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Test media cassette for bodily fluid testing device
Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care Inc
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Filing: 2002-06-07
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Granted: 2006-01-24
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Expires: 2022-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A bodily fluid sampling device includes a piercing device and a sensor enclosed in a housing. A cassette, which contains test media, is positioned proximal to the sensor so that the sensor is able to analyze a bodily fluid sample collected on the test media. The cassette includes a supply portion from which unused test media is supplied and a storage portion in which contaminated test media is stored after exposure to the bodily fluid. The cassette is adapted to collect a series of bodily fluid samples without requiring disposal of the test media.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey N. Roe
- 👤 Steven N. Roe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/14546; A61B5/14; A61B5/1405; A61B5/1411; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150053; A61B5/150061; A61B5/150099; A61B5/150358; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150412; A61B5/150419; A61B5/150473; A61B5/150503; A61B5/150534; A61B5/150633; A61B5/150694; A61B5/150702; A61B5/150717; A61B5/151; A61B5/15101; A61B5/15103; A61B5/15107; A61B5/15113; A61B5/15115; A61B5/15117; A61B5/15186; A61B5/15188; A61B5/1519; A61B5/157; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/487; G01N33/4875; G01N33/48764; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B2562/00; A61B2562/02; A61B2562/0295; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N2001/028; G01N35/00; G01N35/00009; G01N2035/00019; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device adapted to pierce skin; and the test media tape defining a throughway to allow passage of the piercing device through the test media tape during piercing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device adapted to pierce skin; and the test media tape defining a throughway to allow passage of the piercing device through the test media tape during piercing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , wherein: the supply portion includes a supply reel, wherein the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the supply reel; and the storage portion includes a storage reel, wherein the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 2 , further comprising: wherein the test media tape includes a cover tape to preserve the test media tape; and a cover reel attached to the cover tape, the cover reel being adapted to peel the cover tape from the test media tape before exposure to the bodily fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , wherein the test media tape includes: a test pad containing chemicals for testing the bodily fluid; and a blister pack positioned proximal to the test pad, the blister pack having a raised surface adapted to draw the bodily fluid to the test pad through capillary action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , further comprising: a vacuum assembly to generate a vacuum; a piercing device adapted to pierce skin and draw the bodily fluid; wherein the test media tape includes separate test sections, each test section including a vacuum passageway defined in the test media and a seal membrane, the seal membrane being adapted to be pierced and seal around the piercing device when the bodily fluid is collected, each test section further including a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane, the test pad being adapted to collect the bodily fluid; and wherein the vacuum assembly being adapted to form a vacuum in the vacuum cavity to draw the bodily fluid up the piercing device and onto the test pad during testing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , further comprising: a piercing device mounted on a first pivotal arm to pierce skin; and wherein the cassette is coupled to a second pivotal arm to pivot the cassette into position to collect the bodily fluid after the piercing device pierces the skin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , further comprising: a piercing device to pierce skin; and an advancement mechanism to advance the test media tape in response to piercing of the skin by the piercing device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 7 , wherein: the storage portion includes a storage reel and the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel; and the advancement mechanism includes a movable cover surrounding the piercing device, the movable cover being adapted to move and expose the piercing device during sampling, and a rack member coupled between the movable cover and the storage reel to rotate the storage real upon movement of the movable cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator adapted to indicate the number of available tests remaining in the cartridge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes: a light source/detector positioned remotely from the cassette; a light transmission means coupled to the light source/detector, the transmission means being adapted to transmit light from the light source/detector onto the test media tape; and a light detection means coupled to the light source/detector, the detection means being adapted to receive reflected light from the test media tape and transmit the reflected light to the light source/detector for analysis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
157 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; and wherein the test media tape has a cover tape sealing the uncontaminated section of the test media tape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
157 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; and wherein the test media tape has a cover tape sealing the uncontaminated section of the test media tape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cassette of claim 11 , wherein the cover defines a separate test opening at which the bodily fluid is tested.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cassette of claim 12 , wherein the test opening is positioned on an opposite side of the cover from the exposure opening, and the test opening is aligned with the exposure opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cassette of claim 11 , further comprising a cover reel attached to the cover tape, the cover reel being adapted to peel the cover tape from the test media tape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
