Patent ID: 9377457
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: G01N

Claim Text:
1. A device for testing a liquid sample for the concentration of at least one analyte, wherein said device comprises: at least one test strip comprising: a cartridge body, made of liquid impermeable material, having an internal cavity shaped and dimensioned to carry a first portion of said strip including said at least one conjugate pad; an end cap shaped and dimensioned to engage said body, made of liquid impermeable material, having an internal chamber shaped and dimensioned to enclose a remainder portion of said strip including a section of said at least one sample pad; a survey window though said body for reading a status of said at least one result zone; wherein said body comprises a compression structure shaped, dimensioned and located to impart a compression force upon said conjugate pad; wherein said compression structure comprises a deflectable beam cantilevered over said conjugate pad.