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7629139 Extraction methods and assays for feed enzymes  
This invention relates to methods of the detection of enzymatically active enzymes in feed added in the pre-pelleting stage. Further, this invention relates to the field of detecting thermotolerant...
7625762 Coaxial tubular sequestering device for micro spheres and cells  
A device for the separation of small particles or cells from a fluid suspension of the same is described. The device includes a coaxial tubular design in which the inner tube is a micro porous tube...
7611844 Methods for detecting asymmetric dimethylarginine in a biological sample  
The present invention provides methods of detecting asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in a sample, particularly a sample that may contain symmetrical dimethylarginine (SDMA) and/or arginine. The...
7608462 Drying SPE cartridges  
A method for spectrometric investigation of a plurality of samples dissolved in a solvent comprises: (a) guiding a first solvent with a sample through an SPE cartridge for concentrating the sample...
7605004 Test strip for a lateral flow assay for a sample containing whole cells  
A test strip for conducting a lateral flow assay for detection of an analyte in a sample that contains cells and fluid is provided, as well as methods for making and using the test strip. This test...
7605003 Use of biomarkers for detecting ovarian cancer  
The present invention relates to a method of qualifying ovarian cancer status in a subject comprising: (a) measuring at least one biomarker in a sample from the subject and (b) correlating the...
7601335 Pretreatment of a biological sample from an autoimmune disease subject  
The present application describes a method for pretreating a biological sample from an autoimmune disease subject in order to avoid interference, especially where the sample is to be subjected to a...
7598051 Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of ovarian cancer  
Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more ovarian tumor polypeptides, immunogenic...
7595199 Method of detecting amyloid-like fibrils or protein aggregates  
The present invention relates to methods of detecting the presence of detergent- or urea-insoluble amyloid-like fibrils or protein aggregates on filters. Preferably, said fibrils or aggregates are...
7591953 Methods and apparatus for continuous large-scale radiolabeling of proteins  
Disclosed are improved methods and apparatus for radiolabeling, particularly methods and apparatus for large scale in-line radiolabeling of products, such as proteins and antibodies.
7592468 Production of Δ 9 tetrahydrocannabinol  
Δ9 THC acid is obtained from plant material and extracted into an aqueous solvent under conditions of pH control. The acid is converted to a salt and the salt extracted into a polar solvent,...
7588732 Autologus tissue harvesting and irrigation device  
The present invention includes a harvesting and irrigation device, a method and a kit for the collection of viable fat cells and/or adipose tissue with decreased handing and improved yield and...
7585681 Method for evaluating binder distribution on a surface  
A method and apparatus for determining binder distribution on a sample in which a selected sample is contacted with a transfer medium in a manner such that at least 15% of any fluorescing binder...
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...
7582484 High-density lipoprotein assay device and method  
An assay device and method for measuring the concentration of HDL-associated cholesterol in a blood-fluid sample are described. The assay design is such that removal of non-HDL lipoproteins from a...
7575719 Centrifugation device  
A centrifugation device comprising a combined sample chamber and slide holder adapted to be mounted, with a microscope slide, in a centrifuge in a predetermined position, after placing, in the...
7572638 Automated system and method for processing multiple liquid-based specimens  
An automated system and method for individually processing multiple specimens of particulate matter-containing liquid in respective containers. The containers are transported seriatim along a...
7569346 Method for separating analyte from a sample  
An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an...
7563410 Solid phase extraction apparatus and method  
Devices, and methods of use thereof, receivable by autosamplers for processing fluids contains suspended solids and solubles in, for example, solid phase extraction, include an inlet chamber in...
7556777 Specimen vial cap handler and slide labeler  
A composite modular system for handling biological sample vials and slides comprises a vial scanner configured to read indicia on the sample vials, a slide labeler configured to mark the slides, a...
7553413 Plasma concentrator device  
A plasma concentrator of this invention having a concentrator chamber, concentrator gel beads, a filter, and an agitator. The agitator has agitator blades extending outwardly from the lower end....
7550115 Apparatus and method for arraying beads  
An apparatus and a method for arraying beads that allow a bead array having been difficult in mass production to be manufactured easily and accurately are provided. Beads are once arrayed in a...
7524642 Assays for identifying ubiquitin agents and for identifying agents that modify the activity of ubiquitin agents  
Provided are methods and compositions for assaying for ubiquitin agents that are enzymatic components of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and, more particularly, methods and compositions for assaying...
7517698 Installation and process for automatic preparation of samples  
An installation for the automatic preparation of specimens by liquid/solid extraction on a column is characterized in that the extraction device comprises, on either side of the columns ( 3 ), a...
7514041 Method and apparatus for testing heavy oil production processes  
There is disclosed a method of testing oil extraction processes including the steps of: 1) placing a sample to be tested in a sample holder which has a configurable temperature profile; 2) placing...
