Device and method of measuring animal health
US10274433B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/7793
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A test pad comprising multiple test patches and urine detection patches in an array is described. The test pad is suitable for automated urine analysis of multiple animals in a cage. Urine detection patches may be arranged in a BAYER pattern or as rings. Multiple layers, including a substrate, a wicking layer, a test patch layer, and optional protection layer serve to manage puddles of urine. Various isolation elements are described that keep urine puddles from spreading. Color reference spots on the pad are used for dynamic color determination of test patches. Urine detection patches start a read clock and identify which test patches are valid. Elements to hold and align the test pad are described. Methods of detection and reading are described.
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