Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
206305000 | FOR AN INSTRUMENT (I.E., MEANS TO MEASURE, TEST OR INDICATE) | 32 |
20090205983 | METAL COVER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A casing for a portable electronic device, comprising at least a first and a second cover member and a frame unit. The first and second cover member may be attached to the frame unit and the second cover member may enclose a part of the frame unit, wherein the casing enclose the portable electronic device and is self supporting when the first and second cover member and the frame unit are assembled. | 08-20-2009 |
20100025270 | BIOSENSOR CONTAINER - A biosensor container comprising a housing defining an internal glucose test strip compartment. The housing has an engagement portion for retaining a detachable means for storing data, and the means for storing data has data stored thereon specific to a batch of glucose test strips. At least one of the housing and the means for storing data includes at least one data reading element that is externally accessible when the means for storing data is retained by the engagement portion of the housing. The container includes various fail safe features to prevent mishandling and insure the user obtains the correct results. The housing includes means for connecting to the bG meter only when the means for storing data is retained by the housing. The housing further includes means for dispensing glucose test strips only when the housing is in either of an attached-to meter mode or a stand-alone mode. In the attached-to-meter mode the means for storing data is retained by the housing and the housing is connected to a bG meter. In the stand-alone mode the means for storing data is detached from the housing and the housing is not connected to the bG meter. | 02-04-2010 |
20100108546 | CONTAINER FOR A PLURALITY OF TEST STRIPS - A container ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100258458 | SEALING OF HOUSINGS BY MEANS OF SEALANTS - A sensor housing ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100288660 | DRAFT PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A LABORATORY INSTRUMENT - A draft protection device for a laboratory instrument according to the invention encloses a weighing compartment that surrounds a balance pan and includes a rear wall, a front wall, two sidewalls, a top cover with at least one opening, and a floor that is delimited by border edges. The top cover is connected at least to one of the two sidewalls and/or the front wall and/or the rear wall in an arrangement where the top cover and the walls connected thereto are vertically movable together in relation to the balance pan. In addition, the vertically movable wall(s) are vertically moveable past the adjacent border edge(s) of the floor. In any vertical position of the top cover, at least one of the sidewalls is horizontally slidable relative thereto. | 11-18-2010 |
20110017619 | SENSOR BUFFER COVER FOR DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGER - A sensor buffer cover is provided that is easily held at a fixed position without pain or discomfort to a patient to enable high-definition imaging. It is a sensor buffer cover wherein a cover body constituted as a flexible bag body into which a sensor unit is inserted comprises an inner bag-like sheet made of resin and formed in a rectangular shape to have an opening at one end in the longitudinal direction and an outer sheath member at the base of the inner bag-like sheet constituted as a flexible bag body formed in approximately the same shape as the sensor unit, which covers the periphery of the sensor unit inserted therein and is open at one end in the longitudinal direction, the outer peripheral edge of the base of the inner bag-like sheet and the outer peripheral edge of the outer sheath member covering the base of the inner bag-like sheet being fusion-bonded on three sides to leave an opening and obtain a double bag-like structure. | 01-27-2011 |
20110147244 | EASY STRIP ACCESS PRIMARY CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a test strip container which provides easy access to test strips. The test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a nested configuration. The nested configuration of the test strip container provides easy access to test strips by arranging the test strips so that they extend radially outward from the retaining member. The radial arrangement of the test strips operates to separate the test strips so that test strip users may easily select a single test strip from a plurality of test strips. Alternatively, the test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a longitudinal configuration. | 06-23-2011 |
20110174644 | TEST STRIP CONTAINER WITH STRIP RETAINER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A test strip container with an insert comprising a channel and a retaining member and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The container includes a housing, an insert, a lid, and at least one retaining member in at least one channel. The at least one retaining member releasably retains a plurality of test strips in the at least one channel. | 07-21-2011 |
20110192741 | Durable Container for Elongated Measuring Devices - A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit. A counterforce element may be disposed within the elongated conduit in proximity to or incorporated into the end cap. The counterforce element is aligned to generate a longitudinal counterforce on the measuring devices when an end of the measuring device(s) compressively engages the counterforce element. | 08-11-2011 |
20110226643 | Sealed Analyte Sensor Container Systems and Storage Methods - An analyte sensor container system is provided for storing and dispensing analyte sensors. The analyte sensor container system includes a container body having a plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of compartments including at least one analyte sensor, and a sealing member individually sealing each of the plurality of compartments. Methods of storing analyte sensors are provided as are numerous other aspects. | 09-22-2011 |
20110247949 | Analyte Sensor Container Systems With Sensor Elevator and Storage Methods - An analyte sensor container system is provided for storing and dispensing analyte sensors. The analyte sensor container system includes a container body having a moveable member received therein. The moveable member may have one or more compartments with one or more analyte sensors supported thereon and a lid hinged to the container body. An elevator mechanism causes relative movement between the container body and moveable member upon opening and closing the lid. As such, the one or more analyte sensors are readily accessible to a user when the lid is opened, and retract into the container body upon lid closure. Methods of storing analyte sensors are provided as are numerous other aspects. | 10-13-2011 |
