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Allergy testing device and method of testing for allergies

  • US 9,504,418 B2
  • Filed: 04/17/2015
  • Issued: 11/29/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An allergy testing system comprising:

  • a tray comprising;

    a plurality of wells containing test solutions;

    at least one guide tab;

    a skin test device comprising;

    an elongated grip portion for holding the device;

    an extension from the elongated grip portion; and

    a plurality of legs extending from the grip portion, the plurality of legs spaced and oriented to interact with the plurality of wells of the tray containing test solutions;

    wherein each of the plurality of legs has a test head, each test head comprising a plurality of elongated spikes each having a sharp end configured to receive the test solution from a well and to puncture skin to deliver the test solution, each test head further comprising at least one touch activator, wherein the touch activator is longer than the plurality of elongated spikes and the plurality of elongated spikes are arranged circumferentially around the touch activator to cause the touch activators to activate nerve tissue that suppresses transmission of pain, resulting in a reduction of pain during testing and the plurality of legs being configured such that the test heads maintain the same spacing during testing;

    wherein each of the plurality of wells has a reservoir sized and oriented to receive a test head.

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