Patent ID: 7323141

Claim:
A sensor dispensing instrument comprising: a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors an electronics assembly including a microprocessor for operating the sensor dispensing instrument and storing data an outer housing having a sensor slot through which one of the plurality of sensors is disposed to conduct a test, wherein the outer housing includes a display for displaying a plurality of items; a plurality of buttons connected through the electronics assembly to mechanically control the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument, the buttons including a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off; a scroll button for scrolling through the plurality of items shown on the display, the plurality of items including a plurality of functions that are programmed within the sensor dispensing instrument and that are selectable by a user, including setting the time, setting the date, programming numbers for calibration, reviewing memory results and editing memory results; a select button for selecting at least one of the plurality of items; a memory button for displaying test results; and a set-up button for performing tasks related to the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument.