20240043784. BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN INCUBATOR simplified abstract (Analog Devices, Inc.)
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BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN INCUBATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Max Marcel Marcel Shulaker of Cambridge MA (US)
Alicia Ann Coto of Boston MA (US)
Graham E. Mcgrath of Boston MA (US)
Samuel H. Fuller of Wellesley MA (US)
BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN INCUBATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240043784 titled 'BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN INCUBATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an incubation system for gas detection of a biological specimen. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- An incubation system for gas detection of a biological specimen is disclosed.
- The system includes a gas or optical sensor that can be placed in communication with a biological specimen vessel.
- The sensor generates an electrical response signal indicating a chemical characteristic associated with the specimen.
- The specimen is incubated in a temperature-controlled chamber, such as within a shelf with multiple receptacles.
- Processing circuitry is used to connect the sensor and the biological specimen vessel.
Potential Applications:
- Medical diagnostics: The system can be used in medical laboratories or healthcare facilities to detect gases emitted by biological specimens, aiding in the diagnosis of diseases or infections.
- Environmental monitoring: The system can be utilized in environmental monitoring to detect gases emitted by biological samples, helping to assess the health of ecosystems or identify pollution sources.
- Biotechnology research: The system can be employed in biotechnology research to analyze the gas emissions of biological specimens, enabling the study of metabolic processes or the development of new drugs.
Problems Solved:
- Non-invasive detection: The system provides a non-invasive method for detecting chemical characteristics of biological specimens, eliminating the need for invasive procedures.
- Real-time monitoring: The system allows for real-time monitoring of gas emissions from biological specimens, providing timely information for analysis and decision-making.
- Controlled incubation: The temperature-controlled chamber ensures that the biological specimens are incubated under optimal conditions, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of the gas detection process.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy: The system provides accurate detection of chemical characteristics associated with biological specimens, leading to more reliable diagnostic results or research findings.
- Time and cost savings: The non-invasive nature of the system reduces the need for complex sample preparation procedures, saving time and resources.
- Versatility: The system can be used with various types of biological specimens and can be easily integrated into existing laboratory equipment or systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
an incubation system for gas detection of a biological specimen can include a gas or optical sensor. the sensor can be arranged to be placed in communication with at least one biological specimen vessel for generating an electrical response signal indicating a chemical characteristic associated with the specimen. the specimen can be incubated in a temperature-controlled chamber, such as within a shelf defining a plurality of receptacles. processing circuitry can be included or used such as to place the sensor and at least one biological specimen vessel in communication with each other.
