Needle alignment for wearable biosensors
US11234623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various examples are described for needle alignment for wearable biosensors. One example device includes a housing comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the housing defining a cavity between the upper portion and the lower portion and configured to be worn on a wearer's skin, wherein: the upper portion defines a first opening extending through the upper portion to the cavity, and the lower portion defines a second opening extending through the lower portion to the cavity, the cavity establishing a substantially unobstructed pathway including the first opening and the second opening to enable an insertion needle to be inserted through the housing; and a needle guide extending into and along a portion of the pathway and aligned with a sensor wire to enable alignment between the insertion needle and the sensor wire.
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