Blood glucose monitoring kit

• US 8,137,618 B2
• Filed: 08/18/2004
• Issued: 03/20/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Abbott Laboratories Incorporated
• Inventors: Zocchi, Michael R.
• Primary Examiner(s): Jarrett, Lore
• Application Number:
  US10/920,912
• Publication Number:
  US 20060040333A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,771 Days
• Field of Search: 422/61, 422/68.1, 422/64, 422/430, 600/583, 600/365, 206/370, 206/216, 206/305
• US Class Current: 422/61
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/00 Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2011/007 Receptacles for personal medical or care products, e.g. drugs, condoms or patches; Small first-aid kits
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 5/021 to the belt
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/04 Constructional details of apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0431 Portable apparatus, e.g. comprising a handle or case
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2562/247 Hygienic covers, i.e. for covering the sensor or apparatus during use
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 17/00 First-aid kits
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/003 Kits for diabetics

Abstract

A blood glucose monitoring kit includes a case constructed in the form of a bi-fold wallet which comprises an upper flap and a lower flap that are connected together through a fold. The case includes an outer layer constructed out of a water resistant and soft fabric and an inner layer constructed out of a water resistant material, the outer and inner layers being sewn together about their peripheries. A layer of cushioned material is preferably disposed between the inner and outer layers to provide the case with a soft feel. Blood glucose monitoring electronics are preferably integrated directly into the upper flap of the case, the electronics including a printed circuit board (PCB), a test port mounted on the PCB and a display mounted on the PCB. Preferably, the upper flap is provided with an opening through which the test port is externally accessible. Additionally, the upper flap is provided with a window through which the display is externally visible. A pouch is secured onto the inner surface of the lower flap and is sized and shaped to retain a plurality of disposable test components.

Claims

1. A blood glucose monitoring kit comprising:

(a) a foldable case, said foldable case comprising;

an outer layer, said outer layer comprising an outer surface and an outer periphery;

an inner layer in facing arrangement with said outer layer; and

a layer of cushioned material disposed between said outer layer and said inner layer;

wherein said foldable case folds and unfolds about a fold in said foldable case, wherein said fold is between a first flap and a second flap of said foldable case; and

(b) blood glucose monitoring electronics at least partially disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer when said foldable case is in the open position, said blood glucose monitoring electronics comprising;

(a) a printed circuit board, (b) a test port mounted on said printed circuit board, and (c) a display electrically connected to said printed circuit board;

wherein a first opening is provided in said outer surface and in said fold, and wherein the test port is externally accessible from outside said foldable case through said first opening when said foldable case is folded.

2. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the inner and outer layers is constructed out of a non-plastic material.

3. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 2 wherein said inner and outer layers are secured together about said peripheries.

4. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 3 wherein said outer layer is constructed out of a soft fabric material.

5. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 4 wherein said outer layer is constructed out of a water resistant material.

6. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foldable case further comprises a pair of stiffening members which are disposed between said inner and outer layers.

7. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 6 wherein said pair of stiffening members are spaced apart so as to define said fold in said foldable case about which said foldable case can bend.

8. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said foldable case is in the form of a bi-fold wallet which includes said first flap and said second flap that are connected together through said fold.

9. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 8, wherein said blood glucose monitoring electronics are integrated in said soft foldable case.

10. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said foldable case includes means for securing said foldable case an unfolded position.

11. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein a window is formed in said foldable case, the display for said blood glucose monitoring electronics being externally visible through said window.

12. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said blood glucose monitoring electronics additionally include a switch formed on said printed circuit board.

13. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 12 wherein said switch is regulated by a button.

14. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 13 wherein a second opening is provided in said foldable case, the button being externally accessible through said second opening.

15. The blood glucose monitoring kit as claimed in claim 14 further comprising a pouch secured onto the inner layer.

16. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 1, wherein said electronics further comprises a battery compartment, and said battery compartment protrudes through said inner layer, and said test port protrudes through said outer layer.

17. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 1, wherein said inner layer completely overlies said outer layer.

18. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 1, wherein said foldable case has an open position when unfolded and a closed position when folded, and wherein when said foldable case is in said closed position a volume is formed between said first flap and said second flap.

19. A blood glucose monitor, comprising:

(a) a soft foldable case comprising an inner layer, an outer layer and a layer of cushioned material disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer, said inner layer and said outer layer each including an outer periphery, wherein said inner layer is affixed to said outer layer along at least a majority of said outer peripheries, wherein said soft foldable case folds and unfolds about a fold in said soft foldable case, wherein said fold is between a first flap and a second flap of said soft foldable case; and

(b) blood glucose monitoring electronics substantially contained between said affixed inner and outer layers, said blood glucose monitoring electronics comprising;

(a) a printed circuit board, (b) a test port mounted on said printed circuit board, and (c) a display electrically connected to said printed circuit board;

wherein said outer layer includes an outer surface, and wherein said test port is externally accessible from outside said soft foldable case through an opening in said outer surface when said soft foldable case is folded, wherein the opening is in said fold of the soft foldable case.

20. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 19 wherein said layer of cushioned material is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer.

21. The blood glucose monitor of claim 19, wherein said soft foldable case has an open position when unfolded and a closed position when folded, and wherein when said soft foldable case is in said closed position a volume is formed between said first flap and said second flap.

23. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 21, wherein said second flap further comprises an inner layer in facing arrangement with said outer layer of said second flap.

22. A blood glucose monitoring kit comprising:

a foldable case comprising;

a first flap having a first edge and comprising an outer layer, an inner layer and a layer of cushioned material disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer, wherein said inner layer is in facing arrangement with said outer layer;

a second flap having a second edge and comprising at least an outer layer, said first flap and said second flap coupled together at said first and second edges; and

a fold between the first flap and the second flap, wherein the foldable case folds and unfolds about the fold; and

blood glucose monitoring electronics housed between the outer layer of the first flap and the inner layer of the first flap, said blood glucose monitoring electronics comprising;

(a) a printed circuit board, (b) a test port mounted on said printed circuit board, and (c) a display electrically connected to said printed circuit board;

wherein the outer layer comprises an outer surface and an outer periphery, and wherein the test port is externally accessible from outside said soft foldable case through an opening in the outer surface whensaid soft foldable case is folded, wherein the opening is in said fold of the soft foldable case.

24. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 22, wherein said outer layer of said first flap and said outer layer of said second flap are a single piece of material.

25. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 22, wherein said foldable case has an open position when unfolded and a closed position when folded, and wherein when said foldable case is in said closed position a volume is formed between said first flap and said second flap.

26. The blood glucose monitoring kit of claim 24, wherein blood glucose test components are stored within said volume.