Strip connectors for measurement devices

Abstract

Devices including strip connectors in measurement devices are provided. Also provided are systems, kits and methods.

1 - 21 . (canceled) 
   
   
       22 . A measurement device to analyze an analyte, the device comprising:
 a case having an end and an interior, the interior comprising circuitry to analyze an analyte;   a strip port disposed in the end of the case and comprising conductive contacts to electrically connect the strip port to the circuitry; and   an interface between the case and the strip port comprising a barrier that is substantially or completely impervious to liquids.   
   
   
       23 . The measurement device of  claim 22 , wherein the interface comprises a press fit. 
   
   
       24 . The measurement device of  claim 22 , wherein the interface comprises a snap fit. 
   
   
       25 . The measurement device of  claim 22 , wherein the strip port is replaceable. 
   
   
       26 . The measurement device of  claim 22 , wherein the conductive contacts enable an electrical connection between the circuitry and a test strip when a test strip is connected to the contacts. 
   
   
       27 . The measurement device of  claim 26 , wherein the contacts are bent. 
   
   
       28 . The measurement device of  claim 27 , wherein the contacts are bent to connect with a test strip and provide the electrical connection between the device and the test strip. 
   
   
       29 . The measurement device of  claim 22 , wherein the contacts comprise pins contacts. 
   
   
       30 . A measurement device to analyze an analyte, the device comprising:
 a case having a surface and an interior that comprises circuitry to analyze an analyte;   a strip port comprising conductive contacts extending through the surface of the case to electrically connect the conductive contacts to the circuitry; and   an interface between the case and the contacts that is substantially or completely impervious to liquids.   
   
   
       31 . A measurement device to analyze an analyte, the device comprising:
 a case comprising circuitry to analyze an analyte;   a strip port electrically connectable to the circuitry and comprising conductive contacts to establish an electrical connection with an analyte test strip; and   a sealed, substantially or completely water proof interface between the case and the strip port.   
   
   
       32 . An analyte measurement system, the device comprising:
 an analyte test strip;   an analyte monitoring device comprising circuitry to measure an analyte using the test strip, and a surface that defines a receptacle;   a strip port insertable into the receptacle and comprising a first portion to electrically interface the strip port with the device, and a second portion to electrically interface with the analyte test strip.   
   
   
       33 . The system of  claim 32 , wherein the interface between the first portion and the device comprises a seal that substantially or completely prevents ingress of contaminants to the device at the interface. 
   
   
       34 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the strip port is flush with a surface of the device when inserted into the receptacle. 
   
   
       35 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the strip port comprises retention tabs. 
   
   
       36 . The system of  claim 32 , wherein the first portion comprises spring arms. 
   
   
       37 . The system of  claim 32 , wherein the first portion comprises pin contacts. 
   
   
       38 . The system of  claim 32 , wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of conductive contacts to electrically interface with the analyte test strip. 
   
   
       39 . The system of  claim 38 , wherein the plurality of conductive contacts are bent.