Swing lance with integrated sensor
US8251920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/15174
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for lancing skin and collecting a liquid sample. The apparatus having a housing with an outer periphery and a rotatable arm having a lance to puncture the skin. A sample collection area is attached to the arm. The arm of the apparatus rotates from a first position to a second position. As the arm rotates, the lance extends beyond the housing allowing the lance to contact the user's skin and create a lance site. As the arm continues to move to the second position, the lance is brought out of contact with the user's skin and back within the housing while the collection area is brought into position. When the arm is located in the second position, the collection area is in substantially the same location as the lance site on the user's skin.
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