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US 2007/0166196 A1Published application
Portable sample analyzer cartridge
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsRon Bardell, Aravind Padmanabhan, Peter Reutiman, Tom Rezachek, James Cox, Bernard Fritz, Cleopatra Cabuz
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Abstract
A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.
Claims22
A sample analyzer cartridge comprising:
- at least one flow channel;
- and
- wherein:
- the flow channel comprises one or more walls and a volume within the channel;
- two or more electrodes are situated on one or more walls of the flow channel;
- and
- the two or more electrodes are connectable to a signal source.
4 more elements
A sample analyzer cartridge comprising:
- having at least one flow channel;
- and
- wherein a sensor is situated in the flow channel.
A cartridge comprising:
- at least one flow channel;
- and
- a time indicator associated with the cartridge;
- and
- wherein an event causes the time indicator to perform an action.
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A cartridge comprising:
- a flow channel;
- and
- a spring activated lancet;
- and
- wherein:
- the lancet is biased in an extended position;
- a release mechanism locks the lancet in a retracted position until released;
- and
- a blood sample via the lancet is conveyed into the cartridge.
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A cartridge comprising:
- at least one flow channel;
- and
- wherein the channel comprises a bubble trap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.