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Extraction device, analyzer, extraction method, and analysis method

  • US 7,857,759 B2
  • Filed: 03/25/2004
  • Issued: 12/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An extraction device for extracting an analyte in living tissue through skin, the device comprising:

  • a first path-forming electrode part;

    a first extraction electrode part for extracting an analyte;

    a through-current electrode part; and

    a power supply part for supplying electrical energy to the first path-forming electrode part, the first extraction electrode part, and the through-current electrode part, for forming analyte transmission paths in the skin for the passage of the analyte, and for extracting the analyte at the first extraction electrode part;

    wherein the first path-forming electrode part comprises a first path-forming electrode connected to the power supply part, and a first chamber comprising purified water/ion-conductive material, wherein the purified water/ion-conductive material contacts the first path-forming electrode;

    wherein the first chamber is configured such that the purified water/ion-conductive material;

    is configured to contact the skin over an area of less than 25 mm2; and

    wherein, during formation of the analyte transmission paths, the first path-forming electrode part is connected to the power supply part; and

    wherein, during analyte extraction, the first path-forming electrode part is disconnected from the power supply part and the first extraction electrode part is connected to the power supply part.

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