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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2022
Applicant:
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., Alameda, CA (US);
Inventor:
Vivek S. Rao, Alameda, CA (US);
Assignee:
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC., Alameda, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/145 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 5/14532 (2013.01); A61B 2560/063 (2013.01);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of sensor applicator assemblies for delivering sensor control devices, wherein the embodiments include features for improving the longevity of the sensor applicator or sensor control device, as well as reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure of certain components. Some embodiments include, for example, a pull-tab coupled with the sensor or battery, an adhesive liner for the sensor control device, one or more magnets for retaining the sensor control device in the sensor carrier, and a leaf spring retraction mechanism.