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20080199359 | Soil Moisture Sensor - A soil moisture sensor which includes a processor to derive soil moisture values and a memory store associated with said processor to store measured values on a periodic basis, wherein the processor scales the stored moisture values to establish a moisture range for the sensor that can be used to calibrate each new reading. The sensor includes a capacitive sensor. In one embodiment the processor measures the capacitance at a single frequency and also measures the phase and amplitude to derive measures of soil impedance due to moisture content and conductivity. In another embodiment the soil sensor capacitor is part of a resonant circuit and the resonant frequency of the circuit is measured as an indication of soil moisture. The sensor is constructed on a single substrate, which also functions as its own insertion stake into the soil. | 08-21-2008 |
20080206103 | Method For The Preparation Of Very Stable, Self-Assembled Monolayers On The Surface Of Gold Coated Microcantilevers For Application To Chemical Sensing - Methods for the preparation of a stable, self-assembled monolayer on the silicon surface or metallic coating of a microcantilever are disclosed. The methods produce a microcantilever suitable as a chemical sensor. In a microcantilever produced using one version of the method, a metallic coating is disposed on a side of the microcantilever, a bridging atom is bonded to the metallic coating, a first spacer group is bonded to the bridging atom, a second spacer group is bonded to the bridging atom, and a chemical recognition agent is bonded to the first spacer group. In another version of the method, a silicon surface of a microcantilever is hydrogen terminated, and a calixarene chemical recognition agent is carbon linked to the silicon surface using photochemical hydrosilylation. Among other things, the calixarene may be bonded to a crown ether for ion detection or bonded to a area for the recognition of explosives by hydrogen bonding to nitro groups. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206104 | Accurate Magnetic Biosensor - The invention provides a method, a device and a system for determining the concentration of at least one sort of targets in a fluid containing at least one sort of polarizable of polarized magnetic labels in a fluid, the sensing surface comprising at least one sort of binding sites capable to specifically attach to at least one sort of biological entities linked to the magnetic labels, the sensing device further comprising at least one magnetic sensor element, the sensing device further comprising distinction means for time-resolved distinguishing between magnetic labels specifically attached to the binding sites versus labels non-specifically attached. The method and device according to the present invention may be applied to biomolecular diagnostics. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206105 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL COMPONENTS IN A LIQUID OR GASEOUS SYSTEM USING MULTIPLE SENSORS - The present invention provides a sensor system for determining a concentration of a chemical component in a fluid having a first sensor that senses a first physico-chemical property of the chemical component and, a second sensor that senses a second, different physico-chemical property of the chemical component. | 08-28-2008 |
20080299008 | Flow cell array and the utilization thereof for multianalyte determination - A one- or two-dimensional arrangement of flow cells is provided, as part of an array of sample compartments, with at least one inlet and outlet for each sample compartment, formed by a base plate and a body, with an arrangement of spatial recesses corresponding to the (geometrical) arrangement of the sample compartments, combined with the base plate. The arrangement allows for supplying to or removing from the sample compartments, which can be arranged at a high quantity on a small base area, even very small amounts of samples or reagents. An arrangement of one or more sample compartments includes a base plate and a body combined with the base plate in such a way that one or more recesses for generation of one or more flow cells fluidically sealed against one another, each with at least one inlet and one outlet, are formed between the base plate and the body, wherein at least one outlet of each flow cell is joined with a reservoir fluidically connected with the flow cell, the reservoir being operable to receive liquid exiting the flow cell, besides methods for its manufacturing and their use. | 12-04-2008 |
20080299009 | Disposable, Refillable Glucometer with Cell Phone Interface for Transmission of Results - A disposable glucometer is disclosed which includes a testing region for receiving a test strip and electronic components to perform blood glucose monitoring, a cell phone interface for relaying test results to a monitoring station or server (which can be through a Bluetooth radio), and a multi-strip test strip holder. The glucometer includes a mechanism to automatically load test strips, one at a time, from the multi-strip test strip holder into the testing region, and a mechanism to eject the strip from the testing region after the test is complete. The test strip holder is preferably encased in a transparent material or otherwise includes a visual indicator so that the number of strips remaining strips and available for testing can be determined. In one embodiment, the entire unit is disposable, and is discarded when all of the strips have been used. In another embodiment, the test strip holder portion of the unit is removed and replaced with a new test strip holder which is loaded with test strips. | 12-04-2008 |
