Abstract:
Spürvorrichtung für Bodenspürungen aus dem Inneren eines Fahrzeugs (4), mit einer mit dem Boden in Kontakt bringbaren Spürsonde (2) und einer Handhabe (3) zur Bewegung der Spürsonde (2) von einer Ruhestellung in eine abgesenkte Bodenspürstellung, wobei die Spürsonde (2) mit der Handhabe (3) derart gekoppelt ist, dass sich bei Betätigung der Handhabe (3) die Spürsonde (2) unter Hebelwirkung in die Bodenspürstellung absenkt, oder wobei die Absenkbewegung der Spürsonde (2) mittels einer Absenkarretierung (12) arretierbar ist, oder wobei mittels der Handhabe (3) die Spürsonde (2) zum Ausrichten um eine im Wesentlichen horizontale Schwenkebene schwenkbar ist, wobei mittels einer Ausrichtarretierung die Ausrichtung arretierbar ist sowie Fahrzeug mit einer Spürvorrichtung, wobei die Spürsonde (2) durch den Boden (28) des Fahrzeuginnenraums geführt ist.
Abstract:
An extraction apparatus includes extraction fluid sources (9), modifying agent source (3), extraction cartridges (2) with extraction chambers (1), and collection vessels (13) connected by tubing and multiport valves (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) for ease of automation.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a kit and to a method of using the kit for the in situ detection of trace quantities of drugs on any surface. The method involves using a sampling means that is purposefully designed to sample trace elements of a drug to sample an unknown drug, chemically reacting the sampled drug with a buffer or digesting solution to produce a composition which is detectable, by immunological techniques. To test the reacted sample it is placed in a well in a detection tablet that has been impregnated with a detecting chemical and produces a visible indication of the presence of absence of a particular drug.
Abstract:
The invention provides a composition for use in the detection of an intoxicating drug comprising: (i) a first compound that absorbs UV radiation and generates emitted UV radiation at a wavelength absorbable by said intoxicating drug; and (ii) a second compound that absorbs UV radiation emitted by said intoxicating drug upon absorption by said intoxicating drug of said emitted UV radiation and that emits radiation in the visible spectrum; and methods for detecting an intoxicating drug in a sample comprising irradiating with UV radiation a sample contacted with one or two compounds that absorb UV radiation.
Abstract:
An inspection tester system for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit operably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. In some embodiments, the reader component communicates with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample.
Abstract:
A device (11) for collecting, shipping and analyzing a pathological specimen comprises a collector stick (19) projecting from the inside of the stopper (14) of a first tubular vessel (12) containing a solution (16). The bottom (15) of the first vessel (12) has an aperture (30) sealed by a frangible barrier (31). When the first vessel is inserted into a second vessel (22) containing a signaling element (29) and having a pintle (32) projecting inwardly from its bottom (33), the frangible barrier is broken by the pintle and part of the solution flows into the second vessel where it contacts the signaling element. A pin (39) projecting from the inside of a cap (36) for the second vessel punctures the stopper of the first vessel facilitating the flow of solution from the first to the second vessel. The analytical process can be performed in the absence of any contacting or manipulating of the first vessel and specimen collector by simply screwing the cap to its farthest position.
Abstract:
A reconfigurable sample preparation device includes a rotary plunger device having a hollow body and a coupling device, provided above one end of the rotary plunger, and accommodating a sample. The device also includes at least one sealed reagent module. When the rotary plunger is rotated on the coupling device, a film of the reagent module is pierced, mixing the sample with a substance from the reagent module.
Abstract:
A tester for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow swab unit operably connected to the body, a explosives detecting reagent contained in the body, and a dispenser operatively connected to the body and the lateral flow swab unit. The dispenser selectively allows the explosives detecting reagent to be delivered to the lateral flow swab unit.
Abstract:
A transportable automated analyte extraction apparatus is provided which includes at least an extraction fluid supply in communication with an extraction chamber, and a collection vessel in communication with the extraction chamber, wherein the extraction chamber includes a sample cartridge. The analyte extraction apparatus preferably utilizes supercritical extraction fluids and a modifying reagent, collectively called the extraction solution, to extract analyte from a sample. The extracted analyte can then be subjected to subsequent testing.