Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
204403020 | Disposable apparatus or apparatus having removable section (e.g., removable cartridge, etc.) | 75 |
20080237040 | TEST STRIP AND MONITORING DEVICE - Test strips and monitoring devices for the electrochemical analysis of analytes are disclosed. An illustrative test strip may include first and second electrodes, offset relative to one another with respect to an insertion end of the test strip. The monitoring device may have a stop and electrical contacts configured to position the test strip such that the offset electrodes are in contact with the electrical contacts of the monitor. In some cases, the insertion end of the test strip and the stop of the monitoring device include one or more features to key the insertion end of the test strip with the stop. Also, one or more programmable devices may be provided on or in the test strip for providing information and/or calibration data to the monitoring device when inserted into the monitoring device. In some embodiments, a monitoring device may be provided that includes a removable Sharps container for storing used test strips. | 10-02-2008 |
20090014328 | Small Volume in vitro Analyte Sensor and Methods of Making - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 01-15-2009 |
20090145754 | BIOCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, BIOCHEMICAL TEST STRIP AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A biochemical test system, a measurement device, a biochemical test strip and a method of making the same are provided. The biochemical test system includes a biochemical test strip and a measurement device. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate, and a pattern code disposed on one side of the insulating substrate. The pattern code includes N components and at least one of the N components penetrates the insulating substrate. The measurement device includes a microprocessor and a connector. The connector is coupled to the pattern code and the electrode system for receiving signals corresponding to the pattern code. The microprocessor is coupled to the connector for receiving signals from the connector. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159444 | Integrated Sensor for Analyzing Biological Samples - An integrated lancet and testing striplet for measuring a body analyte level in a health care regimen includes a skin piercing member and an analyte sensor coupled together. | 06-25-2009 |
20090188792 | BIOSENSOR, BIOSENSOR CHIP AND BIOSENSOR DEVICE - A biosensor includes a working electrode | 07-30-2009 |
20090255810 | BIOSENSOR CHIP, BIOSENSOR SYSTEM AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT THEREOF - In a biosensor system and its measuring instrument which determine that a biosensor chip has been inserted and measure biological information on a biological material supplied to the biosensor chip, the size of the biosensor chip is made small, the reliability of the measuring instrument is improved, and the product life becomes long. In addition, a measurement error of the biological information is suppressed in measuring the biological information by inserting a biosensor chip, which has a sensor electrode formed of an electrode member with an electric resistance value higher than a conductive metal, into the measuring instrument. An electrode portion provided in an insertion portion | 10-15-2009 |
20090314637 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CODING INFORMATION ON A BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP - The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by a test meter into which the test strip is inserted. In one embodiment, a first test strip comprises: a first measurement electrode connectable to a test meter; a first trace loop with a first associated resistance, where the first trace loop is connectable to the test meter; and a second trace loop with a second associated resistance, where the second trace loop is connectable to the test meter. The test meter is adapted to: receive the first test strip; connect to the first measurement electrode, the first trace loop, and the second trace loop; and obtain a first resistance ratio by comparing the first and second associated resistances. | 12-24-2009 |
20090321254 | HEMOGLOBIN-DETECTING ELECTRODE TEST STRIP AND DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - A hemoglobin-detecting electrode test strip is provided, which includes an insulating substrate; an electrode system; an insulating layer that partially covers the electrode system so that one uncovered portion on the electrode system forms an electrochemical reaction region and another uncovered portion on the electrode system forms a conductive wire connecting region; and a reaction layer including an electron mediator and an anion surfactant and at least partially covering the electrochemical reaction region. A device for detecting hemoglobin is further provided, which includes the hemoglobin-detecting electrode test strip and an electrochemical sensor. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000862 | Integrated Blood Glucose Measurement Device - A portable combination for measuring a glucose concentration value in a sample has a portable glucose meter (GM) having a test strip port for receiving a disposable electrochemical test strip, means for calculating a glucose concentration value in a sample applied to a test strip received in the test strip port, and optionally a rechargeable GM battery. Next the combination has a portable rechargeable supplemental battery pack (SBP). The combination also has a web enabled portable device (WEPD) having a rechargeable WEPD battery and a wireless connection to the internet. The GM, the SBP, and the WEPD are electrically coupled to allow power transfer between the GM, the SBP, and the WEPD. The GM and the WEPD are communicatively coupled to allow for data transfer between the GM and the WEPD. The GM and SBP are detachable from and reattachable to the WEPD to form the portable combination. Lastly the combination has means for managing battery operations of the combination. These means are effective to cause the GM to draw operating power first from the SBP, second from the WEPD battery, and third from the GM battery, if the GM battery is present. | 01-07-2010 |
