Blood glucose monitoring kit

• US 20060040333A1
• Filed: 08/18/2004
• Published: 02/23/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories)
• Original Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
• Inventors: Zocchi, Michael R.
• Granted Patent: US 8,137,618 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 435/14
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/00 Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2011/007 Receptacles for personal medical or care products, e.g. drugs, condoms or patches; Small first-aid kits
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 5/021 to the belt
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/04 Constructional details of apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0431 Portable apparatus, e.g. comprising a handle or case
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2562/247 Hygienic covers, i.e. for covering the sensor or apparatus during use
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 17/00 First-aid kits
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/003 Kits for diabetics

Abstract

A blood glucose monitoring kit includes a case constructed in the form of a bi-fold wallet which comprises an upper flap and a lower flap that are connected together through a fold. The case includes an outer layer constructed out of a water resistant and soft fabric and an inner layer constructed out of a water resistant material, the outer and inner layers being sewn together about their peripheries. A layer of cushioned material is preferably disposed between the inner and outer layers to provide the case with a soft feel. Blood glucose monitoring electronics are preferably integrated directly into the upper flap of the case, the electronics including a printed circuit board (PCB), a test port mounted on the PCB and a display mounted on the PCB. Preferably, the upper flap is provided with an opening through which the test port is externally accessible. Additionally, the upper flap is provided with a window through which the display is externally visible. A pouch is secured onto the inner surface of the lower flap and is sized and shaped to retain a plurality of disposable test components.

Claims

1. A blood glucose monitoring kit comprising:

(a) a case, said case comprising a layer of cushioned material, and

(b) blood glucose monitoring electronics at least partially integrated into said case.

2. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said case comprises:

(a) an outer layer, and

(b) an inner layer.

3. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 2 wherein said layer of cushioned material is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer.

4. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 3 wherein said blood glucose monitoring electronics are at least partially disposed between the outer and inner layers of said case.

5. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 4 wherein each of the inner and outer layers is constructed out of a non-plastic material.

6. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 5 wherein the inner and outer layers are secured together about their peripheries.

7. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 6 wherein the outer layer is constructed out of a soft fabric material.

8. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 7 wherein said outer layer is constructed out of a water resistant material.

9. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 3 wherein said case further comprises a pair of stiffening members which are disposed between the inner and outer layers.

10. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 9 wherein said pair of stiffening members are spaced apart so as to define a fold in said case about which said case can bend.

11. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said case is in the form of a bi-fold wallet which includes an upper flap and an lower flap that are connected together through a fold.

12. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 11 wherein said case is capable of being disposed between an open position and a closed position.

14. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said blood glucose monitoring electronics comprise:

(a) a printed circuit board,

(b) a test port mounted on said printed circuit board, and

(c) a display mounted on said printed circuit board.

15. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 14 wherein a window is formed in said case, the display for said blood glucose monitoring electronics being externally visible through said window.

16. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 15 wherein a first opening is provided in said case, the test port for said blood glucose monitoring electronics being externally accessible through said first opening.

17. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 16 wherein said blood glucose monitoring electronics additionally include a switch formed on said printed circuit board.

18. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 17 wherein regulation of said switch is effected using a button.

19. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 18 wherein a second opening is provided in said case, the button being externally accessible through said second opening.

20. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 19 further comprising a pouch secured onto the inner layer.

13. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in 12 wherein said case includes means for securing said case in its closed position.

21. A blood glucose monitor, comprising:

(a) a soft case, and

(b) blood glucose monitoring electronics at least partially integrated into said soft case.

22. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 21 wherein said soft case comprises a layer of cushioned material.

23. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 22 wherein said soft case comprises:

(a) an outer layer, and

(b) an inner layer.

24. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 23 wherein said layer of cushioned material is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer.