Devices for detection of an analyte based upon light interference
US5418136A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/805
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical assay device having an active receptive surface supported on a pedestal and held within a first container; the first container comprising first absorbent material located at the base of the pedestal, configured and arranged to absorb liquid draining from the surface, and having a second container, hingedly connected to one side of the first container, the second container comprising a second absorbent material, wherein the second container can be closed to the first container by rotation about the hinge, and wherein such closing causes the second absorbent material to contact the surface.
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