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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 1996
Filed:
May. 25, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Rowland W Kanner, Guntersville, AL (US);
Terry B Kehne, Arab, AL (US);
Assignee:
Ryder International Corporation, Arab, AL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
606182 ; 128770 ;
Abstract
An actuator mechanism and assembly for sequentially advancing and retracting a lancet needle includes a housing having an opening for operating projection of the needle. Two guide tracks are provided within the housing for guiding separate motions of a two-part needle holder structure propelled by a drive spring, and the needle itself is smoothly guided along one of the tracks to advance and thrust the needle into a tissue penetration position immediately followed by automatic retraction along the same highly accurate linear path.