| 23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
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| 20160161421 | ASSEMBLY FOR ANALYZING A LIGHT PATTERN CAUSED BY REFRACTION AND REFLECTION AT A PRECIOUS STONE - The invention relates to an assembly ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161422 | DEFECT INSPECTION METHOD AND DEFECT INSPECTION DEVICE - A defect inspection method and device for irradiating a linear region on a surface-patterned sample mounted on a table, with illumination light from an inclined direction to the sample, next detecting in each of a plurality of directions an image of the light scattered from the sample irradiated with the illumination light, then processing signals obtained by the detection of the images of the scattered light, and thereby detecting a defect present on the sample; wherein the step of detecting the scattered light image in the plural directions is performed through oval shaped lenses in which elevation angles of the optical axes thereof are different from each other, within one plane perpendicular to a plane formed by the normal to the surface of the table on which to mount the sample and the longitudinal direction of the linear region irradiated with the irradiation light. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161423 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN COILS OF BRITTLE OR FRACTURE-PRONE MATERIAL WHICH IS AT LEAST PARTIALLY TRANSPARENT, AND USE OF SAID METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and a device are provided for detecting defects in coils, such as rollable ultra-thin glass, rollable glass films, rollable laminated ultra-thin glasses or films, rollable solar cells, and rollable organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161424 | NONCONTACT RESONAMETER, PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USE OF SAME - A noncontact resonameter includes: a resonator to: produce an excitation signal including a field; subject a sample to the excitation signal; produce a first resonator signal in a presence of the sample and the excitation signal, the first resonator signal including: a first quality factor of the resonator; a first resonance frequency of the resonator; or a combination thereof, the first resonator signal occurring in an absence of contact between the sample and the resonator; and produce a second resonator signal in a presence of the excitation signal and an absence of the sample, the second resonator signal including: a second quality factor of the resonator; a second resonance frequency of the resonator; or a combination thereof; a circuit in electrical communication with the resonator to receive the first resonator signal and the second resonator signal; and a continuous feeder to: provide the sample proximate to the resonator; dispose the sample intermediately in the field of the excitation signal during production of the first resonator signal; remove the sample from the resonator; and manipulate a position of the sample relative to the resonator in a continuous motion and in an absence of contact between the sample and the resonator. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161425 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A VALUE OF A PROPERTY OF A MATERIAL USING MICROWAVE - Methods and apparatuses for determining a value of a property of a material that flows in a conduit inside a microwave cavity are described. Such apparatus may include: a multi-mode microwave cavity having the conduit in it; a plurality of feeds, each configured to feed the cavity with RF radiation to excite multiple modes in the cavity; a detector, configured to detect parameters indicative of electrical response of the cavity to RF radiation fed to the cavity; and a processor, configured to determine the value of the property based on the parameters detected by the detector. In some embodiments, at least one of the feeds comprises a radiating element outside the cavity and a waveguide configured to guide waves from the radiating element to the cavity. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161426 | Pillar Based Amorphous and Polycrystalline Photoconductors for X-ray Image Sensors - Sensors and devices for detecting X-rays are described herein. A device for detecting X-rays may include a first electrode, a second electrode, a microstructure, and an insulating photon absorbing material. The microstructure is configured to provide an electrical path between the first electrode and the second electrode such that at least a portion of charge carriers generated in the photon absorbing material by incident X-ray are collected in a direction different from the direction of the incident X-ray. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161427 | HIGH ENERGY GRATING TECHNIQUES - Imaging techniques that may be used in applications such as differential phase contrast imaging are disclosed that include, for example, configuring a beam source and a beam detector such that a beam connects the two, positioning an object, a phase grating and an analyzer grating in the beam path, producing multiple data sets based on various analyzer grating positions, and conducting a regression analysis using a predetermined function having a set of fitting coefficients to establish those fitting coefficients. In those techniques, the fitting coefficients may be used to characterize a set of interference properties associated with the object. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161428 | X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER - An X-ray fluorescence analyzer includes: a sample stage having a mounting surface on which a sample on which a sample is mounted is mounted; an X-ray source configured to irradiate the sample with primary X-rays and disposed immediately above an irradiation position of the sample; a detector configured to detect fluorescent X-rays emitted from the sample irradiated with the primary X-rays; and a shielding container configured to accommodate the sample stage, the X-ray source, and the detector and includes: a sample chamber configured to accommodate the sample stage; and a door provided at a top of the sample chamber and configured to open and close at least a front half of the sample chamber, wherein the X-ray source and the detector are disposed at a rear half of the sample chamber. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161429 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINISTIC EMITTER SWITCH MICROSCOPY - Techniques for deterministic switch microscopy include resolving at least one nitrogen vacancy center in a diamond structure. A magnetic field can be applied across the diamond structure and the nitrogen vacancy centers can be optically excited. The nitrogen vacancy centers can be switched from a dark state to a bright state or a bright state by a dark state by applying at least one microwave pulse. A fluorescent response of each nitrogen vacancy center can be detected and a nitrogen vacancy center can be resolved based on the fluorescent response of each nitrogen vacancy center as it corresponds to the orientation of the nitrogen vacancy center relative to the applied magnetic field. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161430 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CATALYST PRESENCE DETECTION - A system to detect the presence of a catalyst includes an exhaust gas tube, a first temperature sensing device, a second temperature sensing device, a flow rate measurement device, and a processing device. The first temperature sensing device measures a first temperature of exhaust gas upstream of the exhaust gas tube. The second temperature sensing device measures a second temperature of the exhaust gas downstream of the exhaust gas tube. The processing device estimates an expected time delay between the measured inlet and outlet exhaust gas temperatures corresponding to a system with a catalyst present. The processing device may also determine the presence of a catalyst by comparing the measured second temperature to the measured first temperature and comparing the measured second temperature to an estimated delayed first temperature associated with the expected time delay. