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| 20090042305 | Sensor Release Mechanism for a Test Meter - A sensor-dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the sensor pack and ejecting one of the sensors from the sensor pack and through a sensor slot on the housing. The sensor dispensing instrument also includes a rotational-release wheel that is disposed on the outer housing of the sensor-dispensing instrument that is turnable to remove a sensor disposed in the sensor slot. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090082798 | Lancing Device for One Skin Puncture - A lancing device comprises a main housing, a movable housing, and a damping ring. The main housing forming an inner aperture that encloses a portion of a lancet assembly. The lancet assembly has a lancet body, a lancet-plunger housing, and a lance. The lancet assembly is adapted to move between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position. The movable housing is adjacent to the main housing. The moveable housing is adapted to move from a resting position to a cocking position. The moveable housing is adapted to connect to the lancet assembly. The damping ring is adapted to engage the lancet assembly as the lancet assembly moves from the puncture position back towards the resting position to reduce movement of the lancet assembly back towards the puncture position. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090156964 | Flip-Top Integrated-Diagnostic Instrument - An integrated-diagnostic instrument adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor is disclosed. The instrument comprises a first portion including at least one opening formed therein. The opening is adapted to receive a test sensor. The first portion forms at least one compartment adapted to receive a lancing device and includes a user-interface mechanism. The instrument further comprises a second portion being hingedly connected to the first portion. The second portion includes a display. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090162248 | Compact Foldable Meter - A foldable instrument ( | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090209040 | Sensor release mechanism for a meter - A sensor-dispensing instrument ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100047918 | TEST-SENSOR CARTRIDGE - A test-sensor cartridge including a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample. The test-sensor cartridge further includes a housing forming a cavity. The cavity is adapted to contain the plurality of test sensors. The test-sensor cartridge further includes a lid adapted to enclose the cavity. The test-sensor cartridge further includes a closing feature adapted to maintain the lid in a closed position. The closing feature is distorted when the lid is in an open position and generally released when the lid is in a closed position. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100072270 | TEST-SENSOR CARTRIDGE - A test-sensor cartridge including a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample. The cartridge further includes a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein. The cavity is adapted to include the plurality of test sensors. At least one of the plurality of walls forms at least one aperture. The cartridge further includes a lid adapted to enclose the cavity. The cartridge further includes a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls. The locking feature is adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100178703 | SINGLE-SENSOR METER SYSTEM WITH NO SENSOR HANDLING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A single-sensor meter system for dispensing sensors for testing of an analyte concentration in a fluid comprises a container assembly and a single-sensor meter. The container assembly includes inner and outer cartridges. The inner cartridge includes a plurality of test sensors and a mechanical mechanism. The container assembly forms exactly one opening for dispensing the test sensors one at a time. The opening is covered by an end cap so as to assist in preventing or inhibiting moisture from entering the interior of the container assembly. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to advance the plurality of test sensors. The single-sensor meter is adapted to align with and operatively connects to the container assembly. The single-sensor meter includes a test-sensor extraction mechanism adapted to grip a test sensor and pull the test sensor through the opening to a dispensed position. | 07-15-2010 |
