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Method and apparatus for dispensing diagnostic test strips

  • US 9,039,977 B2
  • Filed: 09/13/2010
  • Issued: 05/26/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for storing and dispensing test strips, comprising:

  • a container configured to store a stack of test strips;

    a lid connected to the container by a hinge; and

    a linkage assembly operatively connected to the lid, the linkage assembly comprising a contacting member for contacting an edge of ne test strip of the stack of test strips;

    wherein when the lid is opened, a test strip is dispensed;

    wherein members of the linkage assembly remain in contact with each other during operation of the apparatus;

    wherein movement of the contacting member is guided by lateral contact between the linkage assembly and a wall of the container during dispensing of the test strip;

    wherein the linkage assembly comprises a lifting member, said lifting member comprising the contacting member; and

    wherein the linkage assembly comprises;

    a first arm member connected to the lid;

    a second arm member hingedly connected to the first arm member; and

    a third arm member hingedly connected to the second arm member, the third arm member comprising the lifting member and contacting the one test strip so that the test strip is dispensed when the lid is opened.

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