Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
C435S019000, C422S051000, C422S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06855491
ABSTRACT:
A device for detecting upper respiratory conditions. The device includes a support upon which are fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content and/or leukocyte esterase activity. The device further comprises a container to facilitate collection of nasal secretion sample in order to test for different upper respiratory conditions.
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Huang Shih-Wen
Kudla Ronald
Small Parker
Beusse Brownlee Wolter Mora & Maire
Gitomer Ralph
University of Florida
Van Dyke Timothy H.
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