Concealed lancet cartridge for lancing device
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1. A lancing device comprising:
- a cartridge comprising at least one lancet enclosed within a shell that obscures the at least one lancet from external view; and
a housing for replaceably engaging the cartridge, said housing comprising a drive mechanism for propelling an active lancet from a retracted position through an extended position.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing user anxiety in the taking of a sample of blood. The apparatus comprises a lancing device that includes a housing and a disposable cartridge. The disposable cartridge is replaceably installed in the housing and includes a plurality of lancets within an outer shell which is effective for keeping the lancets hidden from view during loading and unloading of the disposable cartridge to and from the housing and during use of the lancing device.
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1. A lancing device comprising:
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a cartridge comprising at least one lancet enclosed within a shell that obscures the at least one lancet from external view; and
a housing for replaceably engaging the cartridge, said housing comprising a drive mechanism for propelling an active lancet from a retracted position through an extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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- 14. A disposable lancet cartridge for replaceable engagement within a housing, said cartridge comprising at least one lancet enclosed within a shell, each said at least one lancet being movable from a retracted position fully within the shell to an extended position wherein at least a tip portion of the lancet projects out of the shell, and wherein the shell obscures the at least one lancet from external observation when in the retracted position.
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22. A lancing device comprising:
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a housing comprising first and second portions hingedly connected to one another, and a drive mechanism; and
a cartridge comprising a plurality of lancets arranged in a generally circular array, said plurality of lancets being enclosed within a shell and being movable from a retracted position fully within the shell to an extended position wherein at least a tip portion of the lancet projects out of the shell, and wherein the shell obscures the at least one lancet from external observation when in the retracted position.
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