US4856515A
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Automatic lancet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-19
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2007-06-19
Abstract
Abstract An automatic lancet device comprising a housing with a recess in one side through which a mounting member can move to carry a lancet from a retracted to an operative position, and a finger guard through which or past which the lancet makes its finger piercing movement in use. The finger guard is provided with a stem dimensioned to be removably located in a recess in the housing. A displacement member is permanently mounted on the device and is movable from a first position to a second position to cause displacement of the finger guard from the recess, the displacement being achievable by actuation at a location remote from the finger guard.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Turner
- 👤 Rury R. Holman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/151; A61B5/15186; A61B5/15188; A61B5/1519; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150748; A61B5/15101; A61B5/15103; A61B5/15107; A61B5/15113; A61B5/15115; A61B5/15117; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
An automatic lancet device comprising a lancet, a mounting member and a housing with a first slot in one side through which the mounting member can move to carry the lancet over a path from a retracted to an operative position, and a finger guard positioned in the path followed by the lancet and being in juxtaposition with the lancet as the lancet makes a finger piercing movement in use; the finger guard being provided with a stem dimensioned to be removably located in a recess in the housing, said recess being spaced from said first slot, the finger guard thereby being capable of being mounted in the housing so as to be displaceable therefrom; displacement means permanently mounted on the device and movable from a first position to a second position to cause displacement of the finger guard from the slot, wherein the displacement means is a captive bolt having a limb thereon which engages the housing to hold the bolt in a second slot in the housing of the device, which second slot communicates with the recess in which the finger guard is mounted; the displacement means including an actuating member which on movement of the displacement means from the first to the second position displaces the finger guard; the displacement means further having a remote activator extending out through a surface of the housing remote from the finger guard so that a finger engaging the remote actuator can be used to move the displacement means from the first to the second position without the finger coming into contact with the finger guard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
An automatic lancet device comprising a lancet, a mounting member and a housing with a first slot in one side through which the mounting member can move to carry the lancet over a path from a retracted to an operative position, and a finger guard positioned in the path followed by the lancet and being in juxtaposition with the lancet as the lancet makes a finger piercing movement in use; the finger guard being provided with a stem dimensioned to be removably located in a recess in the housing, said recess being spaced from said first slot, the finger guard thereby being capable of being mounted in the housing so as to be displaceable therefrom; displacement means permanently mounted on the device and movable from a first position to a second position to cause displacement of the finger guard from the slot, wherein the displacement means is a captive bolt having a limb thereon which engages the housing to hold the bolt in a second slot in the housing of the device, which second slot communicates with the recess in which the finger guard is mounted; the displacement means including an actuating member which on movement of the displacement means from the first to the second position displaces the finger guard; the displacement means further having a remote activator extending out through a surface of the housing remote from the finger guard so that a finger engaging the remote actuator can be used to move the displacement means from the first to the second position without the finger coming into contact with the finger guard.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |