Patent ID: 11963762
Assignee: DEXCOM, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 8:
9. A method of protecting a sensor applicator from damage due to shock and/or vibration, wherein the sensor applicator comprises a housing with an insertion assembly and an on-skin analyte sensor assembly contained therein, wherein the on-skin analyte sensor assembly comprises a transcutaneous analyte sensor for insertion in a host, and wherein the transcutaneous analyte sensor is coupled to sensor electronics, the method comprising:
coupling the on-skin analyte sensor assembly to the insertion assembly inside the housing;
positioning the transcutaneous analyte sensor within a needle having a C-shaped cross section and provided as part of the insertion assembly, wherein the needle is retained in the housing after deployment with the transcutaneous analyte sensor left behind and transcutaneously implanted in the host;
threadably coupling at least a portion of a sealing element to the housing; and
connecting a shock absorbing elastomeric support to an inner portion of the sealing element portion.