04th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170023467 | SMOKE DETECTION USING TWO DIFFERENT WAVELENGTHS OF LIGHT AND ADDITIONAL DETECTION FOR MEASUREMENT CORRECTION - In accordance with certain embodiments, a smoke detector determines the presence of smoke particles outside its housing based on measurements of light detected at different wavelengths and corrected based on an ambient light level. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023468 | INFRARED OPTICAL BIOSENSING APPARATUS AND PROBE THEREOF - A infrared optical biosensing apparatus is provided which includes: a probe including an infrared light emitting element which emits infrared light, an output variation detection element which detects output variation of the infrared light emitting element, and a light receiving element which detects the infrared light scattered in a living organism; and an operation unit which calculates information on the living organism based on output data of the light receiving element. The operation unit corrects the information on the living organism in accordance with a detection result of the output variation detection element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023469 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE PROPERTY OF A SHEET DIELECTRIC SAMPLE USING TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A system for determining at least one property of a sheet dielectric sample using terahertz radiation includes at least one terahertz transmitter configured to output a pulse of terahertz radiation, a terahertz receiver configured to receive at least a portion of the pulse of terahertz radiation, wherein the terahertz receiver is configured to output a measured waveform based on the tera-hertz radiation received by the terahertz receiver, and a control unit in communication with the terahertz receiver. Wherein the control unit is configured to choose at least one region of interest of the measured waveform, compare the at least one region of interest of the measured waveform to a model waveform, vary at least one parameter of a model waveform to minimize the difference between the model waveform and the measured waveform. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023470 | WETTING DETECTION WITHOUT MARKERS - The present invention relates to a method for evaluating the start of an assay in a fluidic chamber, wherein said start of the assay is based on the dissolving of a reagent in a region of interest in said fluidic chamber. The method may be based on the detection of an optical effect in the region of interest caused by the dissolving of the reagent, comprising the steps: obtaining an optical signal from one or more sub-sections of said region of interest; processing said optical signal to a Boolean signal; and defining the start of the assay based on said Boolean signal. The present invention also relates to a method for evaluating the start of an assay comprising an electrical detection of a change in the conductivity or permittivity of fluid due to the dissolving of reagent as mentioned above. Furthermore, the invention relates to a program element or computer program for evaluating the start of an assay and to an evaluation system for determining the start of an assay, comprising a computer processor, memory, and (a) data storage device(s), the memory having programming instructions to execute such a program element or computer program. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023471 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING 3D REFRACTIVE-INDEX TOMOGRAMS USING HIGH-SPEED WAVEFRONT SHAPER - A method and apparatus for measuring | 2017-01-26 |
20170023472 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR QUANTITIVE PHASE TOMOGRAPHY THROUGH LINEAR SCANNING WITH COHERENT AND NON-COHERENT DETECTION - The disclosed invention describes a new apparatus performing a new data acquisition for quantitative refractive index tomography. It is based on a linear scanning of the specimen, opposed to the classical approaches based on rotations of either the sample or the illumination beam, which are based on the illumination with plane waves, which orientation is successively modified in order to acquire angular information. On the contrary, the inventive apparatus and method rely on a specially shaped illumination, which provides straightforwardly an angular distribution in the illumination of the specimen. The specimen can thus be linearly scanned in the object plane in order to acquire the data set enabling tomographic reconstruction, where the different positions directly possess the information on various angles for the incoming wave vectors. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023473 | METHOD FOR SEGMENTING THE DATA OF A 3D SENSOR PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF AEROSOL CLOUDS FOR INCREASING THE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND THE LOCATION DETECTION OF OBSTACLES - A method for segmenting the data of a 3D sensor produced in the presence of aerosol clouds and for increasing the situation awareness and the location detection of obstacles involves transforming the sensor data are transformed into a 3D measurement point cloud, determining related subsets as measurement point clusters from the 3D measurement point cloud of an single measurement cycle of the 3D sensor based on the local measurement point density, determining at least one of the characteristic parameters of the individual measurement point clusters, the characteristic parameters including position, orientation in space, and shape, and determining a time variation of the characteristic parameters using the recorded parameters calculated from subsequent measurement cycles, from which the association of a measurement point cluster with a real obstacle or with the aerosol cloud results. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023474 | Use of Turbidimeter for Measurement of Solid Catalyst System Component in a Reactor Feed - A method of monitoring a solid component of a reactor feed stream in a polymer production system, comprising (a) measuring a turbidity of the reactor feed stream, wherein the reactor feed stream comprises a solid component of a polymerization catalyst system, and (b) translating the turbidity of the reactor feed stream into a concentration of the solid component in the reactor feed stream. A method of monitoring a solid component of a reactor feed stream in a polymer production system, comprising (a) measuring a turbidity of a precontactor feed stream, wherein the precontactor feed stream comprises a solid component of a polymerization catalyst system, and (b) translating the turbidity of the precontactor feed stream into a concentration of the solid component in a precontactor effluent stream, wherein the precontactor effluent stream comprises the reactor feed stream. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023475 | SINGLE ELEMENT HYDROGEN SENSING MATERIAL BASED ON HAFNIUM - A single element thin-film device, a method for producing a thin-film device, a single element for detecting hydrogen absorption, a hydrogen sensor, and an apparatus for detecting hydrogen and to an electro-magnetic transformer comprising such sensor. A thin-film device comprises a substrate, an active sensing layer whose optical properties change depending on hydrogen content, and a protective layer on the active sensing layer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023476 | Plasmonic Nanohole Arrays on Hybrid Substrate For Highly Sensitive Label-Free Biosensing - A biosensor device including a metal layer, a transparent substrate layer, and a dielectric layer, wherein the metal layer includes a plurality of sub-wavelength apertures, and wherein the dielectric layer is located between the metal layer and the transparent substrate layer to form a spectrally isolated and well-defined optical transmission resonance through the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) phenomenon. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023477 | WAVEGUIDE-BASED DETECTION SYSTEM WITH SCANNING LIGHT SOURCE - The invention provides methods and devices for generating optical pulses in one or more waveguides using a spatially scanning light source. A detection system, methods of use thereof and kits for detecting a biologically active analyte molecule are also provided. The system includes a scanning light source, a substrate comprising a plurality of waveguides and a plurality of optical sensing sites in optical communication with one or more waveguide of the substrate, a detector that is coupled to and in optical communication with the substrate, and means for spatially translating a light beam emitted from said scanning light source such that the light beam is coupled to and in optical communication with the waveguides of the substrate at some point along its scanning path. The use of a scanning light source allows the coupling of light into the waveguides of the substrate in a simple and cost-effective manner. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023478 | IMAGE ANALYSIS AND MEASUREMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023479 | Wavelength Scanning Apparatus and Method of Use Thereof - A wavelength scanning apparatus that detects at least four different florescent emission wavelengths simultaneously or nearly simultaneously is described. The wavelength scanning apparatus includes a heating block having at least four sample wells, each sample well configured for receiving a sample, at least four excitation activation apertures, and at least four fluorescence emission discharge apertures. The wavelength scanning apparatus also includes an analysis scanner having at least four light sources, where the at least four light sources excite at least four fluorophores, at least four excitation light filters that filter out light except that of the desired excitation wavelength/s, at least four fluorescence emission light filters that filter out light except that of the desired florescent emission wavelengths, and at least four photodetectors to detect light of the desired florescent emission wavelengths. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023480 | Reagent-Free Identification of Bacteria Containing Resistance Genes Using a Rapid Intrinsic Fluorescence Method - This invention relates to a method that allows for the differentiation of isolates of commonly encountered bacteria that contain specific antibiotic-resistance genes from similar isolates that do not harbor the gene. More particularly, the invention relates to a method that utilizes an automated rapid platform system that employs intrinsic fluorescence, optical data analysis, and artificial intelligence methods to analyze multi-dimensional optical characteristics of bacterial strains. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023481 | HYDROGEN GAS INSPECTION METHOD - A hydrogen gas inspection method includes: converting first light having a first wavelength to second light having a second wavelength longer than the first wavelength by using a phosphor, the first light being emitted from a semiconductor light emitting device; irradiating a space to be inspected with the second light; and determining whether hydrogen gas is present in the space utilizing Raman scattered light generated by the hydrogen gas irradiated with the second light. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023482 | SIMULTANEOUS PLURAL COLOR BROADBAND COHERENT ANTI-STOKES RAMAN SCATTERING MICROSCOPE AND IMAGING - A plural color broadband coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscope includes: a first light source to produce a first light including a narrowband radiation; a second light source to produce a second light including a broadband radiation; a third light source to: receive the first light from the first light source; receive the second light from the second light source; and produce a third light comprising the narrowband radiation and the broadband radiation by combining the first light and the second light such that the first light and second light are spatially overlapped and temporally overlapped; and a primary objective to: receive the third light from the third light source; communicate the third light to a sample; and subject the sample to simultaneous interpulse CARS stimulation and intrapulse CARS stimulation by irradiation with the narrowband radiation and the broadband radiation in the third light. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023483 | FORMING 3-D NANO-PARTICLE ASSEMBLIES - According to an example, methods for forming three-dimensional (3-D) nano-particle assemblies include depositing SES elements onto respective tips of nano-fingers, in which the nano-fingers are arranged in sufficiently close proximities to each other to enable the tips of groups of adjacent ones of the nano-fingers to come into sufficiently close proximities to each other to enable the SES elements on the tips to be bonded together when the nano-fingers are partially collapsed. The methods also include causing the nano-fingers to partially collapse toward adjacent ones of the nano-fingers to cause a plurality of SES elements on respective groups of the nano-fingers to be in relatively close proximities to each other and form respective clusters of SES elements, introducing additional particles that are to attach onto the clusters of SES elements, and causing the clusters of SES elements to detach from the nano-fingers. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023484 | PORTABLE LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEMS - An embodiment of a laser induced breakdown system is described that comprises a portable device that includes: a laser configured to produce a beam comprising a plurality of repeating pulses; a processor configured to open a data acquisition window after a delay period, wherein the delay period begins upon production of one of the pulses; one or more optical elements configured to direct the beam at a sample and collect emitted light from a plasma continuum; and an optical detector configured to produce a plurality of signal values from the emitted light from the plasma continuum collected during the data acquisition window, wherein the processor is configured to identify an element from the signal values. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023485 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING A BLEND OF TWO OR MORE HYDROCARBON FEED STREAMS - The invention relates to a method for analysing a blend of two or more hydrocarbon feed streams such as crude oils. These crude oils are blended in a facility such as a refinery. The method assesses the compatibility of a hydrocarbon feed in a blend to calculate the blend stability such that organic deposition is minimised. The method uses all of a plurality of hydrocarbon feeds to be blended for analysis. The method either selects a neat hydrocarbon feed, from a plurality of the hydrocarbon feeds included in a blend, as a titrant, wherein the or each other hydrocarbon in the hydrocarbon feed are used to make a pseudo-blend and titrating the pseudo-blend with said selected neat hydrocarbon feed for a plurality of different blend ratios. Alternatively the method involves preparing a reference hydrocarbon and making a blend from the plurality of hydrocarbon feeds and titrating the blend with the reference hydrocarbon. Measurements associated with the change in characteristics of the titrated blend are made and data recorded. The method then calculates, using said data, the stability of the blend. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023486 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A measurement apparatus used to measure an object is disclosed. The measurement apparatus includes at least one sensing unit, a first optical module, a second optical module, a data processing unit and at least one prompting unit. The at least one sensing unit is disposed near the object to perform a contact or proximity sensing on the object. The first optical module is disposed near the object and adjacent to the at least one sensing unit. The first optical module includes at least one lens unit. The second optical module and the object are disposed at opposite sides of the first optical module. The second optical module includes a light source and at least one optical component. The data processing unit is coupled to at least one sensing unit. The at least one prompting unit is coupled to the data processing unit. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023487 | LIGHT COLLECTION FROM DNV SENSORS - Methods and configurations are disclosed for an efficient collection of fluorescence emitted by the nitrogen vacancies of a diamond of a DNV sensor. Some implementations may include a diamond having a nitrogen vacancy and a reflector positioned about the diamond to reflect a portion of light emitted from the diamond. In some implementations the reflector may be parabolic or ellipsoidal. In some implementations, DNV sensor may have a reflector and a concentrator. Other implementations may include a diamond with a nitrogen vacancy and a reflector positioned about the diamond to reflect a portion of light emitted from the diamond using a dielectric mirror film applied to the reflector. Still other implementations may have a diamond with a nitrogen vacancy and a dielectric mirror film coated on the diamond. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023488 | OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE - An optical inspection apparatus | 2017-01-26 |
