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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2012
Michael R. Zocchi, Somerville, MA (US);
Michael R. Zocchi, Somerville, MA (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Abstract
A blood glucose monitoring kit includes a case constructed in the form of a bi-fold wallet which comprises an upper flap and a lower flap that are connected together through a fold. Blood glucose monitoring electronics are preferably integrated directly into the upper flap of the case, the electronics including a printed circuit board (PCB), a test port mounted on the PCB and a display mounted on the PCB. Preferably, the upper flap is provided with an opening through which the test port is externally accessible. Additionally, the upper flap is provided with a window through which the display is externally visible. A pouch is secured onto the inner surface of the lower flap and is sized and shaped to retain a plurality of disposable test components.