Slide frame and manufacturing process
US5329686A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49915
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel slide test element and method of making are described. Both feature a lip coined in the sidewall of a recess shaped in a frame member to hold the reaction member bearing the detecting reagents. The lip then overhangs the reaction member, once assembled. Assembly occurs by bending the frame member with the lip facing outwardly, thus forcing the lip to part a distance sufficient to allow the reaction member to be inserted. An optional stacking and fusing procedure is also described to facilitate shipment of frame members prior to assembly.
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