20100065426 | Strip Connectors For Measurement Devices - Devices including strip connectors in measurement devices are provided. Also provided are systems, kits and methods. | 03-18-2010 |
20100108508 | BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN MEASUREMENT TEST PIECE, AND BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN MEASURING DEVICE - A blood glucose measurement device ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100206728 | BIOCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND BIOCHEMICAL TEST STRIP - A biochemical test system, a measurement device, and a biochemical test strip are provided. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, a conductive layer, and at least one open-circuit part. The conductive layer is disposed on the insulating substrate and includes a plurality of electronic elements, wherein one end of the conductive layer is formed as a connection region. The at least one open-circuit part is disposed on at least one of the plurality of the electronic elements within the connection region. The type of the biochemical test strip is determined by the number and location of the at least one open-circuit part(s). | 08-19-2010 |
20100276286 | ANALYZER - The present invention relates to an analyzing device to be used by inserting an analytical instrument | 11-04-2010 |
20110094881 | SENSOR CARTRIDGE AND MEASURING DEVICE - A sensor cartridge for supplying a sensor is used. The sensor cartridge includes a casing within which the plurality of sensors can be arranged, and that allows a sample to be introduced to a sensor located at a preset location, and a connection structure. The connection structure electrically connects an external device and a sensor electrode of the sensor located at the preset location. The casing is formed so as to be held by the external device when the external device and the sensor electrode of the sensor are electrically connected via the connection structure. | 04-28-2011 |
20110253532 | Analyte Meter Protectors and Methods - Analyte meter protectors, meters that include the same, and methods. | 10-20-2011 |
20110290645 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 12-01-2011 |
20110315549 | TESTING STRIP FOR DETECTING A FLUIDIC SAMPLE - The present invention provides a testing strip for detecting a fluidic sample for testing a fluidic sample. The testing strip for detecting a fluidic sample comprises a substrate, a plurality of electrodes, a supporting layer and a cover that are serially stacked. The testing strip for detecting a fluidic sample includes a longitudinal long axis and a transverse short axis. The testing strip for detecting a fluidic sample includes a first end and a second end opposing to the first end along the longitudinal long axis. The testing strip for detecting a fluidic sample includes a reacting region located at the terminal of the first end, and the reacting region is defined and enclosed by the cover, the supporting layer and the substrate. The reacting region has a C-liked structure from a cross-sectional view taken along a direction perpendicular to the longest flowing path of the fluidic sample. | 12-29-2011 |
20120043202 | CELL ANALYSIS CARTRIDGE - Not only a downsized cartridge but also an aperture constituted simply and at low cost using a downsized configuration of the cartridge is provided. A measurement channel includes a front-surface-side channel unit provided on a front surface of a cartridge main body; a rear-surface-side channel unit provided on a rear surface of the cartridge main body; and a connection channel unit connecting the front-surface-side channel unit to the rear-surface-side channel unit. An aperture is formed in the connection channel unit, a fluid contact unit of one electrode is arranged in the front-surface-side channel unit, and a fluid contact unit of the other electrode is arranged in the rear-surface-side channel unit. | 02-23-2012 |
20120073969 | Amelioration of Heterophile Antibody Immunosensor Interference - The invention is directed to methods and devices for reducing interference from heterophile antibodies in an analyte immunoassay. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method comprising the steps of (a) amending a biological sample such as a whole blood sample with non-human IgM or fragments thereof by dissolving into said sample a dry reagent to yield a non-human IgM concentration of at least about 20 μg/mL or equivalent fragment concentration; and (b) performing an electrochemical immunoassay on the amended sample to determine the concentration of said analyte in said sample. Preferably, the sample is amended with IgG or fragments thereof in addition to the IgM of fragments thereof. | 03-29-2012 |