20080311004 | BIOSENSOR AND ULTRASONIC METHOD OF MAKING A BIOSENSOR - There is provided a test strip for testing a fluid sample, including a sample cavity configured to receive the fluid sample and an ultrasonically-spread reagent layer arranged on at least one surface of the sample cavity. There is also provided a method for making a biosensor, including providing a substrate having a region for receiving a sample; dispensing a liquid substance on at least one surface of the region for receiving a sample; and subjecting the substrate to ultrasonic vibrations to quickly and uniformly spread the liquid substance on the at least one surface of the region for receiving a sample. | 12-18-2008 |
20090081082 | Auto-calibration label and methods of forming the same - An auto-calibration circuit or label is adapted to be used with different instruments. The auto-calibration circuit comprises a first plurality of electrical connections and at least one electrical connection. The first plurality of electrical connections is utilized by the different instruments to auto-calibrate. The first plurality of electrical connections includes a first plurality of contact areas. At least one electrical connection is utilized solely by the second instrument to auto-calibrate and includes at least one contact area. This electrical connection is distinct from the first plurality of electrical connections. The first plurality of electrical connections is routed directly from each of the first plurality of contact areas to a respective first or second common connection. The at least one electrical connection is routed directly from the at least one contact area to the respective first common connection, the second common connection or a no-contact area. | 03-26-2009 |
20090087347 | Sensor package with an interim auto-calibration circuit - An interim auto-calibration circuit or label adapted to be used with a sensor package. The sensor package is adapted to be used with first and second instruments to determine the analyte concentration of fluid sample. The instruments are different and include respective first and second plurality of pins that are in different patterns. The sensor package comprises a plurality of electrical connections that includes a plurality of contact areas. The contact areas have a first and second contact sections being shorted together. The first contact sections are adapted to contact a respective one of the first pins. The second contact sections are adapted to contact a respective one of the second pins. The electrical connections assist in conveying information corresponding to the test sensors. The information is adapted to be utilized by the first and the second instruments to auto-calibrate for the test sensors. | 04-02-2009 |
20090110602 | Fluid reactor having a thin film with two-dimensionally distributed micro-resistor units - A fluid reactor having a thin film with two-dimensionally distributed micro-resistor units includes one flow way, separating ribs, a thin film which is thinner than 100 micrometer, and a catalytic layer. There are multiple micro-resistor units, which is thinner than 60 micrometer each, set on the thin film. A bi-directional control unit is disposed to control these multiple micro-resistor units to shift to a desired mode selected from detecting electrical resistance, voltage, current, temperature, flow speed, and/or heat-up functions at different time. It can be applied to different kinds of fuel cells with different flow-way patterns. Its micro-resistor units have bi-directional functions. It can detect flow speed at a desired location in the flow way. It would not influence its original flow field and structure. Plus, it is easy to be installed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090129982 | Method and Apparatus for On-Line Measurement of a Chemical Characteristic of a Chemical Process - The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for performing a rapid on-line monitoring of a chemical and/or physical state such as a process stream. A process stream is transported through a chemical transport unit, based upon the request, to a reactor or processing tool. An on-line monitoring of a chemical state of the process is performed. The on-line monitoring of the process stream includes analyzing a resultant of the response of the process chemical to the apparatus enabling to determine the conductivity, permittivity and permeability of chemicals as function of frequency with or/and without an applied magnetic field. The system determines the concentrations of the chemicals from the measured function. The monitoring is utilizing the described monitoring in combination with chemometrics. In the method, for each type of analysis to be conducted, a database is provided by analyzing a series of samples using standard laboratory analytical procedures, utilizing the results as reference values to establish quantitative calibration models from the sensor using chemometric techniques and storing this information in a computer database. The data obtained from the probe is finally correlated to the reference data stored in the computer to obtain a rapid measurement of the analysis desired. | 05-21-2009 |
20090214387 | Assembly for Accommodating a Probe - The invention relates to an assembly for accommodating a probe, especially a measuring probe or a sample-taking probe. The assembly includes a housing, which has a space for accommodating the probe and a first chamber for accommodating a first fluid, with the first chamber being in connection with the space for accommodating the probe or surrounding such. The housing further includes a connecting section, by means of which the housing is connectable with a container or is connected therewith. The container serves for accommodating a medium, a property of which is to be measured with the probe or from which a sample is to be taken. At least a second chamber is provided in the housing for accommodating a second fluid and is arranged between the first chamber and the connecting section of the housing. | 08-27-2009 |
20090269243 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM - An electrically controlled microfluidic system ( | 10-29-2009 |
20100003167 | MAGNETICALLY SUSCEPTIBLE PARTICLES AND APPARATUSES FOR MIXING THE SAME - The present invention includes a magnetically susceptible polymer component, a method of making the same, and apparatuses and systems for mixing, separating or localizing a magnetically susceptible polymer compound in a reaction. The magnetically susceptible polymer component includes a polymer and a magnetically susceptible particle of a predetermined size, which yields a component having a much-improved magnetic reactivity due to the increase in magnetic material by mass percentage. The apparatuses and systems of the present invention employ controllable magnetic fields distributable in perpendicular directions in order to precisely control the orientation, position and relative motion of any magnetically susceptible components within a reaction vessel. | 01-07-2010 |
20100015008 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR ANALYZING THE STATUS OF A PARTICLE - The present invention provides a device for analyzing the status of a biological entity. The device comprises a base substrate having a recess defined therein by two opposing lateral walls and a base wall, a filler member having at least a portion thereof occupying the recess, and a channel defined in the portion of the filler member occupying the recess, wherein the channel comprises a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture being arranged on a first lateral wall of the filler member, and the second aperture being arranged on a second lateral wall of the filler member, said first lateral wall of the filler member being arranged in opposing relationship with the second lateral wall of the filler member, and at least a portion of the first and the second lateral walls of the filler member being at least substantially perpendicular to the opposing lateral walls defining the recess. | 01-21-2010 |
20100086444 | BIOCHIP MANUFACTURING METHOD AND BIOCHIP MANUFACTURING DEVICE - Provided is a method of manufacturing a biochip using a droplet discharging device including a droplet discharging head having a cavity and a nozzle hole provided in communication with the cavity, and a liquid housing unit connected to the cavity via a passage, having the steps of filling a retention liquid which separates without getting mixed with the sample liquid into the liquid housing unit, the passage, and the cavity; injecting the sample liquid into the liquid housing unit; moving the sample liquid from the liquid housing unit to the cavity by discharging the retention liquid from the nozzle hole; stopping the discharge of the retention liquid at the moving step upon detecting with a sensor that the sample liquid reached a position adjacent to the nozzle hole; and delivering the sample liquid as droplets onto the object by discharging the sample liquid from the nozzle hole. | 04-08-2010 |
20100202926 | LATERAL FLOW DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES WITH INSTRUMENT CONTROLLED FLUIDICS - Devices with lateral flow elements and integral fluidics are disclosed. The integral fluidics consist of injector pumps comprised of fluidic elements under instrument control. The fluidic element of an injector pump is fluidically connected to lateral flow elements and can be used to control fluid entry into containment chambers referred to as micro-reactors. The lateral flow elements comprise conductor elements that can be used for sample application and transport of analyte contained in the sample to the micro-reactor. Fluidic transport through the fluidic element of the injector pump is under instrument-control. Both the lateral flow element and the fluidic element may contain chemical entities incorporated along their length. The chemical reactions that can be used for analyte detection using the devices are described. Also described are methods of manufacture of these devices. | 08-12-2010 |
20100233032 | Cartridge For A Fluid Sample Analyser - A cartridge is used in apparatus for analysing a sample comprising a fluid and has a sample receiving cell which receives the fluid for analysis. The cell comprises a surface on one of two housing parts ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100310421 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING BIOMOLECULES AND PROBES BOUND THERETO - Devices and methods for detecting the length of analytes and/or sequencing analytes are provided in which two or more electrical signals are obtained as an analyte traverses a nanopore or fluidic channel. Detection of the relative position of probes hybridized to a biomolecule and/or the length of the analyte (e.g., a biomolecule) rely on detection events to determine a distance associated with the biomolecule. Multiple signals may be obtained (e.g., as functions of time) corresponding to a plurality of detector volumes at known locations along a fluidic channel through which the biomolecule passes, and the distances may be determined from the multiple signals. | 12-09-2010 |
20100329932 | Sensing device - To provide a sensing device that measures a substance to be sensed while letting a sample solution flow and has improved accuracy in detecting the substance to be sensed. The sensing device includes: a channel forming member | 12-30-2010 |
20110027127 | ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system | 02-03-2011 |
