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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150362352 | CHEMICAL ANALYZER - A chemical analyzer includes a slide transport mechanism having a slide track adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator formed as a part of the slide transport mechanism to precisely maintain the temperature of the reagent test slides, a slide ejector mechanism to remove the slides from the slide transport mechanism, a sample preparation station, which includes a centrifuge, and associated electronics and software. The slide transport mechanism holds a plurality of trapezoidally-shaped reagent test slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the transport mechanism by the slide inserter mechanism. The slide transport mechanism positions the reagent test slides under the sample metering device, which device deposits a predetermined volume of sample onto each slide. The slide transport mechanism also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, the slide ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent test slides from the slide transport mechanism. | 12-17-2015 |
20150260718 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm, Whipworm, and Hookworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 09-17-2015 |
20150112630 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING CLINICAL CHEMISTRY INSTRUMENTS - A method of deriving correction for instrument-to-instrument variations in the illumination band centroid wavelengths and wavelength band shapes of the optical systems of clinical chemistry instruments includes the steps of determining the centroid wavelength and wavelength band shape of a light source used in the optical system of a clinical chemistry instrument to provide a determined wavelength band shape and centroid wavelength, comparing the determined wavelength band shape and centroid wavelength with a known reflection density or absorbance wavelength spectrum of a specific type of chemical reagent test to provide a correction value, and calculating the correction value, which is to be used to modify a reflection density or absorbance measurement taken by the instrument of a reagent test of the a specific type of chemical reagent test. | 04-23-2015 |
20140267289 | Methods and Systems for Determining Patient and Geographic Specific Medical Reports - Methods and systems for determining patient and geographic specific medical reports are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving a result of a diagnostic test performed on a patient, and creating, by a computing device, an output of the result in a report. The method further includes based on the result being indicative of a condition, providing by the computing device in the report a geographic representation of one or more incidences of the condition reported in a geographic region associated with the patient. In other example methods, based on the result being indicative of the absence of at least one tick-borne disease or heartworm disease, a geographic representation of one or more incidences of the disease reported in a geographic region associated with the patient may be provided in the report. | 09-18-2014 |
20140257861 | Method and System for Representation of Current and Historical Medical Data - A method and system for reporting medical data including both current and past medical results for medical tests performed on a patient is provided. The medical data is output in columns, and the current results and past results of the same medical test are presented in the same row. In this manner, the report is provided in a layout that has rows and columns, so that all current results are presented in one column, and all past results are presented in a separate column. In addition, graphs of the medical results can be displayed to illustrate current and past medical results in a view that allows for trend and comparative diagnosis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255912 | Sample Collection and Analysis - Management of the health status of an animal colony using a plurality of blood collection cards and the analysis of dried blood from members of the colony that has been collected on the cards. Members of the colony may be removed from the colony as a result of the analysis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140242723 | Methods for Detecting Symmetrical Dimethylarginine - Method of detecting Symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) in biological samples. SDMA analogs for generating anti-SDMA antibodies having little or no cross-reactivity with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, arginine, and monomethylarginine. The analogs have a protected or free thiol (—SH) group or hydroxyl (—OH) group that allow them to be linked to a suitable conjugation target which can be, for example, a protein containing molecule of a label. The anti-SDMA antibodies can be used in diagnostic immunoassay for the diagnosis of SDMA associated disorders and/or diseases. | 08-28-2014 |
20140205994 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm, Whipworm, and Hookworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 07-24-2014 |
20140170684 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 06-19-2014 |
20140147876 | MULTI-LAYER DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY DETERMINING MAGNESIUM ION - The invention relates to devices comprising a sensor layer capable of binding magnesium ions and a scavenging layer that preferentially binds to calcium ions in the presence of both magnesium ions and calcium ions. The sensor layers can comprise known or novel luminionophores. The invention further relates to methods of selectively detecting magnesium ion concentration in the presence of calcium ions. | 05-29-2014 |