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161431 | FIELD REPLACEABLE DESICCANT CARTRIDGE AND DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A field replaceable desiccant cartridge and device, method and system there for is provided. The cartridge comprises: a housing comprising an insertion end configured to removably mate with an aperture of a device, the insertion end configured to generally prevent moisture from entering the device when mated; a desiccant located in the housing; a circuit located within the housing, the circuit in contact with the desiccant, the circuit configured to change resistance as the desiccant changes in moisture content; one or more electrodes located at an exterior of the insertion end, the one or more electrodes in contact with the circuit; and, one or more holes through the insertion end, configured to expose the desiccant to an exterior of the housing so that the desiccant can absorb moisture there from. Devices configured with the cartridge can report moisture levels to a server, which can track problems associated with moisture in the devices. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161432 | CONDENSATION SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Condensation sensor systems and methods are described herein. Methods for forming a condensation sensor can include depositing a Ill-nitride on a substrate via sputtering, and implementing conductive contacts on the deposited Ill-nitride via a shadow mask. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161433 | Electrospun Polymer Fibers for Gas Sensing - Disclosed herein are fibers made from intrinsically conductive polymers, such as polyaniline, that are useful as chemiresistive gas sensors. The experimental results, based on both sensitivity and response time, show that doped PAni fibers are excellent ammonia sensors. and undoped PAni fibers are excellent nitrogen dioxide sensors. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161434 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) DEVICES FOR DETECTING VOLATILE SUBSTANCES - A radio frequency identification device, for detecting at least one volatile substance, comprising an integrated circuit, an antenna electrically connected to said integrated circuit, and at least one conductor, between said integrated circuit and said antenna, preferably said at least one conductor comprises a conducting composite, preferably said conducting composite comprises a polymer matrix and a conductor. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161435 | TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR - A temperature and humidity sensor includes a substrate, a first electrode provided on the substrate, a linear second electrode at least part of which is so provided as to extend along the first electrode, and a moisture sensitive film provided between the part of the second electrode extending along the first electrode and the first electrode. The second electrode has a section that is formed in a spiral shape when viewed from above so as to form an inductor. With this, a precise oscillation circuit can be configured so that a temperature-humidity sensor small in size and capable of being easily manufactured can be provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161436 | Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography Sensor for Inspection of Post-Tensioned Tendons - The present invention provides a system and apparatus for inspecting tendons and cable stays in bridges and structures using multi-frequency excitation of an ECVT sensor. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161437 | HIGH CAPACITY REDOX ELECTRODES - The present disclosure relates to the manufacture and use of redox electrodes. In certain embodiments, the redox electrodes are manufactured using a hybrid material approach, such as using a redox polymer in combination with a support substrate, such as cellulose fibers or paper. In certain implementations, the redox electrodes are suitable for use at voltages greater than 25 V. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161438 | SENSING PLATFORM FOR QUANTUM TRANSDUCTION OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION - A system for determining chemistry of a molecule in a high background interfering liquid environment by application of an electronic signal at a biased metal-electrolyte interface is disclosed. One or more of a resonant exchange of energy between one or more electrons exchanged by the metal and the electrolyte and vibrating bonds of a molecular analyte, for example, may be sensed by measuring small signal conductivity of an electrochemical interface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161439 | Analyzing Device, Sensor Testing Device, Testing Method and Computer-Readable Storage Medium - There is provided a sensor testing method including: applying at least one of a first voltage that obtains a response caused by a substance and a second voltage that either obtains no response or substantially no response caused by the substance across a first electrode and a second electrode of a sensor; measuring current flowing between the first electrode and the second electrode; and determining whether or not there is a defect present in the sensor based on a quantity related to an amount of change per specific period of time of a current measured when the first voltage and/or the second voltage have been applied. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161440 | Analyzing Device, Sensor Testing Device, Testing Method and Computer-Readable Storage Medium - There is provided a sensor testing method including: applying at least one of a first voltage that obtains a response caused by a substance and a second voltage that either obtains no response or substantially no response caused by the substance across a first electrode and a second electrode of a sensor; measuring current flowing between the first electrode and the second electrode; and determining whether or not there is a defect present in the sensor based on a quantity related to an amount of change per specific period of time of a current measured when the first voltage and/or the second voltage have been applied. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161441 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A gas sensor is described comprising a solid electrolytic cell having at least one solid electrolyte and at least two electrodes, disposed on opposite surfaces of the solid electrolyte, namely a reference electrode and a measurement electrode. The reference electrode is disposed in a reference chamber. At least part of a wall of the reference chamber is formed by a heating element comprising a ceramic substrate. The measurement electrode is disposed in a measurement chamber containing the sample gas. At least part of a wall of the measurement chamber comprises a fine filter for separation of pollutant gases from the sample gas and the measurement chamber is otherwise sealed off in a gastight manner. The fine filter, the solid electrolyte and the ceramic substrate of the heating element are disposed one above the other in the form of a sandwich structure and connected to one another by connecting elements. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161442 | SENSOR ELEMENT HAVING A CONDUCTOR AND LEADTHROUGH - A sensor element for detecting a physical property of a gas includes: a first end region and a second end region opposing one another; a functional element in the first end region interior that is electroconductively connected to a contact area disposed in the second end region exterior; the electrically conductive connection between the functional element and the contact area having a conductor in the interior of the sensor element essentially extending in the longitudinal direction, and having a leadthrough that essentially extends orthogonally to the longitudinal direction of the sensor element. The ratio between an electrical resistance of the conductor and an electrical resistance of the leadthrough is between 3 and ⅓. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161443 | GAS SENSOR, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GAS SENSOR, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING GAS CONCENTRATION - A humidity sensor that includes a p-type semiconductor layer and an n-type semiconductor layer on the p-type semiconductor layer. The p-type semiconductor layer is a sintered body made mainly of a solid solution of NiO and ZnO, and the n-type semiconductor layer is made mainly of at least one of ZnO and TiO | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161444 | CO SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CO SENSOR - A CO sensor | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161445 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A sensor element includes a sensor element main body a including an oxygen ion-conductive solid electrolyte layer and a porous protective layer covering at least part of the sensor element main body. Then, the porous protective layer has the value of the number of interfaces in a unit thickness direction, which is the number of particle interfaces of constituent particles every 100 μm in the thickness direction, of 15 or more and 250 or less. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161446 | LOW SLOPE PH ELECTRODE WITH CHARGE TRANSFER COMPONENT - An aspect provides a low slope electrode device, including: a low slope measuring electrode for placement in an external sample solution, said low slope measuring electrode comprising: an electrode disposed within a glass container including an internal buffer solution and at least partially enclosing the electrode of the low slope measuring electrode, the glass container having two pH sensitive regions; an external buffer container including an external buffer solution and at least partially enclosing one of the two pH sensitive regions; and a separating element that separates the two pH sensitive regions; wherein: a first pH sensitive region of the glass container permits charge flow between the internal buffer solution and the external sample solution; a second pH sensitive region of the glass container permits charge flow between the internal buffer solution and the external buffer solution; the separating element, the first pH sensitive region, and the second pH sensitive region establish a charge flow circuit through the internal buffer solution, the external buffer solution, and the external sample solution; and the charge flow circuit acts as a voltage divider for the low slope measuring electrode. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161447 | COULOMETRIC TITRATION CELL - A cell and/or a measuring instrument are arranged for coulometric titration. The cell has first and second electrochemical half-cells, each of which is connected into a regulated circuit and each of which has an associated electrode. The second electrode ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161448 | IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON MAGNETIC FULX LEAKAGE TESTING - An imaging method and an imaging apparatus based on a magnetic flux leakage testing. The imaging method includes: selecting an imaging region having a corrosion defect on a pipeline to be tested; dividing the imaging region into a plurality of grid areas; scanning by a three-dimensional sensor array the pipeline to be tested so as to obtain magnetic flux leakage testing data; creating a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in the imaging region, defining a first two-dimensional matrix of defect images according to the plurality of grid areas based on the three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system, and creating a second two-dimensional matrix of magnetic flux leakage signals according to the magnetic flux leakage testing data based on the three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system; and mapping the second two-dimensional matrix to the first two-dimensional matrix using a pre-trained wavelet neural network so as to image the corrosion defect. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161449 | DEVICE FOR INSPECTING A SURFACE OF AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PART - A device for inspecting a surface of an electrically conductive part, the device having a plurality of eddy current probes arranged on a convex surface of the device together with an applicator for applying the probes against the surface to be inspected into which the device is inserted, wherein the probes are fastened on flexible strips extending beside one another in a longitudinal direction of the device, the applicator including a deformable material, that, on being compressed along the longitudinal direction, gives rise to expansion transversely to the longitudinal direction, the expansion deforming the strips so as to apply the probes against the surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161450 | ULTRASOUND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REPRESENTING THE PROPAGATION OF ULTRASOUND WAVES IN A GUIDE OF LINEARLY VARIABLE THICKNESS - Device for the representation, in a frequency-wave number reference frame f-k, of the propagation of an ultrasound wave in a dihedral guide ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161451 | Turbine Sensor System For Environmental Impact Monitoring - A self-contained monitor array for measuring at least one type of electromagnetic emission and at least one type of mechanical wave emission from a marine-based and/or terrestrial human activity or installation such as alternate energy sources. A multi-modal monitor system includes at least two such arrays, at least one clock, and at least one data storage unit. The monitor system is employed at the site of a turbine installation to measure at least one type of emission generated by the turbine and may comprise a controller to compare the emission signals with pre-determined acceptable value ranges and adjust the performance of the turbine accordingly. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161452 | BACKFLUSH METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to chromatography systems that include a microfluidic device and that implement one or more methods to direct sample to a desired fluid flow path. The methods can be used to backflush a sample to a desired fluid flow path to select certain analytes within a sample. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161453 | STACKABLE PLANAR ADSORPTIVE DEVICES - Adsorptive bed devices include a scaffold in housing having a stress absorbing rigid structure and open cells filled with adsorptive beads. The scaffold restricts movement of the plurality of adsorptive beads, absorbs stress induced by a hydraulic pressure gradient along a direction of liquid flow and transfers a portion of the induced compressive stress to the housing. In one embodiment the adsorptive bed is packed into a chromatography column, and in another embodiment the adsorptive bed is sealed in a monolithic block. In another embodiment, the adsorptive bed device includes an adsorptive block, first and second planar distributors and peripheral seal. The adsorptive media includes multiple layers of planarly cohesive media and when operated in a shallow bed configuration possesses significant tensile strength along its planar dimensions enabling it to support the hydraulic pressures that will be generated by the fluids being processed through the adsorptive devices. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161454 | HIGH RESOLUTION ANALYTE RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Analyte separation systems for use in conjunction with chromatography separation devices and techniques are described. Disclosed systems include modular components that can provide for individualized design of separation schemes to better fit the needs of the user. In addition, the systems can be automated for efficient use of time. The system can include a mixing module for combination of fractions with an agent that can improve the recovery of the analyte from the fraction. Other modules can remove materials from the fluid flow through the system as waste or for recapture. Additional modules can be combined so as to provide parallel processing of multiple streams, which can further improve efficiency of the system. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161455 | ELUCIDATION OF ION EXCHANGE CHROMATOGRAPHY INPUT OPTIMIZATION - The present invention provides methods for determining chromatography separation conditions; for example, separation of a polypeptide and its charge variants. The invention also provides methods to determine a buffer condition for chromatography separation conditions. The invention also provides a robust method to analyze multiple polypeptide products. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161456 | GAS EMISSION DETECTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An emission monitoring system includes at least one gas analyzer for measuring a concentration of a first gas and a concentration of a second gas, a positioning system for determining the location of the at least one gas analyzer when the concentration of the first gas is measured. A method for monitoring emissions at an industrial site and a computer-implemented event detection system applies the steps of detecting the presence of a gas emission event based on a first detection ratio calculated from the measured concentration of the first gas, the measured concentration of the second gas, a background concentration of the first gas and a background concentration of the second gas. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161457 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FILTER CONTAMINATION OF FUEL CELL - An apparatus for detecting a filter contamination of a fuel cell includes: a signal transmitter configured to transmit at least one signal; a signal receiver configured to receive the at least one signal from the signal transmitter; and a resistor unit including a silver compound disposed between the signal transmitter and the signal receiver and having a resistance which varies according to a chemical reaction. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161458 | FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR FILTER OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A function diagnostic system for a filter of an internal combustion engine may be provided. The function diagnostic system may include a PM sensor and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit may be configured to: calculate a NOx conversion rate in the filter; determine whether a NOx converting function of the filter is normal; execute a sensor regeneration process for removing the PM deposited between an electrodes of the PM sensor; continuously monitor an output value of the PM sensor after a predetermined PM deposition restart time, after execution of the sensor regeneration process is finished; and determine that there is an abnormality in a PM trapping function of the filter, when the output vale of the PM sensor, which has been continuously monitored, is reduced when the electronic control unit determines that the NOx converting function of the filter is in a normal status. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161459 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTION AND DELIVERY OF VOLATILIZED COMPOUNDS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates generally to devices and related methods for the volatilization, separation, mobilization and detection of volatile components of a sample. The present invention also relates to devices and methods for the fractionation of volatile sub-components. The volatile component subfractions can be selectively delivered to a subject. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161460 | MICROALGAL FLOUR COMPOSITIONS OF OPTIMISED SENSORY QUALITY - Thus, the present invention relates to a method for determining the organoleptic quality of a microalgal flour composition, comprising determining the total content of 13 volatile organic compounds, the 13 volatile organic compounds being heptanal, 3-octen-2-one, 2,4-heptadienal, 3,5-octadien-2-one, 2,4-nonadienal, 2,4-decadienal, hexanoic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, myristate-1, laurate-1, myristate-2 and geranyl acetone. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161461 | ELECTRONIC NOSE FOR DETERMINATION OF MEAT FRESHNESS - The invention relates to a new and fast device for determination of freshness of the food of animal origin, specifically to the electronic nose, to a method for determination of freshness of the food by using a portable electronic nose which analyses volatile compounds and gases in the meat headspace, and to a system that includes the electronic nose and the tool for shielding extraneous odours and forming the defined headspace. The invention describes a fast and simple method for determination of the meat freshness, which is easy to use and the results get by it are objective and reliable. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161462 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE DOWNHOLE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION OF FORMATION GASES - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining down-hole the composition of natural gas from a formation. Some methods include downhole measurements of the near-infrared spectra and the Joule-Thomson coefficient of the gas, and processing the results of the downhole measurements in order to obtain a determination of the amounts of a plurality of natural gas components such as CH | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161463 | STATE DETERMINATION METHOD AND STATE DETERMINATION DEVICE - In a method of determining a deterioration state of an object, the deterioration state of the object is determined by determining whether a calculated value reaches a state determination threshold value or not, the calculated value utilizing at least one of brightness and a color component value calculated from a detection value detected by an optical sensor. The optical sensor includes an examination section containing liquid, a light emitting element emitting detection light toward the examination section, and a light receiving element detecting color information of the detection light traveled through the liquid. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161464 | STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION DETERMINATION DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A stem cell differentiation determination device includes an observation image acquisition unit that captures an image of an observation region including a stem cell in time series to acquire at least two observation images, a feature amount acquisition unit that acquires at least one feature amount of the stem cell for each observation image, a determination unit that determines whether or not the stem cell has been differentiated, on the basis of the feature amount, a change information acquisition unit that acquires information about a change in the feature amount between the observation images captured in time series or information about a change in a determination result from undifferentiation to differentiation between the observation images, and an output unit that outputs the information about a change in the feature amount or the information about a change in the determination result. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161465 | MULTIWELL MICROELECTRODE ARRAY WITH OPTICAL STIMULATION - An electro-optical stimulation and recording system is disclosed, including a substrate and a plurality of wells coupled to the substrate. The system also includes at least one electrode set disposed proximate a respective one of the plurality of wells, wherein the electrode set comprises at least one electrode configured to collect an electric signal associated with at least a portion of the respective well. The system also includes a light-emitting element set corresponding to a respective one of the wells and configured to deliver optical stimulation to at least a portion of the respective well. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161466 | SCALABLE AND HIGH THROUGHPUT BIOSENSING PLATFORM - A multi-channel high performance embedded system is provided, which is capable of high throughput biological analysis. A configurable acquisition and processing architecture combines dedicated co-processors to perform signal filtering and other computational demanding tasks, with a central processor controlling the whole system. The mapping of the architecture into an architecture, such as the Zynq SoC, demonstrates the ability of the biosensing platform to support a significant number of sensors, while ensuring a high sampling frequency. Furthermore, the Zynq reconfiguration abilities provide a mechanism to adapt the processing and maximize the biological sensitivity. