Justin E Brubaker

US Patent:

20120164649, Jun 28, 2012

Filed:

Aug 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/204291

Inventors:

Rick T. SMETHERS - Malvern PA, US
Justin Dale Brubaker - Lafayette Hill PA, US
Thomas Vincent Connors - Audubon PA, US
Michael Jay Fischer - Jenkintown PA, US
Jeffery J. Guterman - Los Angeles CA, US
Vincent A. Juliana - Exton PA, US
Hans C. Kastensmith - Aldie VA, US
James F. Koller - Downingtown PA, US
David J. Lyons - W. Trenton NJ, US
Daniel Arthur Miller - Bryn Mawr PA, US

Assignee:

INSTANTLABS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION - Washington DC

International Classification:

C12Q 1/68
C12M 1/34

US Classification:

435 612, 4352872

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods are described herein that are configured for use in the monitoring and detecting of chemical reactions, such as, for example, the monitoring and detection of Polymerase chain reactions (PCR). For example, the systems and devices described herein can be used for accelerated real-time PCR. A fully integrated PCR system is provided that includes a touch screen user interface, eliminating the need for additional computers, keyboards, and related devices. The PCR systems described herein can be network enabled to provide communications between one or more PCR monitoring and detection devices and a central monitoring station. A disposable sample holding device can be placed in the PCR device for testing in an upright vertical orientation, providing improved optical scanning capabilities and rapid heating and cooling capabilities.