The present invention relates to a system for the diagnosis of human blood
continuously in real-time. Most specifically the present invention relates to a
human USB blood sampling device that is embedded into the skin permanently
such that an external diagnosis device is plugged into a human USB blood
sampling device to draw blood for real-time diagnosis.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Blood is one of the most crucial fluids present in the human body. Blood is the
primary carrier of all chemicals and compounds that are necessary for life inside
the body. Moreover, it also serves a more fundamental purpose in the body by
circulating Oxygen (O2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) to the respiratory system for
exchange of gases through the lungs. Respiration is one of the fundamental life
processes. Depending on the state of our body and mind, different types of
hormones circulate inside the bloodstream. These hormones act as stimulants for
target organs within the body. Hormones also play an important role in the overall
physical and mental wellbeing. All of these substances present in the blood make
it an ideal fluid to analyze the state of our body at any time. Blood can, therefore,
act as a bio-medical signature for a person by providing a vast amount of
information about the physical and mental state of a person. However, direct and
monitoring of blood pressure is sometimes desired for diagnosing or tracking a
state of our body using relatively invasive measurement methods that use an
indwelling catheter. An indwelling catheter, however, may only remain implanted
for relatively acute periods to prevent infection or other associated complications.
Chronic monitoring of blood could be extremely valuable to a physician in
numerous patient monitoring applications.
US6869404B2 discloses A minimally invasive, implantable heart sound and ECG
monitor and associated method for deriving blood pressure from heart sound data.
The device is equipped with an acoustical sensor for detecting first and second
heart sounds which are sampled and stored during sensing windows following R-
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wave and T-wave detections, respectively. ECG and heart sound data are stored in
continuous, looping memory, and segments of data are stored in long-term
memory upon an automatic or manual data storage triggering event. Estimated
blood pressure is calculated based on custom spectral analysis and processing of
the first and second heart sounds. A calibration method includes measuring a
patient's blood pressure using a standard clinical method and performing
regression analysis on multiple spectral variables to identify a set of best fit
weighted equations for predicting blood pressure. Concurrent ECG and estimated
blood pressure may be displayed for review by a physician.
The existing inventions are not able to overcome the problem associated with the
monitoring and diagnosis of blood. The existing inventions are complex and are
not cost-effective. Thus there is a need for the present invention to overcome the
above mention problems.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
The main objective of the present invention is to develop a small implantable
device that helps to draw the blood sample in real-time for diagnosis
Another objective of the present invention is to develop an easy and cost-effective
device to provide high-quality blood diagnosis tools.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to develop a small implantable
device that works as a plugging port for various blood diagnosis devices.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a blood diagnosis
report in real-time.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to effectively help the user.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to develop a small implantable
device that is permanently embedded onto the skin of a human.
Yet another objective of the present invention that the small implantable device
returns the blood to veins after diagnosis is over.
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Further objectives, advantages, and features of the present invention will become
apparent from the detailed description provided herein below, in which various
embodiments of the disclosed invention are illustrated by way of example.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a
blood sample. The present invention includes a human USB blood sampling
device and a diagnosis device. The human USB blood sampling device includes
an array of micro-needles and a standard port attachment. The array of microneedles is embedded into the skin and the array of micro-needles is connected to
both arteries and veins of humans. Herein the array of micro-needles is embedded
in the skin permanently and continuously draws the blood sample in microliters
for real-time sampling and diagnosis of blood. In an embodiment, the array of
micro-needles is made of materials including, but not limited to, a medical-grade
metallic, a polymer, a rubber, a polymer gel, and composite materials. In the
preferred embodiment, the array of micro-needles is made of a polymer gel. In an
embodiment, to prevent blood from coagulating in the array of micro-needles, the
array of micro-needles is coated with an anticoagulant layer so the needles are not
jammed. The standard port attachment is mounted on the array of micro-needles.
The standard port attachment is used for providing a mounting point for external
devices that is the diagnosis device. In the preferred embodiment, the standard
port attachment having a microactuator that controls the blood flow from the
human USB blood sampling device to the diagnosis device. The diagnosis device
is able to be plugged into the standard port attachment. The diagnosis device
receives the blood sample from the human USB blood sampling device for the
purpose of diagnosis. Herein, the human USB blood sampling device is
permanently embedded into the human skin and works as a plug and play USB
port for the diagnosis device to draw the blood sample and to perform various
diagnosis processes.
