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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 19, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael A. Van Lente, Elkhart, IN (US);
Robert Bauer, Bristol, IN (US);
Carol J. Allen, Mishawaka, IN (US);
Ronald A. Lewis, II, St. Louis, MO (US);
Glenn E. Gibson, Crestwood, MO (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 3/348 ; G01N 3/349 ; G01N 3/3493 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 3/348 ; G01N 3/349 ; G01N 3/3493 ;
Abstract
Test devices and methods are provided for detection of feline lower urinary tract disease. The test devices comprise a matrix impregnated with a color indicator and a stabilizer wherein the indicator remains stable when exposed to ambient conditions and wherein a positive color response remains stable for a sufficient time for the color response to be observed. The test devices may be provided for use in combination with conventional cat box filler.