37th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170261412 | SMEAR PREPARING APPARATUS - A smear preparing apparatus of an embodiment includes: a transportation part that holds and transports a microscope slide; a housing defining a room therein, the housing including: an insertion opening through which the microscope slide transported by the transportation part is to be inserted, and a feed opening through which air is to be fed; and a blower configured to feed the air through the feed opening to the microscope slide housed in the housing. The housing further includes a discharge opening through which the air fed from the blower through the feed opening is discharged. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261413 | Cryogenic Systems and Methods - Cryogenic sample analysis systems are provided that can include: a system housing in direct physical contact with an environment about the system; a sample platform within the system housing; and a resonance frequency insulating assembly operatively engaged between the sample platform and the housing. Cryogenic sample analysis systems are also provided that can include: a system housing in direct physical contact with an environment supporting and surrounding the system; a sample platform within the system and operationally coupled to a coldhead of the system; and an insulating assembly operatively engaged between resonance frequencies generated by the environment and/or the coldhead, the insulating assembly comprising a suspended mass. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261414 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING THE CRACKING MECHANISM OF A MATERIAL FROM THE FRACTURE SURFACE THEREOF - The disclosed method includes, from a topographic map showing, for a set of points {x} located in a midplane of the fracture surface, a height of the fracture surface h relative to the midplane: a step of determining, for each point x on the topographic map, a quantity ω | 2017-09-14 |
20170261415 | METHOD FOR THE QUALITY CONTROL OF A COMPONENT AT LEAST PARTIALLY MADE OF FILLED ELASTOMER - The present invention relates to a method for the quality control of a component at least partially made of elastomer, particularly for a joint, comprising: a) carrying out at least one accommodation cycle on the component, the accommodation cycle involving applying a progressive compression force to the component and progressively releasing the compression force without pulling; b) applying a progressive compression force to the component in quasi static state according to a given component deformation predetermined profile; c) measuring the deformation of the component and the compression force applied while the compression force is applied; d) determining the conformity of the component under a loading other than that of the compression force of step b) from the measurement of the deformation of the component and the compression force applied. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261416 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXAMINING BRAIN INJURY DUE TO IMPACT - An impact test system includes a head model having a head exterior component; a skull component; a brain component; a fluid component; an interior cavity surface; and a translucent cover, wherein the head model is coupled with a mount, the brain component and fluid components are configured within the interior cavity, and wherein the translucent cover is configured over a portion of the brain component and fluid component. A mount is configured to a least partially restrain the head model. A camera is configured to take a plurality of images of the brain and the fluid components through the translucent cover when the head model is under an impact force. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261417 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXHAUST PARTICULATE MATTER SENSING - Methods and systems are provided for a particulate matter sensor positioned downstream of a diesel particulate filter in an exhaust system. In one example, a particulate matter sensor may include an outer non-perforated tube including a plurality of negative electrodes formed along the inner surface, a guiding tube including a perforated central element and an inner tube, the central element including a plurality of positive electrodes formed along the outer surface. By forming the electrodes on different cylindrical surfaces, and separating the electrodes by a gap, a more uniform electric field may be generated in the gap between the electrodes, thereby boosting soot capture and increasing particulate matter sensor sensitivity. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING SELECTION OF AN AIR FILTER - A method for estimating energy use in an air filtration system using a preselected air filter includes the steps of: entering filtration system information into a computer having access to dust holding capacity-pressure drop curves for a plurality of air filters; determining an estimated current energy use of the air filtration system for a current air filter in the system; and presenting the estimated energy use on a display of the computer. Proposed filters can be evaluated and filter operation and changing cycle can be optimized. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261419 | IMAGE CYTOMETER IMPLEMENTATION - The present invention relates to methods and systems for image cytometry analysis, in particular using light sources to be cooled. Thereby is provided optimal light conditions for image cytometry. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261420 | Stationary Assembly for Chemical Injection, Atomization, and Sacrificial Probe Corrosion Monitoring - A Stationary Assembly, for Chemical Injection, Atomization, and Sacrificial Probe Corrosion Monitoring that is configured around a main body portion, utilizing interchangeable lower end devices to perform these functions. The top inlet port of the apparatus accepts a chemical injection line for use with the injection quill or atomizer lower body portions, or a plug element for use with lower body portions that accept rod, disk, or flat type corrosion probes. Ports for equalization of pressure on the corrosion probe holder lower body portions for use with the plug element will also allow the use of a valve to allow fluid sampling at the corrosion monitoring site. Insertion depth similarities for these processes in a given high pressure vessel or flowline configuration allow the main body portion to perform the functions associated with the individual lower body portions. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261421 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE RISK OF CORROSION - A method for determining the corrosion risk caused by biofilm formation for installations in natural bodies of water includes a) providing a device for measuring electrode potentials, comprising at least one metal sample and at least one reference electrode at a location close to the installation within the natural body of water b) continuously or intermittently measuring potential differences between said at least one metal sample and said at least one reference electrode over a sufficiently long period of time to allow for identifying any changes of potential of the sample resulting from ennoblement caused by biofilm formation, c) comparing the measured potential difference to one or more reference values for the respective metal of the metal sample, and d) estimating if and when the potential difference resulting from biofilm formation attains or may attain a critical value which would result in the corrosion of the respective metal at the respective location of the natural body of water. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261422 | Transmissometer Manifold - Technology is provided for a fluid transmissometer manifold. The transmissometer manifold includes a manifold body having an upwardly extending bubble diverter passageway with an upper end portion and a lower end portion. A flow restrictor is connected to the upper end portion and an inlet passageway is connected to the diverter passageway between the flow restrictor and the lower end portion. An upwardly extending optical chamber is connected to the lower end portion. At least a portion of a fluid entering the inlet passageway flows downward into the optical chamber and any bubbles contained in the fluid travel upward through the bubble diverter passageway. A light source can be positioned at a first end of the optical chamber and a detector positioned at a second end of the optical chamber opposite the light source and operative to detect light emitted from the light source. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261423 | LIGHT GUIDING MEASURING CELL WITH A CAVITY FOR RECEIVING A TEST SAMPLE - A measuring cell includes a cavity for receiving a test sample to be used in a particle detection apparatus. The measuring cell is configured as an optical waveguide for guiding a light beam. The waveguide has a core which has a refractive index n | 2017-09-14 |