20170023489 | SURFACE INSPECTION METHOD, SURFACE INSPECTION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, METHOD OF IDENTIFYING DEFECT FORMED AREA, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF STEEL PIPE - A surface inspection method for a steel pipe detects a surface defect on a hot steel pipe, and includes: an imaging step of imaging a self-luminous image of the hot steel pipe; a correcting step of making more uniform luminance variation in a circumferential direction of the self-luminous image and correcting the self-luminous image; and a detecting step of detecting a surface defect based on the self-luminous image corrected at the correcting step. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023490 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCT CONTROL - The invention relates to an arrangement for product control of a product ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023491 | Automated Metrology System Selection - Methods and systems for evaluating and ranking the measurement efficacy of multiple sets of measurement system combinations and recipes for a particular metrology application are presented herein. Measurement efficacy is based on estimates of measurement precision, measurement accuracy, correlation to a reference measurement, measurement time, or any combination thereof. The automated the selection of measurement system combinations and recipes reduces time to measurement and improves measurement results. Measurement efficacy is quantified by a set of measurement performance metrics associated with each measurement system and recipe. In one example, the sets of measurement system combinations and recipes most capable of measuring the desired parameter of interest are presented to the user in rank order based on corresponding values of one or more measurement performance metrics. A user is able to select the appropriate measurement system combination in an objective, quantitative manner. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023492 | ADJUSTABLE VARIABLE RESOLUTION INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Camera heads configured to provide digitally articulated images or video, at adjustable resolutions and/or offsets and orientations, to a camera control unit (CCU) or other electronic computing system for display, storage, and/or transmission to other systems are disclosed. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023493 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING BODIES HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS - An inspection apparatus and methods for inspecting a body having a structure of walls defining a plurality of channels, such as a honeycomb structure. An inspection apparatus may include a translucent conveyor belt and a light source oriented to direct light onto the backlight surface. The light source and the belt are arranged to convey the body while directing diffuse light into the body, whereby inspection of the inner walls of the structure may be facilitated. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023494 | INSPECTION METHOD AND DEVICE - An inspection method is provided herein. The inspection method is adapted for an inspection device. The inspection method includes: optically scanning an examining target for generating a scanned image; reconstructing the scanned image for a reconstructed volume; adjusting a slicing direction associated with the examining target for slicing the reconstructed volume into a sliced image; inspecting the sliced image for analyzing one or more features of the examining target; and outputting an inspection result of the examining target. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023495 | UNIVERSAL COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY FIXTURE SYSTEM WITH A MULTI-SCAN ROBOTIC POSITIONING APPARATUS - A fixture and a method for using a fixture in a computerized tomography (“CT”) scan system of an electronic device are disclosed. The fixture is designed to reduce attenuation of radiation passing through the fixture to improve the CT imaging, particularly the imaging of one or more components in the electronic device. For example, the fixture may include a support column having a first support wall and a second support wall that define a space in the support column. Also, the support column may be offset with respect to a base portion of the fixture such that a component scanned in the CT scan system is positioned along a center of rotation of the fixture. Alternatively, or in combination, the fixture may be secured to a motorized device that actuates the fixture in two dimensions to align the component along the center of rotation. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023496 | SPECTRAL X-RAY IMAGING - There is provided a method for processing a radiographic image acquired with at least two energy levels. A first step (S | 2017-01-26 |
20170023497 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR CORRECTING PARASITIC MOVEMENTS IN AN X-RAY TOMOGRAPH - The invention concerns a device for measuring parasitic movements in a sample ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MULTI-ENERGY (INCLUDING DUAL ENERGY) COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) IMAGING - An improved dual energy CT imaging system for providing improved imaging and improved material identification. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023499 | REAL-TIME ANALYSIS AND CONTROL OF ELECTRON BEAM MANUFACTURING PROCESS THROUGH X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - Electron beam manufacturing processes, and systems that perform the processes, are described that utilize real-time analysis and control of the electron beam manufacturing processes by detecting secondary x-rays that are generated as a result of the electron beam contacting a workpiece. The detected secondary x-rays are used to generate, in real-time, a three-dimensional cross-sectional image of the portion or region of the workpiece surrounding the location contacted by the electron beam. In addition, real-time analysis of the three-dimensional cross-sectional image can be used to detect defects and real-time re-work or correction of defects can be performed by directing an electron beam back to an area with a defect. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023500 | Air Slide Analyzer System and Method - Systems and Methods for an air slide analyzer for measuring the elemental content of aerated material traveling by air slide. The air slide analyzer has an analyzer having an entrance opening and an exit opening, and an interior tunnel adapted for aerated material conveyed by an air slide; a radiation detector proximal to the analyzer; a neutron source emitting neutrons into material within the analyzer; and a processor to analyze detected information from the radiation detector, wherein emissions from the material being irradiated with neutrons are detected by the radiation detector and analyzed by the processor to provide elemental information of the material in the analyzer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023501 | Resonant Electromagnetic Sensor and Inspection System - The present device relates to a sensor capable of detecting changes in the electromagnetic field it generates when in proximity to either conductive or nonconductive materials. This occurs by way of oscillating a transmit coil with an electro motive force at a resonant frequency thus creating an electromagnetic field. The magnetic field passes through a target of either conductive or nonconductive material and is then intercepted by a receive coil which likewise oscillates at a resonant frequency, which when in proximity to the transmit coil and transmit coils resonant frequency produces an enhanced signal by way of the interaction of the respective resonant frequencies and receive coil output. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023502 | HIGH-PRECISION METHOD FOR DETERMINING THERMAL EXPANSION - A method is provided for determining the thermal expansion of a low thermal expansion material with very high accuracy of at most +/−3 ppb/K or less and/or with a reproducibility of at most +/−1 ppb/K or less. A measuring device is also provided that includes an advanced push rod dilatometer. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023503 | FUEL GAS COMPOSITION SENSING SYSTEM - A fuel gas composition sensing system may include a remotely controllable valve, with the valve including a gas inlet port, a gas outlet port, an internal chamber, and at least one actuating mechanism configured for successively opening the inlet port to allow gas to enter the internal chamber, closing the inlet port and the outlet port to retain the gas in the internal chamber for a period of time, and opening the outlet port to release the gas from the internal chamber. One or more micro-sensors may be mounted in the internal chamber of the valve, with each of the micro-sensors being configured to sense a characteristic of a gas introduced into the internal chamber of the valve. One or more heating elements may be mounted in the internal chamber, with each of the heating elements being associated with one of the one or more micro-sensors, and the one or more heating elements may be configured to implement a different temperature level at each of the micro-sensors in order to enable detection of a resulting change in the characteristic of the gas corresponding to a thermodynamic property of the gas that correlates to a composition of the gas. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023504 | Method For Lightning Stroke Identification And Location On Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wire - The present invention discloses a method for lightning stroke identification and location on optical fiber composite overhead ground wire. In the method, according to the property that the lightning stroke will cause a sudden temperature rise at the lightning stroke position on the optical fiber composite overhead ground wire, optical fiber resources in the optical fiber composite overhead ground wire and the high-sensitivity detection and high-precision event locating capability of a distributed optical fiber temperature sensor can be fully utilized. The distributed optical fiber temperature sensor is connected to a spare optical fiber in the optical fiber composite overhead ground wire, and the corresponding relation between the geographical position of the optical fiber composite overhead ground wire and the distributed temperature curve is established, and then the temperature data at the same position in the temperature curve at different moments are respectively compared to extract a sudden temperature change area. In addition, the temperature change of several positions adjacent to the sudden temperature change area in the temperature curve are compared to exclude interference factors in temperature measurement, so as to determine that the sudden temperature change is caused by instant heating from an external factor, namely the lightning stroke, and finally, the lightning stroke is identified and located in combination with the change of counting data of a lightning arrester. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023505 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF THERMOGRAPHIC NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION FOR DETECTING AND MEASURING VOLUMETRIC DEFECTS IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURES - A thermographic non-destructive inspection method of a structure, comprising the steps of: generating a modulated thermal wave in the direction of the structure; generating a temperature signal identifying a phase shift between the modulated thermal wave and a return thermal wave emitted from the structure; processing the temperature signal to obtain a first sub-signal related to the phase of the first harmonic of the temperature signal; identifying a first dimension of said defect as a function of the phase of the first harmonic of the temperature signal; calculating a first and a second intermediate parameter, ΔΦ | 2017-01-26 |
20170023506 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR USE WITH A FOUR TERMINAL SENSOR, AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING SUCH A CONTROL CIRCUIT - A control circuit for use with a four terminal sensor, the sensor having first and second drive terminals and first and second measurement terminals, the control circuit arranged to drive at least one of the first and second drive terminals with an excitation signal, to sense a voltage difference between the first and second measurement terminals, and control the excitation signal such that the voltage difference between the first and second measurement terminals is within a target range of voltages, and wherein the control circuit includes N poles in its transfer characteristic and N−1 zeros in its transfer characteristic such that when a loop gain falls to unity the phase shift around a closed loop is not substantially 2π radians or a multiple thereof, where N is greater than 1. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023507 | DIBASIC ACID SENSOR AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING DIBASIC ACID CONCENTRATION IN A SUBSTANCE - A method is provided for measuring a concentration of dibasic acid in a substance in a gas cleaning process, the method comprising the steps of sending a plurality of voltage pulses through the substance by a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the first and second electrodes are in contact with the substance, receiving current responses generated by the plurality of voltage pulses, and analyzing the current responses using a multivariate data analysis for calculation of the concentration of dibasic acid in the substance. Also provided is a dibasic acid sensor, control unit and analysing unit for performing such a method. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023508 | METHOD OF MAKING THIN FILM HUMIDITY SENSORS - The method of making thin film humidity sensors uses thermal vapor deposition or drop casting techniques to fabricate nickel phthalocyanine-fullerene-based (NiPc-C | 2017-01-26 |
20170023509 | CROWDSOURCED WEARABLE SENSOR SYSTEM - The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for effective chemical detection. The technology is applicable across many industries, including personal respiratory health, mining safety, food processing, and defense. In certain aspects, the devices, systems and methods of the present invention allow for environmental gas detection to be used for respiratory disease sufferers. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023510 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING CABLES - A device for processing—particularly stripping insulation, cutting, contacting, fitting-out, connecting, measuring or checking—a cable that has at least one insulated electrical conductor includes a metal tool movable relative to the cable and a measuring device by which contact with the electrical conductor by the tool is detectable. The tool is connected with a first electrode body movable relative to a second electrode body so that through the two electrode bodies, which bodies are separated from one another by an air gap or an insulating material, a coupling capacitor is formed, by which the metal tool is or can be coupled to the measuring device, to an alternating voltage source or to an electrical potential. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023511 | Self-Correcting Chemical Sensor - An array of resonant sensors self-corrects measured values for the effects of environmental conditions, such as operating temperature, pressure or humidity. The resonant sensors have varied frequency responses to N environmental parameters and M chemical parameters. Each of the sensors has a different, non-zero frequency response to at least two of the parameters. The device also comprises at least one detector for detecting frequency responses of the resonant sensors. Individual parameter values are determined for each of the N environmental parameters and M chemical parameters according to the detected frequency responses and a system of equations using calibration terms that relate the frequency responses to the individual parameter values. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023512 | A CAPACITIVE SENSOR AND METHOD OF USE - An analyte in a liquid sample is detected using a capacitive sensor having electrodes and a sensor surface, and a signal processor. The sample is dried to reduce its liquid content, and capacitive measurements are made after the drying and preferably also before the drying. The sample may include particles, and the analyte is part of or attached to the particles, and the particles provide a major part of the capacitance change compared to absence of particles. In another example the particles are degenerative and form an integral mass upon application of heat, enhancing the extent of capacitance change. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023513 | ELECTROPOLYMERIZATION ONTO FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - Electropolymerized polymer or copolymer films on a conducting substrate (e.g., graphene) and methods of making such films. The films may be part of multilayer structures. The films can be formed by anodic or cathodic electropolymerization of monomers. The films and structures (e.g., multilayer structures) can be used in devices such as, for example, electrochromic devices, electrical-energy storage devices, photo-voltaic devices, field-effect transistor devices, electrical devices, electronic devices, energy-generation devices, and microfluidic devices. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023514 | BIOSENSOR STRUCTURES FOR IMPROVED POINT OF CARE TESTING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention relates to analytical testing devices and methods for fabricating electrochemical creatinine biosensors, and in particular using point of care electrochemical biosensors for testing for creatinine in samples. For example, the present invention may be directed to a biosensor having an electrode, a first printed layer formed on the electrode and having a first matrix that includes creatinine amidohydrolase (CNH), creatine amidinohydrolase (CRH), and sarcosine oxidase (SOX), and second printed layer formed over the first printed layer and having a second matrix that includes CRH, SOX, and catalase. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023515 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST STRIP, STRIP BOARD AND METHOD FOR GENERATING THE SAME - Provided is an electrochemical test strip, including: a sampling end disposed on a wide side of the electrochemical test strip to receive a sample; a connection end disposed on another wide side of the electrochemical test strip to connect with a measuring meter; and at least one protrusion disposed on a long side of the electrochemical test strip. A strip board and method for generating the electrochemical test strip are further provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023516 | HAND-HELD TEST METER WITH FLUID INGRESS DETECTION CIRCUIT - A hand-held test meter (“HHTM”) for use with analytical test strip in the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes a housing, a strip port connector disposed at least partially within the housing, a micro-controller disposed in the housing, a voltage supply disposed in the housing, a fluid ingress detection circuit block (“FRIDCB”) disposed in the housing and includes a paired signal and ground trace, and a ground-reference. A portion of the signal trace and ground trace are separated by a predetermined distance. The signal trace is electrically connected to the voltage supply and to the micro-controller and the ground trace is electrically connected to the ground-reference. With no ingress fluid, the signal trace is electrically isolated from the ground trace. The FRIDCB generates an output signal to the micro-controller that is dependent on fluid ingress into the meter housing, thus providing for detection of fluid ingress. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023517 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT METHOD USING SAME - In a biological information measurement device for measuring, for example, a blood glucose level, it is intended to improve measurement accuracy. In a voltage sweep mode A (a biological information characteristic detection mode), different voltage values are applied between a first input terminal and a second input terminal from a voltage applying unit | 2017-01-26 |
20170023518 | WEARABLE DEVICES INCORPORATING ION SELECTIVE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS - Techniques for measuring ion related metrics at a user's skin surface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for operating a wearable device may involve determining, based on output of one or more ion selective field effect transistor sensors, various physiological conditions such as a state of hydration, a state of skin health, or the cleanliness of the wearable device or an associated garment. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023519 | WEARABLE DEVICES INCORPORATING ION SELECTIVE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS - Techniques for measuring ion related metrics at a user's skin surface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for operating a wearable device may involve determining, based on output of one or more ion selective field effect transistor sensors, various physiological conditions such as a state of hydration, a state of skin health, or the cleanliness of the wearable device or an associated garment. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023520 | RECONFIGURABLE GAS SENSOR ARCHITECTURE WITH A HIGH SENSITIVITY AT LOW TEMPERATURES - A gas sensing device includes a dielectric substrate, a heater integrated into a first side of the substrate and an insulating dielectric formed over the heater. A gas sensing layer is formed on a second side of the substrate opposite the first side. Contacts are formed on the gas sensing substrate. A noble material is formed on a portion of the gas sensing layer between the contacts to act as an ionizing catalyst such that, upon heating to a temperature, adsorption of a specific gas changes electronic properties of the gas sensing layer to permit detection of the gas. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023521 | CMOS COMPATIBLE BIOFET - The present disclosure provides a bio-field effect transistor (BioFET) and a method of fabricating a BioFET device. The method includes forming a BioFET using one or more process steps compatible with or typical to a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) process. The BioFET device may include a substrate; a gate structure disposed on a first surface of the substrate and an interface layer formed on the second surface of the substrate. The interface layer may allow for a receptor to be placed on the interface layer to detect the presence of a biomolecule or bio-entity. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023522 | SAMPLE SEPARATOR AND SAMPLE SEPARATION/ADSORPTION DEVICE - A sample separator ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023523 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACCELERATED SURFACE-BASED REACTIONS - An ITP-based system and a method are provided. ITP is used to focus a sample of interest and deliver a high concentration target to a pre-functionalized surface comprising immobilized probes, thus enabling rapid reaction at the sensor site. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023524 | MINIATURE QUADRUPOLE ARRAYS USING ELECTRON MULTIPLICATION DETECTORS - A gas sensor includes a first chamber containing a plurality of evenly spaced rods having voltages applied thereto to cause gas ions in the first chamber to move in a direction from a first end of the first chamber to a second end of the first chamber and a second chamber coupled to the second end of the first chamber and having at least one ion detector, where ions pass from the first chamber to the second chamber through a plurality of channels between the first chamber and the second chamber and are detected by the at least one ion detector. The voltages applied to the rods may include a first voltage applied to a first subset of the rods and a second voltage applied to a second subset of the rods, each of first and second voltages containing a DC component and an AC component. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023525 | DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE IONIZATION SOURCE FOR SPECTROMETRY - An ionization device includes a first electrode comprising a conductive member coated with a dielectric layer. The ionization device also includes a spine extending adjacent to and at least partially along the first electrode. The ionization device further includes a second electrode comprising conductive segments disposed adjacent the first electrode. Each one of the conductive segments contacts the spine at a respective contact location. The dielectric layer of the first electrode separates the conductive member of the first electrode from the spine and the second electrode. The ionization device is configured to create plasma generating locations corresponding to respective crossings of the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023526 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING PARAMAGNETIC AGENTS FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention discloses a method and systems for detecting a target biochemical molecular species whose main component is water. In one aspect, the method comprises steps of: (a) obtaining a sample whose main component is water; (b) providing Functionalized Paramagnetic Particles (FPP) comprising a paramagnetic core and a moiety configured to interact with the target biochemical molecular species; (c) contacting the FPP with the sample; (d) exposing the sample to an applied magnetic field; (e) measuring a change in a nuclear relaxation property of the sample, caused by the interaction between the FPP and the biochemical molecular species in the applied magnetic field; and (f) correlating the change to the presence of the biochemical molecular species in the sample. According to a main aspect of the invention, a change in T.sub.1 nuclear relaxation property of the water protons in the sample is correlated to the presence of the target biochemical molecular species. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023527 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSPECTION OF SOLIDS BY MEANS OF ULTRASOUND - A method, a computer program and a system for ultrasonic inspecting of objects is provided. The method comprises positioning ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023528 | HAIR MOISTURE MEASURING DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE DEVICE - Technologies are generally described for measuring hair moisture using a hair moisture measuring device including a vibrator, a sound wave detector, a heater, and/or a processor. The vibrator may generate and propagate first sound waves through a strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may then measure a first time-delay between the first sound waves and the first driving signals. After heating the hair by the heater, the vibrator may generate and propagate second sound waves through the strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may measure a second time-delay between the second sound waves and the second driving signals, and also measure an amount of the moisture by calculating a time-delay difference between the first time-delay and the second time-delay. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAKING A MEASUREMENT AT A CONNECTION ELEMENT - A system for taking a measurement at a connection element protruding from a specified surface. The system has an ultrasonic sensor and a positioning bushing. The positioning bushing has a first recess and a second recess. The first recess is configured to receive the ultrasonic sensor, at least in part. The second recess is configured to receive at least part of the connection element protruding from the surface. The positioning bushing is configured to orientate the ultrasonic sensor relative to the connection element in a specified manner. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023530 | NON-CONTACT DURABILITY DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A non-contact durability diagnosis apparatus includes: (a) applying non-contactly and sequentially at least two excitation ultrasonic waves to an object and storing frequency signals generated from the object; (b) applying non-contactly and simultaneously the at least two excitation ultrasonic waves to the object and storing frequency signals generated from the object; (c) storing derived frequency signals remaining after removing an overlapping portion of the frequency signals of step (a) and the frequency signals of step (b); and (d) determining that the object is damaged when at least one of the generated frequency signals of step (c) is larger than a predetermined value. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023531 | Non-Contact Magnetostrictive Sensor for Guided Wave Monitoring of Wire Ropes or Other Solid Ferrous Objects Without Ferromagnetic Coupling - A non contact sensor for use in magnetostrictive testing of a solid ferrous structure. In its simplest form, the sensor has a set of permanent magnets arranged in a row with their poles in the same direction, an electrical coil wrapped around the set of magnets, wrapped in direction parallel to the common poles of the magnets, thereby forming a top portion above the set of magnets and a bottom portion below the set of magnets, and a metal shield interposed between the top portion of the coil and the set of magnets. The sensor is operable such that a time varying current in the coil causes guided waves to travel to the structure and to be reflected from anomalies in the structure even when there is no ferromagnetic coupling material between the sensor and the structure. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023532 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING A MEDIUM USING ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENTS - Properties of a medium, such as its particle size distribution, are characterized using a measurement cell containing a medium between walls of the cell, with ultrasound transducers on opposite walls. Ultrasound is transmitted from the ultrasound transducers on both sides and transmission and reflection responses are detected. An ultrasound frequency dependent ratio of a Fourier transform value of a product of signals obtained from transmission responses in opposite directions and a Fourier transform value of a product of signals obtained from reflections at the transducers is computed. Preferably, the first received reflected and transmitted pulses in response to pulse excitation are used to compute the ratio. Ultrasound frequency dependent ultrasound speed and/or attenuation data of ultrasound in the medium are computed as a function of the ultrasound frequency from the ratio. This eliminates the effect of the walls. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023533 | COOLING-ASSISTED NEEDLE TRAP DEVICE FOR ANALYZING COMPLEX SOLID SAMPLES USING NANO-SORBENT - A cooling-assisted needle trap device for sampling and delivering materials to an analytical device is disclosed. The device includes a needle having a first end and a second end and a side aperture located between the first and second ends. The side aperture provides access to the interior space of the needle. A sorbent is packed within an interior space of the needle between the second end and the side aperture to entrap an analyte within a sample. The cooling-assisted needle trap device also includes a cooling device configured to cool the sorbent. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023534 | Systems and Methods for Conserving Carrier Gas - A device for a gas chromatograph system includes an injector, a conduit assembly, a flow restrictor, and a pressure controller. The injector is connected to a carrier gas source and an auxiliary gas source. The conduit assembly surrounds the input end of an analytical column. A carrier gas is supplied at a constant pressure through a flow restrictor to the injector. A pressure controller is configured to control the pressure of an auxiliary gas supplied to the injector from the auxiliary source. The pressure controller is configured to operate in a first mode to provide a first auxiliary gas pressure sufficient to force a flow of the auxiliary gas and a sample onto the analytical column during an inject phase and to operate in a second mode to provide a second auxiliary gas pressure below a threshold necessary to flow auxiliary gas into the analytical column during a resolving phase. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023535 | Multi-Column Separation Apparatus and Method - The invention provides an apparatus and system for the separation and optional analysis of the components of a sample of material, the apparatus and system comprising a cartridge comprising: at least one sample inlet port, at least one resin inlet port and a multiplicity of reagent and purge fluid input ports which are fluidically connected via a multiplicity of control valves to a multiplicity of chromatographic columns which are fluidically connected together in series; and a multiplicity of outlet ports wherein each outlet port additionally comprises an outlet valve which is adapted to control the flow of fluid through said outlet ports; wherein each of said multiplicity of chromatographic columns is aligned with one of said multiplicity of outlet ports so as to allow for fluid flow from said column through said outlet port. The system optionally additionally facilitates the analysis of the components. The invention additionally provides a method for the separation of the components of a sample of material which comprises the use of the apparatus and system of the invention. The apparatus, system and method of the invention are advantageously applied to the separation and analysis of radioactive materials. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023536 | Modular Multiple-Column Chromatography Cartridge - A method for liquid chromatography comprises steps of: mixing a sample comprising a plurality of chemical constituents with a first solvent; transferring the solvent and the plurality of constituents to a first chromatographic column housed in a cartridge; chromatographically separating a sub-group of the plurality of constituents from unwanted constituents using the first chromatographic column; transferring the sub-group of the plurality of constituents from the first chromatographic column to a second column housed in the cartridge, the transferring effected by the flow of a second solvent; chromatographically separating, from one another, individual constituents of the sub-group of the plurality of constituents using the second chromatographic column; and transferring the separated individual constituents to a detector. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023537 | QUANTITATION OF TAMOXIFEN AND METABOLITES THEREOF BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for determining the amount of tamoxifen and its metabolites in a sample by mass spectrometry. In some aspects, the methods provided herein determine the amount of norendoxifen. In some aspects, the methods provided herein determine the amount of norendoxifen and tamoxifen. In some aspects, the methods provided herein determine the amount of norendoxifen and other tamoxifen metabolites. In some aspects, the methods provided herein determine the amount of tamoxifen, norendoxifen, and other tamoxifen metabolites. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023538 | Methods and Apparatuses for Spectral Qualification of Fuel Properties - A method for determining property values of fuels may include using spectral data collected from one or more other fuels or fuel components. The method may include construction of spectral data representative of a fuel by weighting spectral data for another fuel and spectral data for one or more fuel components. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023539 | Establishment of Contaminant Degradation Rates is Soils Using Temperature Gradients, Associated Methods, Systems and Devices - The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to estimating the rate of biodegradation of contaminants in the ground by measuring thermal gradients in the vadose zone where heat is produced by biodegradation reactions, and averaging over a full seasonal period, such as one year or one seasonal cycle, in which the groundwater temperatures and surface temperatures vary in a cyclical manner. Exemplary embodiments correct for the delay required by the heat being produced in the ground to reach the locations where the temperature gradients are measured, and also cancels out the signal noise caused by the changing surface and groundwater temperatures. In further embodiments, a mathematical model is a provided to test the validity of the invention on two example sites. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023540 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THE TRAPPED GAS SATURATION IN A ROCK SAMPLE - The present invention concerns a method ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023541 | Wireless Subterranean Soil Monitoring System - A Wireless Subterranean Soil Monitoring System. The system measures the complex permittivity around a subterranean antenna, and then responsively adjusts the antenna's tuning circuit according to the measured permittivity. Once tuned, the system will then execute the transmission of the probe data. Furthermore, the antenna design is adapted for subterranean use to further reduce the de-tuning effect of the adjacent soil. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023542 | Smartphone dock and diagnostic-test reader plus related methods - Disclosed is are a diagnostic test reader and related methods or systems. In one embodiment, a smartphone, including diagnostic software and a camera, may be docked onto the reader so that the camera of the phone is coupled to a diffuser for imaging test strips or other test cartridges provided to the reader. Preferably, the diagnostic software is configured to interpret an image of the strip and provide diagnostic feedback via the interface of the phone. Light for producing the image may be from the flash of the smartphone camera or a light source inside the reader. The more specific details of the disclosed reader are described in connection with the figures. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023543 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY - An electrical sensor arrangement for measuring a property of a chemical species ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170023544 | CONTROLLING TRANSLOCATION THROUGH NANOPORES WITH FLUID WALLS - Improved resolution and detection of nanoparticles are achieved when a nanopore connecting liquid compartments in a device running on the Coulter principle is provided with fluid coatings such as lipid walls. Fluid lipid walls are made of a lipid bilayer, and preferably include lipid anchored mobile ligands as part of the lipid bilayer. By varying the nature and concentration of the mobile ligand in the lipid bilayer, multifunctional coatings of lipids are provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023545 | Radio-Frequency Nanopore Sensor - An electrically conductive nanoscale pore may be employed as an antenna to provide precise localized measurements of the impedance-altering characteristics of a molecule such as DNA or RNA or the like passing through the pore. The use of radiofrequency measurements promises high-speed analysis of long molecules (polymers). | 2017-01-26 |
20170023546 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION, TRANSPORT, AND HANDLING - Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The sample is collected at a first location and subjected to a first sample processing step. The sample may be shipped to a second location and subjected to a second sample processing step that does not introduce contaminants into a plasma portion of the sample formed from the first processing step. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023547 | CHEMICAL THREAT ASSESSMENT BY RAPID MOLECULAR PHENOTYPING - Systems and methods for characterizing the cellular response of one or more animal cells to a chemical agent are described. The method includes the steps of: exposing one or more animal cells to a chemical agent; generating data representing an altered molecular phenotype of the one or more animal cells after exposure to the chemical agent using a multi-omic analysis; providing the data representing the altered molecular phenotype to a system comprising a processor; using the system to compare the data representing the altered molecular phenotype with data representing a normal molecular phenotype of the one or more animal cells; and using the system to output a characterization of the cellular response of the one or more animal cells to the chemical agent based on the results of comparing the data. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023548 | METHOD OF SCREENING ATP11C OR CDC50A INHIBITOR - The present invention relates to a method for screening an inhibitor of ATP11C or CDC50A, comprising determining (a) exposure of phosphatidylserine on cell surface, (b) engulfment of cells by macrophages, or (c) cleavage of ATP11C by caspase. The present invention also relates to a method for inducing engulfment of cells by macrophages, comprising inhibiting ATP11C or CDC50A. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023549 | HUMAN EPITHELIAL CELL LINE FOR 3-D MODELIZING OF CANCER AND TREATMENT THEREOF - A cellular model is described that targets dysregulation or inappropriate activation of the Sonic Hedgehog/Patched (SHH/PTCH) pathway. Also described, is a screening method using this cellular model to screen for pharmacological compounds that can treat or prevent skin cancer, in particular, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) lesions. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023550 | ENGINEERED THREE-DIMENSIONAL BREAST TISSUE, ADIPOSE TISSUE, AND TUMOR DISEASE MODEL - Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023551 | Tools and Methods for Targeting Oligonucleotide Repeat RNA Toxicity - Described are | 2017-01-26 |
20170023552 | CONVERGENCE OF AGGREGATION RATE WITH VALIDATED PERIPHERAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present disclosure describes diagnostics for Alzheimer's disease based on the discovery of an increased aggregation rate with increasing cell density in cells from Alzheimer-disease patients versus controls. The aggregation rate was cross-validated with two more mature assays: AD-Index and Morphology diagnostic assays. Also disclosed is a simple-majority rule for diagnosing AD using at least three diagnostic assays, such as the Aggregation Rate, AD-Index, and Morphology assays. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023553 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING TUMOR CELLS - Among others, the present invention provides apparatus for interacting with a biological subject to detect circulating tumor cells therein, comprising one device for sending a signal to the biological subject and optionally receiving a response to the signal from the biological entity. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023554 | P-PHENYLENE ETHYNYLENE COMPOUNDS AS BIOACTIVE AND DETECTION AGENTS - Various embodiments relate to p-phenylene ethynylene compounds as bioactive and detection agents. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of inducing germination of microbial spores including contacting the microbial spores with a p-phenylene ethynylene compound. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method for detecting an enzyme, a method of protein analysis, or a method of detecting a chemical agent, including introducing a p-phenylene ethylylene compound to a composition including an enzyme substrate, and analyzing the fluorescence of the p-phenylene ethynylene compound. Various embodiments provide sensors that include a p-phenylene ethynylene compound and an enzyme substrate. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023555 | DEVICES AND KITS FOR MEASURING BIOLOGICAL RESULTS - The present invention relates to a kit and a device for measuring nucleic acid amplification through colour differentiation wherein said kit contains at least one pH indicator dye, one or more contained amplification reagents. The kit and device of the present invention also are used to detect, measure and/or record enzymatic reactions that result in pH changes. The kit and device provide a mechanism to detect pH change by utilizing a pH indicator dye, thus making it observable with the un-aided eye. The kit contains a device for carrying out said reactions. The device contains at least one container, reagents, a pH indicator, a heating or cooling means where needed and a magnetic component. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023556 | Paper Based Diagnostic Test - The present invention relates to simple, low-cost, rapid paper-based diagnostic devices and their methods of use. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023557 | Systems and Methods for the Detection of Biomolecules - A system and method for the detection and quantification of biomolecules by measuring a piezoelectric signal is described. The system comprises a plurality of elongate zinc oxide nanowires mounted generally parallel to each another on a semi conductive silicon substrate. The free ends of the nanowires are provided with biomolecules that are capable of associating with complementary biomolecules within a biological or water sample. Following incubation of the system in a sample, the association of molecules of interest with the immobilised biomolecules on the system results in the displacement of the zinc oxide nanowires. The displacement of the nanowires produces a piezoelectric voltage signal that is useful in diagnosing a pathogenic infection or the contamination of a sample. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023558 | Methods And Compositions For Detecting Multiple Analytes With A Single Signal - Compositions, methods, and devices for the detection of multiple analytes with a single signal are provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023559 | IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS METHOD - An object is to provide an immunochromatographic analysis method capable of shortening the developing time without decreasing the detection sensitivity, and also capable of reducing the return of the liquid of a developed component, and a method for detecting a detection target contained in an analyte using an immunochromatographic analysis device including an absorption part composed of glass fiber, wherein the analyte and a labeling substance are developed in a chromatography medium part as a mobile phase in the presence of a nonionic surfactant, and the detection target is detected in a detection part is provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023560 | METHOD FOR MUTIPLEXED MICROFLUIDIC BEAD-BASED IMMUNOASSAY - A method for performing multiplexed bead-based immunoassays using a microfluidic cassette capable of detecting a particle passing in substantially single file through an interrogation zone and generating a Coulter effect signal responsive to a characteristic of the particle. A fluid sample may be prepared by associating antibody-coated beads of different sizes to particles of interest. A first multiplexing option may be based on bead size, in which case the intensity of the Coulter signal is used to sort or characterize the particles. A second multiplexing option may be based on detection of Stokes' shift phenomena, or even simply emission intensity, in which case particles may be characterized responsive to intensity of the signal resulting from detection of radiation. The first and second multiplexing options may be employed together to populate an array of particle characteristics. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023561 | APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE OF IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY ANALYSIS ON GEL CARDS - The apparatus has a containing body with a flat upper functional floor for containing receptacles of reagents, diluents and samples, as well as housings for gel cards and incubators for the same; a lower floor containing receptacles for washing liquids and the collection of waste and cards and for housing the fluid control and electronic control system; a series of longitudinal and transverse guides associated with the upper part of the apparatus, suitable for carrying in suspension the moving heads of the apparatus, the heads being movable on the transverse guides; two heads, respectively for perforation and pipetting and for the transport of gel cards; two centrifuges and a gel card reader; and a folding touch screen providing information and control. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023562 | APPARATUS FOR SCREENING CELLS - Provided are a method and means permitting the simultaneous measurement of the reactive properties of more than 10,000 of antigen-stimulated lymphocytes being held on a chip and the separate determination of the states of individual cells. A microwell array comprises multiple wells and a coating layer on one of the principal surfaces of a base member, the wells being of a size permitting the entry of only a single cell into each well. A coating layer of a substance capable of binding to a substance produced by the cells contained in the wells is present on the principal surface around the wells. A method of screening for a target cell, comprises: causing specimen cells and a cell culture broth to be contained in the wells of the above microwell array; immersing the coating layer and the wells in the culture broth and culturing the cells in a state permitting the diffusion of substances in the culture broth from the wells into the coating layer; feeding a label substance binding specifically to a substance produced by a target cell present among the specimen cells onto the coating layer; and detecting the substance produced by the target cell that has bound to the substance in the coating layer by the label substance to specify the target cell. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023563 | TEST REAGENT, TEST REAGENT KIT, AND SPECIMEN MEASURING SYSTEM - A test reagent includes a reactant and a sheet-shaped member. The reactant is in a dry state and specifically reacts with a test substance. The sheet-shaped member holds the reactant and disperses in a solvent solution in which the reactant dissolves. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023564 | MOLECULE IMMOBILIZATION PATTERNS AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - Provided are molecule immobilization patterns and a method for forming the same, thereby reducing noise that may occur while analyzing a signal, being stable even at room temperature, and improving orientation of immobilized materials. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023565 | ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS AND DEVICES FOR AMENDING URINE SAMPLES FOR IMMUNOSENSOR DETECTION - The present invention is directed to methods and devices for amending undiluted and partially diluted urine samples in a manner suitable for performing immunoassays for target analytes, for example NGAL. Generally, the urine sample is treated with reagents including at least one of buffer materials, water soluble proteins, urease, and other interferent mitigants. These reagents control the pH of the urine sample in a manner suitable for immuno-binding reactions and ameliorate interferences, particularly during the detection step. | 2017-01-26 |
20170023566 | USE OF ABSORBENT PARTICLES TO IMPROVE SIGNAL DETECTION IN AN ANALYSIS METHOD - The present invention relates to the use of absorbent particles to improve the detection of a signal corresponding to the presence of an analyte in an analysis method on spot(s), in particular when the signal detection takes place in the presence of a liquid phase. The present invention also relates to an analysis method on spot(s) making it possible to improve the detection of a signal corresponding to the presence of an analyte, in the presence of a liquid phase comprising absorbent particles. | 2017-01-26 |