Fluid sampling apparatus
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1. A fluid sampling apparatus comprising:
- a housing defining a chamber having an opening, a lancet positioned in the chamber and including an end formed to create a fluid collection incision, and a light source positioned in the chamber, the light source fanned to emit a light beam through the opening of the housing into the fluid collection incision, the light beam being of a pre-determined wavelength and for a time sufficient to seal the incision.
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Abstract
A fluid sampling apparatus is provided that in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber, a lancet positioned in the chamber and including an end formed to create a fluid collection incision, and a light source positioned in the chamber. The light source is formed to emit a light beam of a pre-determined wavelength and for a time sufficient to seal the incision.
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21 Claims
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1. A fluid sampling apparatus comprising:
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a housing defining a chamber having an opening, a lancet positioned in the chamber and including an end formed to create a fluid collection incision, and a light source positioned in the chamber, the light source fanned to emit a light beam through the opening of the housing into the fluid collection incision, the light beam being of a pre-determined wavelength and for a time sufficient to seal the incision. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A fluid sampling apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
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a housing defining a chamber having an opening, a lancet positioned in the chamber and including an end formed to create a fluid collection incision. means for collecting blood from the open incision, and a light source coupled to the housing, the light source emitting light through the opening of the housing into the incision, the light being of a pre-determined wavelength and for a time sufficient to seal the incision following withdrawal of the blood. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for controlling a fluid collection incision, the method comprising:
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providing a sampling apparatus having a housing, a lancet with an end formed to create a fluid collection incision, and a light source, lancing a portion of skin of a user with the end of the lancet to create a fluid collection incision, and exposing the fluid collection incision to light from the light source having a pre-determined wavelength and for a time sufficient to seal the incision following withdrawal of blood. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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