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Assay devices and methods for the detection of analytes

US8278113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CLONDIAG GMBH · DE

Inventors

Eugen Ermantraut · Jena, DE
Torsten Schulz · Pinneberg, DE
Thomas Ellinger · Jena, DE
Daniel Weicherding · Jena, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2009
Grant date	Oct 2, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L2400/0481
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for performing assays, especially for determining the presence and/or amount of one or more analytes. In particular, the invention relates to a device for the detection of analytes, comprising a reversibly compressible matrix located between a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface is located opposite to the first surface, and wherein the distance between the first surface and the second surface is variable. The invention also relates to a corresponding method using such a device for the detection of one or more species of analytes.

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