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161467 | AUTOMATED PLATELET FUNCTION ANALYZER AND ITS ANALYTICAL METHODS - An automated platelet function analyzer includes a sampling vessel, a preparation vessel, an analysis vessel, a sampling needle, an analysis solution syringe, a detergent syringe, and blood mixing devices. The sampling vessel is placed in a sample holder, which vacillates left and right. A method for platelet analysis is also disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161468 | REMOTE SOBRIETY MONITORING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for monitoring sobriety of a first user by a second user which can be discrete, wirelessly linked via a communications network and can provide various forms of alerts to the first and second users. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161469 | SYNTHETIC MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS FOR WOUND HEALING - A method of assaying wound healing can include: growing cells on the matrix in the first flow channel; introducing an agent that removes the matrix from the junction; introducing a matrix material into the second flow channel so as to form the second matrix in the second flow channel and junction; and detecting cellular migration into the junction onto the second matrix. The agent that removes the matrix can include a biomolecule or chemical agent. The method can include removing cells in the matrix in the junction before introducing the matrix material into the second flow channel. A bioactive agent can be introduced into the junction to determine if it modulates cellular migration and/or clot formation into the intersection openings of tissue and vascular channels. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161470 | MODULATION OF AXON DEGENERATION - The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161471 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING M. TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION - Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for the detection of | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161472 | QUANTITATIVE DNA-BASED IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION IMAGING - The present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods and compositions (e.g., conjugates) for imaging, at high spatial resolution, targets of interest. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161473 | BIOTIN CONJUGATES OF ANALYTES CONTAINING AMINO, HYDROXYL, OR THIOL FUNCTIONAL GROUPS FOR USE IN IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS - The present disclosure provides a compound having Formula I: | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161474 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE IMMUNOASSAYS - A method for performing a high dynamic range immunoassay includes (a) measuring a first signal from a sandwich immunoassay to detect a target analyte in a fluidic sample in a fluidic channel and a second signal from a competitive immunoassay associated with the target analyte in the same fluidic sample in the fluidic channel, and (b) determining ratio of the first signal to the second signal to provide a measure of concentration of the target analyte in the fluidic sample, wherein the measure is applicable to a high dynamic range of concentrations of the target analyte. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161475 | HYBRID SEMICONDUCTING POLYMER NANOPARTICLES AS POLARIZATION-SENSITIVE FLUORESCENT PROBES - Compositions of, methods of making, and methods of using hybrid nanoparticles comprise at least one semiconducting polymer and at least one nonsemiconducting polymer. Compositions of, methods of making and methods of using hybrid nanoparticles comprise at least one semiconducting polymer and non-semiconducting polymers wherein the non-semiconducting polymer comprises more than one non-semiconducting polymer such that at least one non-semiconducting polymer is functionalized for bioconjugation. The hybrid nanoparticles are polarization-sensitive and have low mass ratios with large fluorescence. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161476 | Modular Fluid Dispensing Devices - The present disclosure provides devices which deliver fluids from several reservoirs to a reaction vessel and eventually to a waste chamber in a predetermined schedule. The device provides improved simplicity while improving operational robustness and flexibility. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161477 | Device for use in the detection of binding affinities | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161478 | Systems and Methods for Bioprocess Analysis - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for monitoring and controlling bioprocess parameters. The systems and methods enable automated operation with real-time analysis of process conditions and analyte or biologic production. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161479 | 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 containing cells, each of the cells having receptors which are present on the surface of each cell and are specific for the target particle to be detected, where binding of the target particle to the receptors directly or indirectly activates a reporter molecule, thereby producing a measurable optical signal. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161480 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF THE PROZONE EFFECT OF PHOTOMETRIC ASSAYS - A method for determination of the amount of a specific analyte in a sample which may show a prozone effect by photometric assays, wherein the specific analyte is quantified from the change in the optical signal of the reaction mixture after the interaction of the analyte with analyte specific assay reagents. The optical signal is measured simultaneously for the specific analyte in the sample to be determined at the wavelength used for the determination of the analyte and at least at an additional specific wavelength used for the detection of the prozone effect over the complete reaction time. The reaction rate ratio R is calculated by using the signals obtained at the wavelength used for the detection of the prozone effect. By comparison of the calculated ratio value R with predetermined limit values it is judged if a prozone effect is present in the sample. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161481 | METHOD FOR DETECTING INDICATORS FOR DETERMINING DISEASES - The invention concerns a method for detecting indicators for determining diseases (disease indicators), in which aggregates of misfolded proteins play a role, and a method for selective quantitation and/or characterization of these disease indicators. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161482 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - This invention relates to a peptide comprising or consisting of at least 8 consecutive amino acid residues of the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 3, provided that said peptide does not consist of the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 3, or a corresponding peptidomimetic, wherein said peptide or peptidomimetic binds to an anti-KIR4.1 antibody comprised in a sample from a patient having multiple sclerosis or a predisposition therefor. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for diagnosing multiple sclerosis or a predisposition for multiple sclerosis in a subject, the method comprising determining the presence of an anti-KIR4.1 antibody in a sample obtained from said subject, wherein the presence of an anti-KIR4.1 antibody in said sample is indicative of multiple sclerosis or a predisposition for multiple sclerosis. Also provided are novel means and methods for the therapy of multiple sclerosis. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161483 | METHOD OF DISTINGUISHING MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS - A method of distinguishing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a primary culture of cells derived from a placenta-related tissue is provided. Also provided is a method of increasing the purity of MSC population in a primary culture of cells derived from a placenta-related tissue. Further provided is a method of isolating a MSC population which is more responsive in an inflammatory environment. Said methods each comprise a step of sorting the cells by a marker of EphA2. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161484 | PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM MYOSIN 19 AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Isolated peptides and compositions comprising same are provided. Further, methods for targeting mitochondria in a cell, methods for assessing mitochondrial function in a cell and methods for diagnosing mitochondria associated diseases are provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161485 | ASSAYS FOR DETECTING T CELL IMMUNE SUBSETS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides methods for measuring the number of CD4+ OX40+ Foxp3+ lymphocytes in a sample containing cancer cells and lymphocytes obtained from a subject by labeling lymphocytes that show CD4 expression in the sample, then labeling lymphocytes that show OX40 expression in the sample, then labeling lymphocytes that show Foxp3 expression in the sample, then measuring the number of CD4+ OX40+ Foxp3+ lymphocytes in the sample. Further provided are methods for determining the prognosis of a subject, predicting responsiveness of a subject having cancer to an OX40 agonist treatment, and methods for treating or delaying progression of cancer based on the number of CD4+ OX40+ Foxp3+ lymphocytes in a sample. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161486 | IDENTIFICATION, SELECTION AND USE OF HIGH CURATIVE POTENTIAL T CELL EPITOPES - A method for identifying T-cell epitopes which can be used to elicit T cells targeting cells capable of regenerating cancers is disclosed. The method identifies T-cell epitopes with a high curative potential, high potency and high probability of T cell recognition (HP). The method includes: (i) identifying high curative potential tumor protein target i.e., identifying HP-TP; (ii) identifying peptide sequences within the protein sequence of an HP-TP that have a high probability of eliciting T cell killing; and (iii) qualifying the sequence specificity based on the fold difference between the specific target and non-targets. The identified T-cell epitopes include a core sequence of 9 amino acids homologous to a sequence expressed within a qualified HP-TP. The T-cell epitopes can be used in a method for reprogramming T cells to selectively attack tumor cells capable of perpetuating a tumor and treating patients, for example, cancer patients. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161487 | CONTROL OF UTERINE CONTRACTIONS - The invention is in the field of pregnancy and labour. A protein has been identified which is significantly down-regulated in labour. Measuring amounts of this protein therefore allows determination of whether or not a patient is in labour. Furthermore, inhibiting this protein, or providing this protein, can be used to induce or prevent labour. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161488 | SYSTEM FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY TARGETING TUMOR PROPAGATION AND PROGRESSION - Finding biologically relevant cancer markers is key to developing an effective treatment. Once specific antigens have been identified that are present on the cell population responsible for propagating tumors, T cells can be genetically altered to target these antigens and then used for personalized T cell therapy. A method to identify and select peptide antigens that effectively associate with and are presented by host HLA surface molecules originating from tumor cells responsible for the persistence and propagation of a cancer has been developed. The system of using these data to produce T cells engineered to express T cell receptors recognizing the peptide antigens is used in the production of a personalized adoptive T cell therapy for cancer that eliminates the cells capable of tumor propagation and cancer progression. The system is especially useful in the production of cancer treatments to achieve complete durable remission of cancers of epithelial origin. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161489 | Urine-based immuncassay for urocirtub 3 abd duagbisus if skeeo aobea - The present invention provides a method of identifying and isolating a set of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for use in immunometric assays for the detection of UCN III peptide, and the development of a two-site immunoassay for UCN III peptide. Monoclonal antibodies (mAb) have been affinity purified and used to develop a two-site immunometric assay comprising a mAb selected from the list comprising 2F7, 4E3, 4D3, 6D1, 1G10, 2E7, 4F3, 4C3, 5E11, 1A9, 4C4, 4B4, 2G7, 2A4, 1B9, 3H11, 5F2, 4G2, and 2E3 used for capture and a polyclonal antibody used for detection. The immunometric assay of the present invention comprise a method to identify and isolate specific antibodies or fragments thereof establishing the presence and/or amount of a UCN III peptide and detecting the specific binding necessary for determining a sample's UCN III peptide level for correlation with a diagnosis wherein the UCN III peptide level is used to determine whether the subject suffers from OSA. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161490 | REAGENT FOR MEASURING ENDOTOXIN AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ENDOTOXIN - Provided is a method for measuring endotoxin in which glucose-1-phosphate or glucose-6-phosphate is added to a sample and a detection reagent is added to the sample. Furthermore, a reagent for measurement according to the present invention contains glucose-1-phosphate or glucose-6-phosphate. The glucose-1-phosphate or the glucose-6-phosphate may be added in the form of a solution to the sample. The sample may be a pharmaceutical, and a solution containing the glucose-1-phosphate or the glucose-6-phosphate may be prepared so as to have a concentration of the glucose-1-phosphate or the glucose-6-phosphate of 1 mM or more and 25 mM or less. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161491 | ACTIVATED HER3 AS A MARKER FOR PREDICTING THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY - The present invention provides methods for the determination of the activation level of Receptor Tyrosine kinases, e.g. phosporylated HER3, for the selection of patients for disease treatment. Methods are also provided for the evaluation of the biological and pharmacodynamic effects of an active substance and/or its efficacy in disease treatment, utilizing a tissue sample from a test subject, for example tumor material or normal tissue such as skin or hair follicle. Further, methods for the treatment of HER receptor-associated diseases are disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161492 | Methods Of Detecting Cancer - Method and kits for detecting cancer, and in particular breast cancer, in a subject by measuring the levels of at least one of a series of biomarkers, as compared to a control sample lacking cancer. The expression of the biomarker either increases or decreases in samples from subjects with cancer, as compared to the expression level in subjects without cancer. The sample is optimally an ocular sample, such as an isolated tear sample or ocular wash, but can also be from saliva, or other bodily fluid. Kits can include a collection tube and protease inhibitors or protein stabilizers. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161493 | Compositions, Methods and Kits for Diagnosis of Lung Cancer - The present invention provides methods for identifying biomarker proteins that exhibit differential expression in subjects with a first lung condition versus healthy subjects or subjects with a second lung condition. The present invention also provides compositions comprising these biomarker proteins and methods of using these biomarker proteins or panels thereof to diagnose, classify, and monitor various lung conditions. The methods and compositions provided herein may be used to diagnose or classify a subject as having lung cancer or a non-cancerous condition, and to distinguish between different types of cancer (e.g., malignant versus benign, SCLC versus NSCLC). | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161494 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AND DIAGNOSING DISEASES - Methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating diseases, particularly cancer, associated with differential expression of cancer-associated targets (CAT) in disease cells compared to healthy cells are provided. Also provided are antagonists and agonists of CAT, and methods for screening agents that modulate CAT level or activity in vivo or in vitro. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161495 | Method of Treatment - A method of diagnosing and treating proliferative disorders in connection with the use of a Smac mimetic. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161496 | Cells Having A Spectral Signature And Methods Of Preparation And Use Thereof - Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for encoding a cell with semiconductor nanocrystals and/or other fluorophors are provided. The encoded cells can be subjected to functional assays in mixed populations, and an assay result can be determined and associated with individual cells by virtue of their code. The methods are particularly useful in multiplex settings where a plurality of encoded cells are to be assayed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161497 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME (PANS) AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCI INFECTION (PANDAS) - The present invention provides a panel of at least five clinical analyses or tests (using serum samples) to determine the risk of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and/or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) in an individual. These include enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to measure antibody titers against neuronal antigens present in the brain; the neuronal antigens include lysoganglioside, tubulin, dopamine receptor D1, dopamine receptor D2, serotonin receptor 5HT2A, and serotonin receptor 5HT2C. Antibody titers against at least four of these neuronal antigens are required in the present methods; preferably antibody tiers against all of these neuronal antigens are measured. A final assay is used to quantify calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase activity using a neuronal cell line. The results of these analyses or tests are then combined using an algorithm to determine whether a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis is appropriate for the individual. Depending on the diagnosis, an appropriate treatment can be determined. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161498 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME (PANS) AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCI INFECTION (PANDAS) - The present invention provides a panel of at least five clinical analyses or tests (using serum samples) to determine the risk of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and/or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) in an individual. These include enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to measure antibody titers against neuronal antigens present in the brain; the neuronal antigens include lysoganglioside, tubulin, dopamine receptor D1, dopamine receptor D2, serotonin receptor 5HT2A, and serotonin receptor 5HT2C. Antibody titers against at least four of these neuronal antigens are required in the present methods; preferably antibody tiers against all of these neuronal antigens are measured. A final assay is used to quantify calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase activity using a neuronal cell line. The results of these analyses or tests are then combined using an algorithm to determine whether a PANS or PANDAS diagnosis is appropriate for the individual. Depending on the diagnosis, an appropriate treatment can be determined. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161499 | SENSITIVE DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY FOR INCLUSION BODY MYSITIS - Assay methods, kits and systems for an improved sensitive diagnosis of inclusion body myositis (IBM) are provided. Assays, kits and systems involve detecting the presence and/or level of a combination of more than one autoantibody isotypes that are reactive against a cytosolic 5′-nucleotidase 1A protein (CN1A), or a cytosolic 5′-nucleotidase 1B protein (CN1B), or a CN1B isoform thereof, or a peptide fragment thereof, an isolated peptide thereof or a fusion protein comprising an isolated peptide of CN1A or CN1B. IBM patients have differing patterns of anti-cN1A/cN1B autoantibody isotypes. Therefore, testing a combination of such isotypes provide an improved and sensitive diagnostic assay. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161500 | METHOD OF SCREENING AN ANTIBODY - A method of screening an antibody including measuring presence or level of an antigen-antibody binding at various pH and an antibody-drug conjugate containing the selected antibody. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161501 | NOVEL INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE MARKERS AND THERAPIES FOR COLITIS-ASSOCIATED INTESTINAL FIBROSIS - Method of diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed herein. Inflammatory bowel disease can be treated and diagnosed using cathelicidin peptides and detection agents thereof. Specifically, method of treating and diagnosing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are disclosed herein. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161502 | AFFINITY CAPTURE OF CIRCULATING BIOMARKERS - Methods, devices and systems for capturing biomarkers are provided. In particular, methods, compositions, and systems that utilize affinity capture devices comprising a processing chamber, affinity capture agent and porous membrane are provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161503 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - The invention relates to a method of diagnosing or assessing an inflammatory bowel disease in a subject, comprising comparing the level of one or more markers in a tissue or body fluid of the subject relative to a reference value for the one or more markers, wherein the marker is selected from the group consisting of Secretogranin-1 or a fragment thereof, guanylin or a fragment thereof, SPP 24 or a fragment thereof, AMBP or a fragment thereof; and serglycin or a fragment thereof. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161504 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING TREATMENT RESPONSE AND TEST FOR SAFE USE OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS ON INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The present invention refers to the use of tissue type plasminogen activator (tPA) and/or plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) for prognosticating or predicting a thrombotic event associated to the treatment with MSCs of a human subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161505 | DIAGNOSIS AND RISK STRATIFICATION USING NT-proET-1 - The invention relates to a method for the diagnosis and/or risk stratification of cardiac diseases and diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs. According to said method, the free fragment N-terminal proEndothelin (NT-proET-1; amino acids 18-52 of the preproET according to FIG. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161506 | DIAGNOSIS OF RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIOUS DISEASE USING BLOOD SPECIMENS - Provided are a method for detecting respiratory infection associated with bacterial infection, a method for selecting patients with respiratory infection to receive an antibiotic, and a method for determining the timing for ending administration of an antibiotic to a patient with respiratory infection receiving the antibiotic, wherein said methods are characterized in that they are able to appropriately select patients with respiratory infection to whom the antibiotic is to be administered, to adjust the administration period of the antibiotic, and to treat respiratory infection associated with bacterial infection, and in which a measured value of sCD14-ST in blood is used as an indication. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161507 | Method and Prognostic Kit for Monitoring Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - A method and prognostic kit for assessing severity of MS in a subject suffering from MS, or for monitoring progression of MS in a subject suffering from MS, or for monitoring the effect of therapy administered to a subject suffering from MS. In both the method and prognostic kit, the level of one or more kynurenine pathway compounds in a tissue or body fluid of the subject suffering from MS are compared with a reference value for the one or more kynurenine pathway compounds. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161508 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING NEURO-DEGENERATIVE DISEASE - A method for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or Parkinson's Disease (PD), including measuring the level of expression of one or more AD markers (Table 1) or PD markers (Table 2) in a sample of platelets isolated from a person suspected of having AD or PD, and determining whether the levels of expression are altered compared to a control. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161509 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING EMBRYO VIABILITY - The present invention provides methods for predicting the viability of an embryo or for predicting the likelihood of a negative outcome during pregnancy by identifying the presence or absence of or determining the amount of one or more pregnancy associated markers such as molecular isoforms of hCG in a sample. In many instances, the invention is applicable to embryos generated by in vitro fertilization techniques, for instance, to embryos developing in a growth media. The present invention further provides methods for determining the amount of a pregnancy associated markers such as molecular isoforms of hCG (hCG) in a sample. The present invention also provides a diagnostic kit for predicting the viability of an embryo or for predicting the likelihood of a negative outcome during pregnancy by identifying the presence of or determining the amount of one or more pregnancy associated markers such as molecular isoforms of hCG in a sample. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161510 | Blood Testing System Result Interpreter Interface and Methods - Some embodiments described herein provide a system configured to receive blood test result data (from one or more blood analyzer machines) and, based on the blood test result data, to provide a result interpretation output via a user interface to assist the user in identifying a relevant diagnosis or potential health conditions for further investigation. For example, a system may include a blood testing device for generating blood test result data (e.g., measurements related to blood coagulation characteristics or the like) and also include result interpretation interface for providing prompt and meaningful interpretations of the blood test result data. The result interpretation interface may employ blood test result data from a first blood analyzer machine and other blood test result data from other blood analyzer machines that are connected via a direct data cable or a network connection. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161511 | AUTOMATED PLATELET FUNCTION ANALYZER AND ITS ANALYTICAL METHODS - An automated platelet function analyzer includes a sampling vessel, a preparation vessel, an analysis vessel, a sampling needle, a blood sample syringe, an analysis solution syringe, and a blood mixing device. A method for platelet analysis is also disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161512 | METHOD AND REAGENT FOR QUANTIFYING CHOLESTEROL IN HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN 3 - Disclosed are a method and a reagent for quantifying HDL3 in a test sample without requiring laborious operations. The method for quantifying cholesterol in high-density lipoprotein 3 comprises reacting a test sample with one or more surfactants which react specifically with high-density lipoprotein 3, and quantifying cholesterol. When one surfactant is used, the surfactant is one selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene polycyclic phenyl ethers having an HLB of 12.5 to 15. When two or more surfactants are used, at least one of the surfactants is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene polycyclic phenyl ethers, and the two or more surfactants are combined so as to provide the total HLB of 12.5 to 15 of the combined surfactants. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161513 | MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161514 | Simultaneous Assay of Target and Target-Drug Binding - Whole cell, simultaneous target and drug-target assay using differentially labeled antibodies and flow cytometry. First antibody binds to total target and second antibody binds to the drug binding site of the target, thus drug binding will competitively inhibit the second antibody allowing for a competitive inhibition assay of drug-target binding. The assay allows for whole cell analysis and even analysis of mixed populations of cells, yet provides detailed kinetic assessment of drug activity. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161515 | FORM-LOCKING GRIPPING SYSTEM - An automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161516 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INVENTORIES OF REAGENTS - A system for managing the inventory of reagents for a laboratory automation system. The system for managing the inventory of reagents comprises a controller, software for the controller, and a refrigerator capable of refrigerating reagents, detecting the presence or absence of reagents in the refrigerator, and detecting the location of reagents in the refrigerator. The system for managing the inventory of reagents is connected to a laboratory automation system. The laboratory automation system comprises at least one clinical analyzer. A typical system for managing inventories of reagents includes an operator interface for the loading of boxes of reagents and other supplies, radio frequency identification system for identification of inventory and tracking, robotic mechanisms for loading containers onto the track system and removing containers from the track system, de-capping equipment, refrigeration equipment, and information technology connections to laboratory analyzers and vendors. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161517 | WORKFLOW TIMING BETWEEN MODULES - The invention relates to a method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using an analytical apparatus which comprises modules of different types, wherein any one module of one type has a specific, pre-defined timing for carrying out its workflow. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161518 | Temporary Store - An analyzer for detecting or quantitating an analyte comprising a temporary storage unit for storing a reagent cassette and a method for presenting a reagent cassette present in a temporary storage unit to a pipetting device are described. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161519 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MATERIALS IN FOOD PRODUCTS - A device, method and system for measuring analytes in a solution or suspension. The device includes a housing, a sample chamber, one or more pumps, one or more detectors, one or more stirrers, electrical contacts, a magnetic manipulator and a lid. A sample cartridge for a device that measures analytes, the cartridge comprising a first outer compartment, a second outer compartment, and a middle compartment, wherein the first outer compartment and the second outer compartment are interconnected to the middle compartment by channels. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160161520 | LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM WITH DOUBLE MOTOR TRACTION DEVICE FOR CONVEYOR BELTS - A laboratory automation system is described, comprising pairs of conveyor belts accommodating devices for conveying biological samples and actuated by a motorized traction device. Said motorized traction device includes a first and a second motor, each adapted to actuate both said pairs of belts a central control unit being adapted to control the simultaneous or alternating actuation of said motors. | 2016-06-09 |
