Abstract: A ladder securing device for securing an extension ladder to a structure. The device includes: a first U-shaped clamping member; a second U-shaped clamping member slidably coupled to the first clamping member; a first plate member fixedly coupled to the first U-shaped clamping member; a second plate member fixedly coupled to the second U-shaped clamping member; a first gripping portion pivotally coupled to the first clamping member; a second gripping portion having an adjustable screw therein, and pivotally coupled to the second clamping portion; a first flexible securing member and flexible second securing coupled to the first clamping member, wherein each are configured to extend outward from the first clamping member and be wrapped around an extension ladder; a first fastening mechanism coupled to the first flexible securing member; and a second fastening mechanism coupled to the second securing member, and removably coupleable to the first fastening mechanism.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides fluidic systems having a plurality of reaction sites surrounded by optical barriers to reduce the amount of optical cross-talk between signals detected from various reaction sites. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing fluidic systems and methods of using the systems.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.