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An assay electrode comprising a composite con t aining a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein, said assay electrode having a binding domain containing a binding reagent, wherein said binding reagent is immobilized on a surface of said electrode.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said assay electrode includes a multiplicity of binding domains.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said binding reagent is an antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid, a receptor or an enzyme.
A cartridge for use in an instrument system for conducting electrochemiluminescence assays for the detection or quantitation of an analyte, comprising: one or more electrodes of claim 1 and assay reagents.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the graphene particles have an average particle size of about 1 micron to about 50 microns. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the composite has a viscosity of about 8,000 cP at 30 ° C to about 80,000 cP at 30 °C. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises two or more layers of the composite. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises an electrically conductive component. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a semiconducting material and a semi-conducting film. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is substantially free of silicone-based materials. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is supported on a material selected from a film, a plastic sheet, an adhesive film. paper. a backing, a mesh, a felt, a fibrous material, a gel, a metal, a ceramic, a glass, an elastomer. a liquid, a tape, an adhesive, an other electrode, and a dielectric material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises a porous material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal coating, a metal film, and a metal foil. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the ratio of thermoplastic polymer to graphene particles is between 0.9 kg/kg to 1.1 kg/kg. Currently amended
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethyloxyazoline, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and polyacrylamide. Previously presented
An apparatus for conducting an assay comprising: (a) an element comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said element to form one or more binding domains capable of binding a component of a binding assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of an analyte by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said electrode to form one or more binding domains containing a reagent capable of binding a component of an electrochemiluminescence assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of a plurality of analytes by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprised of a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) a plurality of distinct binding domains supported on said electrode, each domain containing a reagent capable of binding a component of a binding electrochemiluminescence assay, wherein at least two of said binding domains differ in their specificity for analytes of interest.
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said binding domains are immobilized on said electrode.
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a light detector capable of independently measuring electrochemiluminescence generated from at least two of said binding domains.
A cassette for use in the detection of analytes in a sample by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) a plurality of discrete binding domains on an electrode; and (b) a binding reagent comprising an electrochemiluminescence label; wherein said electrode comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and/or said counter electrode surface comprise screen printed graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface formed by applying one or more layers of graphene onto a conductive layer comprising silver.
An assay module comprising a substrate having one or more fluid channels for introducing samples and/or assay reagents and one or more working electrode surfaces and one or more counter electrode surfaces on said substrate, wherein said working electrode comprises a graphene ink.
An assay module comprising a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and said counter electrode surface comprise a printed conductive material comprising graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plate top having plate top openings and a plate bottom mated to said plate top to define wells of said multi-well plate, said plate bottom comprising a substrate having a top surface with electrodes patterned thereon and a bottom surface with electrical contacts patterned thereon, wherein said electrodes and contacts are patterned to define two or mor e ind epende ntly addressable sectors of two or more jointly addressable assay wells, each sector comprising two or more wells with: (a) jointly addressable working electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said working electrodes is electrically connected with each other and connected to at least a first of said electrical contacts; and (b) jointly addressable counter electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said counter electrodes is electrically connected with each other, but not with said working electrodes, and connected to at least a second of said electrical contacts, wherein said electrodes comprise graphene.
' he multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said electrodes comprise a printed conductive material.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein one or more of said electrodes comprise a plurality of assay domains formed thereon.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, further comprising a luminescent label in one or more of said wells.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said multi-well plate further includes one or more wells useful in the conduct of a chemiluminescence and/or fluorescence assay.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein the inner surface of said wells is substantially free of silicon and silicone.
A multi-well plate according to claim 16, wherein said electrodes patterned on said top surface are electrically connected to said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface, wherein said substrate further comprises one or more conductive through-holes electrically that provide said electrical connections between said electrodes patterned on said top surface and said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface. What is claimed is:
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
assay electrode with graphene composite
assay apparatus element with graphene particles
ECL assay electrode with graphene
multi-well plate with graphene electrodes
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
composite of matrix and graphene particles
silver
Ag
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene_particle_size | 1–50 | graphene |
composite_viscosity | 8000–80000 |
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An assay electrode comprising a composite con t aining a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein, said assay electrode having a binding domain containing a binding reagent, wherein said binding reagent is immobilized on a surface of said electrode.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said assay electrode includes a multiplicity of binding domains.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said binding reagent is an antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid, a receptor or an enzyme.
