Lancet integrated test element tape dispenser
US8621828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/110833
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lancet integrated test element tape includes a plurality of lancet integrated test elements. The lancet integrated test elements each include a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue and a test element configured to analyze body fluid from the incision in the tissue. A cartridge includes a supply compartment configured to store an unused section of the tape. The tape is folded within the supply compartment to limit damage to the lancet integrated test elements. The cartridge can further include a waste compartment in which a used section of the tape is stored. An indexing mechanism moves the tape between the supply and waste compartments.
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