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Transfer unit for test elements

  • US 8,057,156 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2008
  • Issued: 11/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A transfer unit for use with an analysis apparatus, comprising:

  • a supply container configured to store and release unused test elements;

    a waste container configured to receive and store used test elements; and

    a transfer element having a rounded surface defining an aperture configured to hold a test element, the transfer element having a work position in which the aperture is positioned between the supply container and the waste container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a first direction to a receive position in which the aperture is aligned with the supply container, the transfer element being movable from the work position in a second direction to a dispense position in which the aperture is aligned with the waste container;

    wherein the supply container, the waste container and the transfer element are component parts of a magazine removable from the analysis device.

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