20110027128 | SENSOR CHIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A sensor chip ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110097241 | BIOSENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a biosensor having a substrate, a thin-film electrode and multiple nanoparticles. The substrate has a substrate surface. The substrate surface has multiple hemispherical protrusions. The thin-film electrode is formed on the substrate surface and has multiple hemispherical surfaces. The multiple nanoparticles are electrochemically deposited on the hemispherical surfaces. The hemispherical surfaces of the thin-film electrode enlarge an area available for binding on a surface of each of the nanoparticles. The enlarged area of the nanoparticles raises the sensitivity of the biosensor and shortens detection time. The present invention also relates to a method for making the aforementioned biosensor. | 04-28-2011 |
20110158853 | PIXEL-TYPE BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS DEVICE, BIOSENSOR, AND FABRICATION PROCESSES THEREOF - The disclosure relates to a pixel-type biological analysis device comprising a photosensitive layer, a capture mixture for the capture of targeted proteins, the capture mixture being placed on an external surface of the photosensitive layer and comprising a protein probe grafted to a hydrogel, collection means for collecting photoelectrons in the photosensitive layer, and reading and treatment means of an electrical quantity supplied by the collection means, for the supply of a characteristic value of a luminous intensity detected by the photosensitive layer. | 06-30-2011 |
20110171071 | Analyte Sensors, Testing Apparatus and Manufacturing Methods - In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor may include a first sensor member coupled to a base, wherein the first sensor member includes a semiconductor material, a second sensor member coupled to the base; and an active region in contact with at least the first sensor member. In some aspects, the first sensor member may be a fiber, and may have a conductive core and a semiconducting cladding surrounding the core. Manufacturing methods and apparatus utilizing the sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects. | 07-14-2011 |
20110182776 | SENSOR - The present application relates to a sensor ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110217206 | SENSOR AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SENSOR - “Click-assembly” methods of assembling a sensor for sensing biologically-active molecules by measuring impedance changes, are disclosed, comprising supporting a bio-sensor on a carrier, the bio-sensor comprising an electronic component having at least one micro-electrode and at least one electrical contact, functionalizing the bio-sensor by physically or chemically coupling a bio-receptor molecule to each of the at least one micro-electrode, and subsequently assembling the bio-sensor with a micro-fluidic unit by means of a clamp which clamps the bio-sensor with the micro-fluidic unit, such that in use a fluid introduced into the micro-fluidic unit is able to contact the bio-receptor and is isolated from the electrical contact. The clamp may be a spring, and the method may avoid a requirement for sealing by chemical or thermal means and thereby avoid damaging the bio-receptor. Sensors which can be assembled according to such methods are also disclosed. | 09-08-2011 |
20110236263 | Combined Detector - A combined detector capable of simultaneously detecting both a value indicating a physical/chemical phenomenon such as a pH value and the intensity of an energy beam such as light. The combined detector comprises a physical/chemical phenomenon detecting system ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110286888 | Arrangement and method for electrochemically measuring biochemical reactions and method for producing the arrangement - The present invention relates to an arrangement, to a method for measuring with the arrangement and to a method for producing the arrangement. The arrangement is intended to electrochemically measure biochemical reactions and comprises a base plate, a sensor array situated on the latter, a coating of the base plate, and a sealing film with at least one recess. The recess is mechanically connected to the base plate and/or to the coating of the base plate and forms a flow cell above the sensor array. An inlet and an outlet of the flow cell are in the form of continuous recesses in the base plate. The active surfaces of the sensors are free of the coating and regions of the base plate adjacent to the sensors are covered by the coating. | 11-24-2011 |
20120058012 | SENSORS FOR DETECTING SUBSTANCES INDICATIVE OF STROKE, ISCHEMIA, INFECTION OR INFLAMMATION - A system is disclosed that extracts bodily fluid to a reaction chamber for monitoring a substance or property of the patient fluid. In one embodiment, a pump is used to advance the sample of bodily fluid through a filter to produce a filtrate. Another pump advances filtrate into the reaction chamber, while another pump advances reactant into the reaction chamber. A sensor in communication with the reaction chamber determines a concentration of nitric oxide or one of its metabolic products. Methods are also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20120107178 | BIOSENSOR, BIOSENSOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE HAVING SAME, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME - A biosensor includes a plurality of electrodes and a receptor. The plurality of electrodes comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The receptor are located between the plurality of electrodes and electrically connected to the plurality of carbon nanotubes of the plurality of electrodes. In addition, the receptor reacts to a measured object to lead current variation which is transmitted by the plurality of electrodes. | 05-03-2012 |
