Gimbaled bladder actuator for use with test strips
US6866822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/114165
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Gimbaled bladder actuators and methods for their use in compressing bladders present on test strips are provided. The subject actuators are characterized by the presence of a gimbaled compression pad under movement control of an actuating means, preferably an automated actuating means. Also provided are meters for reading test strips that include bladders, where the meters include the subject gimbaled bladder actuators.
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