公开(公告)号：US20120284054A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13479125

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G06Q50/24

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system utilizes an assaying device having a collection cup and a cap that carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device operates in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device includes a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样本以指示样品中存在特定化学成分的系统。 该系统利用具有收集杯和携带至少一个测试条的帽的测定装置。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置与能够致动等分试剂递送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子阅读器装置一起操作。 读取器装置限定用于容纳具有特定取向的互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理该图像的微处理器/控制器。

公开(公告)号：US08202729B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US13100393

申请日：2011-05-04

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样品（例如尿）以指示样品中特定化学成分的存在的系统。 该系统优选地使用由收集杯和盖子组成的测定装置，所述收集杯和盖子承载至少一个测试条。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置被配置为与能够致动等分输送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子读取器装置结合操作。 优选的读取器装置限定用于在特定取向上容纳互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理图像的微处理器/控制器。

公开(公告)号：US07537733B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US10954823

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

公开(公告)号：US06964752B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10779014

申请日：2004-02-13

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N31/22 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N33/48 ,  G01N33/487 ,  G01N33/50 ,  G01N33/52 ,  G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G01N31/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样品（例如尿）以指示样品中特定化学成分的存在的系统。 该系统优选地使用由收集杯和盖子组成的测定装置，所述收集杯和盖子承载至少一个测试条。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置被配置为与能够致动等分输送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子读取器装置结合操作。 优选的读取器装置限定用于在特定取向上容纳互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理图像的微处理器/控制器。

公开(公告)号：US08455257B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US13479125

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system utilizes an assaying device having a collection cup and a cap that carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device operates in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device includes a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样本以指示样品中存在特定化学成分的系统。 该系统利用具有收集杯和携带至少一个测试条的帽的测定装置。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置与能够致动等分试剂递送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子阅读器装置一起操作。 读取器装置限定用于容纳具有特定取向的互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理该图像的微处理器/控制器。

公开(公告)号：US06514461B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-04

申请号：US09444926

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N3348

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

公开(公告)号：US20110208438A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13100393

申请日：2011-05-04

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样品（例如尿）以指示样品中特定化学成分的存在的系统。 该系统优选地使用由收集杯和盖子组成的测定装置，所述收集杯和盖子承载至少一个测试条。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置被配置为与能够致动等分输送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子读取器装置结合操作。 优选的读取器装置限定用于在特定取向上容纳互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理该图像的微处理器/控制器。

公开(公告)号：US06716393B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US10072154

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

Inventor： Murray I. Lappe ,  David A. Birkner ,  John W. Goodin ,  Keith Patten ,  Bill Whitford

IPC: G01N3348

CPC classification number: G06K9/00154 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/0605 ,  B01L2200/141 ,  B01L2300/021 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/042 ,  B01L2300/046 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0663 ,  B01L2300/069 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2300/0832 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  B01L2400/0683 ,  G01N33/528 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/94 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06K19/10 ,  G06K2019/06253 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10T436/12 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A system for automatically testing a fluid specimen, e.g., urine, to indicate the presence of specified chemical components in the specimen. The system preferably utilizes an assaying device comprised of a collection cup and a cap which carries at least one test strip. The device includes an integrated aliquot delivery mechanism actuatable to wet the test strip with an aliquot delivered from the fluid specimen. The assaying device is configured to operate in conjunction with an electronic reader device capable of actuating the aliquot delivery mechanism and reading the reaction of the test strip. A preferred reader device defines a keyed receptacle for accommodating a complementary shaped cup housing in a particular orientation. The reader device is comprised of a camera for capturing the image of a test strip, an actuator for actuating an aliquot delivery mechanism, and a microprocessor/controller for (1) controlling the camera and actuator and (2) processing the image.

Abstract translation: 用于自动测试流体样品（例如尿）以指示样品中特定化学成分的存在的系统。 该系统优选地使用由收集杯和盖子组成的测定装置，所述收集杯和盖子承载至少一个测试条。 该装置包括集成的等分试样递送机构，其可致动以用从流体样品递送的等分试样湿润测试条。 测定装置被配置为与能够致动等分输送机构并读取测试条的反应的电子读取器装置结合操作。 优选的读取器装置限定用于在特定取向上容纳互补形状的杯壳体的带键的容器。 读取器装置包括用于捕获测试条的图像的相机，用于致动等分输送机构的致动器以及用于（1）控制相机和致动器以及（2）处理该图像的微处理器/控制器。