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20140045170 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING AGGREGATION - Methods, compositions, systems, and devices are provided for performing and analyzing agglutination assays. In one aspect, methods for image analysis of agglutination assays are provided. In another aspects, methods for performing agglutination assays are provided. In one aspect, the methods may be used for the detection of various molecules, including viruses or antibodies against a virus. In another aspect, the methods can be used to determine effective immunization of a subject. | 02-13-2014 |
20140087403 | LOW-VOLUME COAGULATION ASSAY - Compositions and methods for measuring coagulation parameters using very small volumes of blood are provided. Advantageously, the methods described herein can be performed from a single drop of blood (about 20 μL) while generally leaving enough sample to perform other measurements, optionally in a multiplexed format. The methods and devices do not require a skilled operator and can be performed at the point of service, which can be an important feature for managing blood coagulation disorders and treatments thereof. | 03-27-2014 |
20140170688 | RAPID, LOW-SAMPLE-VOLUME CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDE ASSAYS - Reagents, assays, methods, kits, devices, and systems for rapid measurement of cholesterol and cholesterol sub-fractions from a blood sample are provided. Total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high density lipoprotein cholesterol can be measured in a single assay using kinetic measurements, under conditions in which cholesterol sub-species are converted to a detectable product at distinct rates. The detectable product is measured at different times after assay initiation. A lipase, cholesterol esterase, cholesterol oxidase and a peroxidase may be used together to produce colored product in amounts directly proportional to the quantity of cholesterol converted. Methods for calculating very-low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels by further including triglyceride measurements are disclosed. Assays may be performed in a single reaction mixture, allowing more accurate and precise cholesterol determinations, including ratios of cholesterol sub-fractions to total cholesterol, at less expense, than would be expected by performing several different assays in different reaction mixtures. | 06-19-2014 |
20140193806 | REAL-TIME DETECTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - The present invention provides system and methods for detecting an analyte indicative of an influenza viral infection in a sample of bodily fluid. The present invention also provides for systems and method for detection a plurality of analytes, at least two of which are indicative of an influenza viral infection in a sample of bodily fluid. | 07-10-2014 |
20140296089 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 10-02-2014 |
20140308661 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 10-16-2014 |
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20090035865 | MOISTURE SENSOR - A moisture sensor is disclosed which measures cumulative exposure to moisture. The moisture sensor comprises a matrix having a hygroscopic material, a first reagent, and a second reagent which interact only in the presence of water to produce a detectable, irreversible change in the matrix to provide a moisture indication. The moisture sensor may be incorporated with a disposable diagnostic device, whereby a method for preventing the use of such a disposable diagnostic device if exposed to excessive cumulative humidity is also disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090088336 | 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. | 04-02-2009 |
20090318775 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING CLINICAL OUTCOMES - Described herein are methods and systems useful for characterizing clinical outcomes of a subject. Provided herein includes computer-assessed methods, medical information systems, and computer-readable instructions that can aid an end-user in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a clinical outcome. | 12-24-2009 |
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20100248277 | DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF ANALYTES IN BODILY FLUIDS - This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications. | 09-30-2010 |
20110093249 | INTEGRATED HEALTH DATA CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The present invention provides an integrated health care surveillance and monitoring system that provides real-time sampling, modeling, analysis, and recommended interventions. The system can be used to monitor infectious and chronic diseases. When faced with outbreak of an infectious disease agent, e.g., influenza virus, the system can identify active cases through pro-active sampling in high risk locations, such as schools or crowded commercial areas. The system can notify appropriate entities, e.g., local, regional and national governments, when an event is detected, thereby allowing for proactive management of a possible outbreak. The system also predicts the best response for deployment of scarce resources. | 04-21-2011 |
20110104826 | CALIBRATION OF FLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention provides methods of calibrating a fluidic device useful for detecting an analyte of interest in a bodily fluid. The invention also provides methods for assessing the reliability of an assay for an analyte in a bodily fluid with the use of a fluidic device. Another aspect of the invention is a method for performing a trend analysis on the concentration of an analyte in a subject using a fluidic device. | 05-05-2011 |
20120034598 | Real-Time Detection of Influenza Virus - The present invention provides system and methods for detecting an analyte indicative of an influenza viral infection in a sample of bodily fluid. The present invention also provides for systems and method for detection a plurality of analytes, at least two of which are indicative of an influenza viral infection in a sample of bodily fluid. | 02-09-2012 |
20120149035 | 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. | 06-14-2012 |
20120258472 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FLUIDIC SAMPLE PROCESSING - The present invention provides fluidic devices and systems that allow detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications. | 10-11-2012 |
20120309636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE USE MAXIMIZATION - The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for point-of-care and/or distributed testing services. The methods and devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device can be modified to allow for more flexible and robust use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical, laboratory, and other applications. The systems, devices, and methods of the present invention can allow for effective use of samples by improved sample preparation and analysis. | 12-06-2012 |
20130115685 | POINT-OF-CARE FLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF - This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications. | 05-09-2013 |
20130185089 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING CLINICAL OUTCOMES - Described herein are methods and systems useful for characterizing clinical outcomes of a subject. Provided herein includes computer-assessed methods, medical information systems, and computer-readable instructions that can aid an end-user in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a clinical outcome. | 07-18-2013 |
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20140046683 | Methods and Systems for Assessing Clinical Outcomes - Described herein are methods and systems useful for characterizing clinical outcomes of a subject. Provided herein includes computer-assessed methods, medical information systems, and computer-readable instructions that can aid an end-user in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a clinical outcome. | 02-13-2014 |
20140154708 | REDUCING OPTICAL INTERFERENCE IN A FLUIDIC DEVICE - This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications. In particular, the medical device reduces interference with an optical signal which is indicative of the presence of an analyte in a bodily sample. | 06-05-2014 |
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20140208026 | INITIALIZATION OF A STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device including a first storage unit including a first media of a first type, a second storage unit including a second media of a second type, and a controller. The controller initializes the storage device for a host by receiving an initialization query from the host, identifying, to the host, that the storage device comprises the second storage unit but not the first storage unit, receiving an indication from the host indicating that the host is compatible with the first storage unit, and identifying, to the host, that the storage device comprises the first storage unit and the second storage unit. The host initializes the storage device by initializing the second storage unit, transmitting the indication to the controller indicating that the host is compatible with the first storage unit, receiving the identification of the first storage unit from the controller, and initializing the first storage unit. | 07-24-2014 |
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20150113197 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE COMPRISING MULTIPLE STORAGE UNITS - A data storage device including a first storage unit comprising a first media of a first type and an enclosure defining an aperture, a printed circuit board assembly (“PCBA”) located below the first storage unit, wherein the PCBA comprises a bridge unit and a host interface for connecting the data storage device to a host, and a second storage unit located above the first storage unit and comprising a second media of a second type different than the first type and a communications interface configured to be connected to the bridge unit through the aperture. | 04-23-2015 |
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