公开(公告)号：US20190128913A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15794264

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher T. PHELAN ,  Stephan M. LAWSON ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Joel S. LWANDE

IPC: G01N35/10 ,  G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/569 ,  G01N35/00

Abstract: A system for use in sample analysis that includes a biosensor reagent that includes living biological cells that are adapted to recognize an analyte of interest; a plurality of reservoir cards, wherein each reservoir card is adapted to store the biosensor reagent; and at least one dispensing unit for storing the reservoir cards and dispensing the reservoir cards one at a time, wherein the at least one dispensing unit further includes a housing that includes an internal chamber for containing a plurality of reservoir cards stacked on top of one another; a moveable platform positioned within the housing, wherein the platform is positioned beneath the stack of reservoir cards, and where in the platform is adapted to lift the stack of reservoir cards a predetermined distance after a reservoir card has been dispensed; and a shuttle positioned within the housing, wherein the shuttle is positioned on top of the stack of reservoir cards, and wherein the shuttle is adapted to dispense a single reservoir card from the dispensing unit when the shuttle is actuated.

公开(公告)号：US20190317116A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US15953776

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher T. PHELAN ,  Stephan M. LAWSON ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Joel S. LWANDE

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G01N21/77

Abstract: A system that rapidly detects the presence of a target analyte in a biological test sample, which includes a sensor for measuring a detectable signal generated upon the reaction of a biosensor reagent with a specific target analyte within the sample; a reservoir card that includes the biosensor reagent that further includes living, engineered biological cells, and wherein the reservoir card is configured to interface with a test cartridge base; a test cartridge base configured to accept the reservoir card and to be placed within the testing device, wherein the test cartridge base further includes a reaction chamber adapted to receive both the biosensor reagent and the sample and a fluid displacement mechanism that includes a dispensing plunger, wherein actuation of the dispensing plunger displaces the biosensor reagent in the reservoir into the reaction chamber where the biosensor reagent is mixed with the sample; and a function verification cartridge adapted to be received and recognized by the testing device, and that is operative to confirm the proper functioning of the plunger and the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20150198594A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14670007

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor： Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Daniel W. PFAUTZ ,  Thomas J. ZUPANCIC ,  Lingchun ZENG ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Richard S. BRODY ,  Joseph D. KITTLE ,  Anthony TRUSCOTT ,  Robert BARANOWSKI

IPC: G01N33/569

CPC classification number: C12Q1/10 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/763 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N33/56916 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A test cartridge for use in sample analysis is provided. The test cartridge includes a reservoir card that further includes a reagent that includes living biological cells; and a test cartridge base configured to accept the reservoir card. The reservoir card is configured to interface with a test cartridge base through at least one fluid port. The test cartridge base includes an elliptical reaction chamber having a central axis and an inlet channel connected to the reaction chamber. The inlet channel is positioned above the reaction chamber at an angle of 15-60 degrees above the horizontal and is offset from the central axis of the reaction chamber. Upon introducing a sample to be analyzed into the test cartridge base through the inlet channel, the sample is homogeneously mixed with the reagent while minimizing damage to the living biological cells.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于样品分析的测试盒。 测试盒包括储存卡，其还包括包含活体生物细胞的试剂; 以及被配置为接收储存卡的测试盒底座。 存储卡被配置成通过至少一个流体端口与测试盒基座接口。 测试盒底座包括具有连接到反应室的中心轴线和入口通道的椭圆形反应室。 入口通道以比水平面15-60度的角度位于反应室上方并且偏离反应室的中心轴线。 通过入口通道将要分析的样品引入测试盒底座时，将样品与试剂均匀混合，同时最小化对生物细胞的损伤。

公开(公告)号：US20180066300A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15790499

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor： Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Daniel W. PFAUTZ ,  Thomas J. ZUPANCIC

IPC: C12Q1/04 ,  G01N21/76 ,  G01N33/12 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N17/00

