Lancet release mechanism
First Claim
1. A lancet-release mechanism configured to be incorporated into a lancing device, the lancing device being configured to receive a lancet assembly therein, the lancing device being configured to move the lancet assembly between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position, the lancet release mechanism comprising:
- a lancet holder having an internal generally cylindrical central aperture, the internal generally cylindrical central aperture being configured to receive the lancet assembly therein, the lancet holder further having a plurality of protuberances thereon; and
a cantilever beam externally accessible from the lancing device and directly coupled to a projection extending therefrom, the projection being configured to directly engage the plurality of protuberances located on the lancet holder, the projection being configured to separate the plurality of protuberances from each other so as to enlarge the internal generally cylindrical central aperture.
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Abstract
A lancet-release mechanism is adapted to be incorporated into a lancing device. The lancing device is adapted to receive a lancet assembly therein. The lancing device is adapted to move the lancet assembly between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position. The lancet-release mechanism comprises a lancet holder and a cantilever beam. The lancet holder forms a central aperture. The central aperture is adapted to receive the lancet assembly therein. The lancet holder further forms a plurality of protuberances thereon. The cantilever beam has a projection extending therefrom. The projection is adapted to engage the plurality of protuberances located on the lancet holder. The projection is adapted to separate the plurality of protuberances from each other so as to enlarge the central aperture.
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17 Claims
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1. A lancet-release mechanism configured to be incorporated into a lancing device, the lancing device being configured to receive a lancet assembly therein, the lancing device being configured to move the lancet assembly between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position, the lancet release mechanism comprising:
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a lancet holder having an internal generally cylindrical central aperture, the internal generally cylindrical central aperture being configured to receive the lancet assembly therein, the lancet holder further having a plurality of protuberances thereon; and a cantilever beam externally accessible from the lancing device and directly coupled to a projection extending therefrom, the projection being configured to directly engage the plurality of protuberances located on the lancet holder, the projection being configured to separate the plurality of protuberances from each other so as to enlarge the internal generally cylindrical central aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A lancet-release mechanism configured to be incorporated into a lancing device, the lancing device being configured to receive a lancet assembly therein, the lancing device being configured to move the lancet assembly between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position, the lancet release mechanism comprising:
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a lancet holder having an internal generally cylindrical central aperture, the internal generally cylindrical central aperture being configured to receive the lancet assembly therein, the lancet holder further having a plurality of protuberances thereon; and a release button externally accessible from the lancing device and directly coupled to a projection extending therefrom, the projection being configured to directly engage the plurality of protuberances located on the lancet holder, the projection being configured to separate the plurality of protuberances from each other so as to enlarge the central aperture. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A lancet-release mechanism comprising:
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a lancet holder having an axial slot and an internal generally cylindrical central aperture, the internal generally cylindrical central aperture being configured to receive a lancet assembly therein, the lancet holder further having a plurality of protuberances located proximate edges of the axial slot; and a cantilever beam externally accessible from a lancing device and directly coupled to a projection extending therefrom, the projection being configured to directly engage the plurality of protuberances located on the lancet holder, the projection being configured to separate the plurality of protuberances from each other so as to enlarge the internal generally cylindrical central aperture, the cantilever beam being integrally formed with an external housing of the lancing device such that the cantilever beam pivots with respect to the external housing. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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