Transcutaneous analyte sensors, applicators therefor, and associated methods
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1. An applicator for applying an on-skin sensor assembly to skin of a host, the applicator comprising:
- an applicator housing operatively coupled to a disposable housing, the disposable housing being configured to receive an electronics unit, the electronics unit being configured to generate analyte information based on a signal from a sensor;
an insertion assembly comprising an insertion member, the insertion member being configured to insert the sensor into the skin of the host;
a resistance member releasably coupled to the insertion assembly, wherein the resistance member comprises an elastomer;
a first drive assembly containing a first amount of stored energy, the first drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a distal direction to an inserted position; and
a second drive assembly containing a second amount of stored energy, the second drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a proximal direction,wherein the second amount of stored energy is sufficient to decouple the resistance member from the insertion assembly.
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Abstract
The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use with activation that implant the sensor, withdraw the insertion needle, engage the transmitter with the housing, and disengage the applicator from the housing. Systems and methods according to present principles allow for such steps to occur without significant loss of spring force, and without deleterious effects such as seal slingshotting.
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1. An applicator for applying an on-skin sensor assembly to skin of a host, the applicator comprising:
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an applicator housing operatively coupled to a disposable housing, the disposable housing being configured to receive an electronics unit, the electronics unit being configured to generate analyte information based on a signal from a sensor; an insertion assembly comprising an insertion member, the insertion member being configured to insert the sensor into the skin of the host;
a resistance member releasably coupled to the insertion assembly, wherein the resistance member comprises an elastomer;a first drive assembly containing a first amount of stored energy, the first drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a distal direction to an inserted position; and a second drive assembly containing a second amount of stored energy, the second drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a proximal direction, wherein the second amount of stored energy is sufficient to decouple the resistance member from the insertion assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An applicator for applying an on-skin sensor assembly to skin of a host, the applicator comprising:
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an applicator housing operatively coupled to a disposable housing, the disposable housing being configured to receive an electronics unit, the electronics unit being configured to generate analyte information based on a signal from a sensor;
an insertion assembly comprising an insertion member, the insertion member being configured to insert the sensor into the skin of the host;
a resistance member releasably coupled to the insertion assembly, wherein the resistance member comprises a seal;a first drive assembly containing a first amount of stored energy, the first drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a distal direction to an inserted position; and a second drive assembly containing a second amount of stored energy, the second drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a proximal direction, wherein the second amount of stored energy is sufficient to decouple the resistance member from the insertion assembly. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An applicator for applying an on-skin sensor assembly to skin of a host, the applicator comprising:
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an applicator housing operatively coupled to a disposable housing, the disposable housing being configured to receive an electronics unit, the electronics unit being configured to generate analyte information based on a signal from a sensor; an insertion assembly comprising an insertion member, the insertion member being configured to insert the sensor into the skin of the host; a resistance member releasably coupled to the insertion assembly, wherein the resistance member comprises a polymer; a first drive assembly containing a first amount of stored energy, the first drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a distal direction to an inserted position; a second drive assembly containing a second amount of stored energy, the second drive member being configured to drive the insertion member in a proximal direction, and a trigger configured to activate the first drive assembly, wherein the trigger comprises an electromechanical element configured to be activated by a signal received from a transmitter, wherein the second amount of stored energy is sufficient to decouple the resistance member from the insertion assembly. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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