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`Die Erfindung becrifft einen Teststreifenhalter
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`Seit langem ist der Nachweis besrimmter Stoffe in FH.issigkeiten, wie z; 8. in
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`Slut oder Urin, duri;:h das Eimauchen von praµarienen Teststreifen bekannt.
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`Solche T e:ttstreifen be.stehen ublic:herweise aus einem Kunststofftrager, auf
`dem ein saugendes Tragermacerial aufgebracht ist, das die F.lussigkeit
`<Jufsaugt und einem Nachweisfeld zufuhrt. Bei positivem Ausgang des Tests,
`d.h. bei Vorhandensein des nachzuweisenden SroffP.s in der Flussigkeit,
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`Solche _Testst~il'@n werden seit langem als Schwangerschaftstesr, aber auc;h
`als Diabetestest oder ~ei der Behandlung von Orogenabnangigen eingesetzt,
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`Rauschmittel k.onsumieren, muB der Test also mit verschiedenen
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`Nachweisstre~fen durchgefuhrt werden. Die Streifen sind \.iblic:herweise im
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`AuSerdem bestehc die Gefahr, daB die Aufschrift mit der aggressiven
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`AuBerdem lconnen die offenliegenden Nachweisfelder der Teststreifen leicht
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`20 Aussparungen des Halters derartig einlegbar sind, da& der Teststreifen mil
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`dem in die Probe zu cauchenden Ende aus dem Halter hervorsteht.
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`Oadurch wird ermoglic:ht, da6 der Streifen auf hygiP.riische Art. und Weise in
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`Mehrere Arbeitsgange we~den so zu einem ArbeitSgang zusammengefaSr .
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`Weise die ·analysierten Stoffe, das ·Testergebnis und --datum sowili den
`Nameo der uotersuchren Person zu vermerken. Die Cefahr, c:faB die
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`In einer bevorz.ugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung wird das im Halter
`befindli~tu~ Ende, das dem in die Probe einzutauchenden Ende gegenuber
`liegt, gegen einen Anschlag geschoben. Dadurch ist gevvahrteistet. ~aB alle
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`Vertiefungen ausgefuhct. Diese Vertiefungen sind bevorzugt so tief, wie die
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`Teststreifen dick sind. Die TestStreifen kOnnen dann
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`uber Halter und Streifen gek.lebt ._.erden, die die ·Teststreifeo .in ihrer Position
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`handelsublic.hen Teststreifens entspricht. Diese Vertiefungen sind um ger.au
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`entsprid1t. Die handelsublichen Teststreifl!n sind e.l'Na 75 mm tang. Die
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`elWa ein Absrand vo!'l 2.75 m~ gew~hlt werden. Jeder gr015ere Abstand ist
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`Die irt°Fig. 2 gezeigte selbstklebende Abdeckfolie 4 ist aur ihrer Rudc:seite
`selbstklebend. Sie wird auf den Halter 1 mit den eingelegten Testslreifen
`aufgeklebt und fixiert so die Srreifen in ihrer Position. Oie Abdeckfolie weist
`Kla~ich.tfenster S im 8ereich der An2eigefefder der Teststreifen auf. Die
`Anzeigefelder sind dami1 abgedeckt und gegen Manipula(ionen und
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`Zerstorung gesichert. Weiterhin verfugr die Abdecldolie i.iber bereirs vorher
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`besclyiftete oder im Einzelfall beschriftba1e ·Felder 6. in die sich der vom
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`Abdeckfolie noch Felder 7, auf denen eine Bedienungsanleitung at1fgebracht
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`(10) gegen einen Ansd1lag (11) im Halter (1) schiebbar ist.
