Test strip container with strip retainer and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof

摘要

A test strip container with an insert comprising a channel and a retaining member and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The container includes a housing, an insert, a lid, and at least one retaining member in at least one channel. The at least one retaining member releasably retains a plurality of test strips in the at least one channel.

主权项

1. A container for storing a plurality of test strips comprising:
a housing having a front housing portion opposing a rear housing portion and a base, wherein the front housing portion has a height H1 and the rear housing portion has a height H2, wherein H1H4; and a removable insert provided in the cavity of the housing, wherein the removable insert includes a top surface which is sloped relative to the base of the housing, wherein the removable insert defines at least one channel therein, wherein at least one retaining member is provided lengthwise along the at least one channel, wherein each of the at least one retaining member comprises an elastomer co-molded to the removable insert, and wherein each of the at least one retaining member protrudes inwardly into the at least one channel to releasably retain the plurality of test strips substantially perpendicular to the base of the housing in the channel.