20110266174 | METHOD TO REPLACE AN INSTRUMENT CASE AND REPLACEMENT CASE THEREFOR - A method designed to replace a compromised instrument case with a new case without the need to disconnect any wire, relay or any other electric equipment is described herein. The instrument panel is supported for example by a temporary support frame during the dismantling of the old case and the assembly of the new case. The new case is therefore assembled on site around the instrument panel. The new instrument case includes a floor which is made of at least two parts, one on each side of the wiring. The instrument case therefore remains in a normal working mode during the entire replacement procedure thus preventing downtime. As well, the amount of manpower required for the replacement of an instrument case is drastically reduced. | 11-03-2011 |
20120037521 | EASY STRIP ACCESS PRIMARY CONTAINER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a test strip container which provides easy access to test strips. The test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a nested configuration. The nested configuration of the test strip container provides easy access to test strips by arranging the test strips so that they extend radially outward from the retaining member. The radial arrangement of the test strips operates to separate the test strips so that test strip users may easily select a single test strip from a plurality of test strips. Alternatively, the test strip container includes a lower housing, an upper housing, and a retaining member configured to releasably retain the test strips in a longitudinal configuration. | 02-16-2012 |
20120080330 | Analyte Test Strip Containers and Inserts - In some aspects of the present disclosure, analyte test strip containers, and methods of manufacturing the same, are provided. The analyte test strip containers may include an interior side of a base that varies in height. In some aspects of the present disclosure, inserts are provided. The inserts serve to provide the cavity floor with a varying height with respect to a longitudinal axis of the container. In some aspects of the present disclosure, analyte test strip container systems, and methods of making the same, are provided. The analyte test strip container systems include a container and insert that situates within the container to provide a cavity floor that varies in height. | 04-05-2012 |
20120199506 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MOUNTED ALMEN STRIPS - A protected test strip holder according to the present invention includes a test strip holder onto which a test strip, such as for example an Almen strip, may be mounted using fasteners provided on the test strip holder. A protective covering is form-fitted to the test strip holder and, optionally, to the test strip holder having a test strip mounted thereon. The present invention also comprises a method for protecting and storing a test strip holder that includes providing a test strip holder, forming or molding a protective covering form-fitting to the test strip holder, and placing the protective covering over the test strip holder. The test strip holder may have a test strip mounted thereon prior to molding the form-fitting protective covering. | 08-09-2012 |
20120247987 | STACKABLE WATER METER PIT FRAMES - A water meter pit frame includes a stacking feature that allows multiple water meter pit frames to be stacked together in a nested relationship. In one example, the stacking feature comprises a plurality of ledges formed about the outer peripheral surface of the water meter pit frame that support a second water meter pit frame. | 10-04-2012 |
20120305419 | Integrated blood glucose measuring device with a test strip packaging system - An integrated blood glucose measuring device is described that has blood glucose metering device, a glucose metering test strip storage mechanism attachable to the metering device, a test strip feeding mechanism for feeding a single test strip from the storage mechanism for blood intake. The metering device, the test strip storage mechanism and the test strip feeding mechanism are integrated into a single device for blood glucose measurement. In another embodiment, a lancet mechanism is attachable to a side of the metering device and thus the metering device, the storage mechanism, the test strip feeding mechanism, and the lancet mechanism are integrated into a single device for blood glucose measurement. | 12-06-2012 |
20130062232 | CONCEALMENT APPARATUS FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES - A concealment apparatus for an ignition interlock device includes a container defining a cavity with an open upper end, and a lid covering the open upper end. The cavity is configured to receive and conceal an ignition interlock device, such as a handheld ignition interlock device. The apparatus may be configured to resemble a beverage container. | 03-14-2013 |
20130161213 | Packages and Kits for Analyte Monitoring Devices, and Methods Related Thereto - Generally, packages for an analyte monitoring device are provided. The packages include a container for containing an analyte monitoring device. The container includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and two sidewalls extending from sides of the bottom wall to an open top end of the container. The front wall is shorter in height than the rear wall, and is on an opposite side of the bottom wall than the rear wall. The two sidewalls are on opposite sides of the bottom wall, and extend from the front wall to the rear wall. The package also includes an inner panel disposed between the front wall and the rear wall. A front compartment is formed between the inner panel and the front wall, and a rear compartment is formed between the inner panel and the rear wall. The opening of the rear compartment is at the top end of the container, and an opening of the front compartment is at the top end of the container. Analyte monitoring kits and methods relating thereto are also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168272 | Device for Capsule Retrieval - A collection device for retrieving a medical capsule discharges from the anus of a patient is disclosed. Medical capsules have been widely used for monitoring and diagnostic purposes. The capsule has to be retrieved to obtain the on-board data or for reuse of the capsule. Accordingly, cost effective, easy-to-deploy, and comfortable-to-use collection devices are disclosed for retrieving the capsule. The capsule collection device for retrieving a capsule discharged from anus of a patient into a bowl comprises a capture device to capture the capsule and to pass feces discharged from the anus, and a wand to pick up the capsule. A collapsible capture device is also disclosure which comprises a flange to adapt to a rim of the bowl, a sifting piece to separate the capsule from the feces, and a collapsible side walls to couple the sifting piece to the capture opening of the flange. Furthermore, a wand having ejection capability for ejecting a picked capsule is disclosed. | 07-04-2013 |
