Button layout for a testing instrument

a technology of button layout and testing instrument, which is applied in the direction of instruments, apparatus for dispensing discrete objects, de-stacking objects, etc., can solve the problems of sensor bursting or rupturing the foil on the other side, and the difficulty of opening these packages

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-22
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
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The improved button layout enhances user learning and operation simplicity, allowing for efficient performance of tasks like setting up, calibrating, and viewing test results, improving overall user experience and usability.

Problems solved by technology

Alternatively, some packages require the user to exert force against one side of the package resulting in the sensor bursting or rupturing the foil on the other side.
As can be appreciated, the opening of these packages can be difficult.

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[0041] Referring now more specifically to the drawings, therein is disclosed a blood glucose sensor dispensing instrument generally designated by the reference numeral 10 and embodying the present invention. The sensor dispensing instrument 10 includes an outer housing 12 having an upper case 18 and a lower case 24, the lower case 24 pivoting on the upper case 18. The upper case 18 is pivotable with respect to the lower case 24 in a clamshell fashion so that a sensor pack 300 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) can be positioned on an indexing disk 30 within the housing 12. With the sensor pack 300 so loaded in the housing 12, a button 32 can be pressed to cause a disk drive mechanism, generally designated by the numeral 34 (see FIG. 10), to load a sensor 302 into a testing position on the front end 14 of the housing 12 (see FIG. 3). The sensor dispensing instrument also includes a motor 400, a linear drive system 410, and a power transfer system 420, which cause the disk drive mechanism 34 to load...

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Abstract

A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and display disposed on the outer housing for showing items. The sensor dispensing instrument further comprises a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off, a scroll button for scroll through the items, and a select button for selecting an item.

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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part application of provisional application No. 60 / 311,759, entitled “Mechanical Mechanism For A Blood Glucose Sensor Dispensing Instrument,” MSE#2642, filed on Aug. 13, 2001.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention generally relates to a fluid monitoring system, and, more particularly, to a new and improved button layout for a testing instrument for handling sensors that are used in analyzing blood glucose or other analytes contained therein. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] People suffering from various forms of diabetes routinely need to test their blood to determine the level of blood glucose. The results of such tests can be used to determine what, if any, insulin or other medication needs to be administered. In one type of blood glucose testing system, sensors are used to test a sample of blood. [0006] Such a sensor may have a generally flat, rectangular shape with a fron...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B01J19/00B65H79/00B65H26/00G01N33/487G01N37/00
CPCG01N33/4875G07F11/54Y10T436/112499Y10T436/2575Y10T436/144444Y10T436/11
InventorKIRCHHEVEL, G. LAMARMICINSKI, RUSSELL J.
OwnerBAYER HEALTHCARE LLC