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Dry powder diagnostic reagent and applications thereof

CA 1338525 C · Owner: Skarstedt, Mark T. · Inventors: Usmani, Arthur M.; Skarstedt, Mark T.

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The invention describes a homogeneous reagent powder useful in determining analytes in samples. The homogeneous reagent powder requires a first powder which is an enzyme, powder or a powder of several enzymes and a second powder, which consists of indicator. Also required is an inert adhesive which is sufficiently sticky for powders to adhere thereto. The homogeneous reagent powder may be applied to a support layer, thus producing an analytical apparatus. Also disclosed is a process for producing the apparatus.

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  • Granted August 20, 1996. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 20, 2013.
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FiledJanuary 11, 1989
GrantedAugust 20, 1996
Term endedAugust 20, 2013
Patent numberCA 1338525 C
Classification (IPC)C12Q1/54 +2 more

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedJan 11, 1989Patent grantedAug 20, 1996Term endedAug 20, 2013

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