20140068490 | Method and System for Representation of Current and Historical Medical Data - A method and system for reporting medical data including both current and past medical results for medical tests performed on a patient is provided. The medical data is output in columns, and the current results and past results of the same medical test are presented in the same row. In this manner, the report is provided in a layout that has rows and columns, so that all current results are presented in one column, and all past results are presented in a separate column. In addition, graphs of the medical results can be displayed to illustrate current and past medical results in a view that allows for trend and comparative diagnosis. | 03-06-2014 |
20140050757 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Aph) and Anaplasma platys (Apl) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 02-20-2014 |
20130224759 | METHODS, DEVICES, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING ROUNDWORM - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 08-29-2013 |
20130186475 | FLUID PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ANALYZER - A fluid pressure control device, including a pressurized fluid inlet, a first valve in fluid communication with the pressurized fluid inlet and controlling the flow of fluid from the pressurized fluid inlet, a first pressure measurement device detecting a fluid pressure downstream of the first valve, and a controller electrically coupled to the first valve. The first pressure measurement device causes the controller to operate the first valve such that a fluid downstream of the first valve is maintained at a substantially constant pressure. | 07-25-2013 |
20130149694 | METHODS, DEVICES, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING ROUNDWORM, WHIPWORM, AND HOOKWORM - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 06-13-2013 |
20130130285 | Markers for Renal Disease - This invention provides reagents and methods for diagnosing renal disease. Differential levels of inosine metabolite, and proteins: apolipoprotein C-I, apolipoprotein C-II, fibrinogen alpha chain, or fibrinogen A-alpha chain, kininogen, Inter-Alpha Inhibitor H4 (ITIH4), keratin Type I cytoskeletol 10 cystatin A, cystatin B and other polypeptides and fragments thereof provide biomarkers of renal disease and are described herein. | 05-23-2013 |
20130064842 | Compositions and Methods for Detection of Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Aph) and Anaplasma platys (Apl) - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 03-14-2013 |
20130006566 | Automated Calibration Method and System for a Diagnostic Analyzer - An automated method for calibrating in real time a diagnostic analyzer includes the steps of receiving diagnostic results of patient samples calculated by the analyzer using pre-set parameters of the analyzer, and calculating the centroid of the analyzer's diagnostic results. The centroid of the analyzer's diagnostic results is subtracted from a centroid of diagnostic results of a field population of comparable analyzers to obtain a bias in the centroid of the analyzer's diagnostic results. The bias is compared to predetermined limits Should the bias fall outside the predetermined limits, an optimization factor is derived and applied to the analyzer's diagnostic results to obtain optimized results from the analyzer without changing the pre-set parameters of the analyzer. | 01-03-2013 |
20120300205 | METHOD OF NORMALIZING A FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER - A method of normalizing an analyzer response value of a fluorescence analyzer is provided. The method includes measuring an excitation spectrum of the analyzer and measuring an emission sensitivity spectrum of the analyzer. Next, a normalization factor based at least in part upon the excitation spectrum of the analyzer and the emission sensitivity spectrum of the analyzer is determined. The sample is then analyzed to obtain an uncorrected analyzer response value. A normalized analyzer response value is calculated based at least in part upon the uncorrected analyzer response value and the normalization factor. | 11-29-2012 |
20120264109 | LYMPHOCYTE ANALYSIS FOR MONITORING THE PROGRESSION OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS - The present disclosure describes a method of monitoring disease progression in a mammal positive for immunodeficiency virus which includes collecting blood cells from a mammal to obtain a first blood sample adding antibodies such as CD4 and CD8 to the first blood sample scanning the blood sample to produce a first multivariate dot plot which may be used to quantify at least CD4 | 10-18-2012 |
20120239426 | Methods and Systems for Creating and Utilizing a Field Structure - A method and system for creating a name structure is provided. According to at least one embodiment, the method includes, for each data type of a plurality of data types, receiving an indication of a desired ordinal value of the data type and receiving an indication of a desired character length to associate with the data type. Based on the desired ordinal value and the desired character length of each data type of the plurality of data types, the method includes constructing a field structure that comprises a plurality of fields. Each field of the plurality of fields represents a unique data type of the plurality of data types and each field of the plurality of fields has a character length equal to the desired character length of the data type the given field represents. Additionally, each field of the plurality of fields is positioned in the field structure according to the desired ordinal value of the data type the given field represents. | 09-20-2012 |
20120208983 | METHODS, DEVICES, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING WHIPWORM - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, roundworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of whipworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 08-16-2012 |
