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Biosensor with multiple electrical functionalities

  • US 7,867,369 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2004
  • Issued: 01/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A biosensor for analyzing a fluid sample, comprising:

  • a test strip;

    the test strip defining a measurement zone having a sample receiving chamber in which is disposed a measurement electrode for detecting the presence or concentration of an analyte in the fluid sample, the sample receiving chamber including a reagent which reacts with the fluid sample, the test strip including a dosing edge wherein the sample receiving chamber is open at the dosing edge to receive the fluid sample;

    the test strip further defining a user interface zone in which is disposed an electrically driven signal generator which emits a visible, audible or tactile signal upon occurrence of a triggering event, further wherein the signal generator comprises a light disposed proximate the sample receiving chamber, the light illuminating the sample receiving chamber upon the occurrence of the triggering event; and

    the test strip including a meter insertion end having contacts thereon that are adapted to electrically connect to a test meter.

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