Micro mechanical methods and systems for performing assays

Details Micro mechanical methods and systems for performing assays Micro mechanical methods and systems for performing assays

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Siefke, Sam P (Department: 1772)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Structured visual or optical indicator, per se

C422S401000, C422S407000, C422S408000, C422S412000, C422S068100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07988932

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a micro mechanical system for performing assays for determining the presence of one or more selected analytes in a sample. The device comprises of a base and a disposable strip with at least one reaction well and at least one moveable member capable of moving fluids and parts through the fluids in a defined reaction well. Reagents in the reaction chambers and or the moveable members, react with the sample to yield a physically detectable change. The moveable parts are capable of executing motions that either mix, move reaction components, exchange or systematically deliver reagents to targets in the cartridge. Sensors in the base are configured to detect and or quantify the presence of a sample in the reaction well and of analytes in the sample. The signal is converted to an output on a visual display window on the external part of the base.

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