Patent ID: 8057753
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A test meter for use with a test strip, the test meter comprising: a test strip receiving port configured to receive, and have ejected therefrom, a test strip; a test strip ejection mechanism that includes: a test strip receiving port framework; wherein the shape memory alloy strip and slider are configured such that the slider travels along the framework under an applied force exerted on the slider by the shape memory alloy strip as the shape memory strip is heated by the heating module from a temperature below the solid state transition temperature to a temperature above the solid state temperature; and wherein the slider has a proximal end configured to engage a test strip received within the test strip receiving port and eject the test strip from the test strip receiving port as the slider travels along the framework, and wherein the test strip receiving port and test strip ejection mechanism are attached to the test strip receiving port framework.