Self contained in-vitro diagnostic device
US8673214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/144444
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable apparatus for measuring a glucose level of a user having: a card-like member; a processor within the card-like member; at least one glucose sensor comprising a reagent, the glucose sensor generating a signal indicative of a measured glucose level upon application of a blood sample to the glucose sensor, wherein the glucose sensor is fixed to the card-like member and operably coupled to the processor; and at least one cover alterable between a first position in which the glucose sensor is covered and a second position in which the glucose sensor is exposed for use.
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