Patent ID: 7767144

Claim:
A rapid diagnosis device for a test strip comprising: a cover or flap element comprising an underside with clip-in locations; a device housing comprising a push-in opening which receives the test strip such that the test strip is evaluated inside the rapid diagnosis device, and a housing opening which is reversibly closable by the cover or flap element; and a locking body formed as a spring element comprising laterally deflectable spring legs and a spring tongue resiliently arranged between the spring legs, the spring tongue comprising a clip portion positionable in a first and second position, wherein in the first position, the clip portion allows lateral deflection of the spring legs and reversible engagement of the locking body with the clip-in locations of the cover or flap element, and wherein in the second position, the clip portion blocks lateral deflection of the spring legs and disengagement of the clip-in locations by the locking body, the clip portion so positioned by the test strip when received through the push-in opening.