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US 9,341,624 B2Granted
Device for detection of target molecules and uses thereof
AssigneeInvisible Sentinel, Inc.
InventorsNicholas A. Siciliano, Martin Joseph Bouliane
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Abstract
Devices and methods for the detection of target molecules are disclosed. Devices and methods for detecting food-borne target molecules are also disclosed.
Claims13
A device comprising a housing, the housing comprising a first housing member, a second housing member, and inlet opening,
- wherein the housing further comprises:
- a membrane detection system,
- wherein the membrane detection system comprises:
- a conjugate pad;
- a permeable membrane;
- a test membrane;
- and
- two absorbent members;
- a force member configured to apply pressure substantially perpendicular to the membrane detection system, wherein the vertical axis of the force member is substantially perpendicular to the membrane detection system;
- a slidable locking member contacting the force member;
- an attachment member in contact with the locking member;
- and
- a sliding button attached to the slidable locking member,
- wherein the conjugate pad, the permeable membrane, the test membrane;
- and the two absorbent members are substantially parallel to each other and the inlet opening,
- wherein the inlet opening is in fluid contact with the membrane detection system,
- wherein the slidable locking member is configured to move the conjugate pad when the slidable locking member is moved.
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