Stackable Electrochemical Analyte Sensors, Systems and Methods Including Same
First Claim
1. An analyte sensor, comprising:
- a base having a first end and a second end opposite from the first end, a concave recess formed in the first end, a receiving surface on the second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end;
a first electrode provided proximate to the receiving surface;
an active region electrically coupled with at least the first electrode; and
a first conductor in electrical contact with the first electrode and extending along the sidewall, the first conductor adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter.
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Abstract
In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.
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19 Claims
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1. An analyte sensor, comprising:
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a base having a first end and a second end opposite from the first end, a concave recess formed in the first end, a receiving surface on the second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end; a first electrode provided proximate to the receiving surface; an active region electrically coupled with at least the first electrode; and a first conductor in electrical contact with the first electrode and extending along the sidewall, the first conductor adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An analyte sensor dispenser system, comprising:
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a dispenser body having a channel extending in the dispenser body; a plurality of analyte sensors provided in a stacked configuration within the channel, each analyte sensor including at least one conductor; an advancer coupled to at least one of the plurality of analyte sensors; a port from which individual analyte sensors of the plurality of analyte sensors are adapted to be incrementally dispensable; and an electrical contact in the port adapted to provide electrical contact with the at least one conductor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of manufacturing an analyte sensor, comprising the steps of:
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providing a base having a first end and a second end, and a first sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the first end including a concave opening and the second end including a receiving surface; forming a first electrode on the receiving surface; applying an active region in contact with the first electrode; and providing a conductor in electrical contact with the first electrode and extending along an outer surface of the first sidewall, the conductor including a contact portion adapted to be in electrical contact with a first electrical contact of an analyte meter. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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