GLUCOSE MONITORING DEVICE IN A PROTECTIVE SMARTPHONE CASE
First Claim
1. A blood measurable constituent monitoring device comprising:
- a test strip storage compartment;
a lancet storage compartment;
a lancet striker;
a biohazard material receptacle; and
a power source,wherein the device houses a smartphone.
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Abstract
A smartphone protective cover that houses a glucose monitor, test strips, lancets, a lancet striker, a power source, and a biohazard debris receptacle is presented. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the protective covering is configured to include a smartphone adapted glucose monitor and also to accept a smartphone. In the preferred embodiment, the smartphone is removably placed into the protective covering with the glucose monitor connecting to a data receptacle on the smartphone. The protective further includes a lancet storage compartment adjacent to a lancet striker having a tension control member and striker release button, a test strip storage compartment, and a biohazard debris receptacle. The lancet storage compartment and test strip storage compartment can be re-fillable or disposable. A battery is also located in the cover and is electrically connected to the glucose for monitor, thus enabling the monitor to be powered independently of the phone. A method of use is also provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A blood measurable constituent monitoring device comprising:
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a test strip storage compartment; a lancet storage compartment; a lancet striker; a biohazard material receptacle; and a power source, wherein the device houses a smartphone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A sample testing system for use with a smartphone for testing one or more body fluid components comprising:
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a body fluid component tester housed within a system cover, and at least one storage compartment housed within the system cover, wherein the at least one storage compartment is selected singularly or in combination from the group consisting of a test material storage compartment, a lancet storage compartment, and a biohazard material receptacle, wherein the system cover has a first portion and a second portion that reversibly affix to one another at a physical interface, and wherein the system cover is configured to reversibly accept a smartphone between the first portion and the second portion when affixed to one another at the physical interface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A body fluid monitoring system for use with a smartphone comprising:
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a protective cover comprising a first portion and a second portion, the second portion configured to house a body fluid monitor, wherein the first portion and second portion reversibly couple to one another at a physical interface to secure a smartphone between the first portion and second portion, and wherein the protective cover further comprises a test strip storage compartment, a biohazard material receptacle, and a power source.
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