Compact Foldable Meter
First Claim
1. A foldable instrument adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor, the instrument comprising:
- a first portion including a display; and
a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion by a pivot mechanism, the second portion including a user-interface mechanism,wherein one of the first portion and second portion includes at least one opening formed therein, the opening being adapted to receive a test sensor,wherein the instrument is adapted to be folded into a closed position and unfolded into an open position by rotating one of the first portion and second portion about the pivot mechanism.
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Abstract
A foldable instrument (10) adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor is disclosed. The instrument comprises a first portion (12) including a display (22) and a second portion (14) pivotally coupled to the first portion by a pivot mechanism (23). The second portion includes a user-interface mechanism (16a-c). One of the first portion (12) and second portion (14) includes at least one opening (18) formed therein. The opening is adapted to receive a test sensor. The instrument is adapted to be folded into a closed position and unfolded into an open position by rotating one of the first portion and second portion about the pivot mechanism (23).
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27 Claims
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1. A foldable instrument adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor, the instrument comprising:
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a first portion including a display; and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion by a pivot mechanism, the second portion including a user-interface mechanism, wherein one of the first portion and second portion includes at least one opening formed therein, the opening being adapted to receive a test sensor, wherein the instrument is adapted to be folded into a closed position and unfolded into an open position by rotating one of the first portion and second portion about the pivot mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16)
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17. A foldable instrument adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor, the instrument comprising:
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a main housing including a first portion and a generally parallel second portion, the second portion being coupled to the first portion by a wall portion; a middle portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion, the middle portion including at least one opening formed therein, the opening being adapted to receive a test sensor, the middle portion being pivotally coupled to at least one of the first portion and the second portion by a pivot mechanism; a display positioned on one of the first portion and the middle portion; and a user-interface mechanism positioned on one of the first portion and the middle portion not including the display, wherein the instrument is adapted to be folded into a closed position and unfolded into an open position by rotating at least one of the main housing and the middle portion about the pivot mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26)
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21. (canceled)
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