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Device and method for preparation of a control solution for ketone determination
Assignee: Bayer Corp
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Filing: 1978-11-13
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1998-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A device and method for preparing a ketone body control solution. The device comprises a carrier vehicle having incorporated with it a metal ion complex of a dione compound. The dione compound is characterized as having the structure <IMAGE> wherein R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms. The method for preparing the control solution comprises contacting a predetermined volume of liquid with the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis G. Daunora
- 👤 Charles T. W. Lam
- 👤 Myron C. Rapkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/64; G01N33/96; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/10; Y10T436/104998; Y10T436/107497; Y10T436/108331
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A device useful in the preparation of a ketone control solution, said device comprising a carrier vehicle incorporated with a predetermined quantity of a metal ion complex of a dione compound, said metal ion being aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc, and said dione compound having the structure ##STR5## in which R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A device useful in the preparation of a ketone control solution, said device comprising a carrier vehicle incorporated with a predetermined quantity of a metal ion complex of a dione compound, said metal ion being aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc, and said dione compound having the structure ##STR5## in which R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said dione compound is acetylacetone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said complex is nickel acetylacetonate.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
25 words
The device of claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said carrier vehicle is a capsule containing said complex, said capsule comprising a water soluble substance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said water soluble substance is gelatin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said carrier vehicle is a bibuluous material impregnated with said complex.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said carrier vehicle is paper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said carrier vehicle is paper and said metal complex is nickel acetylacetonate.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
63 words
A device useful in the preparation of a ketone control solution, said device comprising a carrier matrix incorporated with a predetermined amount of a composition comprising a metal ion complex of acetylacetone wherein said metal ion is aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc and a support member comprising an elongated plastic strip having said carrier matrix affixed thereto.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
63 words
A device useful in the preparation of a ketone control solution, said device comprising a carrier matrix incorporated with a predetermined amount of a composition comprising a metal ion complex of acetylacetone wherein said metal ion is aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc and a support member comprising an elongated plastic strip having said carrier matrix affixed thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said metal complex is nickel acetylacetonate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 1, 2, 3, 9 or 10.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 4.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 6.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 5.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 7.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution, comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with the device of claim 8.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
75 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 1, 2, 3, 9 or 10 to form a control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 4 to form a control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
69 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 6 to form control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 5 to form a control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 7 to form a control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method for calibrating a ketone test instrument comprising contacting a predetermined amount of solvent with the device of claim 8 to form a control solution normally capable of producing a predetermined response in said instrument when contacted therewith, contacting said control solution with said instrument, observing the actual response in said instrument, comparing said actual response with said predetermined response, and adjusting said instrument to provide said predetermined response.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with a predetermined quantity of metal ion complex of a dione compound, said metal ion being aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc, and said dione compound having the structure ##STR6## in which R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for preparing a ketone control solution comprising contacting a predetermined volume of solvent with a predetermined quantity of metal ion complex of a dione compound, said metal ion being aluminum (III), cobalt, copper (II), iron (III), magnesium, nickel or zinc, and said dione compound having the structure ##STR6## in which R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said dione compound is acetylacetone.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said metal complex is nickel acetylacetonate.
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