Patent ID: 7670562

Claim:
A dispensing container for storage and removal of analytical disposables, the dispensing container comprising: a storage container comprising multiple chambers configured to sealably store one analytical disposable in each, wherein the chambers are in a regular geometric arrangement with respect to each other and wherein each chamber comprises at least first and second openings, the first opening comprising an insertion opening configured for insertion of a driver, the second opening comprising a removal opening through which removal of the analytical disposable from the chamber is achieved; a storage container-receiving chamber for receiving the storage container; a lid for sealably closing the storage container-receiving chamber; and a removal means configured to be actuated by movement of the lid for the removal of analytical disposables from the storage container; wherein upon movement of the lid the removal means advances the storage container to a position for the removal of a next analytical disposable, and wherein the removal means is operatively connected to the driver and is configured to cause the driver to push the analytical disposable at least partly from its chamber through the removal opening upon opening of the lid such that the analytical disposable can be grasped by a user.