Integrated cartridge housings for sample analysis
US10406523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/13
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing including a top portion having a first substantially rigid zone and a substantially flexible zone, a bottom portion separate from the top portion including a second substantially rigid zone, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The top portion and the bottom portion are bonded to form the cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of the sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.
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