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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2004
Carl E. Griffin, Marietta, GA (US);
Avi M. Robbins, Longwood, FL (US);
Michael V. Lipoma, Villa Rica, GA (US);
David R. Buenger, Roswell, GA (US);
Carl E. Griffin, Marietta, GA (US);
Avi M. Robbins, Longwood, FL (US);
Michael V. Lipoma, Villa Rica, GA (US);
David R. Buenger, Roswell, GA (US);
Facet Technologies, LLC, Kennesaw, GA (US);
Abstract
A lancing device having a low-mass, high-velocity lancet decoupled from a drive mechanism when piercing a user's skin. The drive mechanism includes a spring-driven piston that impacts the lancet on firing to propel the lancet from a retracted position towards an extended position. After impact, but before the lancet reaches the extended position, a stop limits the travel of the piston to separate the piston from the lancet. Precise guidance of the lancet minimizes lateral movement of the lancet.