Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Chemical analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-19
2008-12-23
Feliciano, Eliseo Ramos (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Chemical analysis
C702S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07469186
ABSTRACT:
Various technologies are described by which the usable portion or threshold value of a sigmoid curve is found. Such techniques can be useful, for example, when determining the concentration or presence of a substance in a test sample. Various techniques can avoid variability in results.
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Feliciano Eliseo Ramos
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Suglo Janet L
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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