20120121479 | Proboscis For Use With A Diagnostic Instrument - A proboscis for use with a diagnostic instrument includes an elongated main body having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The distal end includes an orifice which is in fluid communication with the lumen. A fluid splash guard is affixed to the main body at the distal end, and provides protection for the orifice and lumen from being clogged with a sample fluid. | 05-17-2012 |
20120034710 | Detection of Degradation Products of NT-proBNP - A method for determining the amount of NT-proBNP in blood samples from animals. The method includes detecting degradation products of NT-proBNP by various methods, including using antibodies, kits and device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120005150 | Automated calibration method and system for a diagnostic analyzer - A method to track stability and performance of diagnostic instrumentation, especially for veterinary automated hematology analyzers, applies a weighted moving averages algorithm to the diagnostic results of patient samples calculated by the analyzer. Control chart rules are used to set limits or ranges in order to determine if weighted averaged diagnostic results are within or outside of such limits or ranges. If the weighted average diagnostic results are outside of such control chart rule limits, then fuzzy logic and a gradient descent algorithm are applied to the weighted averaged diagnostic results. | 01-05-2012 |
20110189651 | Method and Device for Detecting Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - A method and device for determining a feline immunodeficiency virus infection or vaccination in an animal. The method includes contacting a biological sample from a felid with various FIV polypeptides and determining the binding of antibodies in the sample to the polypeptides. The determination of whether an animal is infected with FIV or has been vaccinated against FIV can be determined by measuring the animal's immune response to an FIV env polypeptide. A device for detecting FIV antibodies is provided. | 08-04-2011 |
20110177157 | Compositions for Controlled Delivery of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (i) a dibasic amino acid ester or dibasic amino acid amide; (ii) a dicarboxylic acid; (iii) a pharmaceutically active compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (iv) a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent. The pharmaceutical compositions form a depot when administered to an animal by injection that releases the pharmaceutically active compound over time. | 07-21-2011 |
20110129864 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING LYMPH NODE ASPIRATE USING MULTI-ANGLE LIGHT SCATTER FLOW CYTOMETER - Disclosed is a method for identifying lymphatic disease and disease states in mammals. The method uses a multi-angle light scatter flow cytometer to diagnose and treat mammals. The method includes collecting lymph node aspirate from a mammal; scanning the lymph node aspirate in a flow cytometer to generate a diagnostic scan; comparing the diagnostic scan to a known normal scan; identifying differences between the diagnostic scan and the known normal scan; and identifying similarities between the diagnostic scan and known disease scans to identify a cause of lymphadenopathy. Graphical representations of leukocyte identification are generated as a result of the scanning process. By using the graphs, a veterinarian or technician is able to diagnose the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the treatment. | 06-02-2011 |
20110086340 | METHODS, DEVICES, KITS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING ROUNDWORM - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 04-14-2011 |
20110071096 | Macrolides Having Antibiotic Activity - The present invention relates to a semi-synthetic macrolide having antimicrobial activity, in particular antibacterial activity; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the macrolide; and methods of using the macrolide to treat or prevent an infection. | 03-24-2011 |
20110034430 | Phospholipid Gel Compositions for Drug Delivery and Methods of Treating Conditions Using Same - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a gel for controlled- or sustained-release of a pharmaceutically active agent and to methods for treating or preventing a condition in an animal by administering to an animal in need thereof the pharmaceutical compositions. One particular type of condition for which the pharmaceutical compositions are useful is a microbial infection, e.g., of the skin, ear, or eye, especially for veterinary applications. | 02-10-2011 |
20110008380 | Anaplasma Phagocytophilum (Aph) Antigens and Antibodies Specific for Anaplasma - The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of | 01-13-2011 |
20100268504 | Method for calibrating clinical chemistry instruments - A method of deriving correction for instrument-to-instrument variations in the illumination band centroid wavelengths and wavelength band shapes of the optical systems of clinical chemistry instruments includes the steps of determining the centroid wavelength and wavelength band shape of a light source used in the optical system of a clinical chemistry instrument to provide a determined wavelength band shape and centroid wavelength, comparing the determined wavelength band shape and centroid wavelength with a known reflection density or absorbance wavelength spectrum of a specific type of chemical reagent test to provide a correction value, and calculating the correction value, which is to be used to modify a reflection density or absorbance measurement taken by the instrument of a reagent test of the a specific type of chemical reagent test. | 10-21-2010 |
20100267131 | Feline Pancreatic Lipase - Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Host cells comprising a vector containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. The generation of monoclonal antibodies that specifically binds to the feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, and cell lines secreting the monoclonal antibodies. Methods for determining the presence or amount of feline pancreatic lipase in a biological sample. The methods include using standards or calibrators of recombinant feline pancreatic lipase to quantify the lipase in a sample. Devices and kits for performing methods for detecting feline pancreatic lipase in biological samples. | 10-21-2010 |
