(19)
(11) EP 1 587 955 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
31.03.2005

(43) Date of publication:
26.10.2005 Bulletin 2005/43

(21) Application number: 03810896.5

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.2003
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C12Q 1/68, C12Q 1/70
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2003/041453
(87) International publication number:
WO 2004/059293 (15.07.2004 Gazette 2004/29)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 24.12.2002 US 436301 P
27.12.2002 US 330696
20.02.2003 US 371149
24.06.2003 US 603891
26.09.2003 US 673077
14.11.2003 US 714078

(71) Applicant: Biosite Incorporated
San DiegoCalifornia 92121 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BUECHLER, Kenneth, F.
    Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (US)
  • MAISEL, Alan
    Del Mar, CA 92014 (US)
  • ANDERBERG, Joseph, Michael
    Encinitas, CA 92024 (US)
  • MCPHERSON, Paul, H.
    Encinitas, CA 92024 (US)
  • DAHLEN, Jeffrey, R.
    San Diego, CA 92126 (US)
  • KIRCHICK, Howard, J.
    San Diego, CA 92121 (US)

(74) Representative: Viering, Jentschura & Partner 
Steinsdorfstrasse 6
80538 München
80538 München (DE)

   


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