Disposable test sensor cartridge
US8097210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/48757
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a test sensor cartridge assembly that dispenses test sensors individually while shortening the distance of the lateral movement required to eject the sensor. A stationary gear rack is affixed to a surface with a moveable gear rack positioned parallel to the stationary gear rack. The moveable gear rack is adapted to engage the test sensor. A gear is positioned between and contacts the stationary gear rack and the moveable gear rack. The lateral movement of the gear in a first direction generates rotational movement by the gear. Both the lateral and rotational movement move the moveable gear rack laterally in the first direction. The lateral movement of the gear rack in the first direction ejects a test sensor from a test sensor cartridge.
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