Fluid based analysis of multiple analytes by a sensor array
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1. A sensor array for detecting multiple analytes in a fluid comprising:
- a supporting member, wherein a plurality of cavities are formed within the supporting member and the cavities extend through the supporting member;
a plurality of particles positioned within the plurality of cavities, wherein the particles are configured to produce a signal when the particle interacts with an analyte;
a cover positioned above the supporting member and configured to inhibit dislodgment of the particle during use; and
one or more support structures coupled to the supporting member and to the cover;
wherein the one or more support structures space the cover apart from the supporting member by a fixed distance to define a channel therebetween, and wherein the fluid enters the cavity via the channel during use.
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Abstract
A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to the particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.
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1. A sensor array for detecting multiple analytes in a fluid comprising:
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a supporting member, wherein a plurality of cavities are formed within the supporting member and the cavities extend through the supporting member; a plurality of particles positioned within the plurality of cavities, wherein the particles are configured to produce a signal when the particle interacts with an analyte; a cover positioned above the supporting member and configured to inhibit dislodgment of the particle during use; and one or more support structures coupled to the supporting member and to the cover; wherein the one or more support structures space the cover apart from the supporting member by a fixed distance to define a channel therebetween, and wherein the fluid enters the cavity via the channel during use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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