20120121465 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - An automatic analyzer having a reaction vessel in which an analyte is caused to react with a reagent; a probe for suctioning the reacted analyte from the reaction vessel; an analyzer unit for analyzing the reacted analyte; a transfer channel for transferring the reacted analyte suctioned by the probe to the analyzer unit | 05-17-2012 |
20120134880 | Apparatus and method for detecting one or more analytes - The present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting one or more analytes, for example analytes selected from the group comprising nucleic acids, metabolites, peptides, proteins, hormones, pesticides, neurotransmitters, ions in blood, electrolytes, toxic gases, pH and biological warfare agents, the apparatus comprising an insulating substrate, at least one first electrode on the substrate at least one elongate nanostructure extending from and electrically connected to the or each said electrode and extending over the surface of the wafer away from the respective electrode, a passivating layer covering the or each electrode, but not all of said at least one elongate nanostructure, a well crossing the at least one elongate nanostructure extending from the or each electrode and forming a static reservoir for a liquid being investigated for the presence of at least one analyte, a reference electrode provided on said substrate within said well or insertable into said well and respective readout pads electrically connected to the or each electrode and to the reference electrode if the latter is provided on the substrate, the at least one elongate nanostructure being capable of being functionalized for detecting one or more analytes. | 05-31-2012 |
20120164029 | CARBON DIOXIDE SENSOR - Chemical sensors such as carbon dioxide sensors and methods for making such sensors are disclosed. An example carbon dioxide sensor may include a substrate, with a sensing beam supported by the substrate. The sensing beam may be configured to resonant. A sensing layer may be disposed on the sensing beam, wherein the sensing layer may include an amino group and is configured to sense carbon dioxide. In some instances, a reference beam may also be supported by the substrate, and may be configured to resonant. A reference layer may be disposed on the reference beam, wherein the reference layer may includes an amino group that has been poisoned so that it will be substantially non-sensitive to carbon dioxide. | 06-28-2012 |
20120213671 | MEASURING DEVICE - A measuring device includes a first substrate; and a second substrate bonded on the first substrate. The second substrate has at least two inflow ports, at least two outflow ports, and an injection port. The two inflow ports, the two outflow ports, and the injection port penetrate the second substrate. The first substrate includes partition wall portions opposing to each other, and forming a first cavity between the partition wall portions, and forming at least two second cavities close against one of the partition wall portions. Each second cavity is provided adjacent to the first cavity. Through holes are provided in the respective partition wall portions to connect the first cavity and the second cavity to each other, and the through holes are adapted to capture an object to-be-tested introduced in the first cavity. | 08-23-2012 |
20130022500 | CLAMPING INSERT FOR CELL CULTURE - A clamping insert for cell culture includes:
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20130028789 | BIOSENSOR KIT - Disclosed are: a biosensor kit in which a bionsensor utilizing a field effect transistor is not deteriorated during storage or transport; and a system for detecting a substance of interest, which is equipped with the biosensor chip. The biosensor kit comprises a biosensor chip which can measure a substance of interest quantitatively and a package which can hermetically seal the biosensor chip and is composed of a packaging material comprising a metal film. The biosensor chip can measure the substance quantitatively based on the value of a current generated in a field effect transistor when the substance is reacted with a molecule that can recognize the substance and is immobilized on a reaction field connected to the field effect transistor. The biosensor chip comprises the field effect transistor and a mounting substrate on which the field effect transistor is mounted. | 01-31-2013 |
20130052084 | CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SENSORS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS BASED ON RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION - An embodiment of the invention described herein is directed to a detection system utilizing at least one radiofrequency identification (RFID) sensor comprising: an RFID sensor comprising: a substrate; an antenna; a sensor material selected to be sensitive to one of chemical or biological environment; and a reader, wherein said reader is configured to measure a signal in the form of a complex impedance from said RFID tag wherein said signal comprises a plurality of frequencies and a frequency shift of the maximum of the imaginary part of the complex impedance, a frequency shift of the minimum of the imaginary part of the complex impedance, a frequency shift of the maximum of the real part of the complex impedance, and changes in magnitude of the real part of the complex impedance; and, wherein said complex impedance is related to a nature and a concentration of analyte species derived from multivariate analysis. | 02-28-2013 |
