公开(公告)号：US09939385B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US13229156

申请日：2011-09-09

申请人： Albert Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Yea-Shun Cheng ,  Henry Bell ,  Shang Li

发明人： Albert Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Yea-Shun Cheng ,  Henry Bell ,  Shang Li

IPC分类号： G01N21/84

CPC分类号： G01N21/8483

摘要： Systems, methods, and test kits for monitoring and detecting variation in an analyte level in a fluid sample from an individual variation using a uniquely determined analyte threshold value. In one implementation, luteinizing hormone is the monitored analyte and is compared with the determined threshold value to predict the onset of ovulation for the individual.

公开(公告)号：US20130065321A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13229156

申请日：2011-09-09

申请人： Albert NAZARETH ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Yea-Shun Cheng ,  Henry Bell ,  Shang Li

发明人： Albert NAZARETH ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Yea-Shun Cheng ,  Henry Bell ,  Shang Li

IPC分类号： G01N21/78

CPC分类号： G01N21/8483

摘要： Systems, methods, and test kits for monitoring and detecting variation in an analyte level in a fluid sample from an individual variation using a uniquely determined analyte threshold value. In one implementation, luteinizing hormone is the monitored analyte and is compared with the determined threshold value to predict the onset of ovulation for the individual.

摘要翻译： 用于使用唯一确定的分析物阈值监测和检测来自各个变体的流体样品中分析物水平的变化的系统，方法和测试试剂盒。 在一个实施方案中，黄体生成激素是被监测的分析物，并与确定的阈值进行比较以预测个体的排卵发作。

公开(公告)号：US08828329B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12967971

申请日：2010-12-14

申请人： Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Albert Nazareth ,  Henry Bell

发明人： Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Albert Nazareth ,  Henry Bell

IPC分类号： G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/84

CPC分类号： G01N33/48792 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N33/48785 ,  G01N33/493 ,  G01N33/62 ,  G01N33/689 ,  G01N33/76 ,  G01N2201/062 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01N2333/59

摘要： An improved electronic diagnostic device for detecting the presence of an analyte in a fluid sample comprises a casing having a display, a test strip mounted in the casing, a processor mounted in the casing, and a first sensor mounted in the casing and operatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the first sensor when the device is exposed to ambient light thereby causing the device to become activated. The device includes a light shield that exerts pressure across a width of the test strip to prevent fluid channeling along the length of the test strip. The processor is configured to present an early positive test result reading when a measured value exceeds a predetermined early reading threshold value at any time after a predetermined early testing time period.

摘要翻译： 用于检测流体样品中分析物的存在的改进的电子诊断装置包括具有显示器的壳体，安装在壳体中的测试条，安装在壳体中的处理器，以及安装在壳体中并可操作地耦合到 处理器。 该处理器被配置为当该设备暴露于环境光从而导致该设备被激活时从第一传感器接收信号。 该装置包括遮光板，其在测试条的宽度上施加压力，以防止沿着测试条的长度的流体通道。 处理器被配置为当在预定的早期测试时间段之后的任何时间测量值超过预定的早期读取阈值时呈现早期的正测试结果读数。

公开(公告)号：US20120083044A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12967971

申请日：2010-12-14

申请人： Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Albert Nazareth ,  Henry Bell

发明人： Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin ,  Albert Nazareth ,  Henry Bell

IPC分类号： G01N21/75

CPC分类号： G01N33/48792 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N33/48785 ,  G01N33/493 ,  G01N33/62 ,  G01N33/689 ,  G01N33/76 ,  G01N2201/062 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01N2333/59

摘要： An improved electronic diagnostic device for detecting the presence of an analyte in a fluid sample comprises a casing having a display, a test strip mounted in the casing, a processor mounted in the casing, and a first sensor mounted in the casing and operatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the first sensor when the device is exposed to ambient light thereby causing the device to become activated. The device includes a light shield that exerts pressure across a width of the test strip to prevent fluid channeling along the length of the test strip. The processor is configured to present an early positive test result reading when a measured value exceeds a predetermined early reading threshold value at any time after a predetermined early testing time period.

摘要翻译： 用于检测流体样品中分析物的存在的改进的电子诊断装置包括具有显示器的壳体，安装在壳体中的测试条，安装在壳体中的处理器，以及安装在壳体中并可操作地耦合到 处理器。 该处理器被配置为当该设备暴露于环境光从而导致该设备被激活时从第一传感器接收信号。 该装置包括遮光板，其在测试条的宽度上施加压力，以防止沿着测试条的长度的流体通道。 处理器被配置为当在预定的早期测试时间段之后的任何时间测量值超过预定的早期读取阈值时呈现早期的正测试结果读数。

公开(公告)号：US20130217136A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13402024

申请日：2012-02-22

申请人： Albert R. Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin

发明人： Albert R. Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin

IPC分类号： G01N33/74 ,  G01N33/48

CPC分类号： G01N33/689 ,  G01N33/54386 ,  G01N33/557 ,  G01N33/74 ,  G01N2333/59 ,  Y10T436/200833 ,  Y10T436/203332

摘要： An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises of a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the detection process to optimize the detection of a valid fluid front, increase the detection limit without compromising the reliability and accuracy of the test system, and improve the determination of test result validity.

