Trace level detection of analytes using artificial olfactometry
AssigneesSmiths Detection-Pasadena, Inc., California Institute of Technology
InventorsNathan Lewis, Erik Severin, Bernard Wong, David Kelso, Beth Munoz
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte indicative of various medical conditions, including halitosis, periodontal disease and other diseases are also disclosed.
Claims23
A method for detecting halitosis, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with mammalian breath suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of halitosis;
- and
- detecting said marker gas to determine the presence of halitosis.
A method for detecting periodontal disease, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with mammalian breath suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of periodontal disease;
- and
- detecting said marker gas to determine the presence of periodontal disease.
A method for detecting pneumonia, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with mammalian breath suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of pneumonia;
- and
- detecting said marker gases to determine the presence of pneumonia.
A method for detecting vaginitis, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with vaginal vapor suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of vaginitis;
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- detecting said marker gas to determine the presence of vaginitis.
A method for detecting ovulation, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with vaginal vapor suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of ovulation;
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- detecting said marker gas to determine ovulation.
A method for detecting a medical condition, said method comprising:
- contacting an array of sensors with mammalian body fluid suspected of containing a marker gas indicative of said medical condition;
- and detecting said marker gas to determine the presence of the medical condition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.