Test-sensor cartridge
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1. A test-sensor cartridge comprising:
- a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample;
a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to include the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the plurality of walls forming at least one aperture;
a lid adapted to enclose the cavity; and
a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls, the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument.
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Abstract
A test-sensor cartridge comprising a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample. The cartridge further comprises a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein. The cavity is adapted to include the plurality of test sensors. At least one of the plurality of walls forms at least one aperture. The cartridge further comprises a lid adapted to enclose the cavity. The cartridge further comprises a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls. The locking feature is adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument.
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20 Claims
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1. A test-sensor cartridge comprising:
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a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample; a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to include the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the plurality of walls forming at least one aperture; a lid adapted to enclose the cavity; and a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls, the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A test-sensor cartridge comprising:
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a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample; a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity including the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the walls forming at least one aperture; and a lid adapted to enclose the cavity, the lid including a side portion having a locking extending from the side portion, the locking feature having a tab portion positioned within the at least one aperture, the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An analyte-testing system for determining an amount of an analyte in a fluid test sample, the analyte-testing system comprising:
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a test-sensor cartridge including a plurality of test sensors, a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to include the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the walls forming at least one aperture, a lid adapted to enclose the cavity, and a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls, the locking feature including a side portion extending from the lid and a tab portion positioned within the at least one aperture, at least a portion of the locking feature being positioned within the at least one aperture; and an analyte-testing instrument including a body portion, at least one opening formed in the body portion, the at least one opening being configured to receive one of the plurality of test sensors, and at least one projection extending from the body portion, the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving the at least one projection of the analyte-testing instrument. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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