The main advantage of the present invention is that the present invention draws a
blood sample in real-time for diagnosis.
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Another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention works as a
plugging port for various blood diagnosis devices.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention is an
easy and cost-effective device to provide high-quality blood diagnosis tools.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention
provides a blood diagnosis report in real-time.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention is
permanently embedded onto the skin of humans.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention returns
the blood to veins after diagnosis is over
Further objectives, advantages, and features of the present invention will become
apparent from the detailed description provided herein below, in which various
embodiments of the disclosed invention are illustrated by way of example.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this
specification to provide a further understanding of the invention. The drawings
illustrate one embodiment of the invention and together with the description, serve
to explain the principles of the invention.
Fig.1 illustrates a human USB blood sampling device.
Fig.2 illustrates a human USB blood sampling device embedded into the skin of a
human.
Fig.3 illustrates the present invention for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a
blood sample.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Definition
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The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The
term “plurality”, as used herein, is defined as two as or more than two. The term
“another”, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms
“including” and/or “having”, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open
language). The term “coupled”, as used herein, is defined as connected, although
not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.
The term “comprising” is not intended to limit inventions to only claiming the
present invention with such comprising language. Any invention using the term
comprising could be separated into one or more claims using “consisting” or
“consisting of” claim language and is so intended. The term “comprising” is used
interchangeably used by the terms “having” or “containing”.
Reference throughout this document to “one embodiment”, “certain
embodiments”, “an embodiment”, “another embodiment”, and “yet another
embodiment” or similar terms means that a particular feature, structure, or
characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least
one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases
or in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring
to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or
characteristics are combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments
without limitation.
The term “or” as used herein is to be interpreted as an inclusive or meaning any
one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” means any of the following: “A;
B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C”. An exceptiinto this definition will
occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps, or acts are in some
way inherently mutually exclusive.
As used herein, the term "one or more" generally refers to, but not limited to,
singular as well as the plural form of the term.
The drawings featured in the figures are to illustrate certain convenient
embodiments of the present invention and are not to be considered as a limitation
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to that. Term "means" preceding a present participle of operation indicates the
desired function for which there is one or more embodiments, i.e., one or more
methods, devices, or apparatuses for achieving the desired function and that one
skilled in the art could select from these or their equivalent in view of the
disclosure herein and use of the term "means" is not intended to be limiting.
Fig.1 illustrates a human USB blood sampling device(102). The human USB
blood sampling device(102) includes an array of micro-needles(104), and a
standard port attachment(106).
Fig.2 illustrates a human USB blood sampling device(102) embedded into the
skin of a human. The array of micro-needles(104) (as shown in fig.1) of the
human USB blood sampling device(102) is embedded in the skin permanently and
is connected to both arteries and veins of humans to continuously draws the blood
sample in microliters for real-time sampling and diagnosis of blood.
Fig.3 illustrates to a system(100) for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a blood
sample. The system(100) includes a human USB blood sampling device(102), and
a diagnosis device(110). The human USB blood sampling device(102) includes an
array of micro-needles(104), and a standard port attachment(106). The standard
port attachment(106) is mounted on the array of micro-needles(104). The standard
port attachment(106) is used for providing a mounting point for external devices
that is the diagnosis device(110). The diagnosis device(110) is plugged into the
standard port attachment(106).
The present invention relates to a system for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a
blood sample. The present invention includes a human USB blood sampling
device and a diagnosis device. In an embodiment, the human USB blood sampling
device is of the different shape including, but not limited to, cuboids, a cube, and a
cylinder. The human USB blood sampling device includes an array of microneedles and a standard port attachment. The array of micro-needles is embedded
into the skin and the array of micro-needles is connected to both arteries and veins
of humans. Herein the array of micro-needles is embedded in the skin
permanently and continuously draws the blood sample in microliters for real-time
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sampling and diagnosis of blood. In an embodiment, the array of micro-needles is
made of materials including, but not limited to, a medical-grade metallic, a
polymer, a rubber, a polymer gel, and composite materials. In the preferred
embodiment, the array of micro-needles is made of a polymer gel. In an
embodiment, to prevent blood from coagulating in the array of micro-needles, the
array of micro-needles is coated with an anticoagulant layer so the needles are not
jammed. The standard port attachment is mounted on the array of micro-needles.
