Integrated hinged cartridge housings for sample analysis

摘要

The invention relates to a cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample. The housing comprising a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor. The housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor. The invention also relates to methods for forming such cartridges and to various features of such cartridges.

主权项

1. A cartridge housing for forming a cartridge capable of measuring an analyte or property of a liquid sample, the housing comprising: a first substantially rigid zone, a second substantially flexible zone, a hinge region, and at least one sensor recess containing a sensor, wherein said housing is foldable about said hinge region to form a cartridge having a conduit over at least a portion of said sensor; wherein the cartridge has an unfolded position comprising a top portion and a bottom portion separated by the hinge region; and wherein the top portion forms a top portion of the conduit and the bottom portion forms a bottom portion of the conduit, and wherein the conduit is formed upon folding of the housing about the hinge region.