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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8012321 | Biosensor chip, biosensor system and measuring instrument thereof In a biosensor system and its measuring instrument which determine that a biosensor chip has been inserted and measure biological information on a biological material supplied to the biosensor chip, the size of the biosensor chip is made small, the reliability of th... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012428 | Analytical test strip with minimal fill-error sample viewing window An electrochemical-based analytical test strip includes an electrically-insulating substrate, a patterned conductive layer disposed over the electrically-insulating substrate, a patterned insulating layer disposed over the patterned conductive layer, an enzymatic re... | 09/06/2011 |
| RE42567 | Electrochemical cell A biosensor for use in determining a concentration of a component in an aqueous liquid sample is provided including: an electrochemical cell having a first electrically resistive substrate having a thin layer of electrically conductive material, a second electricall... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7931788 | Method and apparatus for the detection of pathogens, parasites, and toxins The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an immunoassay technique that uses amperometric measurements to rapidly analyze different pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, toxins, and parasites. In accordance with one aspect of ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7905997 | Methods and devices for controlling the impact of short circuit faults on co-planar electrochemical sensors Methods and devices are provided for controlling the impact of undesirable short circuits between non-adjacent but critically matched pairs of electrodes in a co-planar electrochemical sensor. In one embodiment, the size and/or shape of at least one electrode is con... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905998 | Biosensor A biosensor comprises a space part for sucking and housing a sample formed of two upper and lower plates, the two plates being stuck together by an adhesive layer, the space part for sucking and housing the sample being constituted so as to be partially opened in th... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7901554 | Biosensor A biosensor comprises a space part for sucking and housing a sample formed of two upper and lower plates, the two plates being stuck together by an adhesive layer, the space part for sucking and housing the sample being constituted so as to be partially opened in th... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7867369 | Biosensor with multiple electrical functionalities A biosensor having multiple electrical functionalities located both within and outside of the measurement zone in which a fluid sample is interrogated. Incredibly small and complex electrical patterns with high quality edges provide electrical functionalities in the... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7846312 | Electrochemical cell connector The present invention relates to electrochemical cells including a connector which mates with a connection device to provide electrical connection to meter circuitry. ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7780827 | Biosensor The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast b... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7771575 | Analytical tool The present invention relates to an analytical tool (1) comprising a substrate (10), a capillary (13) which is formed on the substrate (10) and into which a sample liquid is to be loaded by movement of the sample liquid in the capillary. ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7727367 | Biosensor and method for manufacturing same The present invention provides a biosensor that can be used for easy and quick quantitative analysis of a specific component in a sample with high precision and a method for manufacturing such a biosensor. The present invention also provides a biosensor that can be ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7713392 | Test strip coding and quality measurement A test strip and analytical apparatus have pin connections permitting the definition of geographic regions or of particular customers. A test strip made for use in a particular region or for a particular customer will have pin connections matching features of the ap... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7695600 | Test system A test system for measuring analyte concentration in a fluid sample includes: (i) a capillary-fill biosensor (20) having a working electrode (24), a reference electrode (22) and a separate counter electrode ( | 04/13/2010 |
| 7648617 | Biosensor In a biosensor for measuring a specific substance in a liquid sample, one or a combination of sugar alcohol, metallic salt, organic acid or organic acid salt which has at least one carboxyl group in a molecule, and organic acid or organic acid salt which has at leas... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7638023 | Capillary biosensor analysis system A capillary biosensor analysis system is provided for analyzing a liquid sample, comprising a plurality of longitudinally arranged and consecutively provided and aligned capillary biosensors having a capillary channel enclosed by at least two wall parts and containi... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7625473 | Test strip with identification function and test instrument using the same The present invention discloses a test strip with an identification function and a test instrument using the same. The test strip of the present invention comprises a substrate, a test area on the substrate and an identification area also on the substrate. The ident... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7622026 | Biosensor There is provided a biosensor in which a spacer 6 having a cutout portion is bonded between at least first support 1 and a second support 8 to form a specimen supply path 7 through which a supplied specimen is sucked into a space between ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7608175 | Electrochemical cell This invention relates to a biosensor and more particularly to an electrochemical biosensor for determining the concentration of an analyte in a carrier. The invention is particularly useful for determining the concentration of glucose in blood and is described here... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604722 | Electrochemical cell This invention relates to a biosensor and more particularly to an electrochemical biosensor for determining the concentration of an analyte in a carrier. The invention is particularly useful for determining the concentration of glucose in blood and is described here... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7556723 | Electrode design for biosensor A test strip for measuring a signal of interest in a biological fluid when the test strip is mated to an appropriate test meter, wherein the test strip and the test meter include structures to verify the integrity of the test strip traces, to measure the parasitic r... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7556724 | Electrochemical sensor strip and manufacturing method thereof An electrochemical sensor strip is provided. The electrochemical sensor strip includes an insulating substrate having a reaction concavity integrally formed thereon, a cover, an electrochemical reaction layer, and an electrode device. The reaction concavity is perip... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7527716 | Connector configuration for electrochemical cells and meters for use in combination therewith A substantially planar electrochemical test strip for determination of the presence and/or quantity of an analyte in a sample is provided that has a first electrode, a first connector including two contact pads, and a first conductive lead extending between the firs... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7479211 | Biosensor A method of forming a biosensor is provided in accordance with the present invention. The method includes providing a metallized electrode support substrate and a sensor support, ablating the electrode support substrate to form electrodes, coupling the sensor suppor... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7431820 | Electrochemical cell The present invention relates to electrochemical cells including a first working electrode 32, a first counter electrode 34, a second working electrode 36, and a second counter electrode 38, wherein the electrodes are spaced such that rea... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431814 | Electrochemical cell A biosensor for use in determining a concentration of a component in an aqueous liquid sample is provided including: an electrochemical cell having a first electrically resistive substrate having a thin layer of electrically conductive material, a second electricall... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7413640 | Foldable, electric-current conductivity biosensor An electric-current biosensor has a support, an electrode film, a conductive film, a bioactivity layer, and an adhesive layer. The support has a first support and a second support with a concave having a testing port therein. The electrode film has a first electrode... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410709 | Bio-battery A bio-battery includes a biomolecular energy source, a first electrode and a second electrode. In some configurations, a bio-battery may also include a first cell containing the first electrode and the biomolecular energy source, and a second cell having a reducible... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7378007 | Combined lancet and electrochemical analyte-testing apparatus An apparatus for detection and quantitation of an electrochemically-detectable analyte, such as glucose, in blood or interstitial fluid includes a meter unit, a lancet and an electrochemical sensor. Of these components, the meter is preferably reusable, while the la... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371247 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of the penetrating member by the pe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7351323 | Quantitative analyzing method and quantitative analyzer using sensor A quantitative analyzing method is provided for electrochemically measuring the concentration of a substance in a sample liquid using a sensor including a reagent layer (30) which contains a reagent for reacting with the substance and to which (30) the... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347926 | Method and apparatus for measuring specific component A method for measuring a concentration of a specific component includes the steps of: supplying a sample fluid to a reaction field holding a reagent; obtaining a single or a plurality of leak currents for correction, through a measurement of electric current made on... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344626 | Method and apparatus for detection of abnormal traces during electrochemical analyte detection Detection of abnormal signal traces in electrochemical measurements generated using an electrochemical test strip to which a potential is applied allows for an indication of an erroneous analyte determination. The current trace has an expected shape in which a peak ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331931 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes an electrically powered drive force generator. A penetrating member is operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generato... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323140 | Moving microdroplets in a microfluidic device The present invention relates to a system and method for moving samples, such as fluid, within a microfluidic system using a plurality of gas actuators for applying pressure at different locations within the microfluidic. The system includes a substrate which forms ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316700 | Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties A lancing device, an embodiment of which controls the advancement and retraction of a lancet by monitoring the position of the lancet in conjunction with a lancet controller which incorporates a feedback loop for modulating the lancet driver to follow a predetermine... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316766 | Electrochemical biosensor strip An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, an optional spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a me... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312087 | Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing The invention is directed to devices and methods that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. The method of analyzing the plurality of biochips includes inserting a first biochp into a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7291117 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a voice coil based penetrating member driver. A plurality of penetrating members are included. A transport mechanism is configured to... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287318 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a plate element with a pre-determined reaction zone and a recess positioned adjacent to the reaction zone. The biosensor also comprises a reagent that is positioned on the reaction zone. In preferred embodiments, the recess cir... | 10/30/2007 |
