# US 7,364,699 B2 · Containers for reading and handling diagnostic reagents and methods of using the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,364,699 B2 - Document ID: US7364699B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 10/845,335 - Filed: 2004-05-14 - Published: 2004-12-23 - Granted: 2008-04-29 - Earliest claimed: 2003-06-18 - Assignees: Bayer HealthCare LLC - Inventors: Steven C. Charlton - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7364699B2 ## CPC - G01N 33/48764: {Test tape taken off a spool} - A61B 5/14532: {for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement} - G01N 31/22: using chemical indicators (G01N31/02 takes precedence) - G01N 35/00009: {provided with a sample supporting tape, e.g. with absorbent zones} - A61B 5/1455: using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters - A61B 5/1486: using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase - A61B 2562/0295: Strip shaped analyte sensors for apparatus classified in A61B5/145 or A61B5/157 - G01N 35/1002: {Reagent dispensers} - G01N 2035/00019: {cassette structures} - Y10T 436/104998: Glucose, ketone, nitrate standard or control - Y10T 436/11: Automated chemical analysis - Y10T 436/110833: Utilizing a moving indicator strip or tape - Y10T 436/113332: with conveyance of sample along a test line in a container or rack - G01N: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing apparatus or processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form comprising a body portion, a lid portion, a continuous tape, a reagent-sensing device, and a storage device. The body portion includes an inner and outer surface. The lid portion is attached to the body portion and is adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position. The continuous tape includes a diagnostic reagent. The reagent-sensing device is attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent. The storage device is attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape. During the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the first storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form, comprising: a body portion including an inner and outer surface; a lid portion being attached to the body portion and being adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position; a continuous tape including a diagnostic reagent; a reagent-sensing device being attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent; and a storage device being attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape, wherein during the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the reagent-sensing device is attached to the inner surface of the body portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the reagent-sensing device is attached to the outer surface of the body portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the reagent-sensing device is attached to the lid portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further including a hinge to rotate the body portion and the lid portion from each other. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the diagnostic reagent remains with the continuous tape during the advancing of the continuous tape. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the diagnostic reagent is adapted to separate from the remainder of the continuous tape during the advancing of the continuous tape. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further comprising a lancet. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further comprising a calibration standard. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The container of claim 9, wherein the calibration standard is attached to the lid portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the reagent-sensing device includes an electrochemical sensor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the reagent-sensing device includes an optical sensor. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further including means for moving the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The container of claim 13, wherein means for moving the reagent-sensing device is a rack and pinion drive. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The container of claim 13, wherein means for moving the reagent-sensing device is a cam mechanism. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the storage device is a spool. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the body portion and the lid portion in the closed position form a sealed container adapted to store humidity-sensitive diagnostic reagents. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further comprising at least one seal that is located between the body portion and the lid portion when the lid portion is in a closed position. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further comprising a desiccant. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the continuous tape is Z-folded. ### Claim 21 A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form, comprising: a body portion including an inner and outer surface; a lid portion being attached to the body portion and being adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position; a continuous tape including a diagnostic reagent; a reagent-sensing device being attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent; a first storage device being attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape; and a second storage device being attached to the lid portion that is adapted to receive a used portion of the continuous tape, wherein during the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the first storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device and received by the second storage device. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the first and second storage devices are spools. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the reagent-sensing device is attached to the inner surface of the body portion. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the reagent-sensing device is attached to the outer surface of the body portion. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the diagnostic reagent remains with the continuous tape during the advancing of the continuous tape. ### Claim 26 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, further comprising a calibration standard. ### Claim 27 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the reagent-sensing device includes an electrochemical sensor. ### Claim 28 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, wherein the reagent-sensing device includes an optical sensor. ### Claim 29 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, further including means for moving the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 30 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, further comprising at least one seal that is located between the body portion and the lid portion when the lid portion is in a closed position. ### Claim 31 (depends on 21) The container of claim 21, further comprising a desiccant. ### Claim 32 A container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents adapted to determine glucose concentration in tape form, comprising: body portion including an inner and outer surface; a lid portion being attached to the body portion and being adapted to rotate from a closed position to an open position; a continuous tape including a diagnostic reagent to determine glucose concentration; a reagent-sensing device being attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent; and a first storage device being attached to the body portion that is adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape, wherein during the rotation of the lid portion, the continuous tape is advanced from the first storage device and is extended over the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 33 The container of 32, further including a second storage device. ### Claim 34 (depends on 32) The container of claim 32, further comprising at least one seal that is located between the body portion and the lid portion when the lid portion is in a closed position. ### Claim 35 (depends on 32) The container of claim 32, further comprising a desiccant. ### Claim 36 A method of using a container with a rotatable lid for reading and handling diagnostic reagents in tape form, comprising: providing a rotatable container comprising a body portion, a lid portion, a continuous tape, a reagent-sensing device and a first storage device, the body portion including an inner and outer surface, the lid portion being attached to the body portion, the continuous tape including a diagnostic reagent, the reagent-sensing device being attached to either the body portion or the lid portion and adapted to read the diagnostic reagent, the first storage device being attached to the body portion and being adapted to hold and dispense an unused portion of the continuous tape; rotating the lid portion from a closed position to an open position; and advancing the continuous tape from the first storage device to extend over the reagent-sensing device during the rotation of the lid portion. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The method of claim 36, wherein the container further includes a second storage device that is attached to the lid portion and wherein during the advancing of the continuous tape, the second storage device receives the used portion of the continuous tape. ### Claim 38 (depends on 36) The method of claim 36, further comprising rotating the lid portion from the open position to the closed position and wherein during the rotation of the lid portion to the closed position, moving the continuous tape from the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 39 (depends on 36) The method of claim 36, further including placing a body fluid on the unused portion of the continuous tape over the reagent-sensing device and determining the concentration of an analyte of the body fluid from the reagent-sensing device. ### Claim 40 (depends on 39) The method of claim 39, wherein the analyte is glucose and the body fluid is a whole blood sample. ### Claim 41 (depends on 36) The method of claim 36, further including placing a whole blood sample on the unused portion of the continuous tape over the reagent-sensing device and determining the concentration of glucose of the whole blood sample from the reagent-sensing device.