Patent ID: 9575051
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: A61B,G01N

Claim:
1. An analyte test meter comprising: a test strip port connector configured for receiving an analytical test strip, said port connector comprising at least one electrical contact for engaging at least one electrical contact pad of the received analytical test strip, the received analytical test strip further comprising a sample chamber for receiving a fluid sample; and said port connector defining an interior and having a movable portion that permits a test strip to be inserted into the connector when the movable portion is moved to an open position, said connector further including at least one seal element configured for sealing the test strip port connector against ingress therein by the fluid sample, wherein the sealing mechanism is configured to be moved into a sealing position across the inserted test strip when the movable portion is moved to a closed position about the inserted test strip; wherein movable portion is hingably connected to the port connector and is configured to be moved manually between the open and closed positions; and further comprising a motor configured for automatically moving the movable portion of the port connector between the open and closed positions.