A cartridge for use in an instrument system for conducting electrochemiluminescence assays for the detection or quantitation of an analyte, comprising: one or more electrodes of claim 1 and assay reagents.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the graphene particles have an average particle size of about 1 micron to about 50 microns. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the composite has a viscosity of about 8,000 cP at 30 ° C to about 80,000 cP at 30 °C. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises two or more layers of the composite. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises an electrically conductive component. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a semiconducting material and a semi-conducting film. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is substantially free of silicone-based materials. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is supported on a material selected from a film, a plastic sheet, an adhesive film. paper. a backing, a mesh, a felt, a fibrous material, a gel, a metal, a ceramic, a glass, an elastomer. a liquid, a tape, an adhesive, an other electrode, and a dielectric material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises a porous material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal coating, a metal film, and a metal foil. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the ratio of thermoplastic polymer to graphene particles is between 0.9 kg/kg to 1.1 kg/kg. Currently amended
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethyloxyazoline, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and polyacrylamide. Previously presented
An apparatus for conducting an assay comprising: (a) an element comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said element to form one or more binding domains capable of binding a component of a binding assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of an analyte by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said electrode to form one or more binding domains containing a reagent capable of binding a component of an electrochemiluminescence assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of a plurality of analytes by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprised of a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) a plurality of distinct binding domains supported on said electrode, each domain containing a reagent capable of binding a component of a binding electrochemiluminescence assay, wherein at least two of said binding domains differ in their specificity for analytes of interest.
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said binding domains are immobilized on said electrode.
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a light detector capable of independently measuring electrochemiluminescence generated from at least two of said binding domains.
A cassette for use in the detection of analytes in a sample by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) a plurality of discrete binding domains on an electrode; and (b) a binding reagent comprising an electrochemiluminescence label; wherein said electrode comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and/or said counter electrode surface comprise screen printed graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface formed by applying one or more layers of graphene onto a conductive layer comprising silver.
An assay module comprising a substrate having one or more fluid channels for introducing samples and/or assay reagents and one or more working electrode surfaces and one or more counter electrode surfaces on said substrate, wherein said working electrode comprises a graphene ink.
An assay module comprising a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and said counter electrode surface comprise a printed conductive material comprising graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plate top having plate top openings and a plate bottom mated to said plate top to define wells of said multi-well plate, said plate bottom comprising a substrate having a top surface with electrodes patterned thereon and a bottom surface with electrical contacts patterned thereon, wherein said electrodes and contacts are patterned to define two or mor e ind epende ntly addressable sectors of two or more jointly addressable assay wells, each sector comprising two or more wells with: (a) jointly addressable working electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said working electrodes is electrically connected with each other and connected to at least a first of said electrical contacts; and (b) jointly addressable counter electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said counter electrodes is electrically connected with each other, but not with said working electrodes, and connected to at least a second of said electrical contacts, wherein said electrodes comprise graphene.
' he multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said electrodes comprise a printed conductive material.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein one or more of said electrodes comprise a plurality of assay domains formed thereon.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, further comprising a luminescent label in one or more of said wells.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said multi-well plate further includes one or more wells useful in the conduct of a chemiluminescence and/or fluorescence assay.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein the inner surface of said wells is substantially free of silicon and silicone.
A multi-well plate according to claim 16, wherein said electrodes patterned on said top surface are electrically connected to said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface, wherein said substrate further comprises one or more conductive through-holes electrically that provide said electrical connections between said electrodes patterned on said top surface and said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface. What is claimed is:
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
assay electrode with graphene composite
assay apparatus element with graphene particles
ECL assay electrode with graphene
multi-well plate with graphene electrodes
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
composite of matrix and graphene particles
silver
Ag
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene_particle_size | 1–50 | graphene |
composite_viscosity | 8000–80000 |
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An assay electrode comprising a composite con t aining a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein, said assay electrode having a binding domain containing a binding reagent, wherein said binding reagent is immobilized on a surface of said electrode.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said assay electrode includes a multiplicity of binding domains.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said binding reagent is an antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid, a receptor or an enzyme.
A cartridge for use in an instrument system for conducting electrochemiluminescence assays for the detection or quantitation of an analyte, comprising: one or more electrodes of claim 1 and assay reagents.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the graphene particles have an average particle size of about 1 micron to about 50 microns. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the composite has a viscosity of about 8,000 cP at 30 ° C to about 80,000 cP at 30 °C. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises two or more layers of the composite. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises an electrically conductive component. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a semiconducting material and a semi-conducting film. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is substantially free of silicone-based materials. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is supported on a material selected from a film, a plastic sheet, an adhesive film. paper. a backing, a mesh, a felt, a fibrous material, a gel, a metal, a ceramic, a glass, an elastomer. a liquid, a tape, an adhesive, an other electrode, and a dielectric material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises a porous material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal coating, a metal film, and a metal foil. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the ratio of thermoplastic polymer to graphene particles is between 0.9 kg/kg to 1.1 kg/kg. Currently amended
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethyloxyazoline, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and polyacrylamide. Previously presented
An apparatus for conducting an assay comprising: (a) an element comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said element to form one or more binding domains capable of binding a component of a binding assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of an analyte by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said electrode to form one or more binding domains containing a reagent capable of binding a component of an electrochemiluminescence assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of a plurality of analytes by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprised of a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) a plurality of distinct binding domains supported on said electrode, each domain containing a reagent capable of binding a component of a binding electrochemiluminescence assay, wherein at least two of said binding domains differ in their specificity for analytes of interest.