20130189158 | HIGH CAPACITANCE MICROWELL - A system includes a sensor including a sensor pad and a well wall structure defining a well operatively coupled to the sensor pad. The well is further defined by a lower surface disposed over the sensor pad. The well wall structure defines an upper surface and defines a wall surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The system further includes a conductive layer disposed over the lower surface and the wall surface. | 07-25-2013 |
20130251591 | BIOSENSOR TEST MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A biological test member, and method of making the same, is disclosed with the member including a substrate. The test member has usefulness, for example, in testing a person's blood glucose level. A first layer and a second layer of conductive metal are printed or otherwise applied on the substrate in an electrode pattern. The metal or metals are cured or sintered at a low, non-damaging temperature, such as by applying one or more pulses of a high-energy broad spectrum light. A layer of reagent may be provided on said second metal layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130266481 | BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIP - The present invention provides a blood glucose test strip for use in a six-pin blood glucose meter, including: a substrate; a first conductive lead disposed on a surface of the substrate; a second conductive lead disposed on the surface of the substrate; and a third conductive lead disposed on the surface of the substrate; wherein a portion of each of the first conductive lead, the second conductive lead, and the third conductive lead resides within a blood sample chamber disposed on the surface of the substrate; and wherein blood glucose testing is initiated by the blood glucose meter only when blood in the blood sample chamber electrically couples the first conductive lead and the third conductive lead. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266482 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE MEASURING DEVICE - This biological sample measuring device comprises a mounting portion ( | 10-10-2013 |
20140037504 | Electrically Responsive Device - In some aspects, an electrically responsive device can include a composite structure having spatially modulated structural properties that includes a substrate material having a surface and defining a plane; an electrically responsive material layer formed over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate material; an electrode material over portions of the electrically responsive material; and a stiffening material disposed along the electrode material, where the stiffening material has a thickness that varies and has regions of increased thickness that correspond with the regions of the composite structure along which the electrode material is disposed. The spatially modulated structural properties can include the regions of the composite structure along which the electrode material is disposed having the increased material stiffness, exclusive of the electrode material, relative to regions of the composite structure that do not include the electrode material. | 02-06-2014 |
20140037505 | BIOSENSOR AND MEASURING DEVICE USING SAME - Electrodes (A, B) are provided in at least one of plate-like members corresponding to an inner side direction of supply path from an opening of supply path. Electrode (C) of a biological sample is provided in the inner side direction from electrodes (A, B) Reagent part is provided so as to cover electrodes (A, B) and electrode (C). Inflow restricting hole of a sample liquid is provided in at least one of plate-like members corresponding to the portions on both sides of supply path closer to the opening side than the electrode. | 02-06-2014 |
20140099237 | BIOMEDICAL MONITORING SYSTEM COMBINING A MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention provides a biomedical monitoring system combining a mobile device. Signals can be transmitted between the sensing device and the mobile device via the audio interface by modulating and demodulating the audio signals or encoding and decoding the digital signals. Thereby, it can be applied extensively to mobile devices having audio jacks and thus bringing more convenience. In addition, because the mobile devices inherently have the functions of operational processes, transmission, storage, interface operations, result displaying, network connection, image extraction, and power supply, the required components in sensing devices can be simplified substantially and hence reducing the volume and the manufacturing cost. | 04-10-2014 |
20140119996 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS TO ESTIMATE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUMAN AND OTHER PATIENTS AND TO SUPPORT SUCH NUTRITIONAL NEEDS - Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides a deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention also discloses systems and methods for estimating and targeting patient blood lactate concentration, both as a target itself and as an intermediate step to estimating and targeting patient fractional gluconeogenesis glucose production. Nutritional support methods and formulations are also disclosed. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system. | 05-01-2014 |
20140154138 | BASIC UNIT AND TEST ELEMENT FOR A MOBILE WATER ANALYSIS ARRANGEMENT - A basic unit for a mobile water analyzing system includes a photometer, a test element receptacle, a photometric measuring track, and a pump actuator. The photometer comprises a light source configured to generate a measurement beam and a light detector configured to receive the measurement beam. The test element receptacle is configured so as to allow a separate test element comprising a measuring section and a pump port to be inserted into the test element receptacle. The photometric measuring track is defined by the measuring section when the separate test element is inserted into the test element receptacle. The measurement beam and the photometric measuring track are aligned during a photometric measurement so that a photometric measurement occurs along a longitudinal length of each of the photometric measuring track and the measuring section. The pump actuator is cooperatively connected with the pump port. | 06-05-2014 |