20120097536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF A BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP - The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a signal of interest in a biological fluid when the test strip is mated to an appropriate test meter, wherein the test strip and the test meter include structures to verify the integrity of the test strip traces, to measure the parasitic resistance of the test strip traces, and to provide compensation in the voltage applied to the test strip to account for parasitic resistive losses in the test strip traces. | 04-26-2012 |
20120118735 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR ELECTRODE STRIP AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is an electrode strip for an electrochemical biosensor, which is fabricated by forming a nickel-including metal layer on a non-conductive substrate including a polymer material, forming a carbon layer thereon, and carrying out patterning. | 05-17-2012 |
20120132524 | Combination Of Breathalyser And Electrochemical Saliva Drug Test - A device combining a fuel-cell-type breathalyser with an electrochemical saliva drug test. The saliva drug tester comprises a disposable test strip-electrode module assembly and an analyser module. The saliva is squeezed out of an absorbent swab when the test strip is inserted into the electrode module. The electrode module can also carry information that is read and evaluated by the analyser, e.g. for verification of the electrode module. | 05-31-2012 |
20120175253 | ION SELECTIVE ELECTRODE CARTRIDGE - A wet flow-type ion selective electrode device requires not only a large amount of test solution but also cumbersome management works such as flow path cleaning and device conditioning. Provided is an ion selective electrode cartridge which includes at least one ion selective electrode forming an electrical path with a reference electrode when a test solution is infused, and in which the ion selective electrode and the reference electrode is arranged to surround a container. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175254 | ION SELECTIVE ELECTRODE CARTRIDGE - Ion concentration measurement requires a calibration before the start of the measurement, and thus the start of the measurement is delayed for the calibration period. Hence, an ion selective electrode cartridge including an ion selective electrode for measuring the concentration of particular ions dissolved in a test solution is provided with a storage means storing therein an electrode slope value specific to the ion selective electrode. | 07-12-2012 |
20120217159 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL - Methods and systems for measuring the oxidation-reduction potential of a fluid sample are provided. The system includes a test strip with a sample chamber adapted to receive a fluid sample. The sample chamber can be associated with a filter membrane. The test strip also includes a reference cell. The oxidation-reduction potential of a fluid sample placed in the sample chamber can be read by a readout device interconnected to a test lead that is in electrical contact with the sample chamber, and a reference lead that is in electrical contact with the reference cell. Electrical contact between a fluid sample placed in the sample chamber and the reference cell can be established by a bridge. The oxidation-reduction potential may be read as an electrical potential between the test lead and the reference lead of the test strip. | 08-30-2012 |
20120228135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CODING INFORMATION ON A BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP - The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by a test meter into which the test strip is inserted. In one embodiment, a first test strip comprises: a first measurement electrode connectable to a test meter; a first trace loop with a first associated resistance, where the first trace loop is connectable to the test meter; and a second trace loop with a second associated resistance, where the second trace loop is connectable to the test meter. The test meter is adapted to: receive the first test strip; connect to the first measurement electrode, the first trace loop, and the second trace loop; and obtain a first resistance ratio by comparing the first and second associated resistances. | 09-13-2012 |
20130105313 | BIOSENSOR | 05-02-2013 |
20130140177 | TESTING CARTRIDGE FOR AN IN VITRO MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a removable assay cartridge containing a polymer body with channels for fluid movement for an in vitro medical diagnostic device. The device also includes a removable calibration fluid cartridge. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140178 | METHOD FOR MEASURING ANALYSIS OBJECT, AND MEASURING DEVICE - The measurement device comprises a sensor holder to which is removable to a biosensor. The sensor holder has measurement-use connection terminals that are in contact with the electrode system in the biosensor and are used to take off signals required for measuring the specific component, and thermocouple-use connection terminals that are in contact with the thermocouple in the biosensor and are used to take off the thermoelectromotive force signals. | 06-06-2013 |
20130256132 | Test strip structure - A test strip structure is provided, and more particularly to a blood glucose test strip, which facilitates permeating blood, comprises a plurality of conductive strips disposed over a top of a base layer, and a first insulation glue layer covering with the conductive strip. A roof plate layer is disposed over a top of the first insulation glue layer. One end of the conductive strip is capable of receiving a detection of a blood glucose machine while another end is disposed with a reaction layer. The first insulation glue layer is formed with a notch portion relative to the reaction layer. The notch portion is formed with a notch port, which is at one end of the base layer, capable of providing blood to permeate into the reaction layer. The first insulation glue layer has a ventilation gutter communicating with the notch portion. | 10-03-2013 |
