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7259019 Multiple sampling device and method for investigating biological systems  
Multiwell plate applications are describe for use with a plurality of fibres having an extraction phase coated thereon in combination with a positioning device. The device and method described are...
7256049 Devices and methods for separating phospholipids from biological samples  
Device and methods for the removal of phospholipids from biological samples are disclosed and described. Removal of phospholipids may be desirable for the analysis of the phospholipids themselves,...
7250288 Electrode compositions and configurations for electrochemical bioreactor systems  
Electrodes and configurations for electrochemical bioreactor systems that can use electrical energy as a source of reducing power in fermentation or enzymatic reactions and that can use electron...
7250308 Capture assay utilising a particulate analyte  
Device ( 1 ) for assaying a particulate analyte, comprising (a) a receptacle ( 2 ) for receiving a suspension ( 5 ) of particulate analyte, and containing label ( 3 ) for the particulate analyte,...
7247482 Variable resistance sterilization process challenge device and method  
A sterilization process challenge device has a sterilization indicator contained within a container; and a variable diffusion restriction into said container.
7247499 Method for conducting binding reactions on a solid surface within an enclosed chamber  
The invention provides an apparatus and method for conducting chemical or biochemical reactions on a solid surface within an enclosed chamber. The invention may be used in conducting hybridization...
7244572 One-dimensional arrays on optical fibers  
Linear arrays of chemosensors or chemical compounds are supported by an optical fiber that allows one to rapidly assay the entire array using changes in optical properties such as fluorescence. The...
7244349 Multiaperture sample positioning and analysis system  
Systems for positioning and/or analyzing samples such as cells, vesicles, cellular organelles, and fragments, derivatives, and mixtures thereof, for electrical and/or optical analysis, especially...
7244611 Methods and devices for hybridization and binding assays using thermophoresis  
An apparatus and method for performing hybridization or binding assays under thermophoretic conditions is provided.
7241417 Assay device  
A device for carrying out a lateral flow assay on a sample comprising: (a) a sample containing unit comprising a sample container, said sample container being closed off at one end by a bottom...
7238538 Chromatographic assay device and methods  
A chromatographic assay device for the analysis of an analyte in a liquid sample has a proximal sample application zone and a distal test zone. The test zone contains a first ligand capable of...
7237504 Detection of odors using insects  
Apparatus for detecting a specific target odour comprises: a detector unit adapted to have removably associated therewith a holding unit for housing at least one insect in a predetermined position;...
7238518 Oligonucleotide-immobilized substrate for detecting methylation  
The presence or absence of methylation of C's in CpG dinucleotide in a sample DNA that contains a target sequence including the CpG dinucleotide is detected as follows. Multiple kinds of capture...
7238322 Delayed and diffused flow rapid confirmatory immunological testing apparatus and method  
A self-contained apparatus using a gravitationally encouraged, interrupted, downward, diffusive and programmed flow of fluid to provide for rapid confirmatory immunological testing (“RCIT”) in,...
7232691 Bioassay and biomolecular identification, sorting, and collection methods using magnetic microspheres  
The present invention is directed to processes of separating, analyzing and/or collecting selected species within a target sample by use of magnetic microspheres including magnetic particles, the...
7232689 Calibration procedure for investigating biological systems  
Use of calibrant in extraction phase is described for quantification of components of interest in samples in laboratory application as well as in on-site monitoring. This approach is particularly...
7232690 Method and device for detecting and isolating pharmacological compounds being contained in substance mixtures  
A process for isolating and/or identifying at least one active chemical substance from a mixture of active and inactive chemical substances, is characterized by the steps: a) adding a target...
7229838 MEMS actuator and method of manufacture for MEMS particle sorting device  
A micromechanical particle sorting chip uses an actuator divided into two parts to direct a component of interest into one of a plurality of possible exit paths, based on detection of a fluorescent...
7229840 Surfaces comprising a hydrophilic spacer, covalently bonded to hydrogels  
The object with the funtionalized hydrogel surface for detection of analyte molecules is obtainable by a process including (1) providing a hydrogel layer on a base surface; (2) bonding organic...
7229821 Acoustic wave RFID/biosensor assemblies  
A deployable acoustic wave RFID/biosensor assembly has at least one protective layer, and an acoustic wave RFID/biosensor within the protective layer or layers. The acoustic wave RFID/biosensor...
7229754 Sensing phage-triggered ion cascade (SEPTIC)  
The present invention provides a method for detecting bacteria and a nano-well device having one or more input/output connections about a gap and one or more bacteriophages at or about the gap that...
7226794 Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for biosensor systems and methods for determining the presence of biomolecules  
Biosensors, methods, and systems for determining the presence of biomolecules using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) are provided.
7225084 Measuring device for a process technology  
A measuring device for process technology, useful in measuring- and/or cleaning- and/or calibration-installations in the field of process automation for measuring pH-values and/or redox potentials...
7223368 Diffraction-based diagnostic devices  
A biosensor includes a substrate with a layer of receptive material disposed thereon. The receptive material is specific for an analyte of interest. A pattern of active and inactive areas of the...
