Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Ruf
Christopher J. Ruf has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8870903Abstract: A device for sampling and/or analyzing blood or other body fluid of a subject. A housing contains a plurality of lancets and optionally includes test elements to take up a sample of blood, an evaluation system and a display. A complete system that can be handled as a single device, for example in the form of a wristwatch, includes a multiplicity of test elements and lancets, which can be brought successively to a working position to perform multiple measurements. A cassette or carrier includes multiple lancets and/or test elements, for insertion into the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard W. LeVaughn, Gwenn E. Kennedy, Christopher J. Ruf, Mitchell A. Solis, Avi M. Robbins, Jason R. Heath, Wolfgang Ostertag, Armin Lohrengel, Herbert Stohr
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Patent number: 8870078Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments equipping a hand tool with an electronic identification device. The hand tool includes a handle having a cavity. A plug at least partially encapsulates the electronic device and inserts into the cavity in the handle. The plug may include one or more seals to prevent fluids or other debris from contacting the electronic identification device.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: David A. Webb, Christopher J. Ruf, William Gatling
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Patent number: 8840635Abstract: Improved lancet configurations and protective lancet endcap configurations are disclosed. In example forms, one or more flexing cantilevers project from the lancet body for coupling with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. A gripping handle extends from a sterility cap for ease of removal from and replacement over the lancet tip. A lancet body has a smoothly curved wave contour with at least one crest and at least one trough for engagement with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: Lauren R. Pusey, Brian M. Collins, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas H. Reaves, Jonathan W. Sanders
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Patent number: 8821525Abstract: Improved lancet configurations and protective lancet endcap configurations are disclosed. In example forms, one or more flexing cantilevers project from the lancet body for coupling with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. A gripping handle extends from a sterility cap for ease of removal from and replacement over the lancet tip. A lancet body has a smoothly curved wave contour with at least one crest and at least one trough for engagement with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: Lauren R. Pusey, Brian M. Collins, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas H. Reaves, Jonathan W. Sanders
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Patent number: 8776644Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence E. Harper, Jeffrey M. Thrift, Randall C. Shabram, Christopher J. Pauly, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Bruno Le Gal
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Patent number: 8721672Abstract: A lancet having a lancet body and a sharp lancing tip extending from the lancet body, the lancet body including at least one flexing engagement fin, which is resiliently deformable upon insertion into a receiver of a lancing device. The outer dimension of the lancet effectively self-adjusts to conform to a wide range of receiver inner dimensions, and as such, the lancet of the present invention enables universal application with a larger range of lancing devices than previously known lancets.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey T. Stout, Michael V. Lipoma, Christopher J. Ruf
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Patent number: 8652159Abstract: A lancet for use with a lancing device, the lancet having a body with releasable engagement features for engagement with a cooperating portion of a lancing device, a sharp needle, and a removable endcap. A coupling portion of the lancet has a non-circular profile. The endcap includes a receptacle for covering the sharp lancet tip after use, and a sheath portion with relief openings to reduce bending of the needle during manufacture or during removal of the endcap.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: John Trissel, Lauren R. Pusey, Christopher J. Ruf
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Publication number: 20130289598Abstract: A medical lancing device including a replaceable multi-lancet cartridge. The lancing device includes an advancing mechanism that advances lancets within the cartridge into an active position, separates a protective cap from the active lancet, and energize a drive mechanism of the lancing device. A cap displacement mechanism moves the separated cap out of the travel path of the active lancet. In a first example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a cantilevered spring arm that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. In a second example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a spring-biased cam-driven plunger that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. Then an activation mechanism releases the energized active lancet to traverse the unobstructed lancing stroke path to pierce the subject's skin at a desired lancing site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: William E. Conway, Christopher J. Ruf, John C. Irwin, Stephen J. Flynn, Avi M. Robbins, Brian D. VANHIEL, Brian D. LEUTZ, Richard W. LeVAUGHN, Michael V. LIPOMA
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Publication number: 20130200159Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments equipping a hand tool with an electronic identification device. The hand tool includes a handle having a cavity. A plug at least partially encapsulates the electronic device and inserts into the cavity in the handle. The plug may include one or more seals to prevent fluids or other debris from contacting the electronic identification device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: David A. Webb, Christopher J. Ruf, William Gatling
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Publication number: 20130186243Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence E. Harper, Jeffrey M. Thrift, Randall C. Shabram, Christopher J. Pauly, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Bruno Le Gal
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Patent number: 8298255Abstract: A medical lancing device including a replaceable multi-lancet cartridge. The lancing device includes an advancing mechanism that advances lancets within the cartridge into an active position, separates a protective cap from the active lancet, and energize a drive mechanism of the lancing device. A cap displacement mechanism moves the separated cap out of the travel path of the active lancet. In a first example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a cantilevered spring arm that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. In a second example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a spring-biased cam-driven plunger that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. Then an activation mechanism releases the energized active lancet to traverse the unobstructed lancing stroke path to pierce the subject's skin at a desired lancing site.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: William E. Conway, Christopher J. Ruf, John C. Irwin, Stephen J. Flynn, Avi M. Robbins, Brian D. VanHiel, Brian D. Leutz, Richard W. LeVaughn, Michael V. Lipoma
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Publication number: 20120123459Abstract: A single-use safety lancet having a housing, a triggering mechanism, and at least one grip. The housing contains a drive system and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The triggering mechanism is coupled to the proximal end of the housing and is operable to activate a lancet stroke. The at least one grip extends from the housing and is operable to permit user interaction therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Christopher J. RUF
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Publication number: 20120059402Abstract: Improved lancet configurations and protective lancet endcap configurations are disclosed. In example forms, one or more flexing cantilevers project from the lancet body for coupling with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. A gripping handle extends from a sterility cap for ease of removal from and replacement over the lancet tip. A lancet body has a smoothly curved wave contour with at least one crest and at least one trough for engagement with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Lauren R. PUSEY, Brian M. COLLINS, Christopher J. RUF, Nicholas H. REAVES, Jonathan W. SANDERS
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Publication number: 20110196261Abstract: A lancing device having improved guidance features and a drive mechanism subassembly that is generically compatible with a variety of outer housing configurations, and an improved assembly method for fabricating a lancing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Avi M. ROBBINS, Gil KAN, Brian M. COLLINS, Christopher J. RUF
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Patent number: 7883473Abstract: A device (302) for sampling and/or analyzing blood or other body fluid of a subject. A housing (306) contains a plurality of lancets (308) and optionally includes test elements (324) to take up a sample of blood, an evaluation system and a display. A complete system that can be handled as a single device, for example in the form of a wristwatch, includes a multiplicity of test elements (324) and lancets (308), which can be brought successively to a working position to perform multiple measurements. A cassette or carrier (320) includes multiple lancets (308) and/or test elements (324), for insertion into the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard W. LeVaughn, Gwenn E. Kennedy, Christopher J. Ruf, Mitchell Solis, Avi M. Robbins, Jason R. Heath, Wolfgang Ostertag, Armin Lohrengel, Herbert Stohr
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Publication number: 20110009891Abstract: A lancet having a lancet body and a sharp lancing tip extending from the lancet body, the lancet body including at least one flexing engagement fin, which is resiliently deformable upon insertion into a receiver of a lancing device. The outer dimension of the lancet effectively self-adjusts to conform to a wide range of receiver inner dimensions, and as such, the lancet of the present invention enables universal application with a larger range of lancing devices than previously known lancets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jeffrey T. Stout, Michael V. Lipoma, Christopher J. Ruf
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Patent number: 7837633Abstract: A medical lancing device including a replaceable multi-lancet cartridge. The lancing device includes a drive mechanism, an activation mechanism, and an advancing mechanism. The advancing mechanism includes a linear-pull slide that is moved in and out to operate an indexing ratchet mechanism, a cam-guided charger mechanism, and a cam-guided lancet cap displacement mechanism. The indexing ratchet mechanism sequentially advances the lancets in the cartridge to an active position. The cam-guided charger mechanism charges the drive mechanism and separates the cap from the active lancet. And the cam-guided cap displacement mechanism moves the separated cap from the lancing stroke path of the active lancet. The activation mechanism then releases the charged active lancet to traverse the unobstructed lancing stroke path to pierce the subject's skin at a desired lancing site.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: William E. Conway, Christopher J. Ruf, John C. Irwin, Stephen J. Flynn, Avi M. Robbins, Brian D. Vanhiel, Brian D. Leutz, Richard W. LeVaughn, Michael V. Lipoma, Bradley Koeppel, David Andel
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Publication number: 20100280537Abstract: A lancet for use with a lancing device, the lancet having a body with releasable engagement features for engagement with a cooperating portion of a lancing device, a sharp needle, and a removable endcap. A coupling portion of the lancet has a non-circular profile. The endcap includes a receptacle for covering the sharp lancet tip after use, and a sheath portion with relief openings to reduce bending of the needle during manufacture or during removal of the endcap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John TRISSEL, Lauren R. Pusey, Christopher J. Ruf
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Patent number: D645147Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher J. Ruf
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Patent number: D645148Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher J. Ruf