Chester Chomka - Bellevue IA Ted Hanagan - Libertyville IL Stacie Lynn Hoskins - Dubuque IA Steven C. Peake - Dubuque IA Arthur D. Rokusek - Peosta IA Scott G. Safar - Pleasant Praire WI John Willmes - Dubuque IA
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
G01N 3510
US Classification:
436 54
Abstract:
A fluid assembly and a method are provided. In one embodiment, the fluid assembly is insertable into a container holding a first fluid to be supplied to a diagnostic instrument and comprises a first element, a second element, and a first conduit fluidly connected between the first element and the second element such that the first fluid in the container moves through the first conduit towards the diagnostic instrument. A second conduit containing a second fluid is fluidly connected between the first element and the second element. A pressure transducer is fluidly connected with the second conduit such that the second fluid is bounded within the second conduit by the first fluid and the pressure transducer. The pressure transducer monitors pressure of the second fluid to indicate a volume of the first fluid in the container.
Kevin M. Cloonan - Round Lake IL Ted J. Hanagan - Libertyville IL Kirk M. Kimler - Grayslake IL Scott G. Safar - Pleasant Prairie WI
Assignee:
Abbott Laboraties - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
B65D 142
US Classification:
220 2386
Abstract:
Embodiments of a container for holding an item are disclosed. In one embodiment, the container comprises an open end, a closed end and a shank connecting the open end with the closed end. A flange extends from the open end. The flange has a configuration which supports the container in an intended relationship with respect to a relatively large tube, a relatively small tube or a carrier.
Housing For A Reagent Mixing Apparatus For Use With A Diagnostic Instrument
Chester Chomka - Bellevue IA Ted Hanagan - Libertyville IL Stacie Lynn Hoskins - Dubuque IA Rick Passanisi - Dubuque IA Arthur D. Rokusek - Peosta IA Scott G. Safar - Kenosha WI John Willmes - Dubuque IA
Ted J. Hanagan - Libertyville IL Lance K. Safford - Park City IL Steven G. Schultz - Winthrop Harbor IL Jay R. Ford - Mt. Prospect IL Edmund T. Marciniec - Libertyville IL Kenneth S. Johnson - Buffalo Grove IL John D. Norlie - Gurnee IL
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
G01N 2726
US Classification:
204409
Abstract:
The present invention provides a diagnostic flow cell for determining the presence or amount of an analyte which may be contained in a test sample. The flow cell comprises a spacing layer having a longitudinal void disposed between a pair of opposed substrates. The spacing layer and the opposed substrates define a flow channel wherein reagent means can be immobilized. When the immobilized reagent means is contacted with an analyte, the reagent means can produce an electrically, optically, or electrically and optically detectable response to the analyte. Hence, the reagent means that is immobilized within the flow channel can comprise (i) a counter electrode, a reference electrode and a working electrode, (ii) an optically sensitive dye or (iii) a counter electrode, a reference electrode and a working electrode and an optically sensitive dye. The flow cell can be interfaced with means for introducing a test sample into and out of the flow cell's flow channel and detection means for detecting a signal generated by the immobilized reagent means. The present invention also provides methods for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte which may be contained in a test sample.
Richard L. Columbus - Rochester NY Harvey J. Palmer - Lima NY John Brian Barclay - Winthrop Harbor IL Ted J. Hanagan - Libertyville IL Michael G. Lowery - Wildwood IL Edward J. Gutierrez - Gurnee IL Douglas Duroux Hansmann - Libertyville IL Daniel Patrick Schmidt - Oak Creek WI
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
A61B 500
US Classification:
600577
Abstract:
Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual, samples of fluid can be withdrawn simultaneously. The device includes an evacuated chamber and an adapter which substantially simultaneously distributes the blood to each individual chamber.
Pump, Motor And Assembly For Beneficial Agent Delivery
- NORTH CHICAGO IL, US Rajkumar Conjeevaram - Lake Bluff IL, US Ji Zhou - Lake Villa IL, US Sean Mackey - Grayslake IL, US Kevin Novak - Park Ridge IL, US Ted Hanagan - Libertyville IL, US Mark Panzer - Appleton WI, US Benjamin Greuel - Neenah WI, US Jim Hoch - Appleton WI, US Ryan Thompson - Neenah WI, US
Assignee:
ABBVIE INC. - NORTH CHICAGO IL
International Classification:
A61M 5/168 F04B 43/12 F04B 43/08 A61M 5/142
Abstract:
Device for delivering a beneficial agent to a user includes a cassette including a cassette housing with a fluid reservoir, the cassette housing having a cassette base region, and a delivery tube. The device also includes a pump having a pump housing containing a pump assembly and having a receiving region to receive the cassette base region. The pump assembly includes a fluid drive component, a display, a plurality of input buttons. The pump assembly also includes a first processor coupled to the fluid drive component and the display and configured to reduce power to the fluid drive component and the display when the pump is in an inactive state, and a second processor coupled to the first processor and the plurality of input buttons, the second processor configured to provide an activation signal to the first processor when one or more of the plurality of input buttons is deployed.