Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-01
2009-06-30
Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C435S287100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07553633
ABSTRACT:
A device for rapid concentration and detection of live cells in fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter includes a first physical barrier with apertures of a first size and a second physical barrier with apertures of a second size smaller than the first size to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry associated with the filter electrically measures a cell growth rate associated with the cell sample in less than 2 days. The growth detection circuitry includes a mechanical filter for concentration of cells. The filter and growth detection circuitry are integrally formed within the device, which is sealed.
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Bashir Rashid
Erimli Bahadir
Morisette Dallas Todd
Razouk Laila R.
Biovitesse, Inc.
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Edwards Lydia
Griffin Walter D
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