Disposable/single-use blade lancet device and method
First Claim
1. A single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
- a body comprising a rear end and a front end;
a triggering mechanism comprising a skin-engaging surface and a blade tip opening, the triggering mechanism being at least one of associated with the body and mounted to the body;
the triggering mechanism being movable into the body during triggering;
a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a front end and a rear end;
the blade member being movable at least between a first retracted position, an extended position, and a second retracted position;
a biasing arrangement comprising a spring arranged inside the body and spaced from the triggering mechanism and that biases the blade member from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position; and
a guiding arrangement comprising a guide which guides the blade member while the blade member moves from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position,wherein, during movement of the blade member, the guiding arrangement ensures that the blade member both moves along a curved path and slides in a linear direction which is substantially parallel to an axis extending from the blade tip opening to the rear end of the body.
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Abstract
Single-use blade lancet device includes a body having a rear end and a front end. A triggering mechanism has a blade tip opening and is mounted to the body. A blade member is movably mounted within the body and includes a front end and a rear end. The blade member is movable at least between a first retracted position, an extended position, and a second retracted position. A biasing arrangement biases the blade member from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position. A guiding arrangement guides the blade member while the blade member moves from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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28 Claims
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1. A single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
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a body comprising a rear end and a front end; a triggering mechanism comprising a skin-engaging surface and a blade tip opening, the triggering mechanism being at least one of associated with the body and mounted to the body; the triggering mechanism being movable into the body during triggering; a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a front end and a rear end; the blade member being movable at least between a first retracted position, an extended position, and a second retracted position; a biasing arrangement comprising a spring arranged inside the body and spaced from the triggering mechanism and that biases the blade member from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position; and a guiding arrangement comprising a guide which guides the blade member while the blade member moves from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position, wherein, during movement of the blade member, the guiding arrangement ensures that the blade member both moves along a curved path and slides in a linear direction which is substantially parallel to an axis extending from the blade tip opening to the rear end of the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A disposable and single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
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a body comprising a rear end and a front end; a movable cap comprising; a portion extending into the body; and a portion extending outside the body and having a skin engaging surface and a blade tip opening; a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a blade tip and projections arranged on opposite sides of the blade member; the blade member being movable at least between an initial retracted position, an extended position, and a final position that is different than the initial retracted position; a spring arranged inside the body; a movable guide arranged within the body, coupled to the blade member and having a projecting portion that extends into a space formed by two substantially parallel surfaces arranged within the body; said guide being movable relative to the cap and the blade member, wherein, during triggering caused by linear movement of the cap relative to the body, both the guide and the blade member move within the body. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A disposable and single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
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a body comprising a rear end and a front end; a removable cover preventing use of the device; a movable cap comprising; a portion extending into the body; and a portion extending outside the body and having a skin engaging surface and a blade tip opening; a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a blade tip;
projections located on opposite sides of the blade member;the blade member being movable at least between an initial position, a skin puncturing position, and a final position that is different than the initial position; a spring arranged inside the body; and a movable non-deflectable guide arranged within the body, in contact with the blade member and functioning to guide the movement of the blade member within the body; and said guide being movable relative to the cap and the blade member, wherein, during triggering caused by liner movement of the cap relative to the body, the guide is guided by surfaces arranged in the body and the blade member has its movement guided by the guide. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A disposable and single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
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a rectangular-shaped body; a removable cover preventing use of the device; a movable cap comprising; a portion extending into the body; and a portion extending outside the body and having a skin engaging surface and a blade tip opening; a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a blade tip; projections positioned on opposite sides of the blade member; the blade member being movable at least between an initial position, a skin puncturing position, and a final position that is different than the initial position; in the initial position, the blade tip is arranged on one side of an imaginary center line of the body passing through the blade tip opening; in the final position, the blade tip is arranged on an opposite side of the imaginary center line of the body passing through the blade tip opening; a spring arranged inside the body; and a one-piece guide arranged within the body, in contact with the blade member and functioning to guide the movement of the blade member within the body; and said guide being movable relative to the cap and the blade member, wherein, during triggering caused by linear movement of the cap relative to the body, the guide is guided by parallel surfaces arranged in the body. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A disposable and single-use blade lancet device, comprising:
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a body; a removable cover preventing use of the device; a movable cap comprising; a portion extending into the body; and a portion extending outside the body and having a skin engaging surface and a blade tip opening; a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising a blade tip; the blade member being movable at least between an initial position, a skin puncturing position, and a final position that is different than the initial position; in the initial position, the blade tip is arranged on one side of an imaginary center line of the body passing through the blade tip opening; in the final position, the blade tip is arranged on an opposite side of the imaginary center line of the body passing through the blade tip opening;
a spring arranged inside the body;a one-piece non-deflectable guide arranged within the body and being movable relative to the body, the cap and the blade member.
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Specification