Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.

Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A method of testing one or more analyte sensors each comprising a first electrode; a second electrode; and a material layer disposed on or above the first electrode; the method including (a) applying a voltage potential to the first electrode with respect to the second electrode; (b) measuring a test signal comprising an output current from the first electrode that results from the application of the voltage potential; (c) using the test signal from (b) to observe an electrical characteristic of the analyte sensor; and (d) correlating the electrical characteristic a parameter associated with an electrochemical response of the analyte sensor to an analyte, wherein the testing is under dry conditions without exposure of the electrodes to a fluid containing the analyte or an in-vivo environment containing the analyte.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.

Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.

Abstract: A hot fill container formed from a polymeric material is disclosed. The container comprises a base (4), a body (2), and a neck (1), wherein the body (2) comprises an odd number of spaced-apart panels (5) that are responsive to internal pressure changes in the container. Hot fill bottles of a given capacity having an uneven number of deformable panels, e.g., five of a given wall thickness, unexpectedly accommodate significantly higher volume reductions before collapsing and distorting in an uncontrolled manner than known hot fill bottles of the same capacity having an even number of panels, e.g., six of the same wall thickness.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for obtaining data relating to the compressive failure characteristics of a liner of a board sample which includes the following. A sample is aligned within a pivotal retaining mechanism of a testing device adapted to rotate about a line. A displacement force is applied at a constant rate to at least one edge of the liner such that the rotatable retaining mechanism allows self-positioning of the sample. Measurements are taken regularly of load and/or deflection observed until the liner fails.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for producing paper board structures wherein two corrugated mediums are bonded together at their flute tips. End gears (16a, 16b, 15a, 15b) are provided, at least, on the ends of the corrugating rolls (4,6), which are non-meshing with each other and which assist in aligning the corrugated mediums in tip to tip arrangement and provide precise tip to tip bonding of the mediums. The end gears may be abutting or non abutting and may be provided on both ends of the corrugating rolls, which assist in aligning the mediums to obtain precise tip to tip bonding.