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Adjustable disposable lancet and method

  • US 6,852,119 B1
  • Filed: 09/09/2002
  • Issued: 02/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An adjustable disposable lancet device, comprising:

  • a) an elongated body having a closed proximal end and an open distal end, said body having an internal chamber;

    b) a barrel slidably mounted in said chamber and protruding distally from said open distal end of said chamber, said barrel having an internal sub-chamber open proximally and distally;

    c) a lancet received within said chamber and sub-chamber and having a distally facing needle;

    d) said barrel having a distal opening to which a selector tip is attached; and

    e) means interconnecting between said barrel and selector tip for adjusting a total length of said barrel and selector tip to adjust depth of penetration of said needle past said selector tip, said interconnecting means comprising;

    i) a radially open part-circumferential ramp; and

    ii) a follower pin riding in said ramp;

    iii) whereby relative rotation of said selector tip with respect to said barrel in a first direction increases said total length, and relative rotation of said selector tip with respect to said barrel in a second direction reduces said total length.

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