20130284624 | CONTAINER MADE FROM A COMPOSITE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND POLYMER AND USED FOR ANALYTICAL AIDS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING - A container at least to some extent composed of a sheet of composite material, where the composite material includes an aluminum foil with a first and a second surface side, a first polymer layer, bonded to at least one of the two surface sides, where the aluminum foil covers, by way of the polymer layer, at least one aperture of a holder, where the composite material and the holder together form the container, where the holder accepts at least one analytical aid in a cutout, where the aluminum foil has been molded. | 10-31-2013 |
20140008253 | Condensate sensor enclosure - A condensate sensor enclosure to house an electromechanical control system to limit the level of condensate within a drain pan of an air conditioning system comprising a control system compartment and cover coupled together by a coupling assembly including a first coupler and a second coupler to enclose the electromechanical control system therein and a pair of probe housings each extending downwardly from the bottom of the control system compartment to operatively receive and house at least a portion a corresponding pair of electrically conductive sensor probes operatively coupled to the electromechanical control system to sense when the condensate within the drain pan reaches a predetermined level. | 01-09-2014 |
20140042045 | COVER FOR AN ULTRASONIC HEAD - A film tube which is arranged in the manner of a bag for enclosing a hand-operated ultrasonic transducer ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140054186 | DISPOSABLE SENSOR HEAD AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINER - A disposable sensor head for an optical sensor has a central body ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140069830 | PACKAGE - Two edge cut portions extending in parallel with a take-out direction are provided in the vicinity of a side of the lower plate where the right flap is provided. The weight scale is taken out by placing the package with a take-out side faced upward, pulling out the tongue strips, opening the right side plate and the right flap, and bending the lower plate along the bending line. An assembled state is illustrated in FIG. | 03-13-2014 |
20140183073 | COVER AND CASING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR LABELING DEVICES BELONGING TO A FAMILY OF DEVICES - The invention relates to a casing for electronic and similar devices. Such casing has a body part and a cover part for covering and to seal the content in the body part. The cover part is a flexible and impermeable foil that extends over an aperture in said body part and onto an essentially even surface surrounding said aperture. The cover part is attached to said surrounding surface by an adhesive. | 07-03-2014 |
20140284231 | SENSOR RETURN CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A return container for a sensor device and methods of forming a sensor device return container are disclosed. The return container may include a container sheet, which has a plurality of panels configured to be folded around the sensor device. The panels, as folded, define at least a first region for maintaining the sensor device, and a separate second region for maintaining an accessory associated with the sensor device. At least one of the panels has a re-sealable closing system that permits repeated access to the sensor device and accessory maintained within the return container. And one of more of the panels defines at least one interface opening that provides access to a limited portion of the sensor device as it is maintained within the first region. | 09-25-2014 |
20140360900 | PACKAGE-TYPE CARRIER AND METHOD FOR UNWRAPPING SAME - A package-type carrier, wherein a packaged object that is a biosensor can be easily taken out of the package-type carrier and attached to a measuring device without touching the packaged object. A package-type carrier has an unsealed portion outside a sealed portion and near a connection electrode of a biosensor, and has, at the end of or near the unsealed portion, a leading end processed portion such that a space is provided in a portion between an upper cover and a lower cover of the package-type carrier. | 12-11-2014 |
20140367286 | CAN STRUCTURE FOR STORING TESTING STRIP - A can structure for storing testing strip, mainly consisting of a can body, a cover and a moisture-proof can. After the cover is put on the can body, an elastic mechanism on the cover is pressed, and then the elastic mechanism restores its position automatically so that a space inside the can body is changed through reciprocation of the elastic mechanism to make a pressure outside the can body higher than a pressure inside the can body. This can improve the tightness of engagement between the can body and the cover to ensure that the can body is maintained at a completely closed state to effectively store the testing strip, and by means of a desiccant filled in the moisture-proof can, the testing strip is kept dry. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374292 | Storage Container for Analytical Device - The present invention discloses a storage container for an analytical device, capable of easily storing and using a sensor, The storage container for an analytical device in which a sensor is stored is configured such that the storage container has a cylindrical shape, the storage container has sensor storage portions therein radially arranged about a center point so that sensors can be inserted into the sensor storage portions, the storage container has an opening formed at a top surface of one side thereof and communicated to the sensor storage portions, and the storage container has a circumferential surface in which cut portions arc formed to be communicated with the sensor storage portions and cut to he extended from the end of the other side of the storage container to the opening along a lengthwise direction, thus allowing for ease of storage and use of sensors. | 12-25-2014 |
20150076016 | SENSOR STORAGE CONTAINER - This sensor storage container comprises a bottomed cylindrical container body ( | 03-19-2015 |
20160202092 | ACCESSORY STORAGE DEVICE FOR TEST INSTRUMENT | 07-14-2016 |