20170261424 | QUANTIFICATIONAL TESTING METHOD FOR SEMEN LIQUEFACTION ABILITY - This invention publicly announces a quantificational testing method of semen liquefaction ability. By following the steps of sample preparation, image collection, image quantificational analysis and curve analysis to analyze the quantificational testing of semen liquefaction ability; indirectly indicate the semen liquefaction ability by observing the color depth change in the sperm sampled cover black area; to analyze the quantification of semen liquefaction by observing the level of change in grey level value versus time; thus, to efficiently, subjectively and standardly test the semen liquefaction ability and avoid human errors. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261425 | OPTICAL EVALUATION OF SKIN TYPE AND CONDITION - Aspects of the embodiments are directed to compact and non-contact systems, methods, and devices for optical detection of target chemicals on/in samples are disclosed. Light of at least two different wavelengths, or different bands of wavelengths, interacts with a target chemical, and at least some of the light that has interacted with the target chemical is incident on at least two photodetectors. Each of the photodetectors is configured to detect light of a different wavelength, or a different band of wavelengths, that has interacted with the target chemical. A processing logic is configured to compute a ratio between a parameter indicative of the intensity of light detected by one photodetector and a parameter indicative of the intensity of light detected by the other photodetector, and to determine the presence and/or the amount of the target chemical based on the computed ratio. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261426 | SUBSTANCE DETECTION SENSOR, SUBSTANCE DETECTION METHOD, AND SUBSTANCE DETECTION SYSTEM - A substance detection sensor includes a first light source, a second light source, and a substance detector. The first light source irradiates a detection area including a plurality of target areas with reference light having a first wavelength through surface irradiation using optical scanning. The second light source irradiates the detection area with first measuring light having a second wavelength different from the first wavelength through the surface irradiation using the optical scanning. The substance detector detects a specific substance in the detection area based on reflection light of the reference light from the first light source and reflection light of the first measuring light from the second light source. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261427 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS OF CHEMICAL CONTENT - Techniques for optical detection of target chemicals on/in samples are disclosed. Light of at least two different wavelengths, or different bands of wavelengths, interacts with a target chemical, and at least some of the light that has interacted with the target chemical is incident on at least two photodetectors. Each of the photodetectors is configured to detect light of a different wavelength, or a different band of wavelengths, that has interacted with the target chemical. A processing logic is configured to compute a ratio between a parameter indicative of the intensity of light detected by one photodetector and a parameter indicative of the intensity of light detected by the other photodetector, and to determine the presence and/or the amount of the target chemical based on the computed ratio. In this manner, a simple, compact, and non-contact optical measurement assembly for assessing chemical content using differential spectral measurements may be provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261428 | Inspection Apparatus and Method, Lithographic Apparatus, Method of Manufacturing Devices and Computer Program - Disclosed is a method of obtaining data describing an object structure. The method comprising the steps of: (a) illuminating the object structure with illuminating radiation; (b) modulating the phase of the illuminating radiation after scattering by the object structure, the modulation comprising applying a first phase factor dependent upon at least one controllable parameter and an aberration function having a form of a subadditive function of a vector norm; (c) capturing a plurality of intensity patterns, wherein each intensity pattern corresponds to a unique value of the at least one controllable parameter; and (d) reconstructing the data describing the object structure based on the plurality of intensity patterns. Also disclosed are corresponding inspection and lithographic apparatuses, a method of manufacturing devices and a computer program. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261429 | RETRO-REFLECTION MEASURING DEVICE - This invention relates to an apparatus for retro-reflection measurement. By using the one or more sampling devices each consists of a holed mirror and an circular aperture, and corresponding one or more measuring devices, it realize the retro-reflection measurement in one or more observation angles at one time. By flexibly selecting the size of the circular apertures and holed mirrors, it can accurately adjust the measuring annular bands and corresponding observation angles. Without any other intermediate devices, it can realize complete annular band of light measurement which ensures the measurement accuracy. At the same time, filters and monitor device can be set flexibly to realize various measurement functions. It has the advantages of speed measurement, high accuracy, small volume, wide application, comprehensive functions, and can be widely applied in laboratory, industrial production line and field measurement etc. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261430 | DETECTING DEVICE, DETECTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PRESENCE OF SUBSTANCE IN CONTAINER - A detecting apparatus includes a container, and a detecting device including a transmitting module and a receiving module. The transmitting module includes a light-emitting element provided at a first point of the container and operable to transmit a photo signal to propagate toward the container along an optical path. The receiving module includes a light-receiving element provided at a second point of the container and configured to receive the photo signal transmitted through the container. The receiving module is operable to determine whether a substance is present within the container based on receipt of the photo signal. An imaginary tangent plane tangent to the first point is not parallel to an imaginary tangent plane tangent to the second point. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261431 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PERFORMING MULTIPLE NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION ASSAYS - A continuous process for performing multiple nucleic acid amplification assays, where at least a portion of a second subset of reaction mixtures are transferred to a heater while a first subset of reaction mixtures are being subjected to conditions for performing a nucleic acid amplification assay. During the process, a plurality of reaction mixtures from the first and second subsets of reaction mixtures are simultaneously subjected to conditions sufficient to perform multiple nucleic acid amplification assays in the reaction mixtures. The presence or absence of a target nucleic acid in the first subset of reaction mixtures is determined while the reaction mixtures are in the heater. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261432 | FABRICATION OF A FLUORESCENT MATERIAL FOR SENSING AN ANALYTE - An analyte indicator may include a porous base and may be included in an analyte sensor. The analyte indicator may retain its physical, chemical, and optical properties in the presence of compression. The porous base may not vary in opacity. The analyte indicator may include (i) a polymer unit attached or polymerized onto or out of the porous base and (ii) an analyte sensing element attached to the polymer unit or copolymerized with the polymer unit. The analyte sensing element may include one or more indicator molecule. The analyte sensing element may include one or more indicator polymer chains. The analyte indicator may include (i) an indicator polymer chain attached or polymerized onto or out of the porous base and (ii) indicator molecules attached to the indicator polymer chain. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261433 | NOVEL FLUORESCENT PROTEIN - The present invention provides a fluorescent protein and the like containing an amino acid sequence the same or substantially the same as the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261434 | SERS SUBSTRATE - Reliable, scalable, and tunable SERS substrates are developed for quantitative SERS measurements and the limit of detection (LOD) can be down to single molecule level. This is achieved by the precise control of SERS enhancement factor and detection hot zone using ligand-regulated nanoparticle superlattices film with a built-in internal standard. The establishment of quantitative SERS technique will open up many exciting opportunities for both fundamental and applied research areas. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261435 | SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING UNIT - A surface-enhanced Raman scattering unit includes a surface-enhanced Raman scattering element including an optical functional portion that causes surface-enhanced Raman scattering, and a support member that supports the surface-enhanced Raman scattering element. The surface-enhanced Raman scattering element is fixed to the support member due to a magnetic force. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261436 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT ONLINE MONITORING - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for power equipment online monitoring, intended to solve technical difficulties in power equipment online monitoring. The technology of the present disclosure lies in focusing laser to a to-be-detected substance inside and/or at a surface of the power equipment, generating a plasma by laser induction at the to-be-tested substance, quantitatively analyzing constituents and content of the to-be-detected substance by measuring the spectrum of the plasma, so as to determine a series of phenomena such as aging during running process of power equipment, chemical reaction state, surface absorption, deposition of electrically discharging product, vacuum leakage, trace moisture measurement, solid solution, liquid solution, gas solution and the like, thereby achieving the objective of online monitoring the power equipment. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261437 | Process and Apparatus for Sorting Reusable Pieces of Raw Material - The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for sorting reusable raw-material pieces ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261438 | MULTI DIMENSIONAL SCANNING AND MATERIAL DEPOSITING APPARATUS FOR SURFACE RECTIFICATION - A rectification device and a method of using the device for rectification of a surface defect including mounting an positioning the rectification device at least one of adjacent or covering a defect;, identifying the defect, acquiring, a multi dimensional topological grid profile of the defect, calculating a fill volume and distribution sequence, including but not limited to, material transfer order, deposit layer thickness, that will achieve surface continuity with the region around the defect, and filling the defect with a suitable filler using at least one precision guided filling head in one or more filling passes following the calculate fill sequence until surface continuity is achieved. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261439 | SURFACE INSPECTION DEVICE, SURFACE INSPECTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A surface inspection device includes an opening defining an aperture plane, one or more optical transceivers, and a processor. Each optical transceiver includes a light emitter and a light receiver that are arranged in different directions with respect to the aperture plane when viewed from above a virtual normal line of the aperture plane. The processor acquires detection values from the optical transceivers and calculates an evaluation value of a degree of variation in the detection values. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261440 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENT SOLIDS - A method and apparatus to measure specular reflection intensity, specular reflection angle, near specular scattered radiation, and large angle scattered radiation and determine the location and type of defect present in a first and a second transparent solid that have abutting surfaces. The types of defects include a top surface particle, an interface particle, a bottom surface particle, an interface bubble, a top surface pit, and a stain. The four measurements are conducted at multiple locations along the surface of the transparent solid and the measured information is stored in a memory device. The difference between an event peak and a local average of measurements for each type of measurement is used to detect changes in the measurements. Information stored in the memory device is processed to generate a work piece defect mapping indicating the type of defect and the defect location of each defect found. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261441 | X-RAY INSPECTION METHOD AND DEVICE - A method including inspecting, using an X-ray transmission image, internal defects in a TSV formed in a semiconductor wafer, and detecting the X-rays, and processing an X-ray transmission image. Therein, the detection of X-rays is configured such that: the detection azimuth of the X-rays, and the detection elevation angle of the X-rays relative to the X-ray source are determined on the basis of information on the arrangement interval, depth, and planar shape of structures formed in the sample. The angle of rotation of a rotating stage on which the sample is mounted is adjusted in accordance with the detection azimuth which has been determined, and the X-rays that have been transmitted through the sample are detected with the position of the detector set to the detection elevation angle which has been determined. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261442 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY MICROSCOPY - This disclosure presents systems for x-ray microscopy using an array of micro-beams having a micro- or nano-scale beam intensity profile to provide selective illumination of micro- or nano-scale regions of an object. An array detector is positioned such that each pixel of the detector only detects x-rays corresponding to a single micro- or nano-beam. This allows the signal arising from each x-ray detector pixel to be identified with the specific, limited micro- or nano-scale region illuminated, allowing sampled transmission image of the object at a micro- or nano-scale to be generated while using a detector with pixels having a larger size and scale. Detectors with higher quantum efficiency may therefore be used, since the lateral resolution is provided solely by the dimensions of the micro- or nano-beams. The micro- or nano-scale beams may be generated using an arrayed x-ray source or a set of Talbot interference fringes. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261443 | Hand-Held Measuring Device having an NMR Sensor and Method for the Operation Thereof - A mobile measuring device, in particular a hand-held measuring device, comprises a housing, in which at least one sensor device, a control device for controlling the sensor device, an evaluation device for evaluating the measurement signals supplied by the sensor device as well as a device for supplying energy to the measuring device are provided. The sensor device comprises at least one nuclear spin resonance sensor which is provided at least for the detection and/or analysis and/or differentiation of a material characteristic of a workpiece, in particular in a workpiece. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261444 | Hand-Held Measuring Apparatus and Method for the Operation Thereof - A mobile measuring apparatus for nondestructively determining a material measurement value that relates to a material property of a workpiece comprises a housing in which at least a first sensor device and a second sensor device are located, a control device, an evaluating device, and a device for the supply of energy to the measuring apparatus. The first sensor device has a nuclear magnetic resonance sensor and the second sensor device has a sensor based on dielectric and/or resistive methods. Information about the material property of the workpiece, in particular moisture present in the workpiece, is obtained by evaluating a measurement signal provided by the first sensor device, which information is intended for the optimized control of the second sensor device and/or optimized evaluation of measurement signals provided by the second sensor device. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261445 | Method for Monitoring a Process for Refining a Hydrocarbon Feedstock by NMR Measurement of Transverse Relaxation time T2 - The invention relates to a method for monitoring a process for refining a feedstock of hydrocarbons, in which:
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20170261446 | Method for Determining the Stability of a Petroleum Product Containing Asphaltenes - The invention relates to a method for determining a parameter representative of the stability of an asphaltene-containing petroleum product, said petroleum product being an effluent derived from a hydrocarbon feedstock conversion process or being a mixture of hydrocarbons, using proton NMR to determine a threshold value of said parameter representative of the stability, this threshold value constituting a boundary between a stability domain and an instability domain of a petroleum product. According to the invention, the parameter representative of the stability is a T | 2017-09-14 |
20170261447 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING ANALYTES BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Injectable compositions for the MRI detection of an analyte selected from the group consisting of reactive oxygen species, proteases and enzymes, comprising
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20170261448 | Calibrated Volume Displacement Apparatus And Method For Direct Measurement Of Specific Heat Of A Gas - A method and apparatus for the direct measurement of specific heat at constant pressure (Cp). A control fluid of a known amount is supplied to a near adiabatic test chamber having a volume. A collapsible bladder within the test chamber is inflated with an incompressible fluid, changing the volume of the test chamber. The change in pressure and temperature of the control fluid relative to the change in volume of the test chamber is measured. The steps are repeated with a sample fluid. The isentropic enthalpy and specific heat at constant pressure of the sample fluid is determined. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261449 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE NEUTRAL TEMPERATURE IN LONG-STRETCHED WORKPIECES - The invention pertains to a method for respectively determining the neutral temperature or the stressfree state in a rail section ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261450 | TRACK PIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A track pin sensor for monitoring an operational status of a track pin of a track chain for heavy equipment. The track pin sensor may be incorporated into a communication system for monitoring a plurality of track pins of the track chain. A method of monitoring operational status of a track pin is also disclosed. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261451 | THERMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Apparatus ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261452 | Universal Sensor Interface - This disclosure relates generally to a sensor interface, and more generally to a universal sensor interface capable of providing a common hardware approach to interfacing multiple sensors of the same, similar or different applications and electronic features. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261453 | HUMIDITY SENSORS WITH TRANSISTOR STRUCTURES AND PIEZOELECTRIC LAYER - An illustrative humidity sensor may include a substrate and a sensing field effect transistor. The sensing field effect transistor may comprise a source formed on the substrate, a drain formed on the substrate, a gate, and a piezoelectric layer disposed over the gate. Another illustrative humidity sensor may comprise a substrate, a semi-conductor layer disposed over the substrate, a piezoelectric layer disposed over the semi-conductor layer, a first electrode disposed on the piezoelectric layer, and a second electrode disposed on the piezoelectric layer. In some instances, the piezoelectric layer may comprise aluminum nitride. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261454 | MOBILE DEVICE HAVING GAS-SENSING FUNCTION - A mobile device having a gas-sensing function including a case body, a backlight module and a gas sensor is provided. The case body has at least one through hole. The backlight module is disposed in the case body. The gas sensor is disposed in the case body. The gas sensor includes a gas-sensing material layer for sensing a gas. The gas-sensing material layer receives a visible light emitted from the backlight module and is activated by the visible light. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261455 | GAS SENSOR PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a gas sensor package including an insulating substrate, a metal layer on one surface of the insulating substrate, a stepped portion disposed on the metal layer and configured to divide the metal layer into a plurality of portions, and a gas sensor chip mounted on the metal layer located on the stepped portion and including a sensing part, wherein a width of the stepped portion is provided to be equal to or less than an interval between two adjacent electrode terminals of a plurality of electrode terminals of the gas sensor chip. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261456 | POLYMER-CARBON COMPOSITES FOR TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENTELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPLICATIONS - Disclosed here is a method for sensing temperature-dependent electrical switching response, comprising: exposing a polymer-carbon composite to a temperature change, wherein the polymer-carbon composite comprises (a) a semi-conductive or conductive carbon network intercalated with (b) a polymer matrix, wherein the carbon network comprises at least one covalently bonded carbon material, and wherein the polymer matrix comprises at least one polymer having a net electron withdrawing character and adapted to apply a gating effect on the conductive carbon; and detecting a change in electrical conductivity of the polymer-carbon composite of at least three orders of magnitude. Also disclosed is a smart switching device comprising the polymer-carbon composite and a switch triggerable by an increase or decrease in electrical conductivity of the polymer-carbon composite of at least three orders or magnitude. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261457 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A capacitive environmental sensor and a method for determining the presence of a target substance (e.g. water) using differential capacitive measurements. The sensor includes a semiconductor substrate having a surface. The sensor also includes a plurality of sensor electrodes located on the surface. The electrodes are laterally separated on the surface by intervening spaces. The sensor further includes a sensor layer covering the electrodes. The sensor layer has a permittivity that is sensitive to the presence of the target substance. The surface of the substrate, in a space separating at least one pair of electrodes, includes a recess. The surface of the substrate, in a space separating at least one pair of electrodes, does not include a recess. The sensor may be provided in a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The sensor may be provided in a smart building. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261458 | INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE - A semiconductor-based multi-sensor module integrates miniature temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors onto a single substrate. Pressure and humidity sensors can be implemented as capacitive thin film sensors, while the temperature sensor is implemented as a precision miniature Wheatstone bridge. Such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Furthermore, the multi-sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. An integrated multi-sensor module that uses differential sensors can measure a variety of localized ambient environmental conditions substantially simultaneously, and with a high level of precision. The multi-sensor module also features an integrated heater that can be used to calibrate or to adjust the sensors, either automatically or as needed. Such a miniature integrated multi-sensor module that features low power consumption can be used in medical monitoring and mobile computing, including smart phone applications. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261459 | CAPACITIVE IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD USING ROW AND COLUMN ELECTRODES - A capacitive imaging method or device using an array of row electrodes | 2017-09-14 |