20100254854 | CHEMICAL ANALYZER - A chemical analyzer includes a slide transport mechanism having a slide track adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator formed as a part of the slide transport mechanism to precisely maintain the temperature of the reagent test slides, a slide ejector mechanism to remove the slides from the slide transport mechanism, a sample preparation station, which includes a centrifuge, and associated electronics and software. The slide transport mechanism holds a plurality of trapezoidally-shaped reagent test slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the transport mechanism by the slide inserter mechanism. The slide transport mechanism positions the reagent test slides under the sample metering device, which device deposits a predetermined volume of sample onto each slide. The slide transport mechanism also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, the slide ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent test slides from the slide transport mechanism. | 10-07-2010 |
20100248217 | ROUNDWORM COPROANTIGEN DETECTION - A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. | 09-30-2010 |
20100240741 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF APTAMERS - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aptamer and an amino acid ester or amide or an aptamer; a divalent metal cation; and a carboxylic acid, a phospholipid, a phosphatidyl choline, or a sphingomyelin. Methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal comprising administering to the animal the pharmaceutical compositions. | 09-23-2010 |
20100204303 | Pharmaceutical Compositions for Administering Oligonucleotides - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for administering an oligonucleotide to an animal in need thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions include nano-particles or micro-particles of (i) a protonated oligonucleotide and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable organic base or include nano-particles or micro-particles of (i) an oligonucleotide and (ii) a divalent metal ion. | 08-12-2010 |
20100151500 | Compositions, Devices, Kits and Methods for Detecting Hookworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of roundworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 06-17-2010 |
20100113768 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CEFSULODIN SODIUM - The invention is directed to an improved process for preparing cefsulodin sodium. The process involves: (i) dissolving cefsulodin in a solvent comprising an organic solvent to provide a solution of cefsulodin, (ii) adding about 1 equivalent of a sodium salt of a base to the solution of cefsulodin to provide a solution of cefsulodin sodium, and (iii) separating the cefsulodin sodium from the solution of cefsulodin sodium. | 05-06-2010 |
20100092940 | Method and Device for Detecting Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - A method and device for determining a feline immunodeficiency virus infection or vaccination in an animal. The method includes contacting a biological sample from a felid with various FIV polypeptides and determining the binding of antibodies in the sample to the polypeptides. The determination of whether an animal is infected with FIV or has been vaccinated against FIV can be determined by measuring the animal's immune response to an FIV env polypeptide. A device for detecting FIV antibodies is provided. | 04-15-2010 |
20100008824 | Retaining clip for reagent test slides - A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement is formed as a unitary member and has first, second and third plates, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the first plate pivots towards the inner surface of the second plate, and the inner surface of the third plate also pivots such that the inner surfaces of the first and third plates at least partially face each other upon pivoting. The inner surfaces of the first and third plates are separated by a distance to accommodate the reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement. Alternatively, the third and second plates can be fixed rigidly to each other with only the first plate pivoting to at least partially face the third plate upon pivoting. | 01-14-2010 |
20090286231 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm, Whipworm, and Hookworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 11-19-2009 |
20090286230 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 11-19-2009 |
20090286229 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 11-19-2009 |
20090286228 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Roundworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 11-19-2009 |
20090286227 | Methods, Devices, Kits and Compositions for Detecting Whipworm - Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, roundworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of whipworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated. | 11-19-2009 |
20090152210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ELUTE MICROORGANISMS FROM A FILTER - There is provided apparatuses and methods for eluting microorganisms from filter media. The apparatus includes a housing for receiving filer media suspected of containing microorganisms and means for exposing the filter media to a pressurized buffer solution. By passing the buffer solution through the filter media tinder pressure, microorganisms trapped in or on the filter media are eluted therefrom. | 06-18-2009 |