The standard port attachment is used for providing a mounting point for external
devices that is the diagnosis device. In the preferred embodiment, the standard
port attachment having a microactuator that controls the blood flow from the
human USB blood sampling device to the diagnosis device. The diagnosis device
is able to be plugged into the standard port attachment. In an embodiment, the
diagnosis device is different types of portable diagnosis devices including, but not
limited to, a medical portable diagnosis device, a tablet, a smartphone, a mobile
phone, smart wearable devices, and a laptop. In an embodiment, the diagnosis
device is also able to connect to an external computer device through wifi direct, a
bluetooth, and a Zigbee. The diagnosis device receives the blood sample from the
human USB blood sampling device for the purpose of diagnosis. Herein, the
human USB blood sampling device is permanently embedded into the human skin
and works as a plug and play USB port for the diagnosis device to draw the blood
sample and to perform various diagnosis processes.
The present invention relates to a system for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a
blood sample. The present invention includes one or more human USB blood
sampling devices and one or more diagnosis devices. In an embodiment, the one
or more human USB blood sampling devices are of the different shapes including,
but not limited to, cuboids, a cube, and a cylinder. The one or more human USB
blood sampling devices include an array of micro-needles and a standard port
attachment. The array of micro-needles is embedded into the skin and the array of
micro-needles is connected to both arteries and veins of humans. Herein the array
of micro-needles is embedded in the skin permanently and continuously draws the
blood sample in microliters for real-time sampling and diagnosis of blood. In an
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embodiment, the array of micro-needles is made of materials including, but not
limited to, a medical-grade metallic, a polymer, a rubber, a polymer gel, and
composite materials. In the preferred embodiment, the array of micro-needles is
made of a polymer gel. In an embodiment, to prevent blood from coagulating in
the array of micro-needles, the array of micro-needles is coated with an
anticoagulant layer so the needles are not jammed. The standard port attachment is
mounted on the array of micro-needles. The standard port attachment is used for
providing a mounting point for external devices that is the one or more diagnosis
devices. In the preferred embodiment, the standard port attachment having a
microactuator that controls the blood flow from the one or more human USB
blood sampling devices to the one or more diagnosis devices diagnosis device.
The one or more diagnosis devices are able to be plugged into the standard port
attachment. In an embodiment, the one or more diagnosis devices are different
types of portable diagnosis devices including, but not limited to, a medical
portable diagnosis device, a tablet, a smartphone, a mobile phone, smart wearable
devices, and a laptop. In an embodiment, the one or more diagnosis devices are
also able to connect to an external computer device through wifi direct, a
bluetooth, and a Zigbee. The one or more diagnosis devices receive the blood
sample from the one or more human USB blood sampling devices for the purpose
of diagnosis. Herein, the one or more human USB blood sampling devices are
permanently embedded into the human skin and work as plug and play USB port
for the one or more diagnosis devices to draw the blood sample and to perform
various diagnosis process.
In an embodiment of the present, the present invention relates to a method for
monitoring and promoting healthy fluid consumption. The method having:
an array of micro-needles of a human USB blood sampling device is
embedded into the skin;
the array of micro-needles is connected to both arteries and veins of
human;
the array of micro-needles is embedded in the skin permanently;
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the array of micro-needles continuously draws a blood sample in
microliters;
a standard port attachment is mounted on the array of micro-needles;
a diagnosis device is plugged into the standard port attachment; and
the diagnosis device receives the blood sample from the human USB blood
sampling device for the purpose of diagnosis;
wherein, a micro actuator controls the blood flow from the human USB
blood sampling device to the diagnosis device;
In an embodiment, for continuous sampling, the array of micro-needles uses
capillary action once connected to the diagnosis device through the standard port
attachment. In an embodiment, analyzed blood is able to be returned to the veins
through the array of micro-needles.
In an embodiment of the present, the present invention relates to a method for
monitoring and promoting healthy fluid consumption. The method having:
an array of micro-needles of one or more human USB blood sampling
devices are embedded into the skin;
the array of micro-needles is connected to both arteries and veins of
human;
the array of micro-needles is embedded in the skin permanently;
the array of micro-needles continuously draws a blood sample in
microliters;
a standard port attachment is mounted on the array of micro-needles;
one or more diagnosis devices are plugged into the standard port
attachment; and
the one or more diagnosis devices receive the blood sample from the one
or more human USB blood sampling devices for the purpose of diagnosis;
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wherein, a microactuator controls the blood flow from the one or more
human USB blood sampling devices to the one or more diagnosis devices;
In an embodiment, for continuous sampling, the array of micro-needles uses
capillary action once connected to the one or more diagnosis devices through the
standard port attachment. In an embodiment, analyzed blood is able to be returned
to the veins through the array of micro-needles.
