System for the analysis of sample liquids
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1. A system for analysis of sample liquids, said system comprising:
- a) a measuring instrument including a radiation source, a radiation receiver and a display means for displaying an analytical result from radiation measured by the radiation receiver, andb) a storage container having a guide mechanism thereupon, said storage container being insertable into the measuring instrument, said storage container holding a plurality of test elements attached to a tape in a spiral arrangement, with each of the test elements comprising a test zone, with each of said test zones being individually sealed by said tape,wherein said measuring instrument is configured to individually perform an analysis on each of said plurality of test elements after said test element has been removed from said tape by passing said tape over said guide mechanism thereby changing a direction of movement of the tape by the guide mechanism.
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Abstract
System for the analysis of sample liquids with test elements. The system comprises an instrument with a storage container for test elements and a measuring device. Test elements are located inside the storage container which have a test zone on the front side of a transparent pin.
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1. A system for analysis of sample liquids, said system comprising:
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a) a measuring instrument including a radiation source, a radiation receiver and a display means for displaying an analytical result from radiation measured by the radiation receiver, and b) a storage container having a guide mechanism thereupon, said storage container being insertable into the measuring instrument, said storage container holding a plurality of test elements attached to a tape in a spiral arrangement, with each of the test elements comprising a test zone, with each of said test zones being individually sealed by said tape, wherein said measuring instrument is configured to individually perform an analysis on each of said plurality of test elements after said test element has been removed from said tape by passing said tape over said guide mechanism thereby changing a direction of movement of the tape by the guide mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9)
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6. A system for analysis of sample liquids, said system comprising:
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a) a storage container means for holding a plurality of test elements in a spiral arrangement therein, said test elements each having a transparent pin having a front side on which is located a test zone which in storage is sealed against atmospheric moisture by a sealing means, the test elements being linked together by a tape, and b) measuring means for measuring and displaying a parameter of the sample liquid, said measuring means comprising a radiation source, a radiation receiver for measuring reflected or transmitted radiation from the sample liquid, a display means for displaying the parameter derived from the measured radiation, said measuring means being capable of receiving the storage container means therein, and further including transport means for transporting the tape out of the storage container, for unsealing the test element by opening the sealing means, removing the test element from the tape and transporting the test element to a sample application position wherein the test zone of the test element is accessible for sample liquid application. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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