Transcutaneous analyte sensor
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1. A system for inserting an analyte sensor into a host, comprising:
- an assembly configured to insert an analyte sensor into a host, wherein the assembly comprises;
the analyte sensor;
a housing configured to receive the analyte sensor and to maintain the analyte sensor in the host after insertion; and
an applicator configured to releasably connect with the housing, wherein the applicator comprises a trigger, and wherein the applicator is configured to insert the analyte sensor into the host and to automatically release the applicator from the housing responsive to activation of the trigger, wherein the housing comprises an adhesive pad located on an underside of the housing and is configured to adhere the housing to the host'"'"'s skin prior to sensor insertion.
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
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1. A system for inserting an analyte sensor into a host, comprising:
an assembly configured to insert an analyte sensor into a host, wherein the assembly comprises; the analyte sensor; a housing configured to receive the analyte sensor and to maintain the analyte sensor in the host after insertion; and an applicator configured to releasably connect with the housing, wherein the applicator comprises a trigger, and wherein the applicator is configured to insert the analyte sensor into the host and to automatically release the applicator from the housing responsive to activation of the trigger, wherein the housing comprises an adhesive pad located on an underside of the housing and is configured to adhere the housing to the host'"'"'s skin prior to sensor insertion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for inserting an analyte sensor into a host, comprising:
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an assembly configured to insert an analyte sensor into a host wherein the assembly comprises; the analyte sensor; a housing configured to receive the analyte sensor and to maintain the analyte sensor in the host after insertion; and an applicator configured to releasably connect with the housing, wherein the applicator comprises a trigger, and wherein the applicator is configured to insert the analyte sensor into the host and to automatically release the applicator from the housing responsive to activation of the trigger, further comprising an electronics unit configured to mate with the housing before sensor insertion. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for inserting an analyte sensor into a host, comprising:
an assembly configured to insert an analyte sensor into a host, wherein the assembly comprises; the analyte sensor; a housing configured to receive the analyte sensor and to maintain the analyte sensor in the host after insertion; an electronics unit configured to releasably mate with the housing before insertion of the analyte sensor; and an applicator releasably connected with the housing, wherein the assembly is configured to automatically release the applicator from the housing responsive to or simultaneous with an operable connection of the sensor with the electronics unit. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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