Apparatus and methods for chemiluminescent assays

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6881554
APP PUB NO 20030186458A1
SERIAL NO

10346625

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Disclosed is a device and methods for the rapid chemiluminescence assay of surfaces to detect the presence of microbial contamination. The device and methods are suitable for use by untrained personnel under the relatively harsh and variable conditions found in the field, for example in fast food restaurants and other food preparation areas. The chemiluminescence reaction that is the source of the analytical signal in the disclosed assay device and method is preferably based on a luciferase/luciferin system.

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NEOGEN CORPORATION620 LESHER PLACE LANSING MICHIGAN 48912 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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  • 2003 Application Filing Year
  • C12Q Class
  • 2607 Applications Filed
  • 642 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 24.63 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clark, David Sandy Hook, CT 167 2441
Crockett, Michael I Newtown, CT 7 257
DiCesare, Joseph L Redding, CT 21 347
McCaffrey, John T Cheshire, CT 10 370

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