Stackable electrochemical analyte sensors, systems and methods including same
First Claim
1. An analyte sensor dispenser system, comprising:
- a dispenser body having a channel extending in the dispenser body;
a plurality of cup-shaped analyte sensors each having a recess formed along the axial length thereof and arranged in a stacked configuration within the channel, each analyte sensor including at least one conductor;
an advancing mechanism disposed within the dispenser body in contacting engagement with at least one of the plurality of analyte sensors;
a port formed at a terminal end of the channel from which individual analyte sensors of the plurality of analyte sensors are incrementally dispensable; and
at least one electrical contact disposed within the port adapted to provide electrical contact with the at least one conductor of each analyte sensor.
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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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6 Claims
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1. An analyte sensor dispenser system, comprising:
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a dispenser body having a channel extending in the dispenser body; a plurality of cup-shaped analyte sensors each having a recess formed along the axial length thereof and arranged in a stacked configuration within the channel, each analyte sensor including at least one conductor; an advancing mechanism disposed within the dispenser body in contacting engagement with at least one of the plurality of analyte sensors; a port formed at a terminal end of the channel from which individual analyte sensors of the plurality of analyte sensors are incrementally dispensable; and at least one electrical contact disposed within the port adapted to provide electrical contact with the at least one conductor of each analyte sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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