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said binding domains are immobilized on said electrode.
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a light detector capable of independently measuring electrochemiluminescence generated from at least two of said binding domains.
A cassette for use in the detection of analytes in a sample by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) a plurality of discrete binding domains on an electrode; and (b) a binding reagent comprising an electrochemiluminescence label; wherein said electrode comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and/or said counter electrode surface comprise screen printed graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface formed by applying one or more layers of graphene onto a conductive layer comprising silver.
An assay module comprising a substrate having one or more fluid channels for introducing samples and/or assay reagents and one or more working electrode surfaces and one or more counter electrode surfaces on said substrate, wherein said working electrode comprises a graphene ink.
An assay module comprising a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and said counter electrode surface comprise a printed conductive material comprising graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plate top having plate top openings and a plate bottom mated to said plate top to define wells of said multi-well plate, said plate bottom comprising a substrate having a top surface with electrodes patterned thereon and a bottom surface with electrical contacts patterned thereon, wherein said electrodes and contacts are patterned to define two or mor e ind epende ntly addressable sectors of two or more jointly addressable assay wells, each sector comprising two or more wells with: (a) jointly addressable working electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said working electrodes is electrically connected with each other and connected to at least a first of said electrical contacts; and (b) jointly addressable counter electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said counter electrodes is electrically connected with each other, but not with said working electrodes, and connected to at least a second of said electrical contacts, wherein said electrodes comprise graphene.
' he multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said electrodes comprise a printed conductive material.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein one or more of said electrodes comprise a plurality of assay domains formed thereon.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, further comprising a luminescent label in one or more of said wells.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said multi-well plate further includes one or more wells useful in the conduct of a chemiluminescence and/or fluorescence assay.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein the inner surface of said wells is substantially free of silicon and silicone.
A multi-well plate according to claim 16, wherein said electrodes patterned on said top surface are electrically connected to said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface, wherein said substrate further comprises one or more conductive through-holes electrically that provide said electrical connections between said electrodes patterned on said top surface and said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface. What is claimed is:
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
assay electrode with graphene composite
assay apparatus element with graphene particles
ECL assay electrode with graphene
multi-well plate with graphene electrodes
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
composite of matrix and graphene particles
silver
Ag
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene_particle_size | 1–50 | graphene |
composite_viscosity | 8000–80000 |
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Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
An assay electrode comprising a composite con t aining a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein, said assay electrode having a binding domain containing a binding reagent, wherein said binding reagent is immobilized on a surface of said electrode.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said assay electrode includes a multiplicity of binding domains.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein said binding reagent is an antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid, a receptor or an enzyme.
A cartridge for use in an instrument system for conducting electrochemiluminescence assays for the detection or quantitation of an analyte, comprising: one or more electrodes of claim 1 and assay reagents.
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the graphene particles have an average particle size of about 1 micron to about 50 microns. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the composite has a viscosity of about 8,000 cP at 30 ° C to about 80,000 cP at 30 °C. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises two or more layers of the composite. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises an electrically conductive component. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a semiconducting material and a semi-conducting film. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is substantially free of silicone-based materials. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode is supported on a material selected from a film, a plastic sheet, an adhesive film. paper. a backing, a mesh, a felt, a fibrous material, a gel, a metal, a ceramic, a glass, an elastomer. a liquid, a tape, an adhesive, an other electrode, and a dielectric material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode comprises a porous material. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the assay electrode further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal coating, a metal film, and a metal foil. Previously presented
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the ratio of thermoplastic polymer to graphene particles is between 0.9 kg/kg to 1.1 kg/kg. Currently amended
An assay electrode as recited in claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethyloxyazoline, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and polyacrylamide. Previously presented
An apparatus for conducting an assay comprising: (a) an element comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said element to form one or more binding domains capable of binding a component of a binding assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of an analyte by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprising i) a matrix; and ii) one or more graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) binding reagents immobilized on said electrode to form one or more binding domains containing a reagent capable of binding a component of an electrochemiluminescence assay.
An apparatus for use in the detection of a plurality of analytes by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) an electrode comprised of a matrix and a multiplicity of graphene particles dispersed therein; and (b) a plurality of distinct binding domains supported on said electrode, each domain containing a reagent capable of binding a component of a binding electrochemiluminescence assay, wherein at least two of said binding domains differ in their specificity for analytes of interest.
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said binding domains are immobilized on said electrode.
