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Biochemical sensor responsive to bubbles
Assignee: Biotronic Systems Corp
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Filing: 1988-09-15
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Granted: 1991-10-15
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Expires: 2008-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A biochemical analyte sensor comprises a pair of electrical conductors in a fluid environment. Between the conductors is a surface of silicone rubber, for instance. An enzyme/substrate combination causes molecules of a volatile material to be produced in the fluid. The volatile material nucleates as bubbles near the surface of the sensor. The bubbles displace molecules of the fluid from the surface and drastically alter the dielectric properties on or near the sensor surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold L. Newman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:46
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/001; C12M; C12M41/00; C12M41/30; C12M41/34; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/543; G01N33/54366; G01N33/54373; G01N33/5438; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/817
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for sensing a biochemical analyte comprising: a sensor element having surface means which nucleate bubbles from volatile material; producing means for producing a volatile material in an amount dependent on a concentration of the biochemical analyte, said producing means including an enzyme and having a portion bound to the surface means; and wherein said surface means is adjacent to the producing means; and further comprising detection means adjacent the surface means for responding to the bubbles that nucleate on the surface means and which provides an output which is indicative of the concentration of the biochemical analyte.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for sensing a biochemical analyte comprising: a sensor element having surface means which nucleate bubbles from volatile material; producing means for producing a volatile material in an amount dependent on a concentration of the biochemical analyte, said producing means including an enzyme and having a portion bound to the surface means; and wherein said surface means is adjacent to the producing means; and further comprising detection means adjacent the surface means for responding to the bubbles that nucleate on the surface means and which provides an output which is indicative of the concentration of the biochemical analyte.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising binding means bound to said producing means so as to modulate activity of said producing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said binding means is bound to the enzyme so as to sterically hinder the enzyme.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said producing means is bound to said surface means by binding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said binding means comprises an antibody and is conjugated to the enzyme.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a human antibody, which is bound to the binding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said binding means comprises binding agents selected from the group consisting of antibodies, lectins, enzymes, and neural receptors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said binding means binds comprises an immobilized analyte.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said binding means binds comprises an antigen and a human antibody.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said binding means comprises immobilized analyte at said surface means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said immobilized analyte is selected from the group consisting of antigens, haptens, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, glycolipids, enzyme inhibitors, neurotransmitters, and hormones.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
91 words
A capacitive sensor comprising: two electrodes; a passivation layer between the two electrodes, said passivation layer having surface means which nucleate bubbles from volatile material; producing mean for producing a volatile material in an amount dependent on a concentration of a biochemical analyte, said producing means including an enzyme and having a portion bound to the surface means; and wherein said surface means is adjacent to the producing means so as to nucleate bubbles between the two electrodes and change the dielectric properties of the sensor according to the nucleating bubbles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
91 words
A capacitive sensor comprising: two electrodes; a passivation layer between the two electrodes, said passivation layer having surface means which nucleate bubbles from volatile material; producing mean for producing a volatile material in an amount dependent on a concentration of a biochemical analyte, said producing means including an enzyme and having a portion bound to the surface means; and wherein said surface means is adjacent to the producing means so as to nucleate bubbles between the two electrodes and change the dielectric properties of the sensor according to the nucleating bubbles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The sensor of claim 12 further comprising binding means bound to the producing means so as to modulate activity of the producing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sensor of claim 12, wherein the surface means comprises silicone rubber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
The sensor of claim 14, wherein the enzyme comprises catalase.
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