Patents Assigned to ICN Micromedic Systems, Inc.
  • Beta counting means and apparatus
    Patent number: 4924093
    Abstract: An improved beta activity counter is disclosed which provides for counting plural, preferably even numbers of, samples simultaneously, while allowing automated handling of sample vial racks which are different widths are multiples of the number of simultaneous testing cells. The number of indexing steps needed per rack are adjusted automatically according to the number of vials that each rack will hold. Quench counting of adjacent samples simultaneously via use of one external source is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Assignee: ICN Micromedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar G. Johnson, James J. Cornelison
  • Stabilizers for use in serum folate assays
    Patent number: 4806493
    Abstract: A serum folate assay wherein the serum folate is stabilized with dimercaptosuccinic acid or thioctic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: ICN Micromedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Yuan
  • Compositions and method for simultaneous multiple array of analytes using radioisotope chelate labels
    Patent number: 4672028
    Abstract: Compounds useful in a simultaneous multiple assay for analytes such as steroids, proteins, peptides, carbohydrates or drugs. The compound or compounds are prepared by labelling an individual analyte with a radioisotope through a chelating agent to form a coordinated compound. The assay uses one or more chelated labelled analytes with one or more labelled analytes wherein each radioisotope is different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: ICN Micromedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas R. Olson