20140170025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION RESERVOIR AND WELL MANAGEMENT USING CONTINUOUS CHEMICAL MEASUREMENT - A sensing transducer apparatus measures specific chemicals or classes of chemicals. The apparatus includes an electromagnetic transducer comprising at least two electrodes wherein at least one of the electrodes is on an electrically and mechanically stable substrate, and a chemically sensitive material having an affinity for a dispersed chemical or class of chemicals in a single or multiphase analyte, the chemically sensitive material disposed on or adjacent to the electromagnetic transducer. | 06-19-2014 |
20140248183 | USE OF LONGITUDINALLY DISPLACED NANOSCALE ELECTRODES FOR VOLTAGE SENSING OF BIOMOLECULES AND OTHER ANALYTES IN FLUIDIC CHANNELS - Devices for detecting an analyte are provided. Devices for voltage sensing of analytes may comprise a plurality of fluidic channels defined in a substrate, each channel having a pair of sensing electrodes disposed in or adjacent to the fluidic channel and defining a detection volume for sensing voltage therein. At least one pair of electromotive electrodes for applying potential along at least one fluidic channel is provided as well. | 09-04-2014 |
20140248184 | Method for Recovering Metal and Kit for Recovery of Metal for Use in the Same - A method for recovering a metal, capable of recovering a metal easily without requiring the use of an organic medium, is provided. A first complex between a first chelating agent and a metal present in a sample is formed in a first mixture prepared by mixing the first chelating agent and the sample. Then, the first complex is recovered from the first mixture, and a second complex between the metal derived from the first complex and a second chelating agent is formed in a second mixture prepared by mixing the first complex and an aqueous solution of the second chelating agent. The aqueous solution is under the pH conditions where the first chelating agent can be insoluble in the aqueous solution. Then, a liquid fraction containing the second complex is recovered from the second mixture. Thus, the metal can be recovered. | 09-04-2014 |
20140308169 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MICROLABORATORY - A micro-laboratory system for performing chemical, mechanical and electrical experiments includes a set of experiment chips and a test system. Each experiment chip includes chemical, mechanical, or electrical experiments and the test system is configured to receive the experiment chips and to perform the chemical, mechanical, or electrical experiments comprised in the experiment chips. The system also includes fluidic and electrical interfaces connecting the experiment chips and the test system. A computing unit connects and communicates with the test system, and runs applications that provide instructions for selecting, designing and performing experiments, analyzing experimental results and explaining relevant principles of the experiments. | 10-16-2014 |
20150078963 | Analysis Device - Disclosed is an analysis device wherein a storage container for storing sensors is mounted in a main body, and automatic withdrawal, automatic measurement and automatic expulsion of the sensors are possible. The present invention comprises: a main body on the inside of which is mounted a storage container for housing a plurality of sensors in radial form; a drive means which is formed on the inside of the main body and causes the storage container to rotate such that the sensors are sequentially positioned in a discharge position; and a moving means which moves a sensor positioned in the discharge position, and moves same to a measurement position formed in the main body. In this way, there is automatic sensor supply and analysis. | 03-19-2015 |
20150098865 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODING DIAGNOSTIC METERS - A system for diagnostic testing may include a meter for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to a test media, the meter having a housing and an interface for receiving a signal representing coding information, and a container configured to contain test media compatible with the meter, the container having a coding element associated therewith. Additionally, the system may provide a mechanism for removing the meter from an interconnected test container and reattaching it to a new container using on-container coding methods that can recalibrate the meter for the new container of test strips. | 04-09-2015 |
20160016168 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING TSH - A device for detecting the concentration of biological materials is formed in a body having a plurality of fluidic paths connectable to a multi-microbalance structure carrying a plurality of microbalances, each microbalance having a sensitive portion facing a reaction chamber. The body and the multi-microbalance structure are configured to be mechanically coupled together and each microbalance is configured to be coupled to a respective fluidic path. Each fluidic path includes an inlet, a duct and a liquid waste, each duct being configured to be coupled with a respective reaction chamber. The plurality of fluidic paths and microbalances form at least one first and one second reference cells and one first sample cell. | 01-21-2016 |
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