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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2006
John P. Creaven, Granger, IN (US);
William W. Mccloud, Elkhart, IN (US);
John P. Creaven, Granger, IN (US);
William W. McCloud, Elkhart, IN (US);
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Tarrytown, NY (US);
Abstract
A foldable instrument () adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor is disclosed. The instrument comprises a first portion () including a display () and a second portion () pivotally coupled to the first portion by a pivot mechanism (). The second portion includes a user-interface mechanism (-). One of the first portion () and second portion () includes at least one opening () formed therein. The opening is adapted to receive a test sensor. The instrument is adapted to be folded into a closed position and unfolded into an open position by rotating one of the first portion and second portion about the pivot mechanism ().