EP4017375A4 - Systems and methods for menstrual cycle testing - Google Patents

Systems and methods for menstrual cycle testing Download PDF

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EP4017375A4
EP4017375A4 EP20854747.1A EP20854747A EP4017375A4 EP 4017375 A4 EP4017375 A4 EP 4017375A4 EP 20854747 A EP20854747 A EP 20854747A EP 4017375 A4 EP4017375 A4 EP 4017375A4
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menstrual cycle
cycle testing
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EP4017375A1 (en
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Amy BECKLEY
Jeffrey Schell
Ellen SCHELL
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MFB Fertility Inc
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Priority claimed from US16/544,554 external-priority patent/US20210055310A1/en
Priority claimed from US16/732,823 external-priority patent/US11061026B2/en
Priority claimed from US16/732,766 external-priority patent/US11029321B2/en
Application filed by MFB Fertility Inc filed Critical MFB Fertility Inc
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Publication of EP4017375A4 publication Critical patent/EP4017375A4/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
    • G01N33/48—Biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers
    • G01N33/50—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
    • G01N33/53—Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
    • G01N33/543—Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
    • G01N33/54366—Apparatus specially adapted for solid-phase testing
    • G01N33/54386—Analytical elements
    • G01N33/54387—Immunochromatographic test strips
    • G01N33/54388—Immunochromatographic test strips based on lateral flow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/0012—Ovulation-period determination
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
    • G01N33/48—Biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers
    • G01N33/50—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
    • G01N33/53—Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
    • G01N33/558—Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor using diffusion or migration of antigen or antibody
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
    • G01N33/48—Biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers
    • G01N33/50—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
    • G01N33/74—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving hormones or other non-cytokine intercellular protein regulatory factors such as growth factors, including receptors to hormones and growth factors
    • G01N33/76—Human chorionic gonadotropin including luteinising hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone or their receptors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B2010/0003—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements including means for analysis by an unskilled person
    • A61B2010/0006—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements including means for analysis by an unskilled person involving a colour change

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EP20854747.1A 2019-08-19 2020-07-02 Systems and methods for menstrual cycle testing Pending EP4017375A4 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16/544,554 US20210055310A1 (en) 2019-08-19 2019-08-19 Method and apparatus for a pregnanediol urine assay
US16/732,823 US11061026B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2020-01-02 System of evaluating corpus luteum function by recurrently evaluating progesterone non-serum bodily fluids on multiple days
US16/732,766 US11029321B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2020-01-02 Method of evaluating corpus luteum function by recurrently evaluating progesterone non-serum bodily fluids on multiple days
PCT/US2020/040600 WO2021034412A1 (en) 2019-08-19 2020-07-02 Systems and methods for menstrual cycle testing

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EP4017375A4 true EP4017375A4 (en) 2023-12-06

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US11061026B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2021-07-13 MFB Fertility, Inc. System of evaluating corpus luteum function by recurrently evaluating progesterone non-serum bodily fluids on multiple days
EP4079229A1 (en) * 2021-04-22 2022-10-26 Claire Marie Elisabeth De Belloy de Saint Liénard Computing a point in time for a fertility medical action
WO2023028039A1 (en) * 2021-08-23 2023-03-02 University Of Cincinnati Ovulation monitoring platform
WO2024079483A1 (en) * 2022-10-14 2024-04-18 Wlness Science Ltd Hormone testing

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WO2015116854A1 (en) * 2014-01-30 2015-08-06 Podoly Erez System for saliva collection
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WO2019133920A1 (en) * 2017-12-28 2019-07-04 MFB Fertility, Inc. Systems and methods for tracking progesterone

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WO1994004924A1 (en) * 1992-08-21 1994-03-03 Unipath Limited Monitoring method
WO1995016920A1 (en) * 1993-12-16 1995-06-22 Abbott Laboratories Methods and means for determining the female fertile period
US7044919B1 (en) * 1998-04-02 2006-05-16 Michael Catt Test methods, devices and test kits
WO2007049157A2 (en) * 2005-10-24 2007-05-03 Manawatu Biotech Investments Ltd. (Mbil) Ovulation cycle monitoring and management
WO2015116854A1 (en) * 2014-01-30 2015-08-06 Podoly Erez System for saliva collection
CN106146651A (en) * 2015-04-17 2016-11-23 南京济朗生物科技有限公司 Women luteal function quick non-invasive monitoring technology
WO2019133920A1 (en) * 2017-12-28 2019-07-04 MFB Fertility, Inc. Systems and methods for tracking progesterone

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CJ MUNRO ET AL: "Relationship of serum estradiol and progesterone concentrations to the excretion profiles of their major urinary metabolites as measured by enzyme immunoassay and radioimmunoassay", CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, vol. 37, no. 6, 1 June 1991 (1991-06-01), US, pages 838 - 844, XP055624183, ISSN: 0009-9147, DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/37.6.838 *
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