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a light detector capable of independently measuring electrochemiluminescence generated from at least two of said binding domains.
A cassette for use in the detection of analytes in a sample by electrochemiluminescence comprising: (a) a plurality of discrete binding domains on an electrode; and (b) a binding reagent comprising an electrochemiluminescence label; wherein said electrode comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and/or said counter electrode surface comprise screen printed graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface comprises graphene.
A multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein two or more of said plurality of wells each comprise a working electrode surface formed by applying one or more layers of graphene onto a conductive layer comprising silver.
An assay module comprising a substrate having one or more fluid channels for introducing samples and/or assay reagents and one or more working electrode surfaces and one or more counter electrode surfaces on said substrate, wherein said working electrode comprises a graphene ink.
An assay module comprising a working electrode surface and a counter electrode surface, wherein said working electrode surface and said counter electrode surface comprise a printed conductive material comprising graphene.
A multi-well plate comprising a plate top having plate top openings and a plate bottom mated to said plate top to define wells of said multi-well plate, said plate bottom comprising a substrate having a top surface with electrodes patterned thereon and a bottom surface with electrical contacts patterned thereon, wherein said electrodes and contacts are patterned to define two or mor e ind epende ntly addressable sectors of two or more jointly addressable assay wells, each sector comprising two or more wells with: (a) jointly addressable working electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said working electrodes is electrically connected with each other and connected to at least a first of said electrical contacts; and (b) jointly addressable counter electrodes on said top surface of said substrate, wherein each of said counter electrodes is electrically connected with each other, but not with said working electrodes, and connected to at least a second of said electrical contacts, wherein said electrodes comprise graphene.
' he multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said electrodes comprise a printed conductive material.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein one or more of said electrodes comprise a plurality of assay domains formed thereon.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, further comprising a luminescent label in one or more of said wells.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein said multi-well plate further includes one or more wells useful in the conduct of a chemiluminescence and/or fluorescence assay.
The multi-well plate of claim 16, wherein the inner surface of said wells is substantially free of silicon and silicone.
A multi-well plate according to claim 16, wherein said electrodes patterned on said top surface are electrically connected to said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface, wherein said substrate further comprises one or more conductive through-holes electrically that provide said electrical connections between said electrodes patterned on said top surface and said electrical contacts patterned on said bottom surface. What is claimed is:
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
assay electrode with graphene composite
assay apparatus element with graphene particles
ECL assay electrode with graphene
multi-well plate with graphene electrodes
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
composite of matrix and graphene particles
silver
Ag
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene_particle_size | 1–50 | graphene |
composite_viscosity | 8000–80000 |
assay module with graphene working electrode
graphene ink
thermoplastic polymer
composite_layer_thickness | 2.5–75 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
composite_layer_sheet_resistance_upper_bound | ≤ 100 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
thermoplastic_polymer_to_graphene_ratio | 0.9–1.1 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
Duration | ≥ 15 minutes | — |
Thickness | 1–50 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–20 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–25 µm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–30 µm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 µm | — |
Thickness | 4–7 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–75 µm | — |
Thickness | 6–25 µm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 1 µm | — |
assay module with graphene working electrode
graphene ink
thermoplastic polymer
composite_layer_thickness | 2.5–75 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
composite_layer_sheet_resistance_upper_bound | ≤ 100 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
thermoplastic_polymer_to_graphene_ratio | 0.9–1.1 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
Duration | ≥ 15 minutes | — |
Thickness | 1–50 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–20 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–25 µm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–30 µm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 µm | — |
Thickness | 4–7 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–75 µm | — |
Thickness | 6–25 µm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 1 µm | — |
assay module with graphene working electrode
graphene ink
thermoplastic polymer
composite_layer_thickness | 2.5–75 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
composite_layer_sheet_resistance_upper_bound | ≤ 100 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
thermoplastic_polymer_to_graphene_ratio | 0.9–1.1 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
Duration | ≥ 15 minutes | — |
Thickness | 1–50 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–20 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–25 µm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–30 µm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 µm | — |
Thickness | 4–7 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–75 µm | — |
Thickness | 6–25 µm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 1 µm | — |
assay module with graphene working electrode
graphene ink
thermoplastic polymer
composite_layer_thickness | 2.5–75 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
composite_layer_sheet_resistance_upper_bound | ≤ 100 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
thermoplastic_polymer_to_graphene_ratio | 0.9–1.1 | composite of matrix and graphene particles |
Duration | ≥ 15 minutes | — |
Thickness | 1–50 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–20 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–25 µm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 µm | — |
Thickness | 2–30 µm | — |
Thickness | 8–12 µm | — |
Thickness | 4–7 µm | — |
Thickness | 2.5–75 µm | — |
Thickness | 6–25 µm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 1 µm | — |