CPC classification number: C12Q1/04 ,  B01L3/50 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L3/527 ,  B01L2200/026 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/022 ,  B01L2300/044 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0883 ,  B01L2300/168 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  G01N17/002 ,  G01N21/63 ,  G01N21/763 ,  G01N33/02 ,  G01N33/025 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N33/56916 ,  G01N2021/0325 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2333/245

Abstract: A method for enhancing the performance of a reaction chamber for use in a sample analysis system that includes providing a reaction chamber, wherein the reaction chamber has a predetermined geometry, wherein the reaction chamber has light collecting properties, and wherein the reaction chamber has an inner surface; and modifying the inner surface of the reaction chamber to include a predetermined degree of reflectivity, wherein the predetermined degree of reflectivity enhances the light collecting properties of the reaction chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20150197784A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14669970

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor： Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Daniel W. PFAUTZ ,  Thomas J. ZUPANCIC ,  Lingchun ZENG ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Richard S. BRODY ,  Joseph D. KITTLE ,  Anthony TRUSCOTT ,  Robert BARANOWSKI

IPC: C12Q1/10

CPC classification number: C12Q1/10 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/763 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N33/56916 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A system for use in rapid sample analysis that includes a biosensor reagent, wherein the biosensor reagent includes living biological cells; a reservoir card, wherein the reservoir card stores the biosensor reagent; and a test cartridge base, wherein the test cartridge base is configured to accept the reservoir card, and wherein the test cartridge base further includes a reaction chamber having a central axis, wherein the reaction chamber has the shape of a revolved half ellipse; and an inlet channel connected to the reaction chamber, wherein the inlet channel is positioned above the reaction chamber at an angle of 15-60 degrees above the horizontal, and wherein the inlet channel is offset from the central axis of the reaction chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于快速样品分析的系统，其包括生物传感器试剂，其中所述生物传感器试剂包括活的生物细胞; 储存卡，其中储存卡存储生物传感器试剂; 以及测试盒底座，其中所述测试盒底座构造成接纳所述储存卡，并且其中所述测试盒底座还包括具有中心轴线的反应室，其中所述反应室具有旋转的半椭圆形状; 以及连接到所述反应室的入口通道，其中所述入口通道以所述水平面上方15-60度的角度位于所述反应室上方，并且其中所述入口通道偏离所述反应室的中心轴线。

公开(公告)号：US20130149775A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13711296

申请日：2012-12-11

Applicant: Fundamental Solutions Corporation

Inventor： Marvin R. WILLIAMS ,  Charles MCBRAIRTY ,  Daniel W. PFAUTZ ,  Thomas J. ZUPANCIC ,  Lingchun ZENG ,  Andrew WEIMAN ,  Richard S. BRODY ,  Joseph KITTLE ,  Anthony TRUSCOTT ,  Robert BARANOWSKI

IPC: G01N21/75

CPC classification number: C12Q1/10 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/763 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N33/56916 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A portable system for real time detection of the presence of an infectious agent in a biological sample employs a reagent which detects the presence of a specific infectious agent in the sample, and emits a detectable signal when the reagent reacts with the sample and detects the presence of the infectious agent. A test cartridge has a reaction chamber for receiving the sample and the reagent. The reaction chamber has a predetermined internal geometry and at least one inner surface. Introducing the sample and the reagent into the test cartridge mixes the sample and the reagent. A testing unit receives the test cartridge, and includes a sensor for detecting an emitted detectable signal. The detection of the emitted detectable signal is indicative of the presence of the infectious agent in the sample.

Abstract translation: 用于实时检测生物样品中感染因子的存在的便携式系统使用检测样品中特定感染因子的存在的试剂，并且当试剂与样品反应并发现存在时发出可检测信号 的感染因子。 测试盒具有用于接收样品和试剂的反应室。 反应室具有预定的内部几何形状和至少一个内表面。 将样品和试剂引入测试盒混合样品和试剂。 测试单元接收测试盒，并且包括用于检测发射的可检测信号的传感器。 发射的可检测信号的检测指示样品中感染因子的存在。