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Disposable diagnostic device and method

US6426230B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1997
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0655
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable diagnostic device for conducting a diagnostic test on a sample. The device includes a substantially planar, flexible article, a channel formed within the article, at least one fluid-receiving compartment formed within the article and fluidly connectable to the channel, and a solid phase movably positioned within the channel. The article may be a laminate, and in particular, a laminate formed from two substantially planar, flexible sheets laminated together.

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