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Method and apparatus for dispensing diagnostic test strips

US7887757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 2006
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/4875
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for storing and dispensing a test strip includes a container configured to store a stack of test strips. The container maintains appropriate environmental conditions, such as humidity, for storing the test strips. An engaging member is disposed in the container and is adapted to contact one test strip of the stack of test strips. An actuator actuates the engaging member to dispense the one test strip from the container. Since one test strip is dispensed at a time, the remaining test strips are not handled by the user. Accordingly, the unused test strips remain free of contaminants such as naturally occurring oils on the user's hand.

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