7220594 Method and apparatus for sorting particles with a MEMS device  
A micromechanical particle sorting chip uses laser light directed through at least one of a reflective and refractive surface to come to a focus in an optically transparent layer. The laser light...
7220573 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 base dimensioned to hold a substrate having at least one...
7217561 Method for the controlled transport of magnetic beads  
The present invention is related to a method for controlled transport of magnetic beads between a position X and different position Y, such that the magnetic beads are manipulated or transported by...
7214346 Optoelectronic detection system  
The invention relates to optoelectronic systems for detecting one or more target particles. The system includes a reaction chamber, a specimen collector, an optical detector, and a reservoir...
7214530 Biomolecule diagnostic devices and method for producing biomolecule diagnostic devices  
A biosensor includes a substrate with a layer of receptive material disposed thereon overlying a layer containing a photo-reactive agent. The receptive material is specific for an analyte of...
7208276 Probe carrier and method for analyzing the probe carrier  
Nucleic acid probes arranged on a nucleic acid chip substrate in a matrix form can be analyzed quantitatively by TOF-SIMS with accuracy by forming a phosphorus-containing area which can be used as...
7208286 Bioluminescent bioreporter integrated circuit devices and methods for detecting ammonia  
Monolithic bioelectronic devices for the detection of ammonia includes a microorganism that metabolizes ammonia and which harbors a lux gene fused with a heterologous promoter gene stably...
7208120 Cellular diagnostic arrays, methods of using and processing for producing same  
A cellular diagnostic array has been developed that provides accurate and reproducible measurements of the physical parameters of individual cells en masse, including cell membrane surface area,...
7205159 Diagnostic testing process and apparatus  
A method and apparatus for use in a flow through assay process is disclosed. The method is characterised by a “pre-incubation step” in which the sample which is to be analysed, (typically for...
7201872 System and method for determining the presence of a substance in-vivo  
The present invention relates to a method and system for the in vivo determination of the presence and/or concentration of biological and/or chemical substances in body lumens. The system of the...
7198906 Drug sensitivity measuring method  
Disclosed herein is a method for determining the drug sensitivity of a microbe which comprises pouring a microbial suspension into each of the compartments or wells at a position which is in the...
7195872 High surface area substrates for microarrays and methods to make same  
The present invention is directed to a substrate having a plurality of microfeatures that provide a high surface area and are open to provide ready access to fluids and components therein. Methods...
7192766 Sensor containing molded solidified protein  
A method for formulating and immobilizing a protein and a protein matrix formed by the method. The protein matrix preparation method results in a physically and chemically stable protein matrix...
7192557 Methods and systems for releasing intracellular material from cells within microfluidic samples of fluids  
The present invention relates to a microfluidic system for processing a cell-containing liquid. The system includes a lysing zone to receive the cell-containing sample and a positioning element to...
7189366 Molecular tag reader  
Near infrared molecular assays can be used to detect small quantities of a molecule of interest in vivo or in vitro using laser dyes. A hand-held portable device is provided which can rapidly read...
7189522 Dual path immunoassay device  
The systems of the invention include test cells with a first sorbent material defining a first flow path for a solution, a second sorbent material defining a second flow path distinct from the...
7189370 Apparatus and methods for high throughput and high-resolution assays  
An apparatus integrates one dimensional separation to another dimensional separation and automates the operation of the two dimensional separation. The first dimensional separation is performed in...
7186799 Peptide and amine examination method using the same  
A peptide for detecting amine, and a method and apparatus for detecting amines using the peptide. The method comprises the application of a sensor to examine a sample, wherein the sensor is coated...
7186566 Combining transmittance detection and chromatographic strip techniques for quantification of analyte in biological fluids  
Chromatographic strip is used in combination with a transmittance detecting system in a test to quantitate analytes in biological fluid. Chemical reagents or conjugate labels are simply absorbed on...
7182914 Structure and manufacturing process of a nano device transistor for a biosensor  
The present invention relates to a structure and manufacturing process of a nano device transistor for a biosensor. The structure, the manufacturing process and the related circuit for a carbon...
7183073 Method for detecting microorganisms  
A device and method are provided for isolating and culturing microorganisms from a bulk fluid sample. The device comprises a container having therein a polymeric immobilization layer having...
7183102 Apparatus using reference measurement for calibration  
A method and apparatus for calibrating noninvasive or implantable glucose analyzers that uses either alternative invasive glucose determinations or noninvasive glucose determinations to calibrate...
7183113 Method and device for detecting biologically active substances  
The invention claimed herein is a kit for detecting biologically active substances on a support, comprising the luminescent marine bacteria Vibria Fischeri in a form stabilized for transport and...
7179587 Method and apparatus for high frequency interfacing to biochemical membranes  
High frequency interfacing to biochemical membranes, such as supported bilayers and cell membranes, is carried out by supporting a biochemical membrane on a support surface while allowing access to...
7179638 Microarrays and their manufacture by slicing  
Microarrays are prepared by using a separate fiber for each compound being used in the microarray. The fibers are bundled and sectioned to form a thin microarray that may be glued to a backing.
7175992 Sensitive immunochromatographic assay  
Methods for quantitatively measuring the amount of an analyte of interest in a fluid sample, and kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods involve providing a solid phase apparatus...