Automatic retractable lancet assembly
US4449529A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1981 |
| Grant date | May 22, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/15144
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automatic retractable lancet assembly includes a housing with a sharp-pointed lancet movably mounted therein. A slidable plunger is mounted in the housing in the end thereof opposite from the lancet for loading the assembly prior to use. An actuating mechanism releases the lancet for outward movement from the housing. After this outward movement is completed, the actuator elements become dissociated from further movement of the lancet. Subsequently, the lancet is automatically retracted back inside the housing by virtue of a spring element.
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