20170261460 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Provided is an electrochemical measurement device capable of measuring more accurately and an electrochemical measurement apparatus provided with the electrochemical measurement device. The electrochemical measurement device includes a base part, and a placement part on which an object to be measured is placed, the placement part being provided to the base part. The electrochemical measurement device also includes an electrode part provided near the placement part on the base part, a wiring part provided on a surface of the base part and electrically connected to the electrode part, and an insulator that covers the wiring part. Further, a protruding part is provided on the base part of the electrochemical measurement device so as to protrude past the insulator. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261461 | Polymeric electrode films - This application describes microelectronic pH sensors that can include indicating electrodes having a substrate, an electrode disposed on the substrate, a reactive layer disposed on a portion of the electrode, and a conductive layer disposed on the reactive material and reference electrodes having similar architecture. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261462 | SENSOR DETECTION PADS WITH INTEGRATED FUSE - A monitor system to monitor a characteristic of a user is disclosed. A monitor system includes a sensor producing signals indicative of glucose characteristics within the user. The sensor has a connector with a plurality of contacts, at least two contacts being shorted by a fuse trace. The monitor system further includes an electronics package with a package housing. The package housing contains a battery, a package port interfaced with the connector to receive signals from the sensor, and a package processor to process the signals from the sensor. Further included in the monitor system is a fuse system controlled by the package processor that includes a fuse timer, wherein the fuse trace is destroyed after the fuse timer reaches a threshold value. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261463 | GAS SENSOR - In a gas sensor where an exhaust gas is introduced into a chamber provided in a gas sensor element so that an oxygen concentration is reduced in a pump cell on the upstream side to detect NO | 2017-09-14 |
20170261464 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID DETECTION OF INFECTIOUS MICROORGANISMS - An array of micro-chambers ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261465 | DYADIC SENSOR AND PROCESS FOR SENSING AN ANALYTE - A dyadic sensor includes: an analyte gate; a transition metal dichalcogenide layer disposed on the analyte gate and including a transition metal dichalcogenide; a source electrode disposed on the two-dimensional active layer and in electrical communication with the two-dimensional active layer; a drain electrode disposed on the two-dimensional active layer and in electrical communication with the two-dimensional active layer and in electrical communication with the source electrode via the two-dimensional active layer; and a control gate disposed on the two-dimensional active layer and controlling the communication of electrical current in the two-dimensional active layer between the source electrode and the drain electrode, wherein the electrical current communicated in the two-dimensional active layer is changed in response to a change in an electrical charge present at the analyte gate due to the analyte. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261466 | METHOD OF INSPECTING GAS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GAS SENSOR - Provided is a method of inspecting an assembly defect of a gas sensor in a mass-production process. The sensor element included in a second constituting member includes a heater therein and an electrode terminal for a heater in its surface, and the first constituting member includes a contact point member contacting the terminal in a state where the sensor element is inserted into its opening. A first heater resistance value before incorporated is measured to associate the resistance value with an identification information of the sensor element, a second heater resistance value is measured via a contact point member, in a state where the first and second constituting members are integrated with each other, to associate the resistance value with the identification information of the sensor element, and when a difference value between these resistance values associated with the identical identification information exceeds a threshold value, it is determined that an assembly defect occurs. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261467 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING PHENOL CONCENTRATION BY USING GRAPHITE PENCIL ELECTRODE SYSTEM - A method of determining a concentration of phenol and/or a phenol derivative in a first solution. The method includes (a) subjecting a graphite pencil electrode system comprising a graphite pencil working electrode, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode to cyclic voltammetry in a second solution such that a surface of the graphite pencil working electrode is charged by the cyclic voltammetry to form a charged surface, (b) contacting the charged surface of the graphite pencil working electrode with the first solution for sufficient time to electropolymerize the phenol and/or the phenol derivative on the charged surface in open circuit fashion, and (c) determining the concentration of the phenol and/or the phenol derivative in the first solution, wherein the amount of the electropolymerized phenol and/or the electropolymerized phenol derivative formed on the charged surface correlates with the concentration of the phenol and/or the phenol derivative in the first solution. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261468 | NETWORK FOR MONITORING BIOMOLECULAR ASSAY - A source smart phone is closely juxtaposed with an electrophoresis running tank assembly and produces real time video images of the gel as the biomolecules migrate through it during electrophoresis. The source smart phone can perform image analysis and compression and then establish a secure WiFi hotspot through which the data output is sent to one or more nearby monitoring smart phones connected to the hotspot, for monitoring the electrophoresis process. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261469 | DEFECT DISCRIMINATION APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as methods, may operate to include acquiring eddy current data from at least two concentric pipes. Further activity may include determining spatial frequency content of the eddy current data, and determining locations of defects in each of the pipes based on the spatial frequency content. Additional methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261470 | SENSOR APPARATUS - A sensor apparatus includes an element substrate; a detecting section disposed on an upper surface of the element substrate, the detecting section including a reaction section having an immobilization film to detect an analyte, a first IDT electrode configured to generate an acoustic wave which propagates toward the reaction section, and a second IDT electrode configured to receive the acoustic wave which has passed through the reaction section; and a protective film which covers the first IDT electrode and the second IDT electrode. The upper surface of the element substrate includes a third region which is located between a first region where the first IDT electrode and the second IDT electrode are located and a second region where the reaction section is located. At least part of the third region is lower in level than the first region and the second region. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261471 | GAS CONCENTRATION SENSORS AND SYSTEMS - A chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition system includes a gas concentration sensor for determining the quantity of precursor gases admitted thereto. The gas concentration sensor can include a transmitter and a receiver for transmitting an acoustic signal across a chamber. In embodiments, the transmitter and receiver are designed to increase transmitted signal while reducing transmitted noise, facilitating use of the gas concentration sensor at low pressure and high temperature. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261472 | ULTRASONIC INSPECTION PROBE ASSEMBLY - An ultrasonic inspection probe assembly includes a flexible ultrasonic transducer array located between a backing block and a face layer. The flexible ultrasonic transducer array can be located in the opening of a flexible ultrasonic transducer array frame. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261473 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING BATTERY STATE - A method and an apparatus for monitoring battery state are provided. A method of monitoring battery state involves collecting vibration information based on a signal from an acceleration sensor, calculating a cumulative impact based on the vibration information, and estimating a degree of damage to a battery based on the cumulative impact. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261474 | Measuring Transducer of Vibration-Type as well as Measuring System formed therewith - A measuring transducer comprises two flow dividers having, in each case, two tubular chambers separated from one another and adapted for guiding in- and out flowing fluid, of which each has a chamber floor, in which are formed, in each case, two mutually spaced flow openings communicating with a lumen of the chamber, and as well as a tube arrangement having at least four measuring tubes connected to the flow dividers for guiding flowing fluid with parallel flow. Moreover, the measuring transducer comprises an electromechanical exciter mechanism for exciting mechanical oscillations of the measuring tubes as well as a sensor arrangement for registering oscillatory movements of the measuring tubes and for generating at least two oscillation measurement signals representing oscillations of at least one of the measuring tubes. The measuring system includes besides the measuring transducer also transmitter electronics electrically connected therewith for activating the exciter mechanism and for processing at least one of the oscillation measurement signals generated by the sensor arrangement. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261475 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MITIGATION OF ALTERATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY IN THE PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN - Gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer comprising an ion source, the walls of which are realized or covered with at least one layer of graphene. Thus realized, the gas chromato graph-mass spectrometer proves to be particularly suited to the analysis samples containing hydrogen in addition to the substances to be analyzed. This situation generally occurs when the mass spectrometer is coupled to a gas chromatograph that utilizes hydrogen as the carrier gas. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261476 | INK COMPOSITION FOR PLASMA PROCESSING DETECTION, AND INDICATOR FOR PLASMA PROCESSING DETECTION USING SAID INK COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an ink composition for forming a color-changing layer that changes color by plasma treatment, the ink composition exhibiting excellent heat resistance, with the gasification of the color-changing layer or the scattering of the fine debris of the color-changing layer caused by plasma treatment being suppressed to the extent that electronic device properties are not affected. The invention provides an ink composition for forming a color-changing layer that changes color by plasma treatment, the ink composition comprising metal oxide particles containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mo, W, Sn, V, Ce, Te, and Bi, and a binder resin. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261477 | BORATE DETECTOR COMPOSITION AND ASSAY SOLUTION - A composition and an assay solution for the determination of dissolved borate concentration comprising a catechol dye, a solubilizing agent, and a buffer are described. The composition and assay solution may further comprise a solubilizing agent. The catechol dye acts as a chemical borate sensor. The chemical borate sensor changes its optical properties upon binding to borate. The multivalent cation chelator binds multivalent cations present in a sample being analyzed. The buffer prevents changes in pH. The solubilizing agent aids in solubilizing the catechol dye, multivalent cation chelator, and/or the buffer. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261478 | FIELD ODOR SCREENING SYSTEM - A system that screens for particularly identified odors, such as those associated with explosive and other bomb-making materials, weapons and illegal drugs, includes an odor delivery unit with one or more fans that force air across the object being screened, such as a person. The airflow from the odor delivery unit passes over and across the object being screened creating an odor stream that passes through a partition that allows the odor stream to flow freely through it and simultaneously obscures a canine positioned on the other side of the partition from view by the person or object being screened. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261479 | COLORIMETRIC SENSOR MATERIAL FOR DETECTING HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS, WHICH INCLUDES ONE-DIMENSIONAL POLYMER NANOFIBER COUPLED TO LEAD ACETATE PARTICLES OBTAINED BY HIGH TEMPERATURE STIRRING AND QUENCHING, AND METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed are polymer nanofiber sensors for detecting gas, which generates visible color change although a specific gas having a concentration of less than 1 ppm is exposed to the sensor in a short time, in which it is impossible to detect the gas using existing colorimetric sensors, through securing high surface area and porosity, and a method of the same. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261480 | METHOD AND MEASURING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF GAS - A method using a gas reservoir and a critical nozzle for determining physical properties and/or quantities relevant to combustion of gas or gas mixtures, the method includes: flowing a gas or gas mixture under pressure from the gas reservoir through the critical nozzle; measuring pressure drop in the gas reservoir as a function of time; determining a gas property factor (Γ*), dependent on physical properties of the gas or gas mixture, based on the measured values of the pressure drop; and determining a desired physical property or quantity relevant to combustion based on the gas property factor (Γ*) through correlation. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261481 | PROTEIN ADSORPTION INHIBITOR AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING PROTEIN ADSORPTION - A protein adsorption inhibitor includes a compound of Formula (1) as an active ingredient. The protein adsorption inhibitor is capable of highly inhibiting non-specific adsorption of a protein such as an antibody or an enzyme to a surface of a base body such as an immune reaction vessel or an assay instrument. Also provided is a coating layer-formed base body having a coating layer containing the protein adsorption inhibitor on the base body. The coating layer-formed base body has an excellent protein adsorption-inhibiting function. A method for inhibiting the adsorption of the protein to the base body is provided. The method includes forming the coating layer containing the protein adsorption inhibitor on the surface of the base body: | 2017-09-14 |
20170261482 | AUTOMATED DISPERSIVE LIQUID-LIQUID MICROEXTRACTION TECHNIQUE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF N-NITROSAMINES IN WATER - An automated dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method of detecting and quanta N-nitrosamines in an aqueous sample. The method includes (a) extracting an aqueous solution containing the N-nitrosamines by mixing an extraction solvent and a dispersive solvent with the aqueous solution, such that the N-nitrosamines, or a portion thereof, re-distribute from the aqueous solution to the extraction solvent, (b) permitting the resulting mixture in (a) to form a two-phase mixture containing an aqueous phase containing the aqueous solution with reduced amounts of the N-nitrosamines and an organic phase containing the extraction solvent with the N-nitrosamines extracted from the aqueous solution, (c) injecting the organic phase, or a portion thereof, into an injection port of a gas chromatograph coupled with at least one mass spectrometer, and (d) analyzing the N-nitrosamines by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect and quantify the concentration of the N-nitrosamines in the aqueous solution. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261483 | TEMPERATURE INFLUENCED CHEMICAL VAPORIZATION AND DETECTION OF COMPOUNDS HAVING LOW VOLATILITY - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for detecting a chemical substance. The methods and systems include chemically modifying a sample of a substance of interest through combination with a reagent to increase the volatility of the substance of interest. The systems and methods further include performing an analysis of the substance of interest. