TEST STRIP WITH A SHAPED TIP FOR SKIN STRAIGHTENING
First Claim
1. A method of manufacturing a test strip, comprising:
- assembling said test strip having a test area configured to collect a body fluid sample via capillary action and analyze said body fluid sample, andcutting through said test strip to form a first skin contacting tab and a second skin contacting tab after said assembling.
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Abstract
The test strip stabilizes skin prior to incision by a lancet tip. The innovative test strip includes a pair of skin contacting tabs that apply pressure linearly to the skin to stretch the skin taut. Beneficially an incision by a lancet tip to an accurate depth can be formed on the taut skin. Moreover, pressure from the tabs is applied linearly to the skin which results in a higher ratio of pressure to surface that can be reached as compared to applying pressure laminarily to skin. Some manufacturing techniques of the skin contacting tabs include cutting or stamping through all of the layers and test area of the test strip to form these tabs. These techniques increase the manufacturing efficiency and cost savings associated with test strips and integrated lancet testing devices. Contamination from other sampling events is eliminated since the test strips are disposed of after each use.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of manufacturing a test strip, comprising:
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assembling said test strip having a test area configured to collect a body fluid sample via capillary action and analyze said body fluid sample, and cutting through said test strip to form a first skin contacting tab and a second skin contacting tab after said assembling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A test strip, comprising:
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a first skin contacting tab configured to contact skin near an incision site; a second skin contacting tab configured to contact skin near an incision site, wherein said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab are configured to stretch the skin between said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab; and a test area positioned between said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab, said test area is configured to analyze a body fluid sample. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus, comprising:
a test strip, wherein said test strip includes a layer having a width and a front edge; a test area in which a body fluid sample is drawn via capillary action for analysis, said test area being positioned on said layer to extend to said front edge; wherein at least said front edge of said layer and said test area are cut to form a first skin contacting tab and a second skin contacting tab, said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab being configured to stretch skin positioned between said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of using a test strip, comprising:
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positioning a first skin contacting tab and a second skin contacting tab of said test strip over an incision site on skin; pressing said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab of said test strip against the skin to cause the skin to bulge towards a test area on said test strip; and stretching the skin between said first skin contacting tab and said second skin contacting tab of said test strip. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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