20130270113 | ELECTROCHEMICAL STRIP AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electrochemical strip is disclosed. The electrochemical strip includes a substrate and an electrode deposited on the substrate. The electrode includes a conductive paste layer, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, a third metal layer, and a fourth metal layer. The conductive paste is made of a material selected from the group consisting of copper paste, nickel paste, silver paste, and silver-carbon paste. The first metal layer is made of a group VIII metal. The second metal layer is made of nickel. The third metal layer is made of a group VIII metal. The fourth metal layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of palladium, gold, and platinum. | 10-17-2013 |
20140001043 | PRINTED MEMORY ON STRIP | 01-02-2014 |
20140001044 | TEST STRIP EJECTOR FOR MEDICAL DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140008218 | BIOSENSOR, BIOSENSOR CHIP AND BIOSENSOR DEVICE - A biosensor includes a working electrode | 01-09-2014 |
20140014509 | Testing of Blood Coagulation Characteristics - In some examples, a device applies an electrical potential difference across a blood sample. The device measures an electrical signal that passes through the blood sample over a duration of time to obtain a plurality of measurements representing a measurement function of time. An accumulative property of the measurement function may be determined such that the accumulative property correlates to a blood coagulation characteristic. | 01-16-2014 |
20140034494 | BLOOD GLUCOSE METER ADAPTED FOR MOBILE DEVICES - The present invention relates to a blood glucose meter adapted to work cooperatively with a mobile device. Generally, a conventional mobile device is designed to transmit music or sound stored therein to a headset via its headset jack and also is enabled to receive music or sound through a microphone thereof for storage. Accordingly, in addition to the aforesaid interface for music/sound transmission, the headset jack is used and programmed to communicate with a blood glucose meter for transmitting signal and data therebetween, and thereby, the blood glucose meter is enabled to transmit data to the mobile device or can be controlled thereby simply by plugging the blood glucose meter into the headset jack of the mobile device. | 02-06-2014 |
20140083849 | ORGANISM SAMPLE MEASUREMENT SENSOR AND HOUSING CONTAINER THAT HOUSES SAME - The present invention is provided with sensor body ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140110257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL - Methods and systems for measuring the oxidation-reduction potential of a fluid sample are provided. The system includes a test strip with a sample chamber adapted to receive a fluid sample. The sample chamber can be associated with a filter membrane. The test strip also includes a reference cell. The oxidation-reduction potential of a fluid sample placed in the sample chamber can be read by a readout device interconnected to a test lead that is in electrical contact with the sample chamber, and a reference lead that is in electrical contact with the reference cell. Electrical contact between a fluid sample placed in the sample chamber and the reference cell can be established by a bridge. The oxidation-reduction potential may be read as an electrical potential between the test lead and the reference lead of the test strip. | 04-24-2014 |
20140131199 | Analyte Measurement Devices and Systems, and Components and Methods Related Thereto - In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities. | 05-15-2014 |
20140138244 | TEST STRIP FOR A MEDICAL METER - A test strip for a medical meter) capable of analysing a sample of a bodily fluid comprises a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The test strip is made from a rigid material and comprises a bended portion that is located between the first and the second end. | 05-22-2014 |
20140166482 | TEST STRIP EJECTOR FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - A system and method for receiving and ejecting a test strip of a fluid testing device. The system includes parallel first and second guide rails defining a rail cavity between the guide rails. A sled includes a sled post and opposed first and second side leg sets each having at least one deflectable leg. Each of the deflectable legs is externally slidably engaged to one of the guide rails limiting the sled to only sliding motion in either a loading direction or an opposite ejection direction. An actuator arm is rotatably connected to a mechanism assembly. The sled post is received in an actuator arm slot. Actuator arm rotation in a loading rotational direction displaces the sled in the loading direction in a sliding motion. Subsequent opposite rotation of the actuator arm in an ejection rotational direction displaces the sled in the ejection direction and ejects the test strip. | 06-19-2014 |