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`3. Teststreifenhalter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurcn g.ekennzeichnet. daB
`der Halter (1) A.ussparungen (2) fur zwei bis zehn. insbesondere drei bis
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`.gekellnzeichnet, daB die Tesrstreifen (10) in den Halter
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`7. Testsr.reifenhalter nach ·einem der Anspr"Uche 1 bis· 6, dadurch
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`gelcennzeichnet.. daS der Haher (1 > mit einer einseitigen Klebefolie (4)
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`Klebefolie (4) zur Fixierung der Tes•streifen (10) am Halrer (1) dient.
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`9. Tescstreifenhalrer nac:h. Anspruch 7 oder 8. dadurch gekennzeichnet daB
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`die Klebefolie (4) wenigstens im Bereich (5) der Nachweisfelder der
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`lo. Testscreifenhaller nach einem der Anspruche 7 bis 9, dadurch
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`(21) Application number: 297 02 825.1
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`The invention relates to a test strip holder for chromatography test strips.
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`For a long time it has been known to determine certain substances in body fluids, such as, for
`example, in blood or urine, by immersing prepared test strips. Such test strips typically consist of a
`plastic substrate, to which is applied an absorbing substrate material that absorbs the fluid and is
`fed to a detection field. If the test result is positive, i.e., the material to be detected is present in the
`fluid, then the detection range changes color.
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`Test strips of this type have been used for a long time as a pregnancy test, but also as a diabetes test
`or in the treatment of drug addicts, who have to demonstrate at regular intervals that they have not
`taken any narcotics. For example, barbiturates and alkaloids can be detected in the urine in a
`defined period of time after delivery into the body.
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`However, this method of detection, in particular, in the treatment of drug addicts, has some
`drawbacks in real life. The test strip that is used lends itself only to the detection of a specific
`substance. Therefore, for persons, for whom it must be assumed that they consume a variety of
`narcotics, the test has to be administered with a number of different detection strips. The strips are
`usually marked in the upper region on the back of the substrate. In order to eliminate confusion,
`each strip series, i.e. each individual strip, must also be labelled with the name of the person tested.
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`This work requires a considerable amount of time that is not always available in the daily routine of
`the clinic. In addition, there is the risk that the label will make contact with the aggressive fluid and
`become blurred or will be smeared.
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`Moreover, the handling of infected body fluids presents not only hygienic problems, but also
`increasingly health risks for those persons who are responsible for conducting the tests.
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`In addition, the exposed fields of detection of the test strips may be easily damaged when trying to
`handle them. It is possible that such damage may not always be immediately apparent.
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`The object of the present invention is to avoid the problems described above, in particular, when
`testing with more than one test strip.
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`The invention proposes a holder for test strips that is characterized by the feature that one or more
`test strips can be inserted into matching recesses of the holder in such a way that the test strip
`projects out of the holder with the end that is to be immersed in the sample.
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`This feature allows the strip to be dipped into the sample in a hygienic manner. In the event that a
`way to detect a plurality of substances is desired, a plurality of strips may also be placed into the
`holder and then immersed in the sample at the same time. This approach makes it possible to
`combine multiple working steps into one working step.
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`Then there is the option of indicating clearly and distinctly the substances to be analyzed, the test
`results, the test date and the name of the person tested. The risk that the label will be blurred or
`smeared can be significantly reduced.
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`In a preferred further development of the invention the end, which is located in the holder and
`which is located opposite the end to be immersed in the sample, is pushed against a stop. This
`arrangement ensures that all of the strips having a size that is standardized will project out of the
`holder by the same length.
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`The holder consists preferably of a plastic plate with recesses in strip form. These recesses are
`preferably as deep as the test strips are thick. Then the test strips can be clamped into the holder.
`However, an adhesive film that bonds only on one side may also be glued over the holder and the
`strips; and this adhesive film holds the test strips in their position.
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`Such an adhesive film may have transparent recesses in the region of the detection fields of the
`strips, so that the recesses offer a view of the detection fields. This arrangement ensures that the
`detection fields are protected against physical manipulation and destruction.
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`The adhesive film and the holder respectively can be preferably labelled. Both the adhesive film
`and the holder may be manufactured as a prefabricated test kit, for example, with two to ten, in
`particular, with three to six, test strips and can be labelled with the names of the substances to be
`analyzed. In addition, it is also possible to state the significance of the change in color of the
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`shows an inventive holder in a perspective view.
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`detection field on the holder or the adhesive film. In addition, the holder or the film may be labelled
`in order to affix the test results, the test date as well as the patient name and/or a running
`identification number.
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`With respect to additional preferred embodiments reference is made to the dependent claims.
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`The invention is explained in detail below by means of an example with reference to the
`accompanying drawings.
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`Figure 1
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`Figure 2
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`shows a self-bonding cover film in order to secure the test strips in the holder of the
`invention.
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`shows an inventive holder with five inserted test strips.
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`Figure 3
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`In Figure 1 the holder 1 can be seen. Said holder is designed as a flat plastic plate with five recesses
`in strip form. These recesses have, for example, a width of 5.8 mm, which is equal more or less to
`the width of a commercially available test strip. These recesses are recessed by exactly the amount
`that corresponds to the thickness of a commercially available test strip. The commercially available
`test strips are about 75 mm long. The recesses in the holder are selected in such a way that the end
`of the test strip, which has to be immersed in the sample, projects out of the holder. A length of, for
`example, 65 mm is useful for the recesses. The recesses are spaced
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`apart from each other by means of webs 3. In this case a distance of about 2.75 mm can be selected.
`Any larger space interval is not a problem, but the distance between the strips should not be
`selected too narrow, so that the strips do not make contact with each other.
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`The self-bonding cover film 4 that is shown in Figure 2 is self-bonding on only its rear side. Said
`cover film is glued on the holder 1 with the inserted test strips and, as a result, secures the strips in
`their position. The cover film has transparent windows 5 in the region of the indicator fields of the
`test strips. As a result, the indicator fields are covered and protected against physical handling and
`destruction. Moreover, the cover film has fields 6, which have already been labelled or can be
`labelled in the individual case and into which the substance, detected by the strip, can be entered.
`Moreover, the cover film has additional fields 7, on which operating instructions are or can be
`affixed, as well as fields 8, in which the potential displays of the results are shown. In addition,
`there is also a free field, to which the test date and patient or also advertising can be affixed.
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`Figure 3 shows a finish prepared test strip holder 1 with applied cover film 4 and inserted test strips
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`Patent Claims
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`Holder for test strips, characterized in that one or more test strips (10) can be inserted into
`matching recesses (2) of the holder (1) in such a way that the test strip (10) projects out of
`the holder (1) with the end that is to be immersed in the sample.
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the end of the test strip (10),
`which is opposite the end to be immersed, can be pushed against a stop (11) in the holder
`(1).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holder (1) has recesses
`(2) for two to ten, in particular, three to six, strips (10).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holder
`(1) is a plastic plate with strip-shaped recesses (2).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the test
`strips (10) can be clamped into the holder (1).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the test
`strips (10) can be glued into the holder (1).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the holder
`(1) can be covered with a one-sided adhesive film (4).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the adhesive film (4) is used to
`fix the test strips (10) on the holder (1).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the adhesive film (4) is
`transparent at least in the region (5) of the detection fields of the strips (10).
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`Test strip holder, as claimed in any one of the claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the
`adhesive film (4) is labelled or can be labelled.
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`Affidavit of Accuracy
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`This is to certify the attached document, DE 297 02 825, has been translated from
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`German into English by staff members of TransPerfect Translations familiar with
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`both the German and English languages and are to the best of our knowledge,
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`ability and belief, true and accurate translations.
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` ForTransP - Translations
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`Sworn to before me this
`Friday, May 13"‘, 2016
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`Signature, otary Public
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`ASHLEY H. TALHAM
`Notary Public
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`.1 commonwealth of Massachusefls
`My Commission EXWB5 AUOI-I31 25- 2°22
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