Imaging fiber optic array sensors, apparatus, and methods for concurrently detecting multiple analytes of interest in a fluid sample
US5244636A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3672
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a unique fiber optic sensor which is able to conduct multiple assays and analysis concurrently using a plurality of different dyes immobilized at individual spatial positions on the surface of the sensor. The present invention also provides apparatus for making precise optical determinations and measurements for multiple analytes of interest concurrently and provides methods of detection for multiple analytes of interest which can be correlated with specific parameters or other ligands for specific applications and purposes.
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