Apparatus and methods for chemiluminescent assays
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Apr 19, 2005
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Oct 2, 2003
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Jan 17, 2003
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Mar 31, 2000
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Abstract
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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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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NEOGEN CORPORATION | 620 LESHER PLACE LANSING MICHIGAN 48912 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
International Classification(s)

- 2003 Application Filing Year
- C12Q Class
- 2607 Applications Filed
- 642 Patents Issued To-Date
- 24.63 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Clark, David | Sandy Hook, CT | 167 | 2441 |
# of filed Patents : 167 Total Citations : 2441 | |||
Crockett, Michael I | Newtown, CT | 7 | 257 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 257 | |||
DiCesare, Joseph L | Redding, CT | 21 | 347 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 347 | |||
McCaffrey, John T | Cheshire, CT | 10 | 370 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 370 |
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- 29 Citation Count
- C12Q Class
- 73.91 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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May 15, 2017 | STCH | INFORMATION ON STATUS: PATENT DISCONTINUATION | free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 |
Apr 19, 2017 | FP | LAPSED DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEE | Effective Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 | LAPS | LAPSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEES | |
Nov 25, 2016 | REMI | MAINTENANCE FEE REMINDER MAILED | |
Sep 05, 2012 | FPAY | FEE PAYMENT | year of fee payment: 8 |
Aug 08, 2008 | FPAY | FEE PAYMENT | year of fee payment: 4 |
Aug 16, 2005 | CC | CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION | |
Apr 19, 2005 | I | Issuance | |
Oct 02, 2003 | P | Published | |
Jan 17, 2003 | F | Filing | |
Mar 31, 2000 | PD | Priority Date |

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