Blood glucose meter having integral lancet device and test strip storage vial for single handed use and methods for using same
First Claim
1. A blood glucose meter device for single handed use, comprising:
- a body having first and second ends and an upper surface extending between said first and second ends;
a lancet device disposed at said first end of said body;
a depth control mechanism configured for contacting the skin to be lanced and located at said first end of said body, wherein said depth control mechanism is rotatable for setting a lancet skin penetration depth;
a test strip port, opening to said upper surface proximate to said first end of said body for positioning a test strip along an exterior surface of said body, adjacent to said lancet device; and
a display disposed on said upper surface between said test strip port and said second end of said body, wherein said display and said test strip port are disposed at adjacent positions upon said upper surface for simultaneous viewing of said display and said test strip.
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Abstract
A blood glucose meter having a test strip port and an adjustable lancet device disposed at the same end of the device body is disclosed. The device body further includes an enclosure at the proximal end of the device body which houses a test strip storage vial and which facilitates one-handed opening and closing of the vial to simplify access to test strips contained therein. The enclosure is further provided with a window which allows the reading of the lot numbers on the label of the test strip vial therein without necessitating removal of the vial. A data connector is also provided on the device body for communication access, such as to upload data from other devices or to download data to other devices. By combining these multiple components into a single device body, the blood glucose meter requires fewer steps for sampling and testing, and makes device use easier and more convenient.
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8 Claims
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1. A blood glucose meter device for single handed use, comprising:
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a body having first and second ends and an upper surface extending between said first and second ends; a lancet device disposed at said first end of said body; a depth control mechanism configured for contacting the skin to be lanced and located at said first end of said body, wherein said depth control mechanism is rotatable for setting a lancet skin penetration depth; a test strip port, opening to said upper surface proximate to said first end of said body for positioning a test strip along an exterior surface of said body, adjacent to said lancet device; and a display disposed on said upper surface between said test strip port and said second end of said body, wherein said display and said test strip port are disposed at adjacent positions upon said upper surface for simultaneous viewing of said display and said test strip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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