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Analyte monitor
Assignee: Intuity Medical Inc
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Filing: 2000-12-20
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Granted: 2003-04-01
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Expires: 2020-12-20
Abstract
Abstract Provided is an analyte monitoring device having a housing, the device comprising: a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; an energy source located within the housing; a plurality of analysis sites comprising an analysis preparation, each adapted to receive liquid from the needles to wet the analysis preparation; one or more light sources adapted to direct light at the analysis sites; one or more light detectors adapted to receive light from the analysis sites; and a processor.
Inventors
- 👤 John Gregory Aceti
- 👤 Zvi Gerald Loewy
- 👤 Richard Morgan Moroney, III
- 👤 Christopher Carter Gregory
- 👤 Peter John Zanzucchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/157; A61B5/145; A61B5/14532; A61B5/1455; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150206; A61B5/150229; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/150473; A61B5/150503; A61B5/150511; A61B5/150755; A61B5/151; A61B5/15101; A61B5/15115; A61B5/15117; A61B5/15123; A61B5/15146; A61B5/15148; A61B5/15149; A61B5/15153; A61B5/15157; A61B5/15159; A61B5/15163; A61B5/1468; A61B5/1486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: a. a housing; b. a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; c. an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; d. an energy source located within the housing; e. a plurality of analysis sites comprising an analysis preparation, each adapted to receive liquid from the needles to wet the analysis preparation; f. one or more light sources adapted to direct light at the analysis sites; g. one or more light detectors adapted to receive light from the analysis sites; and h. a processor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: a. a housing; b. a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; c. an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; d. an energy source located within the housing; e. a plurality of analysis sites comprising an analysis preparation, each adapted to receive liquid from the needles to wet the analysis preparation; f. one or more light sources adapted to direct light at the analysis sites; g. one or more light detectors adapted to receive light from the analysis sites; and h. a processor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The analyte monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein elements b and e can be replaceably inserted into the analyte monitoring device as part of a cassette.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The analyte monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the housing cannot be reversibly opened such that the analyte monitoring device is disposable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The analyte monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein elements b, c and d are within the housing, and wherein the housing cannot be reversibly opened such that the device is adapted for disposable use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The analyte monitoring device of claim 1 , further comprising: i. a RF or IR signaling transmitter adapted for communicating with a second, external processor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; (c) an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; (d) an energy source located within the housing; (e) a plurality of evacuated analysis sites, each adapted to engage an associated needle during or following needle movement to apply a vacuum to the needle while it is in an extended position; and (f) a processor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; (c) an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; (d) an energy source located within the housing; (e) a plurality of evacuated analysis sites, each adapted to engage an associated needle during or following needle movement to apply a vacuum to the needle while it is in an extended position; and (f) a processor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The analyte monitoring device of claim 6 , wherein the housing is adapted to not be re-openable such that the energy source is not replaceable or rechargeable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: a housing, one or more needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin at an injection site; at least one analysis site comprising an analysis preparation and adapted to receive liquid from the needle to wet the analysis preparation, and a light source fixed to the housing, the light source being directed toward the injection site and being operable to heat tissue at the injection site.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
An analyte monitoring device comprising: a housing, one or more needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, and a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin at an injection site; at least one analysis site comprising an analysis preparation and adapted to receive liquid from the needle to wet the analysis preparation, and a light source fixed to the housing, the light source being directed toward the injection site and being operable to heat tissue at the injection site.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2006-03-31 | 2006-09-30 | 2007-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-03-31 | 2010-09-30 | 2011-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-03-31 | 2014-09-30 | 2015-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |