Patent · US Expired

Lancing device causing reduced pain

US6045567A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1999
Grant dateApr 4, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/150259
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lancing device has a spring-loaded lancet holder slidably mounted within a housing for carrying a disposable lancet and needle. A knob on the back of the device has forward-extending fingers that stop the lancet holder at an adjustable predetermined point after the device has been fired. The fingers not only control the penetration depth of the needle, but also absorb vibrations and reduce noise to cause less pain to the user.

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