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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2001
Graeme Antony Maisey, Chessington, GB;
James Aitken, Dartford, GB;
Andrew James Woodhead, London, GB;
Stuart Richard May, Chessington, GB;
Michael Pearson, West Molesey, GB;
Murdo M. Black, Ipswich, GB;
James George Elcoaté Smith, Abbeydale, GB;
Hypoguard Limited, Suffolk, GB;
Abstract
A test device for testing of analyte concentration in a fluid comprises: a housing ( ) having an opening and containing a stack of sensors ( ); a transport member ( ) rotatably mounted in the opening of the housing, having an axis of rotation which spans the opening; a spring ( ) which urges the stack against the transport member; and sealing means ( ) for making a moisture tight seal between the transport member and the sensors when the transport member is in a specified rotational position. An outer surface of the transport member has a recessed region ( ) which is adapted to receive a single sensor from the stack. Rotation of the transport member with a sensor in the recessed region transports the sensor to a location where it can be connected to a meter ( ) and receive a drop of fluid to be tested.