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20080221806 | SENSOR HAVING A THIN-FILM INHIBITION LAYER, NITRIC OXIDE CONVERTER AND MONITOR - Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions. | 09-11-2008 |
20090084678 | NANOELECTRONIC ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST DEVICE - Nanoelectronic devices for the detection and quantification of biomolecules are Provided. In certain embodiments, the devices are configured to detect and measure blood glucose levels. Also provided are methods of fabricating nanoelectronic devices for the detection of biomolecules. | 04-02-2009 |
20100047901 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC SENSING OF BIOMOLECULES - A nanoelectronic device is combined with a cellular membrane component to provide a sensor for biomolecules or to provide information about the structure of the membrane. The nanoelectronic device may comprise a network of randomly-oriented nanotubes, or other nanostructure, arranged on a substrate with adjacent electrodes so as to operate as a field-effect transistor sensor or as a capacitive sensor. A cellular membrane is disposed over the nanostructure element. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056892 | NANOELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHYSIOLOGIC GASES AND IMPROVED NANOSENSOR FOR CARBON DIOXIDE - A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest. | 03-04-2010 |
20100085067 | ANESTHESIA MONITOR, CAPACITANCE NANOSENSORS AND DYNAMIC SENSOR SAMPLING METHOD - Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such as anesthesia gases, CO2 and the like in human breath. An integrated monitor system and disposable sensor unit is described which permits a number of different anesthetic agents to be identified and monitored, as well as concurrent monitoring of other breath species, such as CO2. The sensor unit may be configured to be compact, light weight, and inexpensive. Wireless embodiments provide such enhancements as remote monitoring. A simulator system for modeling the contents and conditions of human inhalation and exhalation with a selected mixture of a treatment agent is also described, particularly suited to the testing of sensors to be used in airway sampling. | 04-08-2010 |
20120006102 | SENSOR HAVING A THIN-FILM INHIBITION LAYER - Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018301 | NANOELECTRONIC ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST DEVICE - Nanoelectronic devices for the detection and quantification of biomolecules are provided. In certain embodiments, the devices are configured to detect and measure blood glucose levels. Also provided are methods of fabricating nanoelectronic devices for the detection of biomolecules. | 01-26-2012 |
20130075690 | Ammonia Nanosensors, and Environmental Control System - Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075794 | NANO-ELECTRONIC SENSORS FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ANALYTES, INCLUDING CAPACITANCE AND BIO-MEMBRANE DEVICES - Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors. | 03-28-2013 |
20130306491 | ELECTROCHEMICAL NANOSENSORS FOR BIOMOLECULE DETECTION - Sensor devices, methods and kits for detection of biomolecules are provided. According to various embodiments, the devices, methods and kits provide enhanced sensitivity through the measurement of electrochemical impedance and related properties. Certain embodiments employ nanostructured electrode elements including nanotubes, nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanocones. In a particular embodiment, single walled carbon nanotubes disposed in interconnected networks are used as electrodes. The device, methods and kits described herein have application for detection and measurement of biomolecular species including polynucleotides, proteins, polysaccharides and the like. | 11-21-2013 |
20140353154 | NANOELECTRONIC ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST DEVICE - Nanoelectronic devices for the detection and quantification of biomolecules are provided. In certain embodiments, the devices are configured to detect and measure blood glucose levels. Also provided are methods of fabricating nanoelectronic devices for the detection of biomolecules. | 12-04-2014 |