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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8002756 | Method and apparatus for delivering a therapeutic substance through an injection port Adapters for utilizing a syringe or pen injector with a subcutaneous injection port to deliver a therapeutic substance through the injection port and methods of using the adapters are provided. A syringe adapter has a body having a first end and a second end. The fi... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7666164 | Pen needle and safety shield system A safety shield system for a needle cannula of a pen needle injector or similar device, wherein the safety shield may be retracted from a first position enclosing the needle to a second position exposing the needle for injection. The safety shield system permits ret... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7604999 | System and method for universal identification of biological samples A system and method for identifying a biological sample associated with a container is disclosed. A universally unique identifier is associated with each container. In one or more embodiments, the identifier comprises one or more markings having a specular reflectan... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7462168 | Safety pen needle with passive safety shield system A pen needle shield system according to the invention comprises at least an injection end shield positioned on the injection side of the hub, shielding the injection end of the needle after an injection, or in the event of an accidental triggering. The injection end... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7462169 | Safety shield system for an injection pen needle A safety shield system for a pen needle according to the invention has a first passive safety shield for the injection end of a needle, covering the needle before and after use, and a second passive safety shield for the non-injection end of the needle, covering the... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7448799 | Dual use thermometer A thermometer for measuring body temperature in two different regions of a patient's body is provided. The thermometer includes a body and a probe fastened to the body. The probe has a tip portion disposed away from the body, and a temperature sensor is disposed on ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7426408 | Minimally-invasive system and method for monitoring analyte levels A minimally-invasive analyte detecting device and method for using the same. The system and method employ a device having an active electrode optionally coated with a substance, and a counter-electrode that is configured at least partially surround the active electr... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7384414 | Safety pen needle with non-injection end passive safety features A pen needle according to the invention comprises a needle hub having a recess for a pen injector and vial. When the pen injector is loaded into the hub, the needle cannula mounted in the hub pierces the septum of the vial. A non-patient end (non-injection end) shie... | 06/10/2008 |
| D558883 | Thumb immobilizer | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314464 | Pen needle and safety system A safety shield system having a needle assembly with a safety shield movable from a first position enclosing an end of a needle cannula, to a second position exposing the end of the needle cannula for injection, to a third position lockingly enclosing the end of a n... | 01/01/2008 |
| D548627 | Dual use thermometer | 08/14/2007 |
| D545439 | Blood glucose meter | 06/26/2007 |
| 7060059 | System and method for initiating and maintaining continuous, long-term control of a concentration of a substance in a patient using a feedback or model-based controller coupled to a single-needle or multi-needle intradermal (ID) delivery device A closed loop therapy system for controlling a concentration of a substance, such as blood glucose concentration, in the body of a user. The system and method employ a sensor system that measures a glucose level in the body, a controller that uses the measured gluco... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7021463 | Pen needle sharps port The present invention is a mechanical contrivance integrated into the closure of a sharps collector. It is intended to allow for the safe removal and disposal of a used pen needle from a pen syringe device. The pen syringe, with the used pen needle attached, is inse... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022128 | Surgical knife safety handle The present device and method includes a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard slidably mounted partially within the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6936032 | Medication delivery pen A medication delivery pen having a magnifier, a spring biased leadscrew and a mechanism to allow the user to easily reset the dose on the medication delivery pen if the user requires a smaller dose than has been set. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| D506007 | Combined blood monitoring and delivery unit | 06/07/2005 |
| 6890759 | System and method for universal identification of biological samples A system and method for identifying a biological sample associated with a container is disclosed. A universally unique-identifier is associated with each container. In one or more embodiments, the identifier comprises one or more markings having a specular reflectan... | 05/10/2005 |
| D504513 | Surgical knife safety handle | 04/26/2005 |
| 6859738 | Method and system for predicting initial analyte values in stored samples A system and method are provided for estimating the initial level of an analyte in a sample based on an actual level observed, a time of storage of the sample, a storage temperature, and a type of container in which said sample is stored. Equations are generated for... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6808574 | Label system and method for label alignment and placement The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding... | 10/26/2004 |
