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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2012
John T. Mcdevitt, Houston, TX (US);
Nicolaos Christodoulides, Houston, TX (US);
Pierre N. Floriano, Missouri City, TX (US);
Glennon Simmons, Houston, TX (US);
John T. McDevitt, Houston, TX (US);
Nicolaos Christodoulides, Houston, TX (US);
Pierre N. Floriano, Missouri City, TX (US);
Glennon Simmons, Houston, TX (US);
William Marsh Rice University, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A bio-nano-chip (BNC) technology that works in connection with non-invasive samples, such as saliva, cheek swab or urine samples that can be easily performed by non-specialists, such as security personnel and police officers is disclosed. The microfluidic system for drug testing includes an analyzer or reader having a housing containing a slot for receiving a cartridge, a drug testing cartridge, a processor having a user interface, an optical or energy sensing means, and a means for moving fluid.