Patents by Inventor Wendy R. Whitcomb

Wendy R. Whitcomb has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020031842
    Abstract: A kit for use in an immunoassay testing device that detects a binding reaction between a pair of first and second substances, particularly biogenic substances, which specifically bind together allowing deposition of electrically conductive particles which fully or partially completing an essentially open electrical circuit. More particularly, the kit provides self contained reagent and testing packages that are less contaminant prone and subject to minimal waste. The kit has a self contained reagent package and a test cartridge that are accessible by the testing device. The reagent package has cavities for reagents and diluting fluids. The test cartridge has a cavity for the test specimen and circuitry that is closed upon deposition of electrically conductive particles following the binding reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Ricky T. Smethers, William B. Greger, Wendy R. Whitcomb