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Self contained in-vitro diagnostic device

US8673214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2032

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  • 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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