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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2008
Dieter Meinecke, Mannheim, DE;
Stefan Riebel, Cham, CH;
Wolfgang Pelzer, Kreuzau, DE;
Wouter Reubzaet, Brunssum, NL;
Dieter Meinecke, Mannheim, DE;
Stefan Riebel, Cham, CH;
Wolfgang Pelzer, Kreuzau, DE;
Wouter Reubzaet, Brunssum, NL;
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
An analysis device is provided comprising a housing having at least two housing parts, a measuring unit and a processor provided therein for purposes of the functionality of the analysis device and generation of analysis data, wherein the device comprises a lock element for producing a generally fixed mechanical connection between the at least two housing parts. Providing such a lock element allows the analysis device to be checked for quality control and/or functionality purposes before the lock element is fitted to the housing, and if the device requires service or repair as a result of such checks then the housing can be reopened without damage to the housing or other aspects of the device. Once the lock element is fitted into a locked position for locking the housing together, subsequent reopening of the housing causes structural effects, including damage or destruction, to either or both of the lock element and the housing or housing parts, ensuring that such reopening becomes apparent to the user.