Patents by Inventor Lance G. Decker

Lance G. Decker 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).

  • Single-use lancet device
    Patent number: 6168606
    Abstract: A single-use, spring driven lancet is described. The device is precooked during assembly so that the user needs only to remove the safety cap prior to use. A concave trigger button with direct up and down motion releases the spring, causing the tip of the lancet to strike the subject's finger. A thin plastic fiber connection between the pull-tab and the needle safety cap prevents any compressive force from being applied to the drive spring, which effectively prevents recocking of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Palco Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Levin, John D. Harding, Lance G. Decker