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(12) Patent Application: | (11) CA 2223671 |
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(54) English Title: | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST KIT READER |
(54) French Title: | LECTEUR POUR TROUSSES D'ESSAIS DIAGNOSTIQUES MEDICAUX |
Status: | Dead |
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): |
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(72) Inventors : |
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(73) Owners : |
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(71) Applicants : |
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(74) Agent: | |
(74) Associate agent: | |
(45) Issued: | |
(22) Filed Date: | 1998-02-23 |
(41) Open to Public Inspection: | 1999-08-23 |
Availability of licence: | N/A |
(25) Language of filing: | English |
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): | No |
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(30) Application Priority Data: | None |
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1. The reader is either a computer controlled or stand-alone instrument
2. The reader uses CCD (charge-coupled device) camera to capture the image for
processing
3. The reader uses computer or strand alone chips for digital image
processing.
4. The reader can read dipstick format, cassette format, other membrane based
format as
well as ELISA format diagnostic test kits.
5. Modes can be selected for different test format and type of tests.
6. The reader can read one test or multiple tests at one time.
7. The image handling procedures of the reader are as following:
(a). The test kit(s) is/are placed on the reading window.
(b). digital image(s) will be taken by one or more CCD camera(s).
(c). computer or microprocessor will manipulate the image
(d). the color intensity and location of marker on the test will be recorded
(e). clinical results will be calculated based on the preset formulators
(f). hard copy results will be print out by printer
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Forecasted Issue Date | Unavailable |
(22) Filed | 1998-02-23 |
(41) Open to Public Inspection | 1999-08-23 |
Dead Application | 2001-02-23 |
Abandonment Date | Reason | Reinstatement Date |
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2000-02-23 | FAILURE TO PAY APPLICATION MAINTENANCE FEE |
Fee Type | Anniversary Year | Due Date | Amount Paid | Paid Date |
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Application Fee | $150.00 | 1998-02-23 |
Note: Records showing the ownership history in alphabetical order.
Current Owners on Record |
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ZHU, JIA BEI |
Past Owners on Record |
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None |