US5680872A
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Simple blood-collecting device
Assignee: Advance KK
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Filing: 1994-08-09
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Granted: 1997-10-28
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Expires: 2014-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A blood-collecting device comprising a decompression chamber, a suction cell with paracentetic means, and paracentesis-terminating means. Simple and painless blood collection is made possible.
Inventors
- 👤 Tetsuya Sesekura
- 👤 Junichi Watanuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/151; A61B5/15142; A61B5/15144; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150053; A61B5/150061; A61B5/150099; A61B5/15101; A61B5/15103; A61B5/15107; A61B5/15111; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150442; A61B5/150748; A61B5/150969
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A blood-collecting device comprising: a decompression chamber; a suction cell separate from said decompression chamber, with paracentric means; said suction cell contacting a skin surface to form a closed space, and communicating with said decompression chamber to cause decompression of said suction cell; said paracentric means extending within said suction cell initially spaced from said skin surface; said paracentric means subsequently contacting and penetrating said skin surface; and paracentesis-terminating means for withdrawal of said paracentric means from said skin surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A blood-collecting device comprising: a decompression chamber; a suction cell separate from said decompression chamber, with paracentric means; said suction cell contacting a skin surface to form a closed space, and communicating with said decompression chamber to cause decompression of said suction cell; said paracentric means extending within said suction cell initially spaced from said skin surface; said paracentric means subsequently contacting and penetrating said skin surface; and paracentesis-terminating means for withdrawal of said paracentric means from said skin surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the decompression chamber comprises an ampule or cassette preformed in a decompressed state using an airtight material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the decompression chamber comprises a device which creates a suction effect by inducing temperature changes in a molecular sieve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the paracentetic means is one selected from needles, hollow needles, dentate-sided needles, acupuncture/moxibustion needles and microblades.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein the paracentetic means has a length of a few hundred micrometers to a few millimeters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the paracentetic means is housed at the top of the suction cell, and when used is operated to protrude into the suction cell by pressing force from above.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the suction cell, when used, connects with the decompression chamber causing suction by the reduced pressure of the decompression chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device according to claim 7, wherein the connection between the suction cell and the decompression chamber is established by tearing through a membrane provided on the decompression chamber with a hollow needle provided on the suction cell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the paracentesis-terminating means is operated by the action of a resilient material to withdraw the paracentetic means penetrating the skin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A blood collecting device comprising: a sealed decompression chamber; a suction cell separate from said decompression chamber and adapted for mating with said decompression chamber; and a skin perforator extending within said suction cell to pierce a skin surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A blood collecting device comprising: a sealed decompression chamber; a suction cell separate from said decompression chamber and adapted for mating with said decompression chamber; and a skin perforator extending within said suction cell to pierce a skin surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, further comprising skin perforator release means on one of said suction cell or said decompression chamber.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said suction cell and said decompression chamber are separate components.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein suction cell forms an airtight seal with a skin surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, further comprising an adhesive material around said suction cell.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, further comprising at least one hollow needle extending from said suction cell.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 15, wherein said decompression chamber further comprises a mating face adapted to mate with said suction cell.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 16, wherein said decompression chamber further comprises a membrane extending along a portion of said mating face.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 17, wherein said hollow needle of said suction cell pierces said membrane of said decompression chamber upon mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein a pressing rod extends through said a center of said decompression chamber and drives said skin perforator upon mating of said compression chamber with said suction cell.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A blood collecting device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said skin perforator release means comprises a helical spring.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of blood collection comprising: adhering a suction cell to a skin surface in an airtight manner; mating said suction cell with a decompression cell; piercing a membrane of said decompression chamber with a hollow needle of said suction cell to form a positive vacuum in said suction cell upon partial mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber; driving a skin perforator extending into said suction cell with a pressing rod of said decompression chamber upon partial mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber; swelling said skin surface to contact said skin perforator; and piercing said skin surface with said skin perforator upon full mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of blood collection comprising: adhering a suction cell to a skin surface in an airtight manner; mating said suction cell with a decompression cell; piercing a membrane of said decompression chamber with a hollow needle of said suction cell to form a positive vacuum in said suction cell upon partial mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber; driving a skin perforator extending into said suction cell with a pressing rod of said decompression chamber upon partial mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber; swelling said skin surface to contact said skin perforator; and piercing said skin surface with said skin perforator upon full mating of said suction cell with said decompression chamber.
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