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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2010
Frank A. Chan, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Matthew C. Sauers, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abner D. Joseph, Carmel, IN (US);
Christopher Wiegel, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Frank A. Chan, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Matthew C. Sauers, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abner D. Joseph, Carmel, IN (US);
Christopher Wiegel, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A blood glucose meter for providing easy access to test strips and measuring blood glucose, a disposable and removable cartridge for providing easy access to test strips, and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The blood glucose meter for providing easy access to test strips and measuring blood glucose has a disposable and removable cartridge, a retaining member which releasably retains the test strips in a stacked configuration, and a housing. The disposable and removable cartridge has a rigid lid attached to a flexible body.