Devices and methods for the detection of analytes

US8658093B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Applied Biosystems, LLC · US

Inventors

• Aldrich N. K. Lau · Palo Alto, US
• Robert G. Eason · Los Gatos, US
• Kristian Scaboo · Castro Valley, US
• Handong Li · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2008
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2014
• Expiry date: Jun 25, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2400/00
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

System and methods for detecting analytes such as pathogenic cells are described. The methods allow for the direct measurement of analytes such as pathogenic organisms without the need for sample preparation and/or PCR. The devices can be used individually as point-of-use sensors for airborne pathogens and other pathogenic organisms in foods and agriculture products.