| D496730 | Surgical knife safety handle | 09/28/2004 |
| D491275 | Blood glucose test strip vial | 06/08/2004 |
| 6595960 | Flexible needle assembly An apparatus and method of providing a flexible needle assembly for use with a medication delivery pen. The flexible needle assembly includes a needle cannula having proximal and distal points and a hub coupled to the needle cannula. The hub includes a fl... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6589229 | Wearable, self-contained drug infusion device A wearable, self contained drug infusion device is disclosed that is capable of achieving the precise flow rate control needed for dose-critical drugs such as insulin. In preferred embodiments of the device, piezoelectrically-actuated valve or pump struct... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6589057 | Incision trainer for ophthalmological surgery The present invention provides systems and methods for simulating certain regions of the anatomy involved in ophthalmological surgery. In particular, the present invention provides a practice cornea simulating dimensional, geometric and mechanical propert... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585698 | Electronic medical delivery pen having a multifunction actuator A medication delivery pen includes a housing having opposing proximal and distal ends. An actuator is disposed in the proximal end of the housing for setting and administering a dosage of medication. The pen also includes a medication-containing cartridge... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6558402 | Lancer A lancer device that enables a user to draw blood from a patient and discard the used lancet without touching it. The device also has an adjustable tip for selecting the depth of stylet penetration into the patient and a triggering mechanism that utilizes... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6428640 | Label system and method for label alignment and placement The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area co... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6371966 | Corneal incision device A corneal incision device of the present invention includes a surgical blade and a frame having an inner surface with a configuration that is generally in the shape of a ring-like segment of a hollow sphere. The frame has an aperture therein to allow the ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6372506 | Apparatus and method for verifying drop delay in a flow cytometer An apparatus and method for verifying the drop delay in a flow cytometer, which is indicative of the time that elapses from a moment at which a particle of interest is detected at an interrogation point in the flow of cytometer to the moment at which a so... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6345621 | Dual refractive drape for use in eye surgery A drape is described for use in various ophthalmic surgeries including refractive eye surgery. The drape can be configured in at least sixteen different ways for both single or bilateral eye surgical procedures. The drape includes an adhesive liner that a... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6345622 | Method of using a dual refractive drape Method of using a drape is described for use in various ophthalmic surgeries including refractive eye surgery. The drape can be configured in at least sixteen different ways for both single or bilateral eye surgical procedures. The drape includes an adhes... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6346094 | Pen needle magazine A pen needle magazine dispenser for holding and dispensing a novel pen needle assembly. The pen needle magazine dispenser includes a number of threaded sleeves within cavities that interact with threads on each pen needle assembly to attach the pen needle... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6306155 | Capsulorhexis forceps and method of use A capsulorhexis forceps is described which includes a unique removable hub and handle. The hub allows the use of the forceps as a cystotome in addition to a forceps. The hub design comprises a coaxial wire inside a cannula which provides minimal trauma wh... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6277099 | Medication delivery pen A medication delivery pen includes a housing having an actuator disposed in the proximal end of the housing for setting and administering a dosage of medication, a medication-containing cartridge assembly having a cartridge with a pierceably sealed distal... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6248095 | Low-cost medication delivery pen A medication delivery pen having very few parts allowing it to be manufactured at a very low-cost. The medication delivery pen also includes an automatic release mechanism to allow the user to easily reset the dose on the medication delivery pen and a mec... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6146361 | Medication delivery pen having a 31 gauge needle A needle assembly for a medication delivery pen having a 31 gauge needle cannula that reduces penetration force during an injection process resulting in less pain to the patient without causing any loss in performance or structural integrity.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6110427 | Flow regulator to maintain controllable volumetric flow rate A flow regulator is provided which comprises a housing defining a chamber therein and including inlet and outlet ports that are adaptable to allow fluid to flow into and out of the chamber. A piston assembly, including an orifice defining member in which ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6110135 | Elbow brace with movable support A laminated elbow brace made of a unique blend of material combining Airpreene™ material with Coolmax™ material as a liner having a movable support. Airpreene™ material affords the properties of heat retention, compression and breathability, while C... | 08/29/2000 |
