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Test elements in sealed chambers for analyzing compounds contained in liquid samples
Assignee: Roche Diagnostics GmbH
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Filing: 1995-06-05
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Granted: 1997-07-08
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Expires: 2015-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A system for analyzing sample liquids using dry reagents which is particularly suitable for the determination of clinical parameters. The system includes an analysis instrument containing the individually sealed test elements to carry out an analytical test. Shape and nature of the test elements were designed to match the analysis system. The system is particularly suitable for analyses where the available test elements exhibit a low storage stability when brought into contact with the environment.
Inventors
- 👤 Joerg Schreiber
- 👤 Wilfried Schmid
- 👤 Hans-Juergen Kuhr
- 👤 Heino Eikmeier
- 👤 Klaus-Dieter Sacherer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 01:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/00584; G01N35/00722; G01N35/00732; B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/52; B01L99/00; G01N21/00; G01N21/84; G01N21/8483; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/487; G01N33/4875; G01N33/48778; G01N35/00029; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0825; G01N2035/00039; G01N2035/00089; G01N2035/00178; G01N2035/00277; G01N2035/00742; G01N2035/00782; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/808; Y10S436/00; Y10S436/805; Y10S436/807; Y10S436/808; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/11; Y10T436/112499; Y10T436/113332; Y10T436/114165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An integrated array comprising a plurality of test elements, said test elements being radially arranged on a common plane, said integrated array also including a plurality of chambers therein, wherein each test element of the plurality of test elements is individually sealed in a chamber of said plurality of chambers, and wherein each test element includes a test field wherein detectable changes occur upon addition of sample liquids thereto, each test element including a piercing means thereupon for piercing a seal of the chamber when said each test element is pushed into contact with the seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An integrated array comprising a plurality of test elements, said test elements being radially arranged on a common plane, said integrated array also including a plurality of chambers therein, wherein each test element of the plurality of test elements is individually sealed in a chamber of said plurality of chambers, and wherein each test element includes a test field wherein detectable changes occur upon addition of sample liquids thereto, each test element including a piercing means thereupon for piercing a seal of the chamber when said each test element is pushed into contact with the seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein the seal is configured to be pierced by said piercing means of said each test element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, further including data means associated with the array which is specific for the test elements of the array.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of test elements includes notch means thereupon, said notch means for contacting a transport mechanism, wherein said transport mechanism pushes said each test element out of the chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein said each test element includes guiding means on opposing sides thereof, said guiding means for guiding said test element in a main direction of movement and for preventing movement perpendicular to the main direction of movement, when the test element is moved in the main direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 5, wherein said guiding means has a shape which corresponds to guide rails, and is configured to be received in said guide rails.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of chambers comprise two foils sealingly attached to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 7, wherein each of said two foils each comprise a plastic-laminated metal foil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, further comprising a circular aperture therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein said piercing means comprises a tip of said test element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
An integrated array as recited in claim 1, wherein said piercing means comprises an edge of said test element.
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