Abstract: A system for electrochemically detecting AST and ALT includes a first sampler for producing pyruvate from ALT and a second sampler for producing pyruvate from AST. The system further includes an electrochemical test strip for receiving processed samples from the first and second samplers, the processed samples containing pyruvate. The system further includes a meter for reading the electrochemical test strip and indicating an amount of AST and ALT in the sample.

Abstract: A test strip for electrochemical testing of a blood analyte includes a plurality of test sites for the electrochemical testing of analytes on a single test strip. Each test site includes a first receiving port, the first receiving port for receiving a blood sample, the first receiving port at a first end of the test strip. The test site further includes a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes proximate to the first receiving port. Each test site further includes a first contact and a second contact, the first and second contacts at a second end of the test strip, the first and second contacts interconnected with the first and second electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: A system for testing for LDL-Particles (LDL-P) and HDL-Particles (HDL-P) includes a first lateral flow test strip and a second lateral flow test strip; and a dosing area, the dosing area interconnected with the first and second lateral flow test strips. The system further includes a collector for collecting a sample; and a first mixer for receiving the sample from the collector, the mixer including buffers for mixing with the sample, the first mixer for dosing the sample pad, wherein the first lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of HDL-P and the second lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of LDL-P.

Abstract: A system for testing for HDL-C and HDL-P includes a first lateral flow test strip, a second lateral flow test strip, and a dosing area, the dosing area interconnected with the first and second lateral flow test strip. The system further includes a collector for collecting a sample and a first mixer for receiving the sample from the collector, the mixer including buffers for mixing with the sample, the first mixer for dosing the sample pad a first time. The first lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of HDL-C and the second lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of HDL-P.

Abstract: A system for testing for LDL-C and LDL-P includes a first lateral flow test strip, a second lateral flow test strip, and a dosing area, the dosing area interconnected with the first and second lateral flow test strips. The system further includes a collector for collecting a sample and a first mixer for receiving the sample from the collector, the mixer including buffers for mixing with the sample, the first mixer for dosing the sample pad a first time. The first lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of LDL-C, and the second lateral flow test strip provides for the detection of LDL-P.

Abstract: A system for preserving a blood sample and removing hematocrit includes a casing, the casing having a sample port and a lateral flow strip in the casing, the lateral flow strip receiving a sample through the sample port, and flowing the sample down a length of the lateral flow strip.

Abstract: A system for the electrochemical detection of ketone levels includes a test strip including an electrode and a counter electrode, the electrode and counter electrode located in a sample reception area. The system further includes a coating on one of the electrode and counter electrode, the coating including a mediator for ketones. Optionally, the mediator is ferricyanide.

Abstract: A linearity standard includes a plurality of calibration solutions, each calibration solution having a different level of a reactant having a known response in a test strip and meter combination, and an electronic storage medium for storing calibration instructions and known responses for each solution of the plurality of calibration solutions.

Abstract: A calibration sample includes serum/plasma having a known level of a first analyte and a plurality of particles that mimic the characteristics of red blood cells.

Abstract: A system for determining a level of a lipid analyte corrected for hematocrit includes a test strip configured to receive a sample and a meter configured to receive the test strip. The system further includes circuitry and a microprocessor, the circuitry and microprocessor configured to read the test strip and the sample and determine a level of a lipid analyte and correct the level of the lipid analyte based on a hematocrit level of the sample.

Abstract: A system for determining a level of hematocrit includes a test strip configured to receive a sample; a meter configured to receive the test strip; and further including circuitry and a microprocessor, the circuitry and microprocessor configured to apply electrical energy to the test strip and the sample and determine an electrical property of the sample, either the impedance phase angle or the impedance magnitude of the test strip and the sample and, based on the electrical property, calculate the level of hematocrit in the sample.

Abstract: An extended range test strip includes a simple system where the end user can determine the concentration of the analyte at high concentration with a single drop of whole blood. A single drop of blood spreads across a spreading layer and into multiple reagent stacks. Multiple reagent stacks of the test strip may be configured to test for different ranges by adding a peroxide modulator. Readings from multiple reagent stacks producing a colorimetric response may be tested simultaneously. Working from the lowest range to the highest range of reagent stacks, the first reagent stack to be less than its maximum range is considered to be the reagent stack that is producing a colorimetric response related to the actual amount of analyte in the sample.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: A mechanical joint for joining a pair of structural components. The mechanical joint includes a bracket having a pair of legs, a first recess formed in the first structural component, and a second recess formed in the second structural component. The first recess accommodates a first leg of the bracket, while the second recess accommodates a second leg of the bracket. The first leg of the bracket is positioned in the first recess and is affixed to the first structural component. The second structural component is placed in abutting relationship with the first structural component, covering the first recess and resting atop the second leg of the bracket, with the second leg of the bracket positioned in the second recess.

Abstract: A filler system to add water to a specified level in a cell of a storage battery mounted in a relatively inaccessible location includes a container for fill water connected by an elongated, flexible supply line and an elongated flexible air vent line to a hand-held fill valve assembly. The fill valve assembly includes a normally closed, manually opening water valve connected to the supply line and a normally open buoyant air vent valve that closes to prevent the flow of air to the interior of the container when the liquid level in the cell rises to its proper level.

Abstract: In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a jig-type fishing lure includes a weighted body through which the lower portion of the shank of a hook extends in a manner such that the eye of the hook is inset in the front nose of the body. The weight of the body is distributed in a manner such that there is a righting moment which stands the lure up in the event it is positioned on its back. The inset of the eye makes the lure more snag-free, and the stand-up feature presents a more realistic appearance to a trailer bait mounted on the hook.