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Disposable slicing lancet assembly

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  • US 5,314,441 A
  • Filed: 10/16/1992
  • Issued: 05/24/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A lancet device for implementing an incision comprising;

  • a hollow housing means having at least two opposing internal surfaces;

    a pivot arm supporting a blade located within said housing means;

    biasing means for biasing said pivot arm from a first position to a second position within said housing means;

    a guide means within said housing means for guiding the path of said pivot arm from said first position to said second position, said guide means causing said blade to emerge from said housing means, create said incision with a slicing motion and return into said housing means wherein said blade follows a generally tear drop shaped path between said first position and said second position; and

    a contact means for creating contact between said pivot arm said two opposing internal surfaces as said pivot arm moves from said first position to said second position, said contact means limiting the movement of said blade support arm and said blade to a single plane.

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