# US 8,702,624 B2 · Analyte measurement device with a single shot actuator > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,702,624 B2 - Document ID: US8702624B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/696,298 - Filed: 2010-01-29 - Published: 2010-08-05 - Granted: 2014-04-22 - Earliest claimed: 2006-09-29 - Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH - Applicants: Don Alden - Inventors: Don Alden - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8702624B2 ## CPC - A61B 5/151: {Devices} specially adapted for taking samples of capillary blood, e.g. by lancets {, needles or blades} - A61B 5/145: Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value {; Measuring characteristics of body fluids or tissues, e.g. interstitial fluid or cerebral tissue} (non-radiation detecting or locating of foreign bodies in blood A61B5/06) - A61B 5/150022: {for capillary blood or interstitial fluid} - A61B 5/150053: {for enhanced collection of blood or interstitial fluid at the sample site, e.g. by applying compression, heat, vibration, ultrasound, suction or vacuum to tissue; for reduction of pain or discomfort; Skin piercing elements, e.g. blades, needles, lancets or canulas, with adjustable piercing speed} - A61B 5/150175: {Adjustment of penetration depth} - A61B 5/150358: {Strips for collecting blood, e.g. absorbent} - A61B 5/150412: {Pointed piercing elements, e.g. needles, lancets for piercing the skin (blade-like piercing elements A61B5/150442)} - A61B 5/150572: {Pierceable protectors, e.g. shields, caps, sleeves or films, e.g. for hygienic purposes} - A61B 5/150702: {fully automatically removed, i.e. the removing does not require any action by the user} - A61B 5/150961: {Means for the detection of the presence or absence of a module, a component or an abnormal condition; detection of leaks} - A61B 5/15109: {Fully automatically triggered, i.e. the triggering does not require a deliberate action by the user, e.g. by contact with the patient's skin} - A61B 5/15113: {Manually triggered, i.e. the triggering requires a deliberate action by the user such as pressing a drive button} - A61B 5/15117: {comprising biased elements, resilient elements or a spring, e.g. a helical spring, leaf spring, or elastic strap} - A61B 5/15146: {Devices loaded with multiple lancets simultaneously, e.g. for serial firing without reloading, for example by use of stocking means. (multiple simultaneous cutting or piercing A61B5/150977)} - A61B 5/15186: {Devices loaded with a single lancet, i.e. a single lancet with or without a casing is loaded into a reusable drive device and then discarded after use; drive devices reloadable for multiple use} - A61B 5/1519: {comprising driving means, e.g. a spring, for propelling the piercing unit} - A61B 5/157: {Devices} characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood - A61B 5/14532: {for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement} - A61B 5/150259: {Improved gripping, e.g. with high friction pattern or projections on the housing surface or an ergonometric shape} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract An analyte and detecting apparatus includes a housing, an access door and a front end aperture. A module is positionable in the housing. A penetrating member is positioned in the module and upon launch passes through the front end aperture. An analyte sensor is positioned in the module. A penetrating member driver is configured to be coupled to the penetrating member. A mechanism is included that moves an arm coupled to the penetrating member driver into a launch position and allows motion of the penetrating member driver. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An analyte detecting apparatus, comprising: a housing and an access door and a front end aperture; a module positionable in the housing; a penetrating member positioned in the module and upon launch passes through the front end aperture; an analyte sensor positioned in the module; a penetrating member driver configured to be coupled to the penetrating member; a processor positioned in the housing and configured to customize by either scaling or modifying a user profile based on additional user input information; and a mechanism that moves an arm coupled to the penetrating member driver into a launch position and allows motion of the penetrating member driver. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein application of pressure from a finger on the front end aperture begins a first sequence of the penetrating member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the display positioned at an exterior of the housing that displays a reading associated with analyte measurement. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the module is an injection molded plastic body that cradles the penetrating member and holds the analyte sensor. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: at least one seal that protects for at least one of sterility and humidity. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first seal at a top of the module and a second seal at a bottom of the module. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a lever coupled to the sweeper arm to move the sweeper arm in a launch position. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first seal breach device, wherein in response to movement of the module relative to the first seal breach device, a seal associated with the analyte sensor is opened. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a second seal breach device, wherein in response to movement of the module, in response to a closure of the access door the second seal breach device opens a seal associated with the penetrating member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a penetrating member engagement member that engages the penetrating member to the penetrating member driver, in response to a closure of the access door, the penetrating member becomes engaged with the penetrating member engagement member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a spring that is compressed as the access door closes. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising: a switch that indicates when the module is fully seated and the penetrating member is gripped and ready to launch. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The apparatus of claim 12, wherein when the access door is released, the spring lifts the module and allows free motion of the penetrating member engagement member during a penetrating member actuation sequence. ### Claim 14 (depends on 7) The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising: an activation element positioned at an exterior of the housing and configured to be coupled with the sweeper arm.