Connector configuration for electrochemical cells and meters for use in combination therewith
US7527716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1074
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A substantially planar electrochemical test strip for determination of the presence and/or quantity of an analyte in a sample is provided that has a first electrode, a first connector including two contact pads, and a first conductive lead extending between the first electrode and the first connector to establish a path for conduction of an electrical signal between the first electrode and the first connector; a second electrode, a second connector including one or more contact pads, and a second conductive lead extending between the second electrode and the second connector to establish a path for conduction of an electrical signal between the second electrode and the second connector, and a sample chamber for receiving a sample. The first and second electrode are disposed to contact a sample within the sample chamber such that an electrochemical signal is generated. The contact pad or pads of the second connector are between the contact pads of the first connector when viewed in the plane of the test strip. A meter having contacts for use with the electrochemical test strip, and a combination of a meter and an electrochemical test strip are also provided.
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