Alere Switzerland GmbH Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150031053 | ASSAY AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INSULIN-RESISTANCE - The present invention provides for a home test or a point of care test device that can both detect blood glucose and insulin levels and methods using said device. The device and methods can be used to aid diabetic patients and medical practitioners to fine tune insulin administration, and to monitor disease progression or treatment. | 01-29-2015 |
20140093427 | ASSAY DEVICE FOR LIQUID SAMPLE - Disclosed is an assay device comprising liquid transport means adapted to take up a liquid sample and conduct the liquid to an analyte detection region operable to provide a test signal indicative of the presence and/or amount of an analyte in the liquid sample; the assay device further comprising a sample presence signal generation means, which is not generated by means of immunoreaction. This sample presence signal generation means can comprise a coloured portion, which is overlaid by a material (e.g. nitrocellulose) that is opaque, when dry, and translucent or transparent, when wet, to allow the coloured portion to become visible to the user. In another embodiment the signal generation means comprises a colour changing material which under-goes a change in its visible properties upon wetting (eg. pH indication). A third embodiment uses a mobilisable detectable which, when wetted by the sample, is carried along resulting in a streaked line parallel with the flow direction. | 04-03-2014 |
20130287650 | SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND ASSAY CONTAINER - The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber capable of collecting a specimen, a specimen passage slot, a reservoir, a reservoir seal, and a test device. A sample or specimen added to the chamber flows through the specimen passage slot into the reservoir. Flow into the reservoir may be limited by the reservoir seal. The test device positioned within the reservoir detects the presence or concentration of an analyte within the sample or specimen. | 10-31-2013 |
20130183681 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF MONITORING A PATIENT - A device for remote management of patients suffering or likely to suffer from heart failure that can measure the amplitude and frequency changes of one or more biomarkers. The device aids in predicting the need for medical intervention in such patients. The device may further aid in monitoring the efficacy and safety of treatment in such patients. | 07-18-2013 |
20130149776 | Assay Devices and Methods - A device for determining an assay result may include a test strip, a light source system, a light detection system, and a processor. | 06-13-2013 |
20130065245 | Device - Provided is an assay device and kit for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte of interest. | 03-14-2013 |
20130029350 | BI-STABLE OSCILLATOR - In accordance with the present invention there is provided a bi-stable oscillator circuit for detecting a load imparted to a surface. The bi-stable oscillator comprises an electrical amplifier, at least one resonator comprising an electrical transducer having a resonant frequency, a surface of the resonator forming the surface on which the load is to be detected and an impedance network having a resonant frequency. The resonator is arranged to be exposed to an environment under test, and the resonator and the impedance network are connected in parallel with the electrical amplifier such that when a load imparted to the surface exceeds a pre-determined threshold value the oscillator circuit oscillates at the resonant frequency of the impedance network and when a load imparted to the surface is less than the threshold value the oscillator circuit oscillates at the resonant frequency of the resonator, switching of the circuit oscillation frequency being indicative of the load crossing the predetermined threshold value. | 01-31-2013 |
20110178723 | Assay Devices and Methods - A device for determining an assay result may include a test strip, a light source system, a light detection system, and a processor. | 07-21-2011 |
20110165024 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANALYTES IN FLUID SAMPLES - A device for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte in a fluid sample and method thereof, comprises a sample collector and a receiving cup for receiving and holding the sample collector within the receiving cup. The sample collector contains a compressible absorbent member for collecting the fluid sample, and has a first position and a second, locked position within the receiving cup. The absorbent member is uncompressed in the first position and is compressed in the second, locked position. The sample collector or the receiving cup has at least one test element having reagents for detecting the presence or amount of the analyte in the fluid sample. | 07-07-2011 |
20110129396 | VOLUMETRIC SAMPLING PIPETTE - A volumetric micropipette for sampling and dispensing a precise quantity of liquid comprising an elongated hollow tubular body configured to draw liquid by capillary action: a reservoir connected proximate the upper end of the tubular body and a deformable hollow bulb connected to the reservoir and having an opening in a wall thereof to allow liquid to be drawn into the tubular body by capillary action. The reservoir is laterally offset with respect to the tubular body and has at least a portion thereof below the upper end of the tubular body. | 06-02-2011 |