detection reagents and having a characteristic...
7599060 Optical scanning configurations, systems, and methods involving at least one actuator for scanning a scan head  
An optical system includes a sample substrate having a surface, the surface defining a 2-dimensional sample plane. The system includes an excitation source configured to provide excitation light to...
7598087 Protein imprinted polymers with integrated emission sites  
This invention provides protein or polypeptide imprinted polymers with integrated emission sites (PIPIES) for detecting the presence of a protein or polypeptide analyte comprising templated sites...
7595197 Automated sample analysis  
Samples of materials used in industrial processes are analyzed to determine the concentration of certain materials of interest. The quantitative analysis of samples for these materials is provided...
7591979 Enhanced monitor system for water protection  
An automatic, self-contained device for detecting toxic agents in a water supply includes an analyzer for detecting at least one toxic agent in a water sample, introducing means for introducing a...
7592184 Ammonia detection and measurement device  
There is disclosed an apparatus and method for detecting and measuring volatile acidic or basic components including ammonia, ammonium, or volatile amines (compound) in a gas or liquid state fluid....
7585466 Automatic genotype determination  
Genotypes of a subject may be determined by analyzing a biological sample. Measurements of the intensity of allele specific signals may be obtained and used to generate reaction values. These...
7582482 Continuous ion species removal device and method  
Apparatus and method for treating a liquid sample stream including at least one analyte ion species and matrix ion species of opposite charge to said one analyte ion species. The liquid sample...
7582473 Apparatus and method for analyzing bacteria  
An apparatus for analyzing bacteria is described that includes an analyte sample preparing section for preparing an analyte sample from a specimen; a detector for detecting optical information from...
7569395 Method and apparatus for measuring oxygen concentration  
An apparatus and non-invasive method of measuring oxygen by exciting a luminescent compound disposed in a container and then measuring the intensity of the light emitted by the excited luminescent...
7569188 Surface plasmon amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (SPASER)  
A nanostructure is used to generate a highly localized nanoscale optical field. The field is excited using surface plasmon amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (SPASER). The SPASER...
7566569 Method for measuring surface temperature  
The present invention relates to a method for measuring a surface temperature using is a fluorescent temperature sensor or optical thermometer. The sensor includes a solution of...
7564045 Optical assay system  
An optical reader for an optical assay arrangement including a polymeric sample substrate having a reaction-site surface provided with protruding microstructures and at least one reaction-site...
7556773 Analyzer device and method  
An analyzer for oxidizing and measuring samples containing some liquid comprising: a reactor vessel; a sample pump; a base pump connected to a base reservoir; an ozone generator adapted to create...
7556772 Liquid analyser  
A liquid analyser has a reactor portion and an associated measurement portion. A sample pump is operable to deliver a liquid sample to a reactor vessel. A base pump supplys a base solution to the...
7553453 Assay implementation in a microfluidic format  
An assay implementation in a microfluidic format in a cartridge relating to a point-of-care instrument platform for monitoring and diagnosing infectious diseases (e.g., AIDS and malaria). The...
7553448 Electrochemiluminescence flow cell and flow cell components  
An electrochemiluminescence cell comprising an electrode capable of inducing an electrochemiluminescence-active species to electrochemiluminesce. The electrode is preferably made of rhodium,...
7550267 Microscale diffusion immunoassay utilizing multivalent reactants  
An improved microscale diffusion immunoassay utilizing multivalent reactants is disclosed. In particular, a method for detecting the presence of analyte particles in an analyte fluid is disclosed,...
7537934 Chemiluminescence sensor array  
Embodiments of the invention relate to integrated chemiluminescence devices and methods for monitoring molecular binding utilizing these devices and methods. These devices and methods can be used,...
7537732 Method and apparatus for assaying wood pulp fibers  
Paper pulp is added to a stain solution. The stain solution and pulp fibers are mixed to form a slurry. Samples are removed from the slurry and are admixed with dilution water and a bleach. Then,...
7534576 Method and a device for the evaluation of biopolymer fitness  
A Method for identifying one or a small number of molecules, especially in a dilution of ≦1 μM, using laser excited FCS with measuring times ≦500 ms and short diffusion paths of the molecules...
