Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
In an integral multilayer analytical element comprising a reagent layer containing an indicator reagent composition capable of producing a detectable change corresponding to an analyte and a porous spreading layer composed of a fibrous fabric superposed on the reagent layer, the improvement comprising that the yarn of said fabric comprises fibers having roughed surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
In an integral multilayer analytical element comprising a reagent layer containing an indicator reagent composition capable of producing a detectable change corresponding to an analyte and a porous spreading layer composed of a fibrous fabric superposed on the reagent layer, the improvement comprising that the yarn of said fabric comprises fibers having roughed surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The analytical element of claim 1 wherein said yarn is filament yarn composed of long fibers and said fabric is woven fabric or knitted fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The analytical element of claim 1 wherein said yarn is spun yarn, and said fabric is woven fabric or knitted fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The analytical element of claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3 wherein said reagent layer is provided on a light-transmissive water-impermeable support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The analytical element of claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3 wherein said reagent layer is provided on a light-reflective or opaque and water-impermeable support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
In an integral multilayer analytical element comprising a water-absorptive layer containing a hydrophilic polymer and a porous spreading layer composed of a fibrous fabric containing an indicator reagent composition capable of producing a detectable change corresponding to an analyte superposed on the water-absorptive layer, the improvement comprising that the yarn of said fabric comprises fibers having roughed surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
In an integral multilayer analytical element comprising a water-absorptive layer containing a hydrophilic polymer and a porous spreading layer composed of a fibrous fabric containing an indicator reagent composition capable of producing a detectable change corresponding to an analyte superposed on the water-absorptive layer, the improvement comprising that the yarn of said fabric comprises fibers having roughed surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The analytical element of claim 6 wherein said yarn is filament yarn composed of long fibers and said fabric is woven fabric or knitted fabric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The analytical element of claim 2 wherein said yarn is spun yarn, and said fabric is woven fabric or knitted fabric.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The analytical element of claim 5, claim 6 or claim 7 wherein said reagent layer is provided on a light-transmissive water-impremeable support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The analytical element of claim 5, claim 6 or claim 7 wherein said reagent layer is provided on a light-reflective or opaque and water-impermeable support.