Skin attachment apparatus and method for patient infusion device
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1. An apparatus adapted to be disposed between a rigid or semi-rigid device and human skin for reliably attaching the device to the skin for an extended period of time, the system comprising:
- a carrier having a skin-contacting surface, and an opposed device-contacting surface;
means for securing the device-contacting surface of the carrier against a bottom external surface of a device attached by the apparatus; and
at least one skin adhesive layer secured to the skin-contacting surface of the carrier for securing the carrier to the skin, wherein a surface area of the skin adhesive layer is less than an area of the skin-contacting surface.
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Abstract
An apparatus adapted to be disposed between a rigid or semi-rigid device and human skin for reliably attaching the device to the skin for an extended period of time. The apparatus includes a carrier having a skin-contacting surface, and an opposed device-contacting surface, and at least one skin adhesive layer secured to the skin-contacting surface of the carrier for securing the carrier to the skin. A surface area of the skin adhesive layer is less than an area of the skin-contacting surface of the carrier.
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1. An apparatus adapted to be disposed between a rigid or semi-rigid device and human skin for reliably attaching the device to the skin for an extended period of time, the system comprising:
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a carrier having a skin-contacting surface, and an opposed device-contacting surface;
means for securing the device-contacting surface of the carrier against a bottom external surface of a device attached by the apparatus; and
at least one skin adhesive layer secured to the skin-contacting surface of the carrier for securing the carrier to the skin, wherein a surface area of the skin adhesive layer is less than an area of the skin-contacting surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88)
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41. An apparatus according to claim 41, wherein the user-removable portions of the skin adhesive layer comprise successive outer peripheral rings of the skin adhesive layer.
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66. An apparatus according to claim 66, wherein the bladder contains air.
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89. A device for delivering fluid to a patient, comprising:
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an exit port assembly adapted to connect to a transcutaneous patient access tool;
a dispenser for causing fluid from a reservoir to flow to the exit port assembly;
a local processor connected to the dispenser and programmed to cause a flow of fluid to the exit port assembly based on flow instructions;
a wireless receiver connected to the local processor for receiving flow instructions from a separate, remote control device and delivering the flow instructions to the local processor;
a housing containing the exit port assembly, the dispenser, the local processor, and the wireless receiver;
a compartment positioned adjacent a skin-contacting surface of the housing and containing adhesive remover; and
a release mechanism extending from the compartment for opening the compartment. - View Dependent Claims (90, 91)
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92. A device for delivering fluid to a patient, comprising:
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an exit port assembly adapted to connect to a transcutaneous patient access tool;
a dispenser for causing fluid from a reservoir to flow to the exit port assembly;
a local processor connected to the dispenser and programmed to cause a flow of fluid to the exit port assembly based on flow instructions;
a wireless receiver connected to the local processor for receiving flow instructions from a separate, remote control device and delivering the flow instructions to the local processor;
a housing containing the exit port assembly, the dispenser, the local processor, and the wireless receiver, and including, an external surface;
feet extending from the external surface to distal surfaces; and
a separate skin adhesive layer secured to the distal surface of each foot for securing the device to a skin surface of a patient. - View Dependent Claims (93, 94, 95, 96, 97)
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98. A device for delivering fluid to a patient, comprising:
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an exit port assembly adapted to connect to a transcutaneous patient access tool;
a dispenser for causing fluid from a reservoir to flow to the exit port assembly;
a local processor connected to the dispenser and programmed to cause a flow of fluid to the exit port assembly based on flow instructions;
a wireless receiver connected to the local processor for receiving flow instructions from a separate, remote control device and delivering the flow instructions to the local processor;
a housing containing the exit port assembly, the dispenser, the local processor, and the wireless receiver, and including, an external surface;
legs extending from the external surface to distal overhanging feet;
a carrier having a skin-contacting surface, and an opposed device-contacting surface, wherein the carrier is positioned between the external surface of the housing and the overhanging feet and has openings receiving the legs; and
at least one skin adhesive layer secured to the skin-contacting surface of the carrier. - View Dependent Claims (99, 100)
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101. A method for reliably attaching a rigid or semi-rigid device to human skin for an extended period of time, comprising:
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providing a carrier having a skin-contacting surface and an opposed device-contacting surface;
attaching the device-contacting surface of the carrier to a rigid or semi-rigid device; and
attaching a portion of a total area of the skin-contacting surface of the carrier to a skin surface of a person. - View Dependent Claims (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117)
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