Portable detection apparatus for beverage ingredients

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to portable detection apparatus, comprising one or more detector regions adapted to visually indicate the presence or amount of an analyte in a beverage. The detection apparatus is shaped substantially the same as a consumer product.

1 . A portable detection apparatus, comprising:
 one or more detector regions, adapted to visually indicate the presence or amount of an analyte in a beverage;   wherein the detection apparatus is shaped substantially the same as a consumer product.   
     
     
         2 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the consumer product comprises a match book, makeup compact, straw or stirrer. 
     
     
         3 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the analyte comprises one or more of caffeine, sugar or illicit drugs. 
     
     
         4 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the analyte comprises one or more of GHB (gamma hydroxybutryate), ketamine, Rohypnol® (flunitrazepam), methadone, opiates, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, benzodiazepines and their metabolites and ecstasy (MDMA). 
     
     
         5 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the analyte comprises bacteria. 
     
     
         6 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more detector regions are integrated into a probe that substantially resembles a match within a match book shaped apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more detector regions are removable. 
     
     
         8 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more detector regions are disposable. 
     
     
         9 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more detector regions form a replaceable cartridge. 
     
     
         10 . A portable detection apparatus, comprising:
 a replaceable cartridge;   one or more detector regions, adapted to visually indicate the presence or amount of an analyte in a beverage and positioned within the cartridge;   wherein the detection apparatus is shaped substantially the same as a consumer product.   
     
     
         11 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more detector regions are reusable. 
     
     
         12 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more detector regions are disposable. 
     
     
         13 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a colored indicator strip, adapted for comparison to the one or more detector regions after contacting a beverage. 
     
     
         14 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the consumer product comprises a match book, makeup compact, straw or stirrer. 
     
     
         15 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the analyte comprises one or more of caffeine, sugar or illicit drugs. 
     
     
         16 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the analyte comprises one or more of GHB (gamma hydroxybutryate), ketamine, Rohypnol® (flunitrazepam), methadone, opiates, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, benzodiazepines and their metabolites and ecstasy (MDMA). 
     
     
         17 . The portable detection apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the analyte comprises bacteria.