Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
600367000 | Holder for color indicator (e.g., fertility tester) | 13 |
20110077495 | Detection indicator - An apparatus comprises a detection indicator and a housing. The detection indicator is configured to change from a first visual indication to a second visual indication upon contact with a fluid based on a characteristic of the fluid. The housing comprises an interior chamber configured to receive the fluid and to provide contact between the fluid and the detection indicator. The housing is configured to removably engage a lumen inserted into a patient to receive the fluid from the patient through the lumen. | 03-31-2011 |
20120316415 | FLUID CHARACTERISTIC MEASUREMENT - An apparatus comprises a detection indicator, a housing, and an exoskeleton in which the housing nests. The detection indicator is configured to furnish a visual indication upon contact with a fluid responsive to a characteristic of the fluid. The housing comprises an interior chamber configured to receive the fluid and to provide contact between the fluid and the detection indicator. The housing is configured to removably engage a conduit coupled to a source of a fluid sample, which may be a lumen inserted into a patient to receive fluid therefrom. In methods for use with the apparatus, a sample is collected, a characteristic is measured by the apparatus, and the apparatus is disconnected so as to avoid leakage of the sample and exposure of personnel. | 12-13-2012 |
20130060114 | TEST ELEMENT FOR ANALYZING A BODY FLUID - A test element comprises a puncture element and a test pane. The puncture element has a tip for generating a wound and a capillary structure. The capillary structure extends from the tip to the test panel and has a fluid connection to the tip configured to allow body fluid to penetrate into the capillary structure. The test panel contains at least a part of the reagent system and is positioned in the test element adjacent to a part of the capillary structure of the puncture element in such a manner that body fluid penetrating into the capillary structure contacts a liquid entry side of the test panel. The test panel comprises a transparent support layer and a test layer applied to the support layer by coating, the side of the test panel facing away from the support layer forming its liquid entry side, which faces toward the capillary structure. | 03-07-2013 |
20130131479 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A composite diagnostic system comprising a support member having a membrane penetration element; a bodily fluid collection point positioned for collection of a bodily fluid released by application of the membrane penetration element to a user's body; a test material positioned in the support member such that in use the bodily fluid is brought into contact with the test material. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131480 | BODY FLUID TESTING DEVICE - Body fluid testing device for analyzing a body fluid comprises a test media tape adapted to collect the body fluid. The test media tape comprises a tape and test media portions. A free tape portion without test medium is located between successive test media portions. The testing device further comprises a supply portion. The supply portion comprises a housing in which uncontaminated test media tape is contained. The housing further has an opening for withdrawing test media tape from the housing. The testing device further has a sealing means for closing the opening against the surrounding. A free tape portion of the test media tape is located between a wall of the housing and the sealing means when the sealing means closes the opening. Further aspects concern a test media cassette with sealing means and a method for providing test media while holding them sealed against humidity during onboard storage. | 05-23-2013 |
20140148671 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANASTOMOSIS LEAKAGE - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for detecting an anastomosis leakage at the tubular tissue of a subject. The method can include applying a composition to an exterior of an anastomosis site in the tubular tissue of said subject and monitoring a urine color of the subject after the composition is applied. The composition may include a bioabsorbable binding medium and a biocompatible chromophore at least partially encapsulated in the bioabsorbable binding medium. Also disclosed are implantable films including: a first layer having a first bioabsorbable polymer and a biocompatible chromophore; and a second layer having a second bioabsorbable polymer. The biocompatible chromophore can be embedded within the bioabsorbable polymer. The second layer can be substantially free of the bioabsorbable polymer. | 05-29-2014 |
20140187892 | DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED ALLERGY TESTING - The disclosure provides an allergy detection system for use during catheterization. The allergy detection system is incorporated into specialized syringes, connectors for use with standard syringes, or can be an independent test module designed for the sole purpose of allergy detection. The detection system features a test strip, such as an immunochromatographic test strip, and a structure to couple the system to a connector, syringe, or a housing, to form an independent test module. The detection system, by way of test strips, is used to detect potential allergic reactions. | 07-03-2014 |
20140336488 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE RAPID AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SINUSITIS - Disclosed are probes, systems, and devices that can be used to assay the presence of a biomarker in the sinus of a patient. The probes, systems, and devices can be used to contact the sinus fluid inside the sinus of a patient with an immunoassay for the presence of a biomarker that is characteristic of sinusitis. The probes can therefore be used to determine the underlying cause of sinusitis in a patient. Also provided are methods of treating sinusitis by administering to a patient a therapeutic regimen selected in view of a biomarker detected in the sinus of the patient. As the biomarker is associated with one or more causative agents of sinusitis, a therapy effective to treat the underlying causative agent can be selected. | 11-13-2014 |
20140350372 | ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH AN EVENT-BASED COLORATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a device for an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with an event coloration mechanism. The event coloration mechanism may color or change color based on some predefined event. For example, a predefined constituent or predefined condition of the tear fluid may be indicative of the predefined event, and the event coloration mechanisms may interact with the tear fluid, accordingly. The event coloration mechanism may provide the energizable functionality of the Ophthalmic Lens in some embodiments. In others, the event coloration mechanism may be passive but may interact and interface with the electrical components of the Ophthalmic Lens, such as, for example, those included within the Media Insert. Event coloration mechanisms may be combined with additional functionalities that may be included in an energizable Ophthalmic Lens. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350373 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A PASSIVE EVENT-BASED COLORATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides for an Ophthalmic Lens device with passive event coloration mechanisms, which may not require a power source. An Ophthalmic Lens may comprise multiple event coloration mechanisms, wherein the event coloration mechanisms may or may not comprise similar embodiments. The event coloration mechanism may color or change color based on some predefined event. A predefined constituent or predefined condition of the tear fluid may be indicative of the predefined event, and the event coloration mechanisms may interact with the tear fluid, accordingly. In some embodiments, the passive event coloration mechanisms may be combined with Rigid Inserts or Media Inserts, wherein the inserts may provide additional functionalities. | 11-27-2014 |
20150359689 | BODY FLUID TEST ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A body fluid test arrangement for an absorbent article includes a body fluid test device for receiving and examining voided body fluid. The body fluid test arrangement is configured to attach to a topsheet of the absorbent article. The body fluid test arrangement includes a fastening means for attachment to the topsheet of the absorbent article by a peelable connection between the body fluid test arrangement and the topsheet. The fastening means provides an attachment of the body fluid test arrangement having a peel strength from 0.05 to 1.65 (N×cm)/cm | 12-17-2015 |
20160022225 | DIAGNOSTIC TEST DEVICE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY - The present disclosure relates to diagnostic test devices that provide enhanced communication to a user thereof through provision of improved digital display. The test device can include a test member, such as lateral flow assay test strip. The test device can further include an electronic communication circuit that can comprise a digital display element as well as a microcontroller. Other elements in the electronic communication circuit can include one or more sensor elements, an audio element, and one or more switching elements. The disclosure further relates to methods of providing indicia of operation of a test device that comprises steps for assembly of a diagnostic test device that includes an improved digital display. | 01-28-2016 |
20160183863 | PHYSIOLOGICAL DETECTING DEVICE - A physiological detecting device includes a measuring unit having a test strip end, a test strip reaction zone and a connecting end. The test strip end includes at least one test strip for taking a sample of a test solution containing at least one physiological hormone. The test strip reaction zone reacts with at least one physiological hormone detected on the test strip end. The engaging portion is engaged to the connecting end of the measuring unit in the first instance, and is also engaged to the test strip end of the measuring unit in the second instance; whereby, in the second instance, the engaging portion is engaged to the test strip end of the measuring unit, so as to push the test solution sampled on the test strip end to the test strip reaction zone for the reaction of the test strip to be performed. | 06-30-2016 |