Church Dwight & Co., Inc.

Carter Wallace, Inc.

Armkel, LLC

Z-integrated Digital Technologies, Inc.

Other

Albert R Nazareth

Andy Sturman

Benedict Zin

Yea-Shun Cheng

Timothy Snowden

Shang Li

Mary Beth Boyle

Henry Bell

Henry J Wieck

Gregory M Bandru

Stephen R Synakowski

Francis T Delahanty

Giles H W Sanders

Nicholas James Wooder

Rennold Lodge Klawson

John DePiano

David Chesley

Paul Alan Cox

Luis C Muniz

Robert Frank Boutin

Glenn W Thomsen

Ovidiu Romanoschi

Marian Rehak

Mathew Palmer

Joseph Dubniczki

B Matthew Marzynski

Anthony Edward George Cass

Mary-Beth Boyle

Giles Sanders

Anthony Cass

Fredrick P Sisbarro

Gary Illein

Stacey M Feldman

An improved electronic diagnostic device for detecting the presence of an analyte in a fluid sample comprises a casing having a display, a test strip mounted in the casing, a processor mounted in the casing, and a first sensor mounted in the casing and operatively coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the first sensor when the device is exposed to ambient light thereby causing the device to become activated. The device includes a light shield that exerts pressure across a width of the test strip to prevent fluid channeling along the length of the test strip. The processor is configured to present an early positive test result reading when a measured value exceeds a predetermined early reading threshold value at any time after a predetermined early testing time period.

Electronic analyte assaying device

The present disclosure describes a gummy dosage form including: an amino acid in an amount of about 20% by weight or greater; a hydrophilic bulking agent; and a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, wherein at least a portion of the hydrophilic long-chain polymer comprises low methoxyl pectin. The gummy dosage forms can further include additives such as flavorants, fiber, and pH-adjusters. The disclosure further comprises methods for preparing such gummy dosage forms, wherein a hydrophilic bulking agent, a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, and water are combined to give a mixture and heated to give a hydrocolloid system in the form of a slurry; mixing an amino acid with the slurry; and setting the resulting mixture to give the gummy dosage form.

Gummy dosage forms comprising serine

Electronic test devices and methods include data transfer capabilities. In one implementation, an assay device includes wireless communication capabilities to send assay result decisions and/or values to a separate processing and display device such as a smartphone. In another implementation, light sources are modulated both for performing an assay and encoding and transmitting a result of an assay.

Electronic test device data communication

Systems, methods, and test kits for monitoring and detecting variation in an analyte level in a fluid sample from an individual variation using a uniquely determined analyte threshold value. In one implementation, luteinizing hormone is the monitored analyte and is compared with the determined threshold value to predict the onset of ovulation for the individual.

Systems, methods, and test kits for analyte variation detection

An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises of a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the detection process to optimize the detection of a valid fluid front, increase the detection limit without compromising the reliability and accuracy of the test system, and improve the determination of test result validity.

Test kits for electronic analyte assaying

An electronically processed single-step test device for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid. The device includes a hollow rectangular outer casing, disposed within co-joined upper and lower sections of the casing are assay material, an electronic processing system, and a display. The display is observable through a viewing window. The assay material is a sorptive material including a fluid sample application region in the form of a sample wick in fluid communication with a test strip. The test strip includes an analyte capture region adjacent to a light shield. The system includes lights which are alternately pulsed or energized over predetermined periods of time to determine if fluid test results show a marker or markers in the capture region indicative of the presence of a preselected analyte in the fluid. If so, Yes+ is displayed on the display otherwise, No&#x2212; is displayed on the display.

An improved qualitative or semi-quantitative diagnostic test for measuring low levels of any analyte, such as hCG, in a biological sample, such as urine. The test comprises a test device containing reagents for the detection of the monitored analyte and an electronic reader that measures color development at a detection area of the device. The color development is converted to an electronic or digital signal. Improvements were made to the electronic reader to optimize the coverage of the detection area on the test strip. This improves the detection sensitivity and consistency of the test result while maintaining its reliability and accuracy.

Devices and methods for electronic analyte assaying

Systems, methods, and test kits for detecting and quantifying an analyte level in a biological fluid sample using impedance measurements, are disclosed. The fluid sample is applied to a lateral flow strip, and impedance of the strip is measured as the assay dries. Analysis of the drying-dependent impedance measurements indicates the presence and quantity of the analyte in the fluid sample.

Systems, devices and methods for a hydroscopic based lateral flow assay

Test kits for assessing male fertility include a sample holder defining an object plane, a lens, and a two dimensional light sensor defining an image plane arranged along a common linear axis. The distance between the object plane and the image plane may be no more than 50 mm, and may be no more than 30 mm. A lens aperture may have an area of 1-10 mm. The test kit may have a housing with a maximum linear dimension of no more than 100 mm. Processing circuitry may be provided that is configured to produce a sperm count and/or sperm motility measurements by processing image data from the two-dimensional light sensor.

Sperm motility test device and method

Diagnostic test devices improve communication to a user thereof through provision of audible output. The test device can include a test member, such as lateral flow assay test strip. The test device further includes an electronic communication circuit that can comprise an audio output element as well as a microcontroller. Other elements in the electronic communication circuit includes one or more sensor elements, a display element, and one or more switching elements.&#x2014;Methods provide indicia for operation of a test device that comprise steps for assembly of a diagnostic test device that provides for audio output.

Diagnostic test device with audible feedback

The invention provides an apparatus and methods for the electrochemical detection and/or quantitation of an analyte in a sample, wherein the device comprises a substrate and a detector, wherein the substrate comprises a labeled binding agent, wherein the label is an enteric material particle that encapsulates a ferrocene methanol redox species.

Method and apparatus for electrochemical detection

Methods for electronic analyte assaying

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Albert R Nazareth