US Patent No: 7,378,270
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Device for analyte measurement
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May 27, 2008
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Nov 9, 2004
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10/984,599
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Abstract
A biochemical analysis instrument for multiple fluid analyses includes a housing. A sensor for sensing a reaction is disposed in the housing. An aperture is formed in the housing. A test tape housing area is formed in the housing, and the sensor is disposed to selectively move within the housing area; the aperture being formed to provide access to the tape housing area. A cassette is configured to be received within the tape housing area. The cassette includes a case. First and second chambers are formed in the case. A gap is formed in the case. The first chamber and second chamber are disposed at a respective side of the gap. A test tape disposed within the housing extends from the first chamber across the gap to the second chamber. The test tape includes a plurality of active zones disposed at predetermined spaced intervals along the tape for testing an analyte.
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| 5,004,582 Biochemical analysis apparatus | 20 | 1988 | |
| 5,077,010 Long-test-film cassette for biochemical analysis, and system for loading the same | 38 | 1988 | |
| 5,120,506 Chemical analyzer | 9 | 1989 | |
| 5,178,835 Biochemical analysis apparatus | 21 | 1990 | |
| 5,447,690 Chemical analysis system | 10 | 1994 | |
| 5,534,224 Chemical analysis film cartridge | 6 | 1994 | |
| 5,599,505 Chemical analysis element cartridge with capping member | 8 | 1995 | |
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| 5,096,836 Diagnostic test carrier | 133 | 1990 | |
| 5,143,694 Test strip evaluating instrument for multiple test strips | 60 | 1990 | |
| 5,665,310 Device with spacer for the reflectometric evaluation of test elements | 9 | 1995 | |
| 5,686,047 Evaluation instrument for test strips with a transport unit for test strips | 13 | 1995 | |
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| 5,846,490 Automated test strip supplying system | 121 | 1996 | |
| 5,632,410 Means of handling multiple sensors in a glucose monitoring instrument system | 189 | 1996 | |
| 5,854,074 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensors | 148 | 1997 | |
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| 4,512,952 Apparatus for storing and dispensing analysis slides | 39 | 1982 | |
| 5,059,393 Analysis slide positioning apparatus and method for a chemical analyzer | 43 | 1989 | |
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| 5,824,491 Dry reagent test strip comprising benzidine dye precursor and antipyrine compound | 121 | 1996 | |
| 2006/0216,817 Test device for analyzing body fluids | 10 | 2006 | |
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| 5,284,568 Disposable cartridge for ion selective electrode sensors | 28 | 1992 | |
| 5,582,698 Sensor package | 142 | 1995 | |
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| 5,471,270 Spool drive for film cartridge in single-use camera | 3 | 1994 | |
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| 4,218,421 Disposable container for a continuous band of test strips | 74 | 1978 | |
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| 4,935,346 Minimum procedure system for the determination of analytes | 224 | 1986 | |
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| 4,871,439 Disposable self-calibratable electrode package | 61 | 1988 | |
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| 4,883,642 Means to automatically hold, process, store and analyze biological samples | 35 | 1986 | |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Nov 27, 2015 |
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