A measuring instrument (A) includes: a storage (1) which has an insertion port (10) for insertion of measuring articles (S) and is capable of storing the measuring articles stacked in a direction of the insertion; and movable members (2A, 2B) for a movement of dispensing a predetermined quantity of the...http://www.google.com/patents/US7449148?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7449148 - Dispensing unit for measuring articles