Patents Assigned to Integ, Inc.
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Patent number: 6614522Abstract: A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John P. Sopp, Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Timothy J. Erskine
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Patent number: 6602205Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
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Publication number: 20020071787Abstract: A body fluid is collected for testing for an analyte contained within the body fluid. The fluid is collected in an apparatus including a reservoir for receiving and collecting a flow of body fluid from a discharge end of a conduit. A capillary test space is in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. The capillary test space is positioned to be in contact with the fluid in the reservoir after the fluid has accumulated to a predetermined transfer volume of fluid. The capillary test space is sized to wick the fluid from the reservoir when the fluid contacts the capillary test space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2002Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: INTEG, INC.Inventors: John J. Allen, Joel R. Racchini
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Publication number: 20020049390Abstract: A body fluid is collected for testing for an analyte contained within the body fluid. The fluid is collected in an apparatus including a reservoir for receiving and collecting a flow of body fluid from a discharge end of a conduit. A capillary test space is in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. The capillary test space is positioned to be in contact with the fluid in the reservoir after the fluid has accumulated to a predetermined transfer volume of fluid. The capillary test space is sized to wick the fluid from the reservoir when the fluid contacts the capillary test space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Applicant: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John J. Allen, Joel R. Racchini
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Patent number: 6375626Abstract: A body fluid is collected for testing for an analyte contained within the body fluid. The fluid is collected in an apparatus including a reservoir for receiving and collecting a flow of body fluid from a discharge end of a conduit. A capillary test space is in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. The capillary test space is positioned to be in contact with the fluid in the reservoir after the fluid has accumulated to a predetermined transfer volume of fluid. The capillary test space is sized to wick the fluid from the reservoir when the fluid contacts the capillary test space.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John J. Allen, Joel R. Racchini
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Patent number: 6368563Abstract: A body fluid is collected for testing for an analyte contained within the body fluid. The fluid is collected in an apparatus including a reservoir for receiving and collecting a flow of body fluid from a discharge end of a conduit. A capillary test space is in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. The capillary test space is positioned to be in contact with the fluid in the reservoir after the fluid has accumulated to a predetermined transfer volume of fluid. The capillary test space is sized to wick the fluid from the reservoir when the fluid contacts the capillary test space.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John J. Allen, Joel R. Racchini
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Publication number: 20010011157Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: August 2, 2001Applicant: Integ, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
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Patent number: 6203504Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
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Patent number: 6152889Abstract: A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment--and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John P. Sopp, Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Timothy J. Erskine
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Patent number: 6120464Abstract: A needle and a membrane to receive fluid from the needle. The needle deposits fluid in a transfer area of the membrane which is spaced from a test area of the membrane. At the transfer area, the needle is positioned with an axis of the needle orthogonal to the transfer area.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1998Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Racchini, Larry A. Walter
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Patent number: 5879367Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1995Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
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Patent number: 5879310Abstract: A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted with in the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventors: John P. Sopp, Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Timothy J. Erskine
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Patent number: 5823973Abstract: A needle and a membrane to receive fluid from the needle. The needle deposits fluid in a transfer area of the membrane which is spaced from a test area of the membrane. At the transfer area, the needle is positioned with an axis of the needle orthogonal to the transfer area.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: InTeg, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Racchini, Larry A. Walter
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Patent number: 5682233Abstract: A sampling apparatus for sampling interstitial fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted within the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent collected by the sampler.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Integ, Inc.Inventor: Paul D. Brinda