摘要翻译： 对生物样品如尿液中的任何分析物（例如hCG）的低水平进行改进的定性或半定量诊断测试。 测试包括含有用于检测被监测分析物的试剂的测试装置和测量装置的检测区域的颜色显现的电子阅读器。 彩色显影被转换为电子或数字信号。 对检测过程进行了改进，优化了有效流体前端的检测，提高了检测限，同时不影响测试系统的可靠性和准确性，并提高了测试结果有效性的确定。

公开(公告)号：US09588113B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US13402024

申请日：2012-02-22

申请人： Albert R. Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin

发明人： Albert R. Nazareth ,  Andy Sturman ,  Benedict Zin

IPC分类号： G01N33/76 ,  G01N33/74 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N33/557

CPC分类号： G01N33/689 ,  G01N33/54386 ,  G01N33/557 ,  G01N33/74 ,  G01N2333/59 ,  Y10T436/200833 ,  Y10T436/203332

摘要： An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises of a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the detection process to optimize the detection of a valid fluid front, increase the detection limit without compromising the reliability and accuracy of the test system, and improve the determination of test result validity.

摘要翻译： 对生物样品如尿液中的任何分析物（例如hCG）的低水平进行改进的定性或半定量诊断测试。 测试包括含有用于检测被监测分析物的试剂的测试装置和测量装置的检测区域的颜色显现的电子阅读器。 彩色显影被转换为电子或数字信号。 对检测过程进行了改进，优化了有效流体前端的检测，提高了检测限，同时不影响测试系统的可靠性和准确性，并提高了测试结果有效性的确定。

公开(公告)号：US20130040401A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13572390

申请日：2012-08-10

申请人： Benedict L. Zin ,  Andy Sturman

发明人： Benedict L. Zin ,  Andy Sturman

IPC分类号： G01N21/01

CPC分类号： G01N21/8483

摘要： In one innovative aspect, systems and methods for modular electronic test kits such that test can be more easily fabricated as well as integrated with other devices is provided. In a further innovative aspect, systems, and methods for test strip readers including improved accuracy of the tests performed by the test reader are provided.

摘要翻译： 在一个创新方面，提供了用于模块化电子测试套件的系统和方法，使得可以更容易地制造测试并且与其他设备集成。 在进一步创新的方面，提供了测试读取器的系统和方法，包括由测试读取器执行的测试的改进的精度。

公开(公告)号：US20090140753A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US11995105

申请日：2006-07-07

申请人： Andy Sturman

发明人： Andy Sturman

IPC分类号： G01R27/26

CPC分类号： G01N21/8483

摘要： A system and method is disclosed which relates to the back biasing a photodiode and charging a capacitor to generate a pulse. The length of the pulse is proportional to the light intensity incident on the photodiode.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种涉及背光偏置光电二极管并对电容器充电以产生脉冲的系统和方法。 脉冲的长度与入射到光电二极管上的光强成正比。

公开(公告)号：US07710127B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11995105

申请日：2006-07-07

申请人： Andy Sturman

发明人： Andy Sturman

IPC分类号： G01R27/26

CPC分类号： G01N21/8483

摘要： A system and method is provided for reading a test strip by measuring the light intensity incident on a photodiode. The method may include reverse biasing the photodiode, measuring a time required to charge a capacitor using current generated by the photodiode, and using the time required to charge the capacitor to determine a condition of the test strip. The system may include a photodiode being reverse biased and a capacitor being charged by the reversed biased photodiode. The length of time to charge the capacitor may be proportional to the light intensity incident on the photodiode and may be used to determine a condition of the test strip.

摘要翻译： 提供了通过测量入射在光电二极管上的光强度来读取测试条的系统和方法。 该方法可以包括反向偏置光电二极管，测量使用由光电二极管产生的电流对电容器充电所需的时间，以及使用为电容器充电以确定测试条的条件所需的时间。 该系统可以包括反向偏置的光电二极管和由反偏置光电二极管充电的电容器。 对电容器充电的时间长度可以与入射在光电二极管上的光强成比例，并可用于确定测试条的状态。

公开(公告)号：US07127288B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10395990

申请日：2003-03-24

申请人： Andy Sturman ,  Thomas Grey

发明人： Andy Sturman ,  Thomas Grey

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  A61N1/08

CPC分类号： H02J7/0063 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/378

摘要： A device for controlling the discharge of a battery supplying an intermittent load, such as a nerve stimulation device. The device includes a controller which operates a switched inductor to feed a capacitor with numerous small pulses from the battery, thereby building up the charge and voltage on the capacitor, and occasionally discharging the capacitor to a load. The capacitor discharge is at higher current than the small pulses from the battery, so the battery is drained at small instantaneous discharge rates compared the too high instantaneous discharge current from the capacitor.