7531349 Standoff bioagent-detection apparatus and method using multi-wavelength differential laser-induced fluorescence  
A standoff bioagent-detection apparatus and method use a direct ultraviolet source to detect bioagents. In some embodiments, a standoff bioagent-detection apparatus and method use laser-induced...
7531363 Particle detection using fluorescence  
Detection systems and methods for capturing and analyzing particles within a particle sample are provided. The detection system may include, for example, a particle concentrator that can be used to...
7521179 Thermo-optical analysis system for biological reactions  
The invention relates to a reaction device, comprising a sample chamber matrix ( 1 ), comprising at least two reaction chambers ( 2 ) whose walls are permeable with respect to electromagnetic...
7517660 Optoelectronic sensor  
A device for detecting the presence of an antigen including (1) a cell having antibodies which are expressed on the surface of the cell and are specific for the antigen to be detected, where...
7517695 Local flow and shear stress sensor based on molecular rotors  
A method for detecting local shear stress values using molecular rotors that allows for an extremely sensitive determination of a shear stress field or a flow field, even at very low flow rates. In...
7507582 Method and device for multicolour 2-photon fluorescence coincidence analysis  
A method of fluorescence measurement on analytes, marked with different fluorescent markers, which have spectrally different fluorescence emissions, in a sample is described, having the following...
7507548 Multidimensional detection of aberrant phenotypes in neoplastic cells to be used to monitor minimal disease levels using flow cytometry measurements  
A method for detecting aberrant phenotypes expressed by neoplastic cells includes the steps of: 1) staining one or more normal/reactive samples and one neoplastic sample with multiple combinations...
7504072 Biopolymeric array scanning devices that focus on the far side of an array and methods for using the same  
Array scanning methods that focus on the far side and devices configured for use in the same are provided. In reading arrays according to the subject methods, an array is placed in a reading...
7501285 Detection and classification of heavy hydrocarbon contamination in refinery process streams via spectrofluorometry  
A method and apparatus for determining the presence of heavy hydrocarbons (including those from unprocessed crude oil) in distillate streams and/or reformer feed includes taking at least one...
7497993 Fluorescent temperature sensor  
The present invention is a fluorescent temperature sensor or optical thermometer. The sensor includes a solution of 1,3-bis(1-pyrenyl)propane within a 1-butyl-1-1-methylpyrrolidinium...
7498164 Instrument for monitoring nucleic acid sequence amplification reaction  
An instrument is provided that can monitor nucleic acid sequence amplifications reactions, for example, PCR amplification of DNA and DNA fragments. The instrument includes a multi-notch filter...
7494770 Mesoscale polynucleotide amplification analysis  
Disclosed are devices for amplifying a preselected polynucleotide in a sample by conducting a polynucleotide polymerization reaction. The devices comprise a substrate microfabricated to define a...
7491544 Chiral piperidine and quinucledine ligands  
Zn(II) is selectively detected in a sample by contacting the sample with a tripodal ligand with a piperidine or quinuclidine scaffold, one of which acts as a zinc sensor, in which the rigidity of...
7482167 Microbead-based test methods for fluorescence imaging systems  
The present invention provides a test plate and methods for adjusting fluorescence imaging systems involving using a plate with fluorescent microbeads bound to a surface.
7476544 Method of judging homogenization/reaction completion and method of measuring solution concentration using the same  
It is intended to provide a method for determining homogenization and/or reaction completion, capable of making the measurement time necessary and sufficient and enhancing the measurement speed,...
7473396 Device for containing, reacting and measuring, and method of containing, reacting and measuring  
The invention relates to a device for containing, reacting and measuring, and a method of containing, reacting and measuring, and provides a device for containing, reacting and measuring, and a...
7462325 Luminescent polymer particles  
This invention involves a series of articles, dispersions, compositions, methods, and kits. Several aspects of the invention involve dispersed particles made from polymers having a delocalized...
7456026 Imaging fluorescence correlation spectroscopy for analysis of molecular interactions in low volumes  
An arrangement for the detection of fluorescent light with at least one imaging microscope unit and at least one device component for analyzing molecular interactions in small volumes, wherein...