Patent ID: 8231548
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
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, the sealing element comprising a sealing lip, a sealing ring, a sealing slide, an application flap, a movable sealing element, or a two-component plastic structure with at least one rigid and at least one flexible housing component; 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.