20140231252 | Integrated Blood Glucose Measurement Device - A portable combination for measuring a glucose concentration value in a sample has a portable glucose meter (GM) having a test strip port for receiving a disposable electrochemical test strip, means for calculating a glucose concentration value in a sample applied to a test strip received in the test strip port, and optionally a rechargeable GM battery. Next the combination has a portable rechargeable supplemental battery pack (SBP). The combination also has a web enabled portable device (WEPD) having a rechargeable WEPD battery and a wireless connection to the Internet. The GM, the SBP, and the WEPD are electrically coupled to allow power transfer between the GM, the SBP, and the WEPD. The GM and the WEPD are communicatively coupled to allow for data transfer between the GM and the WEPD. The GM and SBP are detachable from and reattachable to the WEPD to form the portable combination. Lastly the combination has means for managing battery operations of the combination. These means are effective to cause the GM to draw operating power first from the SBP, second from the WEPD battery, and third from the GM battery, if the GM battery is present. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238855 | SENSOR FOR FLUID-SOLUBLE GAS - For measuring concentrations of fluid-soluble gases with improved drift stability and low production costs, thus dispensing with tedious calibration and/or drift correction routines and re-membraning procedures, a sensor and a system are provided, comprising at least two electrodes, which are covered by sensor fluid at at least one detection site; and an ion-balancing means ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140353153 | Preparation and Maintenance of Sensors - Apparatus and methods are described for preparing, maintaining, and stabilizing sensors. The apparatus and methods for preparing sensors for use are utilized in advance of the sensor being removed from a sealed, sterilized package. The apparatus include packaging materials having electrical circuits capable of stabilizing a sensor to prepare the sensor for use. The methods for preparing a sensor for use includes methods of providing a solution to a sterilized packaging that contains a sensor connected to a sensor activating circuit, activating the circuit, and allowing the sensor to stabilize. These methods can be performed without compromising the packaging. The apparatus for stabilizing a sensor that is in use include a circuit connectable to the sensor that provides a signal to the sensor that prevents the sensor from becoming destabilized when disconnected from a monitoring device. | 12-04-2014 |
20140360872 | Testing Member Cartridge - A cartridge configured to be inserted into a meter, the cartridge comprising: a housing having at least two electrical contacts disposed on an inner surface of a wall of the housing and at least two electrical contacts disposed on an outer surface of the wall of the housing, wherein a conductive path is provided between corresponding ones of the at least two electrical contacts on the inner and outer surfaces; and at least one testing member supported within the housing, each testing member having at least two contact pads configured to engage with the at least two electrical contacts disposed on the inner surface of the housing wall when that testing member is moved into a measurement position, wherein the at least two electrical contacts disposed on the outer surface of the housing wall are configured to provide a conductive connection between the testing member and the meter. | 12-11-2014 |
20150021179 | ELECTROCHEMICAL STRIP AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electrochemical strip is disclosed. The electrochemical strip includes a substrate and an electrode deposited on the substrate. The electrode includes a conductive paste layer, a first metal layer, a second metal layer, a third metal layer, and a fourth metal layer. The conductive paste is made of a material selected from the group consisting of copper paste, nickel paste, silver paste, and silver-carbon paste. The first metal layer is made of a group VIII metal. The second metal layer is made of nickel. The third metal layer is made of a group VIII metal. The fourth metal layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of palladium, gold, and platinum. | 01-22-2015 |
20150083590 | PORTABLE DEVICE ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING BLOOD SAMPLES AND A DEVICE COVER - A device assembly for measuring and monitoring glucose content of blood, and a cover of such an assembly. The assembly is especially applicable for users with diabetes disease. The assembly includes a resilient cover on a measurement device. The cover has a slit at the input for a blood sample strip. The slit is closed at its rest position, but a test strip can be entered through the slit based on the resilience of the cover material. The resilient cover absorbs possible mechanical impacts and prevents impurities from reaching the sensor electronics. | 03-26-2015 |
20150096888 | bG METER LENS ATTACHMENT AND SEAL - A blood glucose test device with viewing lens seal includes a meter body rigid portion of a first polymeric material and an opening. A resilient portion of a second polymeric material more compressible than the first polymeric material integrally connected to the rigid portion defines a rigid portion outer covering. A resilient portion edge extends beyond the rigid portion and partially into the opening about a perimeter of the opening. A transparent polymeric material lens has an outer perimeter surface in contact with the resilient portion edge. Multiple flexible arms extending from the lens each have a hook member. Each hook member engages a receiving member positioned in a meter body and is retained by multiple backup ribs. Hook member engagement at a locking position pulls the lens toward the edge partially compressing the second polymeric material and creating a fluid seal between the perimeter surface and edge. | 04-09-2015 |
20150114836 | Measurement Device with Reader and Disposable Probe - A system for obtaining a pH measurement comprises a disposable probe and a reader. The disposable probe includes at least one indicating electrode and at least one reference electrode. The reader is configured to operably engage with the disposable probe and provide pH information of a sample. | 04-30-2015 |
20150144484 | REPLACEABLE MULTISTRIP CARTRIDGE AND BIOSENSOR METER - A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor. | 05-28-2015 |
20150300976 | Apparatus for residual pesticide detection - Disclosed is an apparatus for pesticide detection in aqueous solution was provided, wherein an electrochemical biosensor, a container for mixing and an electrical signal analyzer were used, and the biosensor is disposable. | 10-22-2015 |
20150323486 | SINGLE-USE SENSORS IN BIOREACTORS, BIOTECH PURIFICATION AND BIOPROCESSING - Presteralized manifolds having disposable multi | 11-12-2015 |
20150355128 | ORGANISM SAMPLE MEASUREMENT SENSOR AND HOUSING CONTAINER THAT HOUSES SAME - The present invention is provided with a substrate ( | 12-10-2015 |
20160139072 | BIOSENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A biosensor and a method for manufacturing the biosensor. The biosensor comprises an insulative substrate ( | 05-19-2016 |
204403030 | Plural measuring sections or zones | 8 |
20080245664 | Biosensor test strips for multiple tests - This invention discloses a detachable test strip good for multiple tests on a test strip to reduce the per test cost, and a test strip for multiple tests with more than two conductive tracks for the simultaneous measurement of multiple test data with a drop of blood. | 10-09-2008 |
20110094882 | TEST METER FOR USE WITH A DUAL CHAMBER, MULTI-ANALYTE TEST STRIP WITH OPPOSING ELECTRODES - A test meter for use with a dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip includes a test strip receiving module and a signal processing module. The test strip receiving module has a first electrical connector configured for contacting a first analyte contact pad of a first working electrode of the test strip; a second electrical connector configured for contacting a second analyte contact pad of a second working electrode of the test strip, a third electrical connector configured for contacting a first counter/reference contact pad of a first counter/reference electrode layer of the test strip, and a fourth electrical connector configured for contacting a second counter/reference contact pad of a second counter/reference electrode layer of the test strip. The signal processing module is configured to receive a first signal via the first electrical connector and the third electrical connector and employ the first signal for the determination of a first analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, whole blood sample) applied to the dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip. Moreover, the signal processing module is also configured to receive a second signal via the second electrical connector and fourth electrical connector and employ the second signal for the determination of a second analyte (e.g., a ketone analyte) in the bodily fluid sample applied to the dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip. Furthermore, the third and fourth electrical contacts provide contact in an opposing manner. | 04-28-2011 |
20120090993 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUSLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS - An electrochemical sensor system that continuously monitors and calibrates the sensors included in the system. The invention also includes a method for determining failure patterns of a sensor and incorporating into an electrochemical sensor system the ability to recognize the failure pattern and initiate remedial action. | 04-19-2012 |
20130087455 | BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP - This invention discloses a biosensor test strip that comprises a substrate, on which lies a conductive layer that contains a plurality of contact pads, check pads and reaction zones, which contains a plurality of working and reference electrodes, and on which the reaction reagent is deposited. The first contact pad is connected to the working electrode, while the second contact pad is connected to the reference electrode. Furthermore, this invention discloses a biosensor test strip for multiple tests on a single strip. The biosensor test strip includes a substrate with a plurality of incisions to divide the substrate into a plurality of individual test sections. | 04-11-2013 |
20130118899 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BLOOD TEST STRIPS AND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS USING THE SAME - Electrochemical blood test strips and diagnosis systems are presented. An electrochemical blood test strip for measuring HCT % and prothrombin time includes an electrode plate having electrode circuit patterns on an insulator substrate; a separation plate disposed on the electrode plate defining a blood sample region, a channel and three reaction regions; and a cover plate disposed on the separation plate having a blood sample inlet and vents. In measuring, one of the three reaction regions is used for detecting hemoglobin and hematocrit and the other two reaction regions are biochemical reaction regions and used for detecting prothrombin time. | 05-16-2013 |