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261484 | CHEMICAL VAPORIZATION AND DETECTION OF COMPOUNDS HAVING LOW VOLATILITY - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for detecting a chemical substance. The methods and systems include chemically modifying a sample of a substance of interest through combination with a reagent to increase the volatility of the substance of interest. The systems and methods further include performing an analysis of the substance of interest. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261485 | HYDROGEN SENSOR HAVING A PROTECTION LAYER - A hydrogen sensor for detecting hydrogen in a fluid in physical contact with the sensor comprises a sensing element, a first protection layer, provided to prevent contact of the sensing element with a sensor poisoning gas in the fluid, wherein the first protection layer comprises PMMA. Further, a hydrogen detection system, an electrical device having such a system and a method for producing a sensor are provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261486 | PEARL GRADING METHOD - A pearl grading method includes the following steps: (1) determining the color type of the pearl to be graded; (2) generating a simulated three-dimensional graph of the pearl to be graded; (3) calculating roundness, so as to obtain a roundness grade; (4) calculating the diameter of the simulated three-dimensional graph, so as to obtain a diameter grade; (5) drawing an illumination-wavelength reflection spectrum; (6) changing a detected part, and drawing an illumination-wavelength reflection spectrum again; (7) repeating the step (6) for at least two times; (8) performing weighted average to obtain a correction curve; and (9) comparing the correction curve with each glossiness grade spectrum baseline, so as to determine a glossiness grade according to the spectrum baseline with the highest coincidence degree. The method has the beneficial effects of low cost, high speed, good result consistency and high detection precision. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261487 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRONIC SCAFFOLD FOR CARDIAC APPLICATIONS - Disclosed here is a three-dimensional electronic scaffold, comprising a porous scaffold and a plurality of micro-strain gauges distributed spatially inside the porous scaffold, wherein the micro-strain gauges are adapted to detect contraction force. Also disclosed is a method comprising detecting and mapping intra-tissue cardiac contraction force of one or more cardiac cells or tissues disposed in a three-dimensional electronic scaffold, wherein the three-dimensional electronic scaffold comprises a porous scaffold and a plurality of micro-strain gauges distributed spatially inside the porous scaffold and in contact with the cardiac cells or tissues, and wherein the micro-strain gauges are adapted to detect contraction force of the cardiac cells or tissues. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261488 | LENS-ATTACHED TISSUE CELL PRESSURIZATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a lens-attached tissue cell pressurization device that is selectively coupled to an objective lens to perform pressurization in an optical device configured measure a cell tissue using the objective lens, the lens-attached tissue cell pressurization device including: a body extending in a lengthwise direction of the objective lens such that at least a portion of the objective lens is inserted into the body and having a connector selectively fixed to the objective lens; and an indenter provided at a lower end of the body, having a penetration part formed at a center of the indenter, and pressurizing the cell tissue by a change in a relative location of the objective lens and the cell tissue. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261489 | ANTIBODY RESPONSE PHENOTYPING - Disclosed herein are methods, systems, mediums, and kits for use in phenotyping antibody responses via devices such as surface plasmon resonance devices. Such phenotypes can include total target-specific antibody titers, quantitative isotype distribution of the target-specific antibodies, and/or epitope specificity of the target-specific antibodies. Other methods, systems, mediums, and kits are also disclosed. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261490 | TEST ELEMENT ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR THE ANALYTICAL EXAMINATION OF A SAMPLE - A test element analysis system for the analytical examination of a sample comprising: at least one evaluation device with at least one test element holder and at least one measuring device for measuring a change in a measuring zone of a test element; at least one barcode reader comprising at least one circuit board having a front side facing the barcode of the test element positioned in the test element holder and a reverse side facing away from the test element, wherein at least one electronic control element of the barcode reader is disposed on the circuit board and wherein the circuit board comprises at least one cavity penetrating the circuit board; at least one camera carrier element; and at least one camera electrically connected to the camera carrier element, with the camera carrier element and the camera being positioned such that the camera observes the barcode through the cavity. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261491 | END OF LIFE DETECTION FOR ANALYTE SENSORS - Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261492 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING RESPONDERS AND NON-RESPONDERS TO MESALAMINE TREATMENT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS - A process and system directed to a more effective, individual based treatment regimen which is built on clinical identified target biomarkers associated with gender differential responses to mesalamine, and includes one or more panels of target biomarkers that distinguishes mesalamine response differences between genders and determines the efficacy of mesalamine for patients being treated for various UC conditions and effectively identifies and validates novel drug targets for new UC therapeutics, new diagnostics and diagnostics standards for UC therapeutic strategies. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261493 | CELL CULTURE INTERFACES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are cell culture interfaces that can be configured to relay an energy between a cell and an electronic interface and methods of using the cell culture interfaces that can be configured to relay an energy between a cell and an electronic interface. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261494 | Disposable Single Cell Array for Personalized Diagnostics - Paper-based single cell arrays are provided, as well as methods of making and using the arrays. The invention provides a low cost, high-throughput platform to detect and quantify different types of DNA damage at point-of-care without expensive equipment or highly trained personnel. Ordinary paper can be covered with multiple layers of common printing ink and micro-patterned to form discrete and ordered arrays capable of binding a single cell, which are then lysed and imaged. The platform allows quick and inexpensive testing of multiple anti-cancer treatment options for a particular patient. The invention can make cancer treatment personalized and more effective, even in low-resource settings. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261495 | MODEL SYSTEMS FOR SCREENING MODULATORS OF mTOR SIGNALING - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to the generation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neuronal cell lines from subjects diagnosed with polyhydramnios-megalencephaly-symptomatic-epilepsy (PMSE) and assays making use of such cell lines to identify mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling modulators as well as anti-epileptogenic compounds. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261496 | MULTI-WELL MICROPATTERNING BY ABLATION - The present invention is drawn to the generation of micropatterns of biomolecules and cells on standard laboratory materials through selective ablation of a physisorbed biomolecule with oxygen plasma. In certain embodiments, oxygen plasma is able to ablate selectively physisorbed layers of biomolecules (e.g., type-I collagen, fibronectin, laminin, and Matrigel) along complex non-linear paths which are difficult or impossible to pattern using alternative methods. In addition, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to the micropatterning of multiple cell types on curved surfaces, multiwell plates, and flat bottom flasks. The invention also features kits for use with the subject methods. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261497 | Reagents and Methods for Engaging Unique Clonotypic Lymphocyte Receptors - Platforms comprising at least one lymphocyte affecting molecule and at least one molecular complex that, when bound to an antigen, engages a unique clonotypic lymphocyte receptor can be used to induce and expand therapeutically useful numbers of specific lymphocyte populations. Antigen presenting platforms comprising a T cell affecting molecule and an antigen presenting complex can induce and expand antigen-specific T cells in the presence of relevant peptides, providing reproducible and economical methods for generating therapeutic numbers of such cells. Antibody inducing platforms comprising a B cell affecting molecule and a molecular complex that engages MHC-antigen complexes on a B cell surface can be used to induce and expand B cells that produce antibodies with particular specificities. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261498 | CHAPERONE-CHAPERONE FUSION POLYPEPTIDES FOR REDUCTION OF INTERFERENCE AND STABILIZATION OF IMMUNOASSAYS - The invention concerns a fusion polypeptide comprising several molecules of folding helper polypeptides, comprising one multimerization domain, in particular Skp, and at least one molecule of SlyD or SlpA, wherein no further target polypeptide sequences are fused to said fusion polypeptide. The invention further concerns an immunoassay and the use of said fusion polypeptide in an immunoassay for reduction of interferences or minimizing false positive results or for stabilizing proteinaceous assay reagents. Further the invention concerns a reagent kit for use in an immunoassay comprising said fusion polypeptide. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261499 | Method for the Aptamer Detection of Multiple Small Molecules of Similar Structure Through Deconvolution - Provided herein are aptamer arrays useful to detect target molecules that are largely similar to each other in structure (such as monoamine neurotransmitters), and methods of detecting such molecules, employing aptamers with differing sensitivities to each target molecule. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261500 | AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLABLY POPULATING A CHANNEL WITH CHARGE CARRIERS - An apparatus comprising: a channel ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170261501 | METHODS FOR ISOLATING A TARGET ANALYTE FROM A HETEROGENOUS SAMPLE - The invention generally relates to methods of using compositions that include sets of magnetic particles, members of each set being conjugated to an antibody specific for a pathogen, and magnets to isolate a pathogen from a body fluid sample. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261502 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANALYTE-LIGAND BINDING ON A SENSOR SURFACE - The present invention provides a method of assaying a sample solution for the presence of a first analyte comprising: (a) providing a sensor surface having a ligand immobilized thereto; (b) flowing the sample solution over the sensor surface; and (c) detecting the presence or absence of binding of the analyte to the ligand on the sensor surface; wherein the contact time between the sample solution and the immobilized ligand is less than 15 seconds. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261503 | BAW SENSOR FLUIDIC DEVICE WITH INCREASED DYNAMIC MEASUREMENT RANGE - A fluidic device includes a base structure including at least one bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator structure having a fluidic passage containing at least one functionalized active region overlaid with functionalization material suitable to bind an analyte. One or more of a wall structure, a cover structure, or a portion of the base structure defining the fluidic passage includes additional functionalization material to form at least one absorber configured to bind at least one analyte. The dynamic measurement range of a BAW resonator structure is increased when the at least one absorber is placed upstream of the at least one functionalized active region. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261504 | SENSITIVE ELISA FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS ON SURFACE MODIFIED POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE) (PMMA) MICROFLUIDIC MICROPLATES - Certain embodiments are directed to an ultrasensitive poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) ELISA microfluidic microplate, where the protein is covalently bound to a poly-lysine modified or carboxylated PMMA surface. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261505 | METHOD AND KIT FOR THE PREDICTIVE PROGNOSIS OF RESPONSIVENESS TO TREATMENTS OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - The present invention relates to the use of one or more MHC class I molecules dextramers (Dextramers®) associated with peptides corresponding to Apoptotic Epitopes of human CD8 | 2017-09-14 |
20170261506 | Cell Surface Display, Screening and Production of Proteins of Interest - Aspects of the invention provide compositions and methods for displaying engineered polypeptides on a cell surface. According to aspects of the invention, immobilized polypeptides can be screened to identify one or more variants having one or more functional or structural properties of interest. Aspects of the invention provide composition and methods for producing engineered protein or protein variants having a functional or a structural property of interest. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261507 | Methods for Predicting and Monitoring Cancer Patients' Response to Teatment by Measuring Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) - Provided herein are methods and kits for predicting and monitoring a cancer patient's response to treatment with a therapeutic agent by measuring the amount of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC) having the profile CDl11b | 2017-09-14 |
20170261508 | METHODS FOR MONITORING CD4+ T-HELPER TYPE 1 RESPONSE IN CANCER AND IMMUNE RESTORATION - A method for diagnosing or treating a mammalian subject having, or at risk of developing cancer, comprising: generating a circulating anti-cancer CD4 | 2017-09-14 |
20170261509 | Protein and Autoantibody Biomarkers for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer - Aspects of the present disclosure include methods of producing a circulating analyte profile of a subject. The methods include contacting a blood sample from a subject with a panel of probes for specific binding to analytes, and detecting the presence or absence of binding of the analytes to probes of the panel of probes. Also provided are sensor devices including a panel of capture probes and useful, e.g., for practicing the methods of the present disclosure. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261510 | PROSTATIC LIQUID BIOPSY FOR THE DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER AND BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA - Disclosed are methods to induce dislodgement of target prostatic cells from the prostate organ, collecting said cells, and subsequently examining the cell population. Such methods comprise the administration of an agent that facilitates the dislodgement of the target cells from within the prostate, which then migrate into the urethra. Exemplary agents include 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors. The cells induced to pass into the urethra are then collected non-invasively, such as through urine or semen samples. Such collection is further strategically calculated relative the administration of the agent so as to maximize the sample collection of the target cells of interest. The exfoliated prostatic epithelial cells are subsequently utilized for purposes such as detecting prostate cancer, predicting/measuring prostate tumor susceptibility to drug regimes, active surveillance of patients whose prostate biopsy results are negative, but continue to exhibit symptoms consistent with prostate cancer, and identifying false positive results associated with biomarker assays. | 2017-09-14 |
20170261511 | Method for determining the risk of preterm birth - The present invention relates to a method for determining risk of preterm birth (PTB) in a pregnant individual. The method comprises measuring in a biological sample obtained from the pregnant individual, levels of biomarkers AFP and free hCG-beta, and at least one biomarker selected from FSTL3, sTNR1, P1GF2, Activin A, Ue3 and sP-selectin and optionally cervical length; or levels of biomarkers AFP and free hCGbeta and cervical length, and determining a relative risk of the pregnant individual developing PTB. The invention relates also to a kit, apparatus and system for predicting risk of PTB. | 2017-09-14 |