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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2010
Filed:
May. 25, 2006
Kaiyuan Yang, Cumming, GA (US);
Ning Wei, Roswell, GA (US);
Rosann Kaylor, Cumming, GA (US);
Chibueze Obinna Chidebelu-eze, Atlanta, GA (US);
Zdravko Savov Atanassov, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Kaiyuan Yang, Cumming, GA (US);
Ning Wei, Roswell, GA (US);
Rosann Kaylor, Cumming, GA (US);
Chibueze Obinna Chidebelu-Eze, Atlanta, GA (US);
Zdravko Savov Atanassov, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Hollow particles for use in various types of assay devices are provided. Due to their hollow or voided structure, the particles may exhibit a variety of beneficial properties. For instance, hollow particles are generally lightweight, and thus, relatively inexpensive in comparison to other types of particles. Hollow particles may also form a stable system without requiring refrigeration or rotation. In addition, hollow particles may possess enhanced light diffraction capabilities, which may be particularly beneficial in certain types of assay devices, e.g., diffraction-based assay devices.