Becton Dickinson and Company Limited

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James A Price, Jr

Tobin J Hellyer

Daretta A Yursis

David M Wolfe

Jianrong Lou

Lisa M Keller

Erika L Jones

Stefanie M Finn

Nucleic acid amplification primers and methods for specific detection of influenza A and influenza B nucleic acid targets are disclosed. The primer-target binding sequences are useful for detection of influenza A and influenza B targets in a variety of amplification and hybridization reactions. The oligonucleotide sequences are able to differentiate between influenza A and influenza B strains through specific hybridization to one or the other virus strain, enabling specific detection of the presence of influenza A and/or influenza B in a specimen.

Sequences and methods for detecting influenza A and influenza B virus

Primers and probes derived from SARS-CoV nucleic acid that facilitate detection and/or quantification of the replicase gene are disclosed. The disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of amplification and non-amplification formats for detection of SARS-CoV infection.

Assay for SARS coronavirus by amplification and detection of the replicase sequence

Amplification primers and methods for specific amplification and detection of a P1 target are disclosed. The primer-target binding sequences are useful for amplification and detection of,target in a variety of amplification and detection reactions.

Amplification and detection of mycoplasma pneumoniae targeting the P1 gene

An eye spud designed for use in removing foreign objects embedded in or adhering to the surface of the eye globe with minimal risk of infection or physical damage of the eye globe.

Eye spud

An improved universal eye patch which may be successfully applied to either the right or the left eye. The eye patch comprises a central portion, preferably non-yielding, which serves to provide support to an underlying pad, and wing portions that extend angularly from the central portion and serve as means for securing the patch in position over the eye orbit. In the preferred patch, the wing portions are elastically stretchable in a direction away from the central portion and bear adhesive on their respective surfaces disposed in contact with the face so as to anchor the patch and maintain it tautly in position over the eye orbit.

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Lutherville, MD, United States of America

James A Price, Jr