Further objectives, advantages, and features of the present invention will become
apparent from the detailed description provided hereinbelow, in which various
embodiments of the disclosed present invention are illustrated by way of example
and appropriate reference to accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art to
which the present invention pertains may make modifications resulting in other
embodiments employing principles of the present invention without departing
from its spirit or characteristics, particularly upon considering the foregoing
teachings. Accordingly, the described embodiments are to be considered in all
respects only as illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of the present
invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the
foregoing description or drawings. Consequently, while the present invention has
been described with reference to particular embodiments, modifications of
structure, sequence, materials and the like apparent to those skilled in the art still
fall within the scope of the invention as claimed by the applicant.

WE CLAIM

1. A system(100) for real-time sampling and diagnosis of a blood sample, the
system(100) comprising:
an at least one human USB blood sampling device(102), the at least one human
USB blood sampling device(102) having
an array of micro-needles(104), the array of micro-needles(104) is
embedded into the skin and the array of micro-needles(104) is connected
to both arteries and veins of human, wherein the array of microneedles(104) is embedded in the skin permanently and continuously draws
the blood sample in microliters for real-time sampling and diagnosis of
blood, and
a standard port attachment(106), the standard port attachment(106) is
mounted on the array of micro-needles(104), the standard port
attachment(106) is used for providing a mounting point for external
devices, the standard port attachment(106) having a microactuator(108)
that controls the blood flow from the at least one human USB blood
sampling device(102);
an at least one diagnosis device(110), the at least one diagnosis device(110) is
able to be plugged into the standard port attachment(106) and the at least one
diagnosis device(110) receives the blood sample from the at least one human USB
blood sampling device(102) for the purpose of diagnosis;
wherein, the at least one human USB blood sampling device(102) is permanently
embedded into the human skin and work as plug and play USB port for the at least
one diagnosis device(110) to draw the blood sample and to perform various
diagnosis process.
2. The system(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the at least one human USB
blood sampling device(102) is of the different shape selected from a cuboid, a
cube, and a cylinder.
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3. The system(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the at least one diagnosis
device(110) are different types of portable diagnosis devices selected from a
medical portable diagnosis device, a tablet, a smartphone, a mobile phone, smart
wearable devices, and a laptop.
4. The fluid as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the standard port attachment(106)
having a microactuator(108) that controls the blood flow from the at least one
human USB blood sampling device(102) to the at least one diagnosis device(110).
5. The system(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the at least one diagnosis
device (110) is also able to connect to external computer device through wifi
direct, a bluetooth, and a Zigbee.
6. The system(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the array of microneedles(104) is made of materials selected from a medical-grade metallic, a
polymer, a rubber, a polymer gel, and composite materials.
7. The system(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, to prevent blood from
coagulating in the array of micro-needles(104), the array of micro-needles(104) is
coated with an anticoagulant layer so the needles are not jammed.
8. A method for monitoring and promoting healthy fluid consumption, the method
comprising:
an array of micro-needles(104) of an at least one human USB blood
sampling device(102) is embedded into the skin;
the array of micro-needles(104) is connected to both arteries and veins of
human;
the array of micro-needles(104) is embedded in the skin permanently;
the array of micro-needles(104) continuously draws a blood sample in
microliters;
a standard port attachment(106) is mounted on the array of microneedles(104);
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an at least one diagnosis device(110) is plugged into the standard port
attachment(106); and
the at least one diagnosis device(110) receives the blood sample from the
at least one human USB blood sampling device(102) for the purpose of
diagnosis;
wherein, a microactuator(108) controls the blood flow from the at least
one human USB blood sampling device(102) to the at least one diagnosis
device(110);
9. The method(100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein for continuous sampling, the
array of micro-needles(104) uses capillary action once connected to the at least
one diagnosis device(110) through the standard port attachment(106).
10. The method(100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein analyzed blood is able to be
returned to the veins through the array of micro-needles(104).