Portable measuring system having an optimized assembly space
First Claim
1. A portable measuring system used for analyzing a liquid sample for at least one analyte contained therein, comprising:
- a substantially moisture-proof housing having an internal atmosphere, the housing substantially preventing moisture from penetrating into the internal atmosphere;
a test element support that is insertable into the internal atmosphere, the test element support having a retaining structure and a plurality of test elements supported by the retaining structure, the test element support configured such that, after insertion into the internal atmosphere, the test elements are all exposed to the same internal atmosphere;
an application opening through which liquid sample is applied to a test element defined in the housing and having a sealing element disposed proximate the application opening; and
wherein, the liquid sample is applied through the application opening to the test elements within the internal atmosphere and the sealing element seals the application opening before and after the application of liquid sample.
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Abstract
A portable measuring system which analyzes a liquid sample for at least one analyte. The portable measuring system has a substantially moisture-proof housing with an internal atmosphere. The housing prevents moisture from the air and water vapor from penetrating into the housing. The portable measuring system also has at least one test element support inserted into the internal atmosphere of the housing. The test element support is equipped with a retaining structure and a test element that is supported by the retaining structure. The test element support is designed such that, after insertion into the internal atmosphere, the test element is exposed to the internal atmosphere. A release mechanism is also provided which can convey at least one test element into an application position within the internal atmosphere of the housing. In this application position, the liquid sample can be applied to the test element.
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1. A portable measuring system used for analyzing a liquid sample for at least one analyte contained therein, comprising:
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a substantially moisture-proof housing having an internal atmosphere, the housing substantially preventing moisture from penetrating into the internal atmosphere; a test element support that is insertable into the internal atmosphere, the test element support having a retaining structure and a plurality of test elements supported by the retaining structure, the test element support configured such that, after insertion into the internal atmosphere, the test elements are all exposed to the same internal atmosphere; an application opening through which liquid sample is applied to a test element defined in the housing and having a sealing element disposed proximate the application opening; and wherein, the liquid sample is applied through the application opening to the test elements within the internal atmosphere and the sealing element seals the application opening before and after the application of liquid sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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