Patent ID: 7771926
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: A61B,C12Q,G01N,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a plurality of analyte sensors, the method comprising: providing a substrate having a plurality of channels in a surface of the substrate, wherein the plurality of channels extend longitudinally along the surface of the substrate, and wherein openings for the plurality of channels extend longitudinally along the surface of the substrate; locating at least one needle adjacent to the surface of the substrate and dispensing a reagent from the needle onto the surface; contacting the surface with at least one squeegee; and causing relative movement between the substrate and the needle and between the substrate and the squeegee, wherein the needle and the squeegee cooperate to substantially fill the plurality of channels with reagent via the openings and leave a remainder portion of the surface generally free of reagent.