7510686 Sample cylinder, especially a sample cylinder that is provided with a filtration device for recovering cell material from body fluids  
For the purpose of obtaining medical preparations by means of a printing technique, a specimen cylinder is provided with a syringe cone segment that can be separated from a cylinder segment. After...
7497997 Assay cartridges and methods of using the same  
Assay modules, preferably assay cartridges, are described as are reader apparatuses which may be used to control aspects of module operation. The modules preferably comprise a detection chamber...
7494824 Interactive system for presenting and eliminating substances  
An interactive system is provided with at least one active surface of plastic from monomers containing at least one structural element derived from a carbon dioxide (A), and at least one substance...
7491549 Apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes  
This invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes for the purpose of subsequent scientific analysis by such methods, for example, as mass...
7491542 Test device for determining the concentration of LDL-cholesterol in a sample  
The present invention provides a test device for determining the concentration of LDL-cholesterol in a sample. The test device has a continuous solid surface with at least one reaction area on the...
7485467 Method for monitoring textile fiber quality, analysis and identification of paper, wood, grains, foods and other cellulose containing materials using glycan oligomer analysis  
A method of analyzing cell wall components based on a hot dilute acid extraction, followed by alcohol precipitation, of plant cellulosic materials such as cotton fibers or wood pulp. The extracts...
7485855 On-probe sample cleanup system and method for MALDI analysis  
A system and method for cleanup of biological samples from contaminants prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support configured to hold a sample including a liquid having at least...
7482169 Low dead volume extraction column device  
The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as...
7482162 Determination of vitamin D metabolite and displacement from plasma or serum binding proteins  
We disclose methods for measuring vitamin D metabolite in plasma or serum samples. The methods comprise a step of adding to the plasma or serum samples a non-competitive displacement agent...
7479390 Device and method for micro sorbent extraction and desorption  
This invention relates to a micro cartridge and to a method of using the micro cartridge to sample and extract components of interest from a gas or a liquid. The cartridge contains a sorbent and...
7479393 Analytical test element and method for blood analyses  
An analytical test element for blood analyses is provided having at least a substrate body having a channel structure for the flow transport of a blood sample from an application site to at least...
7470545 Buccal dissolution of active substances  
Equipment and method of use for in vitro buccal dissolution testing. The invention is particularly useful for evaluating the effect of taste-masking in oral dosage forms.
7470540 Method and device for the integrated synthesis and analysis of analytes on a support  
A method for preparing receptor-coated particles is described which comprises the following steps: a) providing a support body, b) conducting a liquid containing particles into or onto the support...
7468281 Hollow fiber membrane sample preparation devices  
Simultaneous sample purification, enrichment and analysis of pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, pollutants, biotechnological products, synthetic organic reaction products and food/flavor ingredients...
7449050 System, apparatus and method for concentrating chemical vapors  
An apparatus for concentrating a vaporous substance, which comprises: a sorbent material capable of capturing a vaporous substance; a first housing in which the sorbent material is located, a...
7449150 Probe and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes  
This invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes for the purpose of subsequent scientific analysis by such methods, for example, as mass...
7445939 Stable liquid membranes for liquid phase microextraction  
The invention provides devices and methods for performing liquid phase microextraction of at least one analyte from an aqueous sample, wherein the device comprises a liquid membrane comprising a...
7442665 Preparation and screening of crystalline inorganic materials  
Methods and apparatus for the preparation and use of a substrate having an array of diverse materials in predefined regions thereon. A substrate having an array of diverse materials thereon is...
7442341 Cartridge retaining mechanism for nucleic acid extracting apparatus  
A cartridge retaining mechanism equipped in a nucleic acid extracting apparatus for extracting a nucleic acid, the mechanism comprising: a cartridge that comprises: a cartridge main body that has a...
7431841 Method for the extraction of components made from organic material  
The invention relates to a method for the extraction of components made from organic material, comprising the step of extraction with a single-phase mixture of 50 to 90 vol. % methanol and 50 to 10...
7419831 Method and apparatus for determination of water and for normal phase liquid chromatography  
A method for calibrating an analysis instrument, e.g., a gas chromatograph, for water analysis that includes four steps. The first step is to continuously remove water from a liquid that contains...
7413909 Method and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes  
This invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for desorption and ionization of analytes for the purpose of subsequent scientific analysis by such methods, for example, as mass...
7407625 Volume-differential water assay system using hydrophilic gel  
Systems and methods for measuring the moisture and sediment content of a petroleum sample. In one embodiment, a sample to be tested is collected in a field bottle. The sample from the field bottle...
7405083 Method and apparatus for purifying and desalting biological samples  
The subject invention provides a sample processing technique for purifying a biological or chemical sample. The invention is particularly well-suited to prepare a sample for mass spectrometry. The...
7404931 Device for separating and discharging plasma  
The invention concerns plasma separation on a microliter scale. The method/system according to the invention is able to provide plasma in the range of several microliters within a very short time...