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US 5,948,694 AGranted
Molecular detection apparatus
AssigneeMotorola, Inc.
InventorsWilliam L. Reber, Michael K. Stenstrom, Cary D. Perttunen
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Abstract
A molecular detection apparatus comprises a molecular receptor (20), a detection element (22) responsive to the molecular receptor (20), and a substrate (24) which supports the detection element (22). The molecular detection apparatus further includes a grasping member (26) and an elongated member (30) to couple the grasping member (26) to the substrate (24).
Claims9
A molecular detection apparatus comprising:
- an elongate member having a hollow portion and an end;
- a molecular receptor disposed within the hollow portion;
- a visual detection element responsive to the molecular receptor, the visual detection element viewable through the elongate member;
- a wick disposed within the hollow portion, at least a portion of the wick disposed between the molecular receptor and the end of the elongate member;
- and
- a breakable seal which separates the molecular receptor from the wick.
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A molecular detection apparatus comprising:
- an extendible, elongate member having a hollow portion and an end;
- a molecular receptor disposed within the hollow portion;
- a visual detection element responsive to the molecular receptor, the visual detection element viewable through the elongate member;
- and
- a wick disposed within the hollow portion, at least a portion of the wick disposed between the molecular receptor and the end of the elongate member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.