Brian K Collins

US Patent:

8398664, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Dec 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/641684

Inventors:

Gregory Lamps - Smyrna GA, US
Brian M. Collins - Marietta GA, US
Lauren R. Pusey - Woodstock GA, US

Assignee:

Facet Technologies, LLC - Kennesaw GA

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606181

Abstract:

A lancing device and lancet are provided with depth-control, lancet ejection, and/or guidance mechanisms. The depth-control mechanism includes a dial rotationally mounted at a distal end of the housing of the lancing device, the dial being coupled to a linkage whereby rotation of the dial imparts translational movement to a stop surface of the linkage to limit the stroke of the lancet and thereby control lancing penetration depth. The ejection mechanism includes an ejector that is advanced into contact with a transversely flared flange of the lancet to discharge the lancet from the lancing device. The guidance mechanism includes an inner guidance housing for restricting out-of-axis movement of a lancet carrier.

US Patent:

20100030249, Feb 4, 2010

Filed:

Jul 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/510701

Inventors:

Lauren R. PUSEY - Woodstock GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Marietta GA, US
Christopher J. RUF - Marietta GA, US
Nicholas H. REAVES - Atlanta GA, US
Jonathan W. SANDERS - Portage MI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606181

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20100160942, Jun 24, 2010

Filed:

Dec 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/641674

Inventors:

Gregory LAMPS - Smyrna GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Marietta GA, US
Lauren R. PUSEY - Woodstock GA, US

Assignee:

FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606182

Abstract:

A lancing device and lancet are provided with depth-control, lancet ejection, and/or guidance mechanisms. The depth-control mechanism includes a dial rotationally mounted at a distal end of the housing of the lancing device, the dial being coupled to a linkage whereby rotation of the dial imparts translational movement to a stop surface of the linkage to limit the stroke of the lancet and thereby control lancing penetration depth. The ejection mechanism includes an ejector that is advanced into contact with a transversely flared flange of the lancet to discharge the lancet from the lancing device. The guidance mechanism includes an inner guidance housing for restricting out-of-axis movement of a lancet carrier.

US Patent:

20110054510, Mar 3, 2011

Filed:

Aug 31, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/872887

Inventors:

Lauren R. PUSEY - Woodstock GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Kennesaw GA

International Classification:

A61B 5/151
B23P 19/04

US Classification:

606182, 292405, 29428

Abstract:

A system and method for assembling a lancing device, and a lancing device fabricated according to such a system or method. A rotating disk is applied to a spring component and/or to a carrier component of the lancing device to mount the spring onto the carrier component.

US Patent:

20110130782, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/892324

Inventors:

Gil KAN - Atlanta GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Denver CO, US
Gregory LAMPS - Smyrna GA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606182

Abstract:

An advancement mechanism of a lancing device operates to sequentially advance lancets in a cartridge. The advancement mechanism includes a rotary drive gear assembly with a first gear and a second gear that co-rotate in a first angular direction by operation of an inter-gear unidirectional drive mechanism such as a ratcheting mechanism. A second-gear unidirectional lock mechanism, such as a ratcheting mechanism, locks the second drive gear from co-rotating with the first drive gear in a second opposite angular direction without impeding rotation in the first direction. The second gear directly or indirectly rotationally drives a pinion gear, which rotationally drives a cartridge gear to advance the lancets in indexed increments for use. The first drive gear is rotated in the first and second directions by a rack gear of a translating operating handle. In addition, a rotary-gear cap-displacement mechanism and a rotary-gear charging/actuation mechanism are provided in other embodiments.

US Patent:

20110196261, Aug 11, 2011

Filed:

Jan 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/005181

Inventors:

Avi M. ROBBINS - Atlanta GA, US
Gil KAN - Atlanta GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Denver CO, US
Christopher J. RUF - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/151

US Classification:

600583

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20120059402, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Nov 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/293409

Inventors:

Lauren R. PUSEY - Woodstock GA, US
Brian M. COLLINS - Marietta GA, US
Christopher J. RUF - Marietta GA, US
Nicholas H. REAVES - Atlanta GA, US
Jonathan W. SANDERS - Portage MI, US

Assignee:

FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Kennesaw GA

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606181

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20120130282, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Aug 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/388695

Inventors:

Niall Galloway - Atlanta GA, US
James Galloway - Atlanta GA, US
Patrick McHugh - Sugar Hill GA, US
Brian Collins - Centennial CO, US

Assignee:

FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Kennesaw GA
EMORY UNIVERSITY - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A61M 5/42
A61B 5/103
A61M 5/00
A61B 1/018

US Classification:

600587, 604116, 600104, 604500

Abstract:

Provided are devices, systems, and methods for targeted administration of therapeutic agents to a subject. For example, provided are devices, systems, and methods for targeting the administration of peri-urethral bulking agents.