Sensor release for a sensor dispensing instrument

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2002-07-30

2009-11-03

Alexander, Lyle A (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Automated chemical analysis

Utilizing a centrifuge or compartmented rotor

C436S043000, C422S051000, C422S064000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07611899

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 a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the sensor pack and ejecting one of the sensors from the sensor pack and through a sensor slot on the housing. The sensor dispensing instrument also includes a sensor actuator to engage with a sensor disposed in the sensor slot, and a sensor release that is movable to disengage the sensor actuator from the sensor disposed in the sensor slot and permit the discharge of the sensor.

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