The cassette of claim 11 , wherein: the test media tape includes a plurality of test sections; each of the test sections includes a blister pack covering a test pad; the blister pack being adapted to draw the bodily fluid up to the test pad; and the test media tape defining a piercing device throughway between adjacent pairs of the test sections.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
53 words
The cassette of claim 11 , wherein: the test media tape defines a vacuum passageway; the test media tape includes a seal membrane adapted to seal around a piercing device; and the test media tape includes a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane for collecting the bodily fluid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
221 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, and an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; wherein the supply portion includes a supply reel, wherein the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the supply reel; wherein the storage portion includes a storage reel, wherein the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel; and wherein the test media tape includes a cover tape to preserve the test media tape; and a cover reel attached to the cover tape, the cover reel being adapted to peel the cover tape from the test media tape before exposure to the bodily fluid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
221 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, and an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; wherein the supply portion includes a supply reel, wherein the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the supply reel; wherein the storage portion includes a storage reel, wherein the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel; and wherein the test media tape includes a cover tape to preserve the test media tape; and a cover reel attached to the cover tape, the cover reel being adapted to peel the cover tape from the test media tape before exposure to the bodily fluid.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
250 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a vacuum assembly to generate a vacuum; a piercing device adapted to pierce skin and draw the bodily fluid; wherein the test media tape includes separate test sections, each test section including a vacuum passageway defined in the test media and a seal membrane, the seal membrane being adapted to be pierced and seal around the piercing device when the bodily fluid is collected, each test section further including a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane, the test pad being adapted to collect the bodily fluid; and wherein the vacuum assembly being adapted to form a vacuum in the vacuum cavity to draw the bodily fluid up the piercing device and onto the test pad during testing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
250 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a vacuum assembly to generate a vacuum; a piercing device adapted to pierce skin and draw the bodily fluid; wherein the test media tape includes separate test sections, each test section including a vacuum passageway defined in the test media and a seal membrane, the seal membrane being adapted to be pierced and seal around the piercing device when the bodily fluid is collected, each test section further including a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane, the test pad being adapted to collect the bodily fluid; and wherein the vacuum assembly being adapted to form a vacuum in the vacuum cavity to draw the bodily fluid up the piercing device and onto the test pad during testing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
169 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device mounted on a first pivotal arm to pierce skin; and wherein the cassette is coupled to a second pivotal arm to pivot the cassette into position to collect the bodily fluid after the piercing device pierces the skin.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
169 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device mounted on a first pivotal arm to pierce skin; and wherein the cassette is coupled to a second pivotal arm to pivot the cassette into position to collect the bodily fluid after the piercing device pierces the skin.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
226 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device to pierce skin; an advancement mechanism to advance the test media tape in response to piercing of the skin by the piercing device; the storage portion includes a storage reel and the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel; and the advancement mechanism includes a movable cover surrounding the piercing device, the movable cover being adapted to move and expose the piercing device during sampling, and a rack member coupled between the movable cover and the storage reel to rotate the storage reel upon movement of the movable cover.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
226 words
A bodily fluid sampling device for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to collect the bodily fluid, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid, a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid, an exposure portion positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion, the exposure portion being adapted to expose a section of the test media tape to the bodily fluid; a sensor positioned between the supply portion and the storage portion to sense at least one property of the bodily fluid collected on the test media tape at the exposure portion of the cassette; a piercing device to pierce skin; an advancement mechanism to advance the test media tape in response to piercing of the skin by the piercing device; the storage portion includes a storage reel and the contaminated section of the test media tape is wound on the storage reel; and the advancement mechanism includes a movable cover surrounding the piercing device, the movable cover being adapted to move and expose the piercing device during sampling, and a rack member coupled between the movable cover and the storage reel to rotate the storage reel upon movement of the movable cover.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
