Patent ID: 7704265
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A single-use blade lancet device, comprising: a body; a triggering mechanism; a pivotally mounted connecting member comprising: a blade member movably mounted within the body and comprising: the blade member being movable at least between a first retracted position, an extended position, and a second retracted position; the connecting member being pivotally connected to the blade member via a first projection and an opening; a second projection arranged in the body and moving with the blade member; and a torsion spring mounted to the mounting projection and being configured to move the connecting member during a triggering of the device, whereby the blade member is caused to move from the first retracted position towards the extended position and then towards the second retracted position, wherein, when the single-use blade lancet device is triggered, the first projection moves along a curved path, the second projection moves along a linear path, and the blade tip experiences pivotal movement about an axis of the second projection.