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Method detecting ovulation by monitoring dodecanol concentration in saliva

US4385125A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1980
Grant dateMay 24, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/203332
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for precisely ascertaining the time of ovulation by monitoring the concentration of alcohols in the range of C.sub.10 -C.sub.16, particularly dodecanol. A spike in the concentration of such compound(s) is indicative of time of ovulation.

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