Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1774)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S286200, C435S286500, C435S287200, C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07923242
ABSTRACT:
The objective of the present invention is to provide a simple microorganism detection apparatus that reduces detection time and that provides improved detection sensitivity, especially for gram-negative bacteria. The microorganism detection apparatus of the present invention includes: a detection target introduction portion, into which a sample and reagents are to be introduced; a detector, for detecting the color tone of the reagent introduced into the detection target introduction portion; a sample holder, for holding the sample to be introduced into the detection target introduction portion; a culture solution holder, for holding a culture solution used for microorganism culturing; and reagent holders, for holding the reagents to be introduced into the detection target introduction portion, wherein the presence/absence of microorganisms in the sample is determined based on the detected color tone.
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Iwama Akihumi
Kono Eiji
Sekine Hironobu
Yokoi Yasuhiko
Doe Shanta G
Griffin Walter D
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Sanyo Electric Co,. Ltd.
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