Abstract: A system and method for rapid detection of viable microorganisms (e.g., pathogens) in liquid media suspensions utilizes at least two electrodes in electrical communication with a suspension (e.g., liquid media possible containing microorganisms). Electrical response to an electrical pulse in a short initial time window (e.g., no longer than a time required to attain 95% (or another threshold percentage) of a study state electrical response value after a change in state of the pulse) permits bulk electrical response of the suspension between the electrodes to be determined before electrical response signals are dominated by double layer formation at surfaces of the electrodes. Pulse application and detection of electrical response to a change in state of a pulse may be repeated over time, with changes in such response being useful to detect microorganism proliferation in a bulk suspension.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid detection of viable microorganisms (e.g., pathogens) in liquid media suspensions utilizes at least two electrodes in electrical communication with a suspension (e.g., liquid media possibly containing microorganisms). Electrical response to an electrical pulse in a short initial time window (e.g., no longer than a time required to attain 95% (or another threshold percentage) of a steady state electrical response value after a change in state of the pulse) permits bulk electrical response of the suspension between the electrodes to be determined before electrical response signals are dominated by double layer formation at surfaces of the electrodes. Pulse application and detection of electrical response to a change in state of a pulse may be repeated over time, with changes in such response being useful to detect microorganism proliferation in a bulk suspension.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid detection of viable microorganisms (e.g., pathogens) in liquid media suspensions utilizes at least two electrodes in electrical communication with a suspension (e.g., liquid media possibly containing microorganisms). Electrical response to an electrical pulse in a short initial time window (e.g., no longer than a time required to attain 95% (or another threshold percentage) of a steady state electrical response value after a change in state of the pulse) permits bulk electrical response of the suspension between the electrodes to be determined before electrical response signals are dominated by double layer formation at surfaces of the electrodes. Pulse application and detection of electrical response to a change in state of a pulse may be repeated over time, with changes in such response being useful to detect microorganism proliferation in a bulk suspension.

Abstract: A stabilized mixed oxidant solution may be produced by flowing a starting solution (e.g., salt brine, hypochlorous acid, and/or sodium hypochlorite) through a flow-through electrochemical module including first and second passages separated by an ion permeable membrane while electric power is applied between an anode and cathode in electrical communication with the first and second passages, respectively. An initially acidic anolyte solution received from the first (anode) passage is stabilized by elevating pH to yield a stabilized mixed oxidant solution. Methods of using the mixed oxidant solution are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: A stabilized mixed oxidant solution may be produced by flowing a starting solution (e.g., salt brine, hypochlorous acid, and/or sodium hypochlorite) through a flow-through electrochemical module including first and second passages separated by an ion permeable membrane while electric power is applied between an anode and cathode in electrical communication with the first and second passages, respectively. An initially acidic anolyte solution received from the first (anode) passage is stabilized by elevating pH to yield a stabilized mixed oxidant solution. Methods of using the mixed oxidant solution are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: Diagnostic devices and methods involve comparison of relative levels of first and second components and/or characteristics of a fluid sample (e.g., saliva), preferably using bound antibodies arranged to interact with selected components, and colorimetric indicators that are released in proportion to relative concentration or amount of the components or characteristics, as indicative of a health condition such as dehydration state, shock state, stress state, disease state, drug consumption, and drug metabolization. Amylase and IgA may be selected as specific salivary components of interest.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and managing utility consumption includes use of (A) one or more sensors arranged to monitor an operating condition and/or utility consumption of at least one segment or appliance of a first facility; (B) a memory including at least one of (i) stored utility consumption information correlated or normalized to at least one designated parameter affecting utility consumption or (ii) hypothetical utility consumption; (C) a processor to compare the monitored information with the stored information, and (D) an output medium to store and/or display the comparison information. Stored consumption information may relate to the first facility or a second facility. Hypothetical utility consumption information may relate to a segment or appliance of the first facility operated according to optimized conditions, or an upgraded segment or appliance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: Diagnostic devices and methods involve comparison of relative levels of first and second components and/or characteristics of a fluid sample (e.g., saliva), preferably using antibodies arranged to interact with selected components, and colorimetric indicators that are bound or released in proportion to relative concentration or amount of the components or characteristics, as indicative of a health condition such as dehydration state, shock state, stress state, disease state, drug consumption, and drug metabolization. Amylase and IgA may be selected as specific salivary components of interest.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of analyzing a plurality of biochips. In particular, the method includes inserting a first biochip in to a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a second station of the analysis device, wherein each of the first and second biochips comprise a substrate that includes an array of detection electrodes, each including a different capture binding ligand, a different target analyte, and a label, and a plurality of electrical contacts, detecting current as an indication of the presence of the labels on the first biochip and detecting current as an indication of the presence of the labels on the second biochip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the detection of target analytes using electronic techniques, particularly AC techniques.