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Integrated test strip container with retaining insert

US8394343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateApr 27, 2010
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blood glucose meter for providing easy access to test strips and measuring blood glucose, a disposable and removable cartridge for providing easy access to test strips, and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The blood glucose meter for providing easy access to test strips and measuring blood glucose has a disposable and removable cartridge, a retaining member which releasably retains the test strips in a stacked configuration, and a housing. The disposable and removable cartridge has a rigid lid attached to a flexible body.

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