20130140179 | IN VITRO MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to an in vitro medical diagnostic device that includes a removable calibration fluid cartridge. The device also includes a removable assay cartridge containing a polymer body with channels for fluid movement. | 06-06-2013 |
20130161190 | Integrated Test Device for Optical and Electrochemical Assays - This invention relates generally to test devices and methods for performing optical and electrochemical assays and, more particularly, to test devices having the ability to perform optical and electrochemical assays on a sample and to methods of performing optical and electrochemical assays using such test devices. The present invention is particularly useful for performing immunoassays and/or electrochemical assays at the point-of-care. | 06-27-2013 |
20140251804 | ELECTRODE LAYOUT FOR BLOOD TEST SENSOR STRIP - An improved electrode layout for a continuous strip sensor is provided which reduces misalignment of the electrodes with the contacts which read the position of the strip. Better contact with the electrodes reduces or eliminates transient signals between stop positions of the sensor strip. | 09-11-2014 |
204403040 | Enzyme included in apparatus | 13 |
20090071823 | Disposable enzymatic sensor for liquid samples - The present invention relates to a disposable electrochemical sensor which can measure redox species in a liquid sample | 03-19-2009 |
20090166196 | Use of microfluidic systems in the electrochemical detection of target analytes - The invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for conducting analyses, particularly microfluidic devices for the detection of target analytes. | 07-02-2009 |
20090260986 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH INSERTION MONITOR, AND METHODS - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 10-22-2009 |
20110042211 | BIOCHEMICAL TEST STRIP, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND BIOCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM - A biochemical test strip, a measurement device, and a biochemical test system are provided. The biochemical test strip has a first connection region, a second connection region and a sensing region defined thereon, and includes an insulating substrate, a set of electrodes, an insulating slice and an identifying unit. The set of the electrodes is disposed on the insulating substrate, and one end of the set of electrodes is in the first connection region. The insulating slice is disposed on the set of the electrodes and exposes at least the first connection region. The identifying unit including a plurality of electronic elements is formed on a surface of the insulating slice in the second connection region, wherein the second connection region is different from the first connection region. The type of the biochemical test strip is determined by the number and location of the plurality of electronic elements. | 02-24-2011 |
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20130284595 | Test strips and preparation method thereof - The present invention relates to test strips and preparation method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a test strip comprising: (a) an insulating substrate; (b) an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate; (c) an insulation layer disposed on the electrode system, in which an accommodation space is disposed at one side of the insulation layer for exposing a part of the electrode system to carry out an electrochemical reaction of an analyte; and (d) a gel, disposed in the accommodation space and formed by dissolving a reactive enzyme reacting with the analyte in a hydrogel and being cured. | 10-31-2013 |
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20150068893 | BIOSENSOR TEST STRIP FOR BIOSENSOR TEST DEVICE - A biosensor test device of this disclosure includes a biosensor test strip and biosensor monitor connecting with the biosensor test strip. The biosensor test strip includes a base layer and at least one test section. The test section includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first track, a second track, a first contact pad, a second contact pad and a reaction zone formed on a base layer. The first track is electrically connected to both the first electrode and the first contact pad. The second track is electrically connected to both the second electrode and the second contact pad. The reaction zone is coated with reagents which contact at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode. | 03-12-2015 |
20150083591 | Voltammetric Systems for Assaying Biological Analytes - The present invention relates to systems, methods, and devices for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. The use of linear, cyclic, or acyclic voltammetric scans and/or semi-integral, derivative, or semi-derivative data treatment may provide for increased accuracy when determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. Hematocrit compensation in combination with the data treatments may reduce the hematocrit effect with regard to a glucose analysis in whole blood. In another aspect, fast scan rates may reduce the hematocrit effect. | 03-26-2015 |
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20150068894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF ANALYTES - Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. In some embodiments, the reader component communicates with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample. | 03-12-2015 |