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Assay devices that utilize hollow particles

CA 2520645 C · Owner: Kaylor, Rosann · Inventors: Wei, Ning; Chidebelu-Eze, Chibueze Obinna; Atanassov, Zdravko

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Hollow particles for use in various types of assay devices are provided. Due to their hollow or voided structure, the particles may exhibit a variety of beneficial properties. For instance, hollow particles are generally lightweight, and thus, relatively inexpensive in comparison to other types of particles. Hollow particles may also form a stable system without requiring refrigeration or rotation. In addition hollow particles may possess enhanced light diffraction capabilities, which may be particularly beneficial in certain types of assay devices, e.g. diffraction-based assay devices.

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  • Filed March 3, 2004 and granted July 2, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 3, 2024.
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FiledMarch 3, 2004
GrantedJuly 2, 2013
Term endedMarch 3, 2024
Patent numberCA 2520645 C
Classification (IPC)G01N33/54

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