Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A composition for detecting the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, the composition comprising an organic hydroperoxide and an indicator capable of providing a detectable response in the presence of the peroxidatively active substance and peroxide, characterized in that the composition addi- - tionally comprises a meta] chelate of a polycarboxyalkylamine derivative having the general formula: where: (a) R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; R 2 , R 3 , R x and R y , same or different, are straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; where at least two of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R x or R y are alkyl carboxylic acid radicals so defined; (b) R and R q , same or different, are straight or branched chain alkylene radicals having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms or divalent 1,2-cycloaliphatic radicals having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms; (c) n is an integer having a value of from 0 to 1; m is an integer having a value of from 0 to 2; where if m is greater than 0, repeated R p and repeated R radicals may be the same or different; and (d) M is Fe .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A composition for detecting the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, the composition comprising an organic hydroperoxide and an indicator capable of providing a detectable response in the presence of the peroxidatively active substance and peroxide, characterized in that the composition addi- - tionally comprises a meta] chelate of a polycarboxyalkylamine derivative having the general formula: where: (a) R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; R 2 , R 3 , R x and R y , same or different, are straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; where at least two of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R x or R y are alkyl carboxylic acid radicals so defined; (b) R and R q , same or different, are straight or branched chain alkylene radicals having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms or divalent 1,2-cycloaliphatic radicals having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms; (c) n is an integer having a value of from 0 to 1; m is an integer having a value of from 0 to 2; where if m is greater than 0, repeated R p and repeated R radicals may be the same or different; and (d) M is Fe .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition according to claim 1, characterized in that (a) m is 0; and (b) R p is an ethylene radical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least two of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R X and Ry are the alkyl carboxylic acid radical, -CH 2 COOH.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the metal chelate is selected from the group consisting of ferric chelates of N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, cyclohexylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, iminodiacetic acid, a-ethylenediaminediaceticdi- propionic acid, β-ethylenediaminediaceticdipropionic acid, hydroxylethylaminodiacetic acid and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the organic hydroperoxide is cumene hydroperoxide and the indicator is 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A test means for determining the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, characterized in that it comprises a carrier matrix incorporated with a composition according to any of claims 1 to 5.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
338 words
A method for preparing a test means for determining the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, wherein the test means is resistant to interfering affects of ascorbate which may be present in the sample, which method comprises the steps of: a) preparing a first reagent solution including an organic hydroperoxide, and a metal chelate of an polycarboxyalkylamine derivative having the general formula: where: (i) R 1 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; R 2 , R 3 , R x and Ry, same or different, are straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; where at least two of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R x or R y are alkyl carboxylic acid radicals so defined; (ii) R and R , same of different, are straight or branched chain alkylene radicals having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms or divalent 1,2-cycloaliphatic radicals having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms; (iii) n is an integer having a value of from 0 to 1; m is an integer having a value of from 0 to 2; where if m is greater than 0, repeated R and repeated R radicals may be the same or different; and (iv) M is Fe +3 ; b) incorporating the first reagent solution with a carrier matrix by wetting the matrix with the first solution; c) drying the wetted matrix to leave a residue of the metal chelate and the hydroperoxide; d) preparing a second reage solution including an indicator and a solvent, the indicator being capable of providing a detectable response in the presence of a peroxide and the peroxidatively active substance; e) incorporating the second reagent solution with the dried carrier matrix by wetting the matrix with the second reagent solution; and f) drying the matrix to leave a combined residue including the metal chelate, the hydroperoxide and the indicator.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
338 words
A method for preparing a test means for determining the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, wherein the test means is resistant to interfering affects of ascorbate which may be present in the sample, which method comprises the steps of: a) preparing a first reagent solution including an organic hydroperoxide, and a metal chelate of an polycarboxyalkylamine derivative having the general formula: where: (i) R 1 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; R 2 , R 3 , R x and Ry, same or different, are straight or branched chain alkyl alcohol or alkyl carboxylic acid radicals having from 2 to 3 carbon atoms; where at least two of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R x or R y are alkyl carboxylic acid radicals so defined; (ii) R and R , same of different, are straight or branched chain alkylene radicals having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms or divalent 1,2-cycloaliphatic radicals having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms; (iii) n is an integer having a value of from 0 to 1; m is an integer having a value of from 0 to 2; where if m is greater than 0, repeated R and repeated R radicals may be the same or different; and (iv) M is Fe +3 ; b) incorporating the first reagent solution with a carrier matrix by wetting the matrix with the first solution; c) drying the wetted matrix to leave a residue of the metal chelate and the hydroperoxide; d) preparing a second reage solution including an indicator and a solvent, the indicator being capable of providing a detectable response in the presence of a peroxide and the peroxidatively active substance; e) incorporating the second reagent solution with the dried carrier matrix by wetting the matrix with the second reagent solution; and f) drying the matrix to leave a combined residue including the metal chelate, the hydroperoxide and the indicator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 7, characterized in that the indicator is benzidine; o-tolidine; a 3,3', 5,5'-tetra(lower alkyl)benzidine; 2,7-diaminofluorene; or mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the organic hydroperoxide is selected from the group consisting of cumene hydroperoxide; t-butyl hydroperoxide, diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide, 2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-dihydroperoxide; paramenthane hydroperoxide; and mixtures thereof.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for determining the presence of a peroxidatively active substance in a test sample, characterized in that it comprises the steps of contacting the sample with a composition according to any of claims 1 to 5 and observing a detectable response.