Devices and methods for glucose measurement using rechargeable battery energy sources

• US 20080312555A1
• Filed: 05/28/2008
• Published: 12/18/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 02/06/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Pelikan Technologies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Pelikan Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Boecker, Dirk
• Application Number:
  US12/128,444
• Publication Number:
  US 20080312555A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/583
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0214 of power generation or supply
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150022 for capillary blood or interstitial fluid
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150152 by an adequate mechanical impact on the puncturing location
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150167 Adjustable piercing speed of skin piercing element, e.g. blade, needle, lancet or canula, for example with varying spring force or pneumatic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150175 Adjustment of penetration depth
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150427 Specific tip design, e.g. for improved penetration characteristics
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150435 Specific design of proximal end
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150503 Single-ended needles hollow piercing element tip design A61B5/150396, needle sets for catheters A61M25/06, needles for bringing media into the body A61M5/32
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150824 by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150862 intermediate range, e.g. within room or building
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15113 Manually triggered, i.e. the triggering requires a deliberate action by the user such as pressing a drive button
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15123 comprising magnets or solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15182 Means for keeping track or checking of the total number of piercing elements already used or the number of piercing elements still remaining in the stocking, e.g. by check window, counter, display
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/157 Devices characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood

Abstract

An analyte measurement device has a housing and a visual display on said housing. The visual display has at lease one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing. A processor drives the visual display and runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display. A rechargeable battery is provided.

Claims

1. An analyte measurement device comprising:

a housing;

a visual display on said housing, said visual display having at lease one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing; and

a processor driving the visual display, wherein the processor runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display.

a rechargeable battery.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to hold a disposable having a plurality of penetrating members.

2. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:

periodically using an electrically powered portable lancing aid to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part;

at least partially depleting an energy source of the portable lancing aid; and

periodically connecting the portable lancing aid to a charging station and thereby recharging the energy source of the portable lancing aid.

3. An analyte measurement device, comprising:

a housing;

a visual display on the housing;

a penetrating member configured to be coupled to an actuator;

a port for recharging a power source positioned in the housing.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the power source is a battery.

5. The device of claim 3, wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.

6. The device of claim 3, wherein in response to an input at the visual display user interface an electrical input is provided to the power source.

7. The device of claim 4, wherein the battery and the actuator provide for the creation of a wound tract that remains open for a sufficient time to permit a flow of a body fluid to a sample chamber in the housing.

8. The device of claim 3, wherein the power supply is an electric motor.

9. The device of claim 3, wherein the visual display is accessible from outside the housing.

10. The device of claim 4, wherein the visual display provides an indication of battery status.

11. The device of claim 5, wherein an electric motor comprises a direct current motor.

13. The device of claim 4, further comprising:

a charge level indicator that displays the electrical charge level of the battery

14. The system of claim 3, wherein the actuator comprises a magnetic system.

15. The system of claim 3, wherein the actuator comprises a piezoelectric system.

16. A skin lancing device, comprising:

a housing;

a visual display on said housing, said visual displaying having at least one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing;

a processor driving the visual display, wherein the processor runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display;

a penetrating member coupled to an actuator; and

a port for recharging a battery positioned in the housing.

17. The device of claim 16, wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery.

18. The device of claim 16, wherein in response to an input at the visual display user interface an electrical input is provided to the battery.

20. The device of claim 16, wherein the battery and the actuator provide for the creation of a wound tract that remains open for a sufficient time to permit a flow of a body fluid to a sample chamber in the housing.

21. The device of claim 16, wherein the visual display is accessible from outside the housing.

22. The device of claim 16, wherein the visual display provides an indication of battery status.

23. The device of claim 16, wherein the device is configured to hold a disposable having a plurality of penetrating members.

24. The device of claim 16, further comprising:

a charge level indicator that displays the electrical charge level of the battery

25. The system of claim 16, wherein the actuator comprises a magnetic system.

26. The system of claim 16, wherein the actuator comprises a piezoelectric system.

27. A method, comprising:

providing a skin lancing device that includes a battery and a port to recharge the battery;

downloading software to the monitor wherein the software contains a selected user interface;

periodically using a driver to drive a penetrating member, pierce a skin surface and create a wound tract;

periodically using the port to recharge the battery.

28. The method of claim 27, further comprising

displaying a detected amount of stored energy remaining in the battery.

29. The method of claim 27, further comprising:

providing an audible signal.

30. The method of claim 27, further comprising:

transferring patient information from an external source to an electronic element of the skin lancing device.

31. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:

periodically using an electrically powered portable skin lancing device to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part;

at least partially depleting an energy source of the portable skin lancing device; and

periodically connecting the portable skin lancing device to a charging station and thereby recharging a battery of the skin lancing device.

32. The method of claim 31, further comprising

displaying a detected amount of stored energy remaining in the battery.

33. The method of claim 31, further comprising:

providing an audible signal.

34. The method of claim 31, further comprising:

transferring patient information from an external source to an electronic element of the skin lancing device.

35. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:

periodically using an electrically powered skin lancing device to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part, the skin lancing device including a port for recharging a battery positioned in the skin lancing device; and

using the port to recharge the battery.

36. The method of claim 35, further comprising

displaying a detected amount of stored energy remaining in the battery.

37. The method of claim 35, further comprising:

providing an audible signal.

38. The method of claim 35, further comprising:

transferring patient information from an external source to an electronic element of the skin lancing device.

39. A method for sampling blood, comprising:

providing a skin lancing device that includes a plurality of penetrating members, a plurality of analyte sensors, a driver, a battery and a port for recharging the battery;

periodically using a driver to drive a penetrating member, pierce a skin surface and create a wound tract;

periodically using the port to recharge the battery.

40. The method of claim 39, further comprising

displaying a detected amount of stored energy remaining in the battery.

41. The method of claim 39, further comprising:

providing an audible signal.

42. The method of claim 39, further comprising:

transferring patient information from an external source to an electronic element of the skin lancing device.