Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system

• US 20090171182A1
• Filed: 12/29/2004
• Published: 07/02/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories Incorporated)
• Inventors: Stafford, Gary Ashley
• Granted Patent: US 8,571,624 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/391
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6833 Adhesive patches

Abstract

Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system including and adhesive pad with pull tab and raised border portions is provided. The adhesive pad may also include a flexible band to fit around the patient'"'"'s arm to firmly secure the adhesive pad onto the patient'"'"'s skin. The flexible band is size adjustable. The pull tab and raised borders on the adhesive pad permit easy single handed application and removal process of the adhesive pad by the patient.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

an adhesive pad for attaching to a skin surface; and

a pull tab portion integral to the adhesive pad, the pull tab portion configured to deform the adhesive pad to detach a portion thereof from the skin surface;

wherein the adhesive pad deforms in a first direction when a predetermined force is applied to the pull tab portion in a second direction.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the adhesive pad includes an upper side and a lower side, the lower side configured to attach to the surface, and further, wherein the upper side is configured to attach to a device.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the upper side of the adhesive pad maintains the device at a substantially fixed position relative to the surface.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the adhesive pad is substantially elastomeric.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pull tab portion is relatively thicker than the adhesive pad.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 further including a film layer provided substantially around an outer periphery of the adhesive pad, the film layer including at least one gap along the outer periphery of the adhesive pad.

7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the film layer is substantially water resistant.

8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the film layer is substantially breathable.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the adhesive pad and the pull tab portion are disposable.

21. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first direction is different from the second direction, and further wherein the second direction is substantially away from the adhesive pad.

10. An apparatus, comprising;

an adhesive pad for attaching to a skin surface; and

a flexible band having a first end and a second end, the first end fixedly mounted to the adhesive pad;

wherein the second end of the flexible band is configured to substantially attach to the adhesive pad; and

further

wherein the adhesive pad includes a pull tab portion, the adhesive pad forming in a first direction when a predetermined force is applied to the pull tab portion in a second direction.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the length of the flexible band is adjustable.

12. The apparatus of claim 10 further including a release liner attached to the adhesive pad, wherein the release liner is configured to detach from the adhesive pad before the adhesive pad is attached to the surface.

13. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the adhesive pad is fixedly positioned on said surface for a predetermined period of time.

14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the predetermined period of time includes one of 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, 60 hours, and 72 hours.

15. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the adhesive pad and the flexible band are disposable.

22. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the first direction is different from the second direction, and further wherein the second direction is substantially away from the adhesive pad.

16. An apparatus comprising:

an adhesive pad for attaching to a surface; and

a film layer provided substantially around an outer periphery of the adhesive pad, the film layer configured to substantially retain the shape of the adhesive pad;

wherein the adhesive pad includes a pull tab portion, the adhesive pad deforming in a first direction when a predetermined force is applied to the pull tab portion in a second direction.

17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the film layer is substantially water proof, and further, wherein the adhesive pad is substantially conformable to the surface.

18. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the surface includes a skin of a patient.

19. The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the adhesive pad is conformably attached to the contour of the skin.

20. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the adhesive pad and the film layer are disposable.

23. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the first direction is different from the second direction, and further wherein the second direction is substantially away from the adhesive pad.