Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving hydrolase
C435S034000, C435S975000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06967084
ABSTRACT:
A kit for detecting upper respiratory conditions. The kit includes a container for collecting nasal secretions. The kit further comprises a means for providing a differential readout upon contact with the nasal secretions.
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Huang Shih-Wen
Kudla Ronald
Small Parker
Beusse Brownlee Wolter Mora & Maire
Gitomer Ralph
University of Flordia
Van Dyke Timothy H.
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