US5395388A
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Single unit lancet device
Assignee: Stat Medical Devices Inc
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Filing: 1993-11-15
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Granted: 1995-03-07
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Expires: 2013-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A single use disposable lancet device including a housing wherein a spring is contained, the spring including a first end fixed within the housing and having a movable second end zone with a pointed blade or terminal end, the second end zone being movable relative to a normal position with the pointed terminal end contained within the housing and adjacent a first opening in the housing, between a cocked position completely within the housing and with energy stored in the spring, and a piercing position with the second end zone in the first opening and the pointed terminal end momentarily exterior of the housing. The housing further including a lever arm including a holding tip to maintain the second end zone in cocked position until pivotally moved by an operator resulting in release of the second end zone such that the second end zone moves to its piercing position, and as soon as it pierces, retracts into the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven Schraga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/151; A61B5/15142; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150412; A61B5/150435; A61B5/150503; A61B5/150511; A61B5/150519; A61B5/15101; A61B5/15103; A61B5/15107; A61B5/15113; A61B5/15115; A61B5/15117; A61B5/15144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
A single use disposable lancet device comprising: a housing, said housing including a lever arm having a first end zone and a second end zone; a holding member connected to said second end zone of said lever arm, said holding member extending within said housing, a spring member within said housing, said spring member including a distal end, a proximal end, and a pointed lancet tip at said distal end, said proximal end being operably connected to said housing, said housing having an opening sized to permit said pointed tip to project exterior to said housing, said spring member being disposed within said housing in an initial pro-tensioned cocked position wherein said distal end is in releasable engagement with said holding member and said spring member is biased for movement into an unstressed position, said housing being structured and disposed to protectively shield said pointed tip of said spring member in said cocked position, said lever arm being pivotally connected to said housing between said first end zone and said second end zone such that actuation of said first end zone causes said holding member to disengage from said distal end of said spring member, said spring member being pivotally movable from said initial pro-tensioned position through said unstressed position to a piercing position wherein said pointed tip momentarily projects exterior of said housing opening, said spring member rebounding from said piercing position and finally coming to rest in said unstressed position, said housing being structured and disposed to protectively shield said pointed tip of said spring member in said final unstressed position, said housing comprising a means for shielding said spring member from being displaced from said final unstressed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
A single use disposable lancet device comprising: a housing, said housing including a lever arm having a first end zone and a second end zone; a holding member connected to said second end zone of said lever arm, said holding member extending within said housing, a spring member within said housing, said spring member including a distal end, a proximal end, and a pointed lancet tip at said distal end, said proximal end being operably connected to said housing, said housing having an opening sized to permit said pointed tip to project exterior to said housing, said spring member being disposed within said housing in an initial pro-tensioned cocked position wherein said distal end is in releasable engagement with said holding member and said spring member is biased for movement into an unstressed position, said housing being structured and disposed to protectively shield said pointed tip of said spring member in said cocked position, said lever arm being pivotally connected to said housing between said first end zone and said second end zone such that actuation of said first end zone causes said holding member to disengage from said distal end of said spring member, said spring member being pivotally movable from said initial pro-tensioned position through said unstressed position to a piercing position wherein said pointed tip momentarily projects exterior of said housing opening, said spring member rebounding from said piercing position and finally coming to rest in said unstressed position, said housing being structured and disposed to protectively shield said pointed tip of said spring member in said final unstressed position, said housing comprising a means for shielding said spring member from being displaced from said final unstressed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lancet device as recited in claim 1 wherein said spring member is of elongate configuration and said pointed tip is integrally formed therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lancet device as recited in claim 1 wherein said lever arm is integrally formed with said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lancet device as recited in claim 1 wherein said first end zone of said lever arm has an outwardly raised configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A lancet device as recited in claim 1 wherein said first end zone of said lever arm includes a frangible section connected to said housing in said initial pre-tensioned position, said frangible section being breakable upon actuation of said first end zone so as to indicate that the lancet device has been used.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-03-06 | 1998-09-05 | 1999-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-03-06 | 2002-09-05 | 2003-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-03-06 | 2006-09-05 | 2007-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |