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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2008
William G. Meathrel, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Nathan A. Meyer, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Scott D. Barnhart, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Cathy M. Moritz, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Andrew P. Full, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Susan R. Newsom, Oceanside, CA (US);
Mary Robertson, Castletroy, IE;
William G. Meathrel, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Nathan A. Meyer, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Scott D. Barnhart, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Cathy M. Moritz, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Andrew P. Full, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Susan R. Newsom, Oceanside, CA (US);
Mary Robertson, Castletroy, IE;
Adhesives Research, Inc., Glen Rock, PA (US);
Abstract
The invention provides disintegratable film compositions for diagnostic test devices. The films are prepared with a combination of components that yield films of sufficient film strength and desired disintegration profiles. A disintegratable film according to the present invention contains a water soluble high molecular weight component, a water soluble low molecular weight component, and one or more reagents for use in a diagnostic device. Optionally, the films further contain a starch component, a glucose component, a plasticizer and/or a humectant, and/or a filler. The invention further provides a diagnostic testing device, which includes a film according to an embodiment of the invention, and methods of using such devices.