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US 2003/0116583 A1Published application
Test device with means for storing and dispensing diagnostic strips
AssigneeLifeScan, Inc.
InventorJerry T. Pugh
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Abstract
The invention provides a substantially moisture-proof, air-tight apparatus for both dispensing a plurality of diagnostic test strips and testing a biological fluid dispensed onto the strip. One strip may be advanced for use in testing using a single, translational movement.
Claims14
An apparatus comprising:
- a.) a dispenser comprising of:
- i.) a housing having a chamber;
- ii.) a means for retaining a plurality of test strips in a substantially moisture-proof, and air-tight first position;
- and iii.) a means for opening the chamber and moving one of the plurality of test strips translationally from a first position inside of the chamber to a second position at least partially outside of the chamber, wherein the opening of the chamber and moving of the one test strip is achieved by a single mechanical motion;
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- b.) an analyzing means for analyzing a biological fluid.
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