Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C422S052000, C422S067000, C422S068100, C435S005000, C435S029000, C435S034000, C435S287600, C435S287700, C435S288100, C435S288200, C435S309100, C436S063000, C436S172000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06887681
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a device and methods for the rapid chemiluminescence assay of surfaces to detect the presence of microbial contamination. The device and methods are suitable for use by untrained personnel under the relatively harsh and variable conditions found in the field, for example in fast food restaurants and other food preparation areas. The chemiluminescence reaction that is the source of the analytical signal in the disclosed assay device and method is preferably based on a luciferase/luciferin system.
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Clark David
Crockett Michael I.
DiCesare Joseph L.
McCaffrey John T.
Le Long V.
Lum Leon Y
McLeod Ian C.
Neogen Corporation
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