Methods and apparatus enabling coupling of an electronics unit to a base unit of a continuous analyte monitoring device
US12426813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coupling tool for coupling together an electronics unit and a base unit of a wearable device for continuous analyte monitoring includes a carrier comprising a receiving feature and a carrier retention device, the carrier retention device configured to retain an electronics unit adjacent the receiving feature. The coupling tool also includes an activator including: a first member at least partially receivable in the receiving feature and a contact member configured to release the electronics unit from the carrier retention device in response to movement of the activator relative to the carrier. The coupling tool is in a locked configuration when the carrier retention device is configured to retain the electronics unit, and the coupling tool is in an unlocked configuration when the carrier retention device is configured to release the electronics unit from the carrier retention device. Other embodiments and methods are also disclosed.
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