Blood glucose monitoring kit

• US 8,535,619 B2
• Filed: 08/21/2012
• Issued: 09/17/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• 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:
  US13/590,895
• Publication Number:
  US 20130052722A1
• Time in Patent Office: 392 Days
• Field of Search: 422/430
• US Class Current: 422/430
• 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. 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 analyte monitoring kit comprising:

(a) a case comprising;

a first flap;

a second flap; and

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

(b) blood analyte monitoring electronics integrated into the case, wherein the blood analyte monitoring electronics comprise;

a printed circuit board;

a test port mounted on the printed circuit board, wherein the test port is externally accessible from the outside of the case through an opening in the fold in the case; and

a display electrically connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the display is externally visible from the outside of the case,

wherein the blood analyte monitoring electronics are operational to perform a blood analyte measurement when the case is folded.

2. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1 wherein the case comprises:

an outer layer, and

an inner layer,

wherein said inner and outer layers are constructed from a soft material.

3. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the case comprises an inner layer and an outer layer and a layer of cushioned material is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer.

4. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the blood analyte monitoring electronics are at least partially disposed between the outer and inner layers of the case.

5. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the inner and outer layers is constructed out of a non-plastic material.

6. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 5, wherein the inner and outer layers are secured together about their peripheries.

7. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 6, wherein the outer layer is constructed out of a soft fabric material.

8. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 7, wherein the outer layer is constructed out of a water resistant material.

9. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the case further comprises a pair of stiffening members which are disposed between the inner and outer layers.

10. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the pair of stiffening members are spaced apart so as to define the fold in the case.

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

13. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 12, wherein regulation of said switch is effected using a button.

14. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 13, the button being externally accessible through an opening in the case.

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

16. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the kit performs blood glucose measurement.

17. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the kit performs blood ketone measurement.

18. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in claim 1, comprising a battery compartment mounted on the printed circuit board and disposed inside the case.

11. The blood analyte monitoring kit as claimed in 1, wherein the case includes means for securing the case in a closed position.

19. A blood glucose monitor, comprising:

a foldable case comprising;

a first flap; and

a second flap;

the first and second flaps comprising an outer layer and an inner layer, the inner layer in facing arrangement with the outer layer,

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

blood glucose monitoring electronics at least partially disposed between the inner and outer layers, the blood glucose monitoring electronics comprises;

a test port externally accessible from outside of the case when folded, wherein the test port is accessible through an opening in the fold in the case;

a display to display test results that is externally visible from the outside of the case when folded,

wherein the blood glucose monitoring electronics are operational to perform blood glucose measurement when the case is folded.

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

21. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 19, wherein the inner and outer layers are constructed out of a soft fabric material.

22. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 19, further comprising means for securing the case in a folded position.

23. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 19, comprising a battery compartment mounted on the printed circuit board and disposed inside the case.

24. The blood glucose monitor as claimed in claim 19, comprising a switch formed on the printed circuit board, wherein the switch is triggered by a button that is externally accessible from the outside of the case when folded.