Method for neutralization of antibiotics in a culture medium
    71.
    发明授权
    Method for neutralization of antibiotics in a culture medium 有权
    在培养基中中和抗生素的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08420346B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-16

    申请号:US12827241

    申请日:2010-06-30

    申请人: Douglas Lovern

    发明人: Douglas Lovern

    IPC分类号: C12Q1/04 C12Q1/02

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a method and means for the neutralization, binding, and/or inactivation of antimicrobials in a test sample. The invention is also directed to a method of detecting the presence of one or more microorganisms in a test sample by culturing the test sample in a culture media comprising one or more primary amine-containing compounds.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及在测试样品中中和,结合和/或灭活抗微生物剂的方法和手段。 本发明还涉及通过在包含一种或多种含伯胺化合物的培养基中培养测试样品来检测测试样品中一种或多种微生物的存在的方法。

    Sample Test Cards
    72.
    发明申请
    Sample Test Cards 有权
    样品测试卡

    公开(公告)号:US20120141325A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13302455

    申请日:2011-11-22

    IPC分类号: G01N1/28

    摘要: The present invention is directed to sample test cards having an increased sample well capacity for analyzing biological or other test samples. In one embodiment, the sample test cards of the present invention comprises a fluid channel network disposed in both the first surface and the second surface and connecting the fluid intake port to the sample wells, the fluid channel network comprising at least one distribution channels, a plurality of fill channels operatively connected to the at least one distribution channel, a plurality of through-channels operatively connected to one or more of the fill channels and a plurality of horizontally orientated fill ports operatively connecting the fill channels to the sample wells.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有用于分析生物或其它测试样品的增加的样品井容量的样品测试卡。 在一个实施例中,本发明的样本测试卡包括设置在第一表面和第二表面两者中的流体通道网络,并将流体进口端口连接到样本井,流体通道网络包括至少一个分配通道, 多个填充通道可操作地连接到所述至少一个分配通道,多个通孔可操作地连接到一个或多个填充通道,以及多个水平取向的填充端口,可操作地将填充通道连接到样品孔。

    Lockable cell growth chamber with aintilocking feature
    75.
    发明申请
    Lockable cell growth chamber with aintilocking feature 有权
    具锁定功能的锁定细胞生长室

    公开(公告)号:US20110097790A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12589777

    申请日:2009-10-26

    申请人: Patrick Yerbic

    发明人: Patrick Yerbic

    IPC分类号: C12M1/22

    CPC分类号: C12M23/10 C12M23/22 C12M37/00

    摘要: A lockable cell growth chamber is disclosed wherein the lid and base of the dish are provided with at least two pairs of locking and anti-locking members, the locking and antilocking functions being activated by application of rotational torque.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种可锁定的细胞生长室,其中盘和盖的底部设置有至少两对锁定和防止锁定构件,通过施加旋转扭矩来启动锁定和防抱死功能。

    Single layer plastic test sample culture bottle
    76.
    发明申请
    Single layer plastic test sample culture bottle 审中-公开
    单层塑料试样培养瓶

    公开(公告)号:US20110081714A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-07

    申请号:US12893101

    申请日:2010-09-29

    IPC分类号: C12M1/24 B65B31/02 C12M1/00

    CPC分类号: C12M23/08 C12M23/20 C12M23/28

    摘要: A bottle for culturing a test sample, e.g., blood, includes a plastic vessel made from a single layer of plastic material. The bottle features a gas barrier. In one embodiment the gas barrier is in the form of a plastic shrink-wrap partially or alternatively completely enveloping the plastic vessel. Other embodiments feature a silica or glass coating to the bottle to provide the gas barrier. Other embodiments are made from a gas barrier plastic which is also autoclavable and possesses sufficient strength characteristics. Another embodiment features a single layer plastic bottle and a gas barrier adhesive label covering the cylindrical side wall of the bottle. Kits comprising two or more of such bottles and methods of manufacturing the bottles are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于培养测试样品例如血液的瓶子包括由单层塑料材料制成的塑料容器。 瓶子有一个气体屏障。 在一个实施方案中,气体阻隔层是部分或替代地完全包封塑料容器的塑性收缩包装的形式。 其他实施方案的特征在于向瓶子提供二氧化硅或玻璃涂层以提供阻气。 其它实施例由也可高压灭菌并具有足够的强度特性的阻气塑料制成。 另一个实施例的特征在于单层塑料瓶和覆盖瓶的圆柱形侧壁的阻气粘合标签。 还公开了包括这种瓶子中的两种或更多种的瓶子和制造瓶子的方法。

    INTEGRATED FILTRATION AND DETECTION DEVICE
    77.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED FILTRATION AND DETECTION DEVICE 有权
    集成过滤和检测设备

    公开(公告)号:US20100323394A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-23

    申请号:US12862296

    申请日:2010-08-24

    IPC分类号: C12Q1/06

    CPC分类号: C12M41/26 C12M29/04 C12M41/34

    摘要: An integrated filtration and detection device for collecting and detecting the growth of microorganisms in a specimen includes a container defining a chamber therein. The container has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber. A filter is mounted in the chamber between the inlet and the outlet. A sensor is mounted in the chamber. The sensor is operative to exhibit a change in a measurable property thereof upon exposure to changes in the chamber due to microbial growth.

