US4734375A
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Ion specific test method
Assignee: Bayer Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-12
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Granted: 1988-03-29
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Expires: 2003-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A test means for detecting the presence of a specific ion in an aqueous test sample and for determining its concentration comprises a substantially nonpolar, nonporous carrier matrix which is incorporated with an ionophore capable of selectively forming a complex with the ion under analysis. In addition, a counterion reporter substance is provided separately, which is capable of producing a detectable response, such as a change in or appearance of color or fluorescence in the carrier matrix. In use, the test sample containing the counterion reporter substance is contacted with the test means, the test means is washed and any detectable response associated with the test means is determined.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven C. Charlton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/84; G01N33/52; G01N33/525; G01N33/526
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method useful for the determination of a specific ion in an aqueous test sample, comprising the steps of: (a) adding a counterion reporter substance to an aqueous test sample, (b) contacting the counterion containing sample with a surface of a test means comprising a substantially nonpolar, nonporous, polymer carrier matrix incorporated with an ionophore capable of selectively forming a complex with a specific ion to be determined in the sample, (c) removing any unassociated counterion from the surface of the test means, and (d) determining a detectable optical response associated with the test means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method useful for the determination of a specific ion in an aqueous test sample, comprising the steps of: (a) adding a counterion reporter substance to an aqueous test sample, (b) contacting the counterion containing sample with a surface of a test means comprising a substantially nonpolar, nonporous, polymer carrier matrix incorporated with an ionophore capable of selectively forming a complex with a specific ion to be determined in the sample, (c) removing any unassociated counterion from the surface of the test means, and (d) determining a detectable optical response associated with the test means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 in which the determining step is accomplished by measuring the reflectance or absorbance of the test means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 in which a water impervious support is affixed to a surface of the test means which is opposite the surface which contacts the sample.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 in which the sample is serum and the specific ion to be determined is potassium.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-29 | 1991-09-28 | 1992-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-29 | 1995-09-28 | 1996-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-29 | 1999-09-28 | 2000-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |