Abstract: A ramp assembly includes a guide rail at least partially disposed in a void space between ramp platform edge guards, above a ramp platform, and below a ramp cover to reduce the overall height/thickness of the ramp assembly as compared to prior art ramp assemblies that locate guide rails below the ramp platform. A transition flap assembly provides lateral guidance for the ramp platform and carriage assembly. The transition flap assembly and ramp platform assembly engage to ensure at least approximate contact between the transition flap and ramp platform when the ramp platform is deployed and to maintain a spaced relationship between the two when the ramp platform is between the deployed and stowed positions. A sliding door track is configured to provide structural reinforcement to a track pan area of a floor. The guide rail may include an enhanced end stop to decelerate the ramp platform over a distance.

Abstract: Substantially moisture-proof, airtight dispensers for both storing and dispensing several flattened articles such as diagnostic test strips is disclosed. The dispensers fits comfortably in a user's hand and can be configured to provide a test strip either by a squeezing motion or by flipping a trigger at the top of the dispenser, for example with the user's thumb. The dispensers are easy to manually operate and are thus well suited for diabetics suffering from nerve damage in their extremities and other complications resulting from the disease. When used with a separate meter, an integrated RFID tag can provide automated coding of the test strip information into the meter.