    摘要翻译: 用于收集和检测试样中微生物生长的集成过滤和检测装置包括在其中限定室的容器。 容器具有与腔室流体连通的入口和出口。 过滤器安装在入口和出口之间的腔室中。 传感器安装在腔室中。 当由于微生物生长而暴露于室内的变化时,该传感器可操作地表现出其可测量性质的变化。

    System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers
    78.
    发明申请
    System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers 有权
    用于搅拌多个样品容器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100311108A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12800446

    申请日:2010-05-14

    摘要: A system is disclosed for agitating multiple specimen containers each containing a sample and a growth medium. The system includes a plurality of racks. The racks have a plurality of receptacles, each of which is adapted for holding a specimen container. The racks include a first rack oriented in a first direction and a second rack oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. The system also includes a rotating turret having a frame holding the racks. The frame is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotating turret operates to rotate the racks about the axis to an access position, e.g., where a user may access the specimen containers. The system also includes an agitation assembly coupled to the racks. The agitation assembly rocks the racks back and forth thereby agitating specimen containers held by the racks. In one configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument detecting whether a microbiological agent is present in the specimen container. In another configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument identifying or characterizing the microbiological agent.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于搅拌每个含有样品和生长培养基的多个标本容器的系统。 该系统包括多个机架。 机架具有多个插座,每个插座适于容纳标本容器。 机架包括沿第一方向定向的第一机架和沿与第一方向不同的第二方向定向的第二机架。 该系统还包括具有保持机架的框架的旋转转台。 框架可围绕轴线旋转,其中旋转转盘操作以使机架围绕轴线旋转至访问位置,例如用户可以访问标本容器的位置。 该系统还包括耦合到机架的搅拌组件。 搅拌组件来回摇摆机架,从而搅拌由机架保持的样品容器。 在一种配置中,将系统并入自动化仪器中,检测微生物剂是否存在于样品容器中。 在另一种配置中,将该系统结合到识别或表征微生物剂的自动化仪器中。

    System for rapid identification and/or characterization of a microbial agent in a sample
    79.
    发明申请
    System for rapid identification and/or characterization of a microbial agent in a sample 有权
    用于在样品中快速鉴定和/或表征微生物剂的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100291669A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-18

    申请号:US12800388

    申请日:2010-05-14

    IPC分类号: C12M1/34

    摘要: An automated instrument for identification and/or characterization of a microbial agent present in a sample. The instrument includes (a) a sample removal apparatus operative to remove a test sample from a specimen container and add the test sample to a disposable separation device; (b) a separation and concentration apparatus operative on the separation device to separate the microbial agent from other components which may be present in the test sample and concentrate the microbial agent within the separation device; and (c) a identification and/or characterization module interrogating the concentrated microbial agent to identify and/or characterize the microbial agent.

    摘要翻译: 用于鉴定和/或表征样品中存在的微生物剂的自动化仪器。 仪器包括(a)样品去除装置,用于从试样容器中取出测试样品,并将测试样品加入到一次性分离装置中; (b)分离和浓缩装置,其在分离装置上操作以将微生物剂与可能存在于测试样品中的其它组分分离,并将微生物剂浓缩在分离装置内; 和(c)识别和/或表征模块,询问浓缩的微生物剂以鉴定和/或表征微生物剂。

    Integrated filtration and detection device
    80.
    发明授权
    Integrated filtration and detection device 有权
    集成过滤和检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US07803608B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:US10084578

    申请日:2002-02-27

    IPC分类号: C12M1/34

    CPC分类号: C12M41/26 C12M29/04 C12M41/34

    摘要: An integrated filtration and detection device for collecting and detecting the growth of microorganisms in a specimen includes a container defining a chamber therein. The container has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber. A filter is mounted in the chamber between the inlet and the outlet. A sensor is mounted in the chamber. The sensor is operative to exhibit a change in a measurable property thereof upon exposure to changes in the chamber due to microbial growth.

    摘要翻译: 用于收集和检测试样中微生物生长的集成过滤和检测装置包括在其中限定室的容器。 容器具有与腔室流体连通的入口和出口。 过滤器安装在入口和出口之间的腔室中。 传感器安装在腔室中。 当由于微生物生长而暴露于室内的变化时,该传感器可操作地表现出其可测量性质的变化。