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Method and device for metering of fluid samples and detection of analytes therein
Assignee: Actimed Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1991-08-26
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Granted: 1993-08-10
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Expires: 2011-08-26
Abstract
Abstract An analytical device for fluid samples includes a fluid sample well means connected to a sample initiation area in such a fashion that the assay will not commence unless sufficient sample is introduced into the sample well means to conduct the assay. Once sufficient sample has been deposited into the sample well means, the sample flows into an initiation area and the assay commences.
Inventors
- 👤 John K. McGeehan
- 👤 Gerhard Ertingshausen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:07
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/502; B01L3/5027; B01L3/502746; B01L3/502715; C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/5302; G01N33/543; G01N33/54366; G01N33/54386; G01N33/54387; G01N33/54388; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/02; B01L2200/026; B01L2200/027; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/04; B01L2300/041; B01L2300/044; B01L2300/06; B01L2300/0681; B01L2300/069; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0825; B01L2300/0887; B01L2400/00; B01L2400/04; B01L2400/0403; B01L2400/0406; B01L2400/08; B01L2400/084; B01L2400/086; B01L3/502753; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/97; Y10S436/00; Y10S436/805; Y10S436/807; Y10S436/808; Y10S436/809; Y10S436/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A measuring device for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample comprising: a sample well means for measuring the amount of fluid sample applied to said measuring device; an assay initiation area located above the level of said fluid sample well; a siphon means connecting said sample well to said assay initiation area, whereby fluid sample will not contact and fill said assay initiation area unless a predetermined minimum amount of fluid sample is deposited in said fluid sample well, and a measurement channel in fluid communication with said assay initiation area, said measurement channel including a carrier on which is absorbed at least one indicator means for detecting the analyte of interest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A measuring device for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample comprising: a sample well means for measuring the amount of fluid sample applied to said measuring device; an assay initiation area located above the level of said fluid sample well; a siphon means connecting said sample well to said assay initiation area, whereby fluid sample will not contact and fill said assay initiation area unless a predetermined minimum amount of fluid sample is deposited in said fluid sample well, and a measurement channel in fluid communication with said assay initiation area, said measurement channel including a carrier on which is absorbed at least one indicator means for detecting the analyte of interest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device for detecting analyte in a fluid sample comprising: a measuring device according to claim 1 wherein said assay initiation area is connected to a reservoir means through measurement channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said carrier is a membrane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said channel includes obstacles therein which cause frequent changes in the direction of flow of said fluid sample.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein said obstacles are in the form of a knurled surface in said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein said obstacles are in the form of a mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 6 wherein said mesh is impregnated with a chromatic chemical indicator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said assay initiation area includes a filter means to filter solid particles from said fluid sample.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said assay initiation area comprises at least one absorbent pad.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said assay initiation area and said reservoir means each comprise at least one absorbent pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said sample well is constructed of or coated with a hydrophilic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said siphon means is constructed of or coated with a hydrophilic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a strip assay device for quantifying the amount of analyte in a fluid sample, said device comprising a detection zone containing a reagent that reacts with analyte in the fluid sample to provide a visual indication of the presence of the analyte, the improvement comprising preventing initiation of an assay in the device if there is insufficient sample present to conduct a reliable assay, by providing on said device; a fluid sample well means; an assay initiation area located above the level of said fluid sample well; and siphon means connecting said sample well to said assay initiation area, whereby fluid sample will not contact said assay initiation area unless a predetermined minimum amount of fluid sample is deposited in said fluid sample well.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a strip assay device for quantifying the amount of analyte in a fluid sample, said device comprising a detection zone containing a reagent that reacts with analyte in the fluid sample to provide a visual indication of the presence of the analyte, the improvement comprising preventing initiation of an assay in the device if there is insufficient sample present to conduct a reliable assay, by providing on said device; a fluid sample well means; an assay initiation area located above the level of said fluid sample well; and siphon means connecting said sample well to said assay initiation area, whereby fluid sample will not contact said assay initiation area unless a predetermined minimum amount of fluid sample is deposited in said fluid sample well.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
87 words
A process for ensuring that sufficient fluid sample is present to conduct an assay comprising: introducing said fluid sample into a sample well means located below an assay initiation area, and which sample well means is connected to said assay initiation area by a siphon means, whereby if sufficient sample is present to initiate an assay, the sample will flow up the siphon means from the sample well means to the assay initiation area; and noting if sample flows up the siphon means from the sample well.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
87 words
A process for ensuring that sufficient fluid sample is present to conduct an assay comprising: introducing said fluid sample into a sample well means located below an assay initiation area, and which sample well means is connected to said assay initiation area by a siphon means, whereby if sufficient sample is present to initiate an assay, the sample will flow up the siphon means from the sample well means to the assay initiation area; and noting if sample flows up the siphon means from the sample well.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
157 words
A process for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample comprising: introducing said fluid sample into a sample well means which is located below an assay initiation area, and which sample well means is connected to said assay initiation area by a siphon means, whereby if sufficient sample is present to initiate an assay, the sample will flow up the siphon means from the sample well means to the assay initiation area; and, if there is sufficient sample present to initiate an assay, permitting the fluid sample to flow through the assay initiation area into a measurement channel; permitting the fluid sample to flow through a measurement channel having a carrier on which is absorbed at least one indicator means for detecting the analyte of interest, said measurement channel being connected to a reservoir means whereby said reservoir means draws fluid sample through said measurement channel; and detecting the amount of analyte by reading the indicator means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
157 words
A process for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample comprising: introducing said fluid sample into a sample well means which is located below an assay initiation area, and which sample well means is connected to said assay initiation area by a siphon means, whereby if sufficient sample is present to initiate an assay, the sample will flow up the siphon means from the sample well means to the assay initiation area; and, if there is sufficient sample present to initiate an assay, permitting the fluid sample to flow through the assay initiation area into a measurement channel; permitting the fluid sample to flow through a measurement channel having a carrier on which is absorbed at least one indicator means for detecting the analyte of interest, said measurement channel being connected to a reservoir means whereby said reservoir means draws fluid sample through said measurement channel; and detecting the amount of analyte by reading the indicator means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process according to claim 15 further including obstacles in said measurement channel whereby said fluid sample changes flow direction while flowing through said measurement channel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process according to claim 16 wherein said obstacles are in the form of a knurled surface in said measurement channel.
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