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Adjustable tip with integrated detent for blood lancet system

  • US 7,670,352 B1
  • Filed: 07/22/2004
  • Issued: 03/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An adjustable tip for a lancet comprising:

  • a sleeve having a helical groove;

    the helical groove having spaced depressions and opposing side walls;

    a one-piece end cap having an interior wall;

    the interior wall having a lug;

    the end cap positioned over the sleeve such that the lug fits within the helical groove of the sleeve whereby the end cap is secured to the sleeve;

    whereby said lug is the only structure securing said end cap to said sleeve, and whereby said lug is sized to fit snuggly within said helical groove such that said helical groove opposing side walls prevent extension or retraction of said end cap relative to said sleeve except when said end cap is rotated relative to said sleeve.

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