Multichemistry measuring device and test strips
First Claim
1. A test strip for chemical analysis of a sample, adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities, said test strip comprising:
- (a) a support capable of releasably engaging said test port;
(b) at least one reaction area on said support for receiving said sample; and
(c) an indicator capable of interacting with said test port to select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device, wherein said indicator comprises at least one electrically conductive indicator contact capable of engaging at least two electrically conductive pins within said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device.
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Abstract
A multichemistry measuring device and diagnostic test strips which, in combination with the multichemistry measuring device, provide a multichemistry testing system are disclosed. The test strips are for chemical analysis of a sample, and are adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities. Each type of test strip corresponds to at least one of the testing functionalities, and at least some types of test strips have indicators of the testing functionality on them. The test port is adapted for use in combination with a multiplicity of different types of test strips and includes a sensor capable of specifically interacting with the indicator(s) on the test strips, thereby selecting at least one of the multiplicity of testing functionalities corresponding to the type of test strip.
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58 Claims
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1. A test strip for chemical analysis of a sample, adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities, said test strip comprising:
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(a) a support capable of releasably engaging said test port;
(b) at least one reaction area on said support for receiving said sample; and
(c) an indicator capable of interacting with said test port to select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device, wherein said indicator comprises at least one electrically conductive indicator contact capable of engaging at least two electrically conductive pins within said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 50, 51, 55, 56)
(a) a test port comprising at least two electrically conductive pins, said at least two electrically conductive pins capable of specifically interacting with said at least one electrically conductive indicator contact on said test strip to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device; and
(b) a multiplicity of test circuitries for specifically measuring reactions on said test strip, said multiplicity of said test circuitries corresponding to said multiplicity of testing functionalities.
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56. A measuring device having a multiplicity of testing functionalities for chemical analysis, adapted for use with the test strip of claim 4, said device comprising:
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(a) a test port comprising at least one pin that can be mechanically engaged by said indicator on said test strip, thereby either closing an electrical circuit or opening an electrical circuit; and
(b) a multiplicity of test circuitries for specifically measuring reactions on said test strip, said multiplicity of said test circuitries corresponding to said multiplicity of testing functionalities.
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14. A test strip for chemical analysis of a sample, adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities, said test strip comprising:
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(a) a support capable of releasably engaging said test port;
(b) at least one reaction area on said support for receiving said sample; and
(c) an indicator capable of interacting with said test port to select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device, wherein said indicator comprises at least one projection on said support, said at least one projection capable of mechanically engaging at least one pin within said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 52)
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26. A test strip for chemical analysis of a sample, adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities, said test strip comprising:
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(a) a support capable of releasably engaging said test port;
(b) at least one reaction area on said support for receiving said sample; and
(c) an indicator capable of interacting with said test port to select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device, wherein said indicator comprises at least one depression on said support, said at least one depression capable of mechanically engaging at least one pin within said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 53, 57)
(a) a test port comprising a pattern of at least one indentation or hole, wherein said at least one indentation or hole fails to displace at least one pin of said test strip upon insertion of said test strip into said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device; and
(b) a multiplicity of test circuitries for specifically measuring reactions on said test strip, said multiplicity of said test circuitries corresponding to said multiplicity of testing functionalities.
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39. A test strip for chemical analysis of a sample, adapted for use in combination with a measuring device having a test port and capable of performing a multiplicity of testing functionalities, said test strip comprising:
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(a) a support capable of releasably engaging said test port;
(b) at least one reaction area on said support for receiving said sample; and
(c) an indicator capable of interacting with said test port to select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device, wherein said indicator comprises an optically detectable pattern capable of signaling or being detected by an optical detector in said test port to thereby select only one of said multiplicity of testing functionalities of said measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 58)
(a) a test port comprising at least one optical sensor capable of measuring light absorbance, reflectivity, color, or a character; and
(b) a multiplicity of test circuitries for specifically measuring reactions on said test trip, said multiplicity of said test circuitries corresponding to said multiplicity of testing functionalities.
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