Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Holen, J. T..
A card configuration which combines the functions of identification, enumeration and antibiotic sensitivity into one card was developed. An instrument package was designed around the card to integrate the card filling, incubation reading, computation and decision making process into one compact unit. Support equipment was also designed to prepare the expandable material used in the MLM.
Device can detect and identify a number of medically important microorganisms in an average of approximately 8 hours. Monitor consists of cartridges containing special selective media and solid state electro-optical detectors.
Motility and pH sensor capsule is developed to monitor gastric acidity, pressure, and temperature. Capsule does not interfere with digestion. Sensor is capsule which includes pH electrode, Pitran pressure transducer, and thermistor temperature sensor all potted in epoxy and enclosed in high density polyethylene sheath.