197 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; wherein the test media tape includes a plurality of test sections; wherein each of the test sections includes a blister pack covering a test pad; wherein the blister pack being adapted to draw the bodily fluid up to the test pad; and wherein the test media tape defining a piercing device throughway between adjacent pairs of the test sections.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
197 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; wherein the test media tape includes a plurality of test sections; wherein each of the test sections includes a blister pack covering a test pad; wherein the blister pack being adapted to draw the bodily fluid up to the test pad; and wherein the test media tape defining a piercing device throughway between adjacent pairs of the test sections.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
187 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; wherein the test media tape defines a vacuum passageway; wherein the test media tape includes a seal membrane adapted to seal around a piercing device; and wherein the test media tape includes a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane for collecting the bodily fluid.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
187 words
A test cassette for collecting a bodily fluid sample, comprising: a test media tape having a contaminated section that is contaminated with past samples of the bodily fluid and an uncontaminated section; a cover including a supply portion in which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover further including a storage portion in which the contaminated section of the test media tape is enclosed, the cover defining an exposure opening along the test media tape at which the test media tape is exposed to the bodily fluid; a supply reel disposed in the supply portion of the cover around which the uncontaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; a storage reel disposed in the storage portion of the cover around which the contaminated section of the test media tape is wrapped; wherein the test media tape defines a vacuum passageway; wherein the test media tape includes a seal membrane adapted to seal around a piercing device; and wherein the test media tape includes a test pad positioned between the vacuum passageway and the seal membrane for collecting the bodily fluid.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
A test cassette, comprising: a test tape configured to analyze more than one body fluid sample; a cover tape covering the test tape to protect the test tape prior to use; and means for peeling the cover tape from the test tape.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
42 words
A test cassette, comprising: a test tape configured to analyze more than one body fluid sample; a cover tape covering the test tape to protect the test tape prior to use; and means for peeling the cover tape from the test tape.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
The test cassette of claim 23 , wherein the means for peeling the cover tape includes a cover reel around which the cover tape is wound.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
35 words
The test cassette of claim 23 , further comprising: a supply reel around which the test tape is wound prior to use; and a take-up reel around which the test tape is wound after use.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
91 words
A test media cassette for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media tape adapted to analyze the bodily fluid; a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid; a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid; and wherein the test media tape includes a plurality of blister packs each having a raised surface with an opening for drawing the bodily fluid to the test media tape through capillary action.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
91 words
A test media cassette for analyzing a bodily fluid, comprising: a test media tape adapted to analyze the bodily fluid; a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the bodily fluid; a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the bodily fluid; and wherein the test media tape includes a plurality of blister packs each having a raised surface with an opening for drawing the bodily fluid to the test media tape through capillary action.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
26 words
The test media cassette of claim 26 , further comprising a cutting device for creating the opening in the blister packs to draw the bodily fluid.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
100 words
A bodily fluid sampling device, comprising: a piercing device to form an incision in tissue; a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to analyze body fluid from the incision, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the body fluid, and a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the body fluid; an advancement mechanism configured to advance the contaminated section of the test media tape into the storage portion in response to piercing of the skin by the piercing device.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
100 words
A bodily fluid sampling device, comprising: a piercing device to form an incision in tissue; a test media cassette including a test media tape adapted to analyze body fluid from the incision, a supply portion storing an uncontaminated section of the test media tape that is uncontaminated with the body fluid, and a storage portion storing a contaminated section of the test media tape that is contaminated with the body fluid; an advancement mechanism configured to advance the contaminated section of the test media tape into the storage portion in response to piercing of the skin by the piercing device.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
59 words
The bodily fluid sampling device of claim 28 , wherein the advancement mechanism includes: a movable cover surrounding the piercing device, the movable cover being adapted to move and expose the piercing device during sampling; and a rack member coupled between the movable cover and the storage reel to rotate the storage real upon movement of the movable cover.
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