I was confused when I initially went through the patent and got caught up on one specific part. If you bothered to even open the patent they're incredibly cryptic and IANAL.
Here is part of the claims section, starting around "pgs 47/48", and all of it looks like this.
"A two-way communication system for detecting an ana lyte in a bodily fluid from a subject, comprising:
a) a reader assembly comprising a programmable proces Sor that is operably linked to a communication assem bly:
b) an external device configured to transmit a protocol to the communication assembly; detection assembly for detecting said signal which is transmitted via said communication assembly to said external device.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the reader assembly further comprises a controller having computer-executable commands for performing the reaction at a designated point of-care location.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the external device fur ther comprises a means for receiving and aggregating a plu 45
c) a test device configured to be inserted into the reader assembly, said test device comprising:
i) a sample collection unit configured for collecting a sample of bodily fluid Suspected to contain an analyte;
ii) an assay assembly containing reactants that react with said sample of bodily fluid based on the protocol transmitted from said external device to yield a detect able signal indicative of the presence and/or concen tration of said analyte; and iii) an identifier that is configured to provide the identity of said test device and is also configured to trigger the transmission of said protocol that is selected"
balfirevic|6 years ago
Or do they very specifically describe Theranos' non-functioning tech?
It doesn't seem like they can be both.
TheFiend7|6 years ago
Here is part of the claims section, starting around "pgs 47/48", and all of it looks like this.
"A two-way communication system for detecting an ana lyte in a bodily fluid from a subject, comprising:
a) a reader assembly comprising a programmable proces Sor that is operably linked to a communication assem bly:
b) an external device configured to transmit a protocol to the communication assembly; detection assembly for detecting said signal which is transmitted via said communication assembly to said external device.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the reader assembly further comprises a controller having computer-executable commands for performing the reaction at a designated point of-care location.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the external device fur ther comprises a means for receiving and aggregating a plu 45
c) a test device configured to be inserted into the reader assembly, said test device comprising:
i) a sample collection unit configured for collecting a sample of bodily fluid Suspected to contain an analyte;
ii) an assay assembly containing reactants that react with said sample of bodily fluid based on the protocol transmitted from said external device to yield a detect able signal indicative of the presence and/or concen tration of said analyte; and iii) an identifier that is configured to provide the identity of said test device and is also configured to trigger the transmission of said protocol that is selected"
So yeah, super generic.