20090107903 | Anticoagulant-coated dipstick for use with a blood centrifuge rotor - An anticoagulant-coated dipstick is selectively receivable by the central fill port of a rotor of a blood centrifuge. The dipstick includes an elongated, rod-like member having a first axial end and an opposite second axial end, and a cap affixed to the second axial end. At least a portion of a surface of the rod-like member is coated with an anticoagulant. The elongated rod-like member of the dipstick is dimensioned in length and diameter to be receivable through the central fill port of the rotor to contact a blood sample contained therein. The cap is circular in shape, with a diameter that is greater than that of the rotor fill port to entirely cover and seal the fill port to prevent leakage therethrough of a blood sample contained in the rotor, especially when the rotor is gently agitated or inverted. | 04-30-2009 |
20090105337 | Esters of Florfenicol - The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 04-23-2009 |
20090098576 | Feline Pancreatic Lipase - Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Isolated feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, splice variants, allelic variants, and fragments thereof. Host cells comprising a vector containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. The generation of monoclonal antibodies that specifically binds to the feline pancreatic lipase polypeptides, and cell lines secreting the monoclonal antibodies. Methods for determining the presence or amount of feline pancreatic lipase in a biological sample. The methods include using standards or calibrators of recombinant feline pancreatic lipase to quantify the lipase in a sample. Devices and kits for performing methods for detecting feline pancreatic lipase in biological samples. | 04-16-2009 |
20090042182 | DETECTION OF BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS IN TISSUE SAMPLES - The present invention relates to a method of detecting whether a target animal is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) positive or negative by determining whether a gp48 protein-specific reagent binds to a gp48 Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus protein or protein fragment, which retains antigenic specificity, from a target animal's tissue sample. | 02-12-2009 |
20090023678 | Amino Acid Vitamin Ester Compositions for Controlled Delivery of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that provide sustained-release of a pharmaceutically active compound and to methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal by administering the pharmaceutical compositions to the animal. When the pharmaceutical compositions are administered to an animal by injection, they form a drug depot that releases the pharmaceutically active compound over time. The pharmaceutical compositions can also be administered orally. | 01-22-2009 |
20090012072 | FLUOROQUINOLONE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising (i) a fluoroquinolone, (ii) a salt formed between a carboxylate anion and a divalent metal cation, (iii) a liquid comprising an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of glycerol, propylene glycol, glycerol formal, and (iv) optionally water. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal comprising administering to the animal in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. | 01-08-2009 |
20090005326 | SINGLE DOSE ROXITHROMYCIN - The invention relates to a method of treating a bacterial infection in an animal by administering a single dose of roxithromycin. | 01-01-2009 |
20080311600 | ROUNDWORM COPROANTIGEN DETECTION - A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311557 | DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD FOR HOOKWORM ANTIGEN CAPTURE AND DETECTION - A device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of hookworm antigens. The device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample that may be infected with one or more of roundworm, whipworm, tapeworm and heartworm, and whether or not hookworm ova are present in the sample. Further, the device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample excreted by a canine animal as early as nine days after the animal first becomes infected with hookworm. | 12-18-2008 |
20080268427 | DETECTION OF BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS IN HAIR SAMPLES - The present invention relates to a method of detecting whether a target animal is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) positive or negative by determining whether a gp48 protein-specific reagent binds to a gp48 Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus protein or protein fragment, which retains antigenic specificity, from a target animal's hair sample. | 10-30-2008 |
20080262083 | ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS - D-(threo)-1-aryl-2-disubstitutedacylamido-3-fluoro-1-propanol compounds compounds and analogues thereof (“Fenicol Compounds”), compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fenicol Compound, and methods for treating or preventing a bacterial infection in an animal comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Fenicol Compound are disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
20080227194 | Canine pancreatic lipase - Isolated nucleic acid molecules having a nucleotide sequence encoding canine pancreatic lipase polypeptides, allelic variants and fragments thereof. Vectors and host cells containing the polynucleotide sequences and methods for expressing the polypeptides. Monoclonal antibodies that specifically binds to the canine pancreatic lipase polypeptides. Cell lines secreting the monoclonal antibodies. Methods for determining the presence or amount of canine pancreatic lipase in a biological sample. The methods include using the monoclonal antibodies to specifically bind to canine pancreatic lipase polypeptides. The method includes using standards of recombinant canine pancreatic lipase. Devices and kits for performing methods for detecting canine pancreatic lipase in biological samples. | 09-18-2008 |