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A device (1000) for delivering a therapeutic fluid (e.g. insulin) into a body of a patient are provided. In one aspect, the device can be implemented with a help of a patch unit (10) securable to a cradle unit (20) or to the body of the patient. The patch unit can employ a driving mechanism (120), a

A device (1000) for delivering a therapeutic fluid (e.g. insulin) into a body of a patient are provided. In one aspect, the device can be implemented with a help of a patch unit (10) securable to a cradle unit (20) or to the body of the patient. The patch unit can employ a driving mechanism (120), a power source (210), a processor (110), a user interface (14) and a display(12). The processor can be adapted for controlling the driving mechanism by using one or more inputs. The inputs can corresponding to a basal rate and/or a bolus profile. The display can be adapted for displaying the inputs. The user interface can be adapted for adjusting the inputs.

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1. A skin-adherable portable therapeutic fluid delivery device for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient comprising: a cannula for delivering the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient;a cradle unit configured for adhesively securing to the skin of the patient and defining

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A skin-adherable portable therapeutic fluid delivery device for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient comprising: a cannula for delivering the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient;a cradle unit configured for adhesively securing to the skin of the patient and defining an opening for providing a passageway for the cannula, the cradle unit comprising one or more anchors for securing a proximal end of the cannula to the cradle after insertion of the cannula into the body of the patient;a skin-adherable patch unit connectable to the cradle unit and to the cannula, the patch unit comprising a pump, a reservoir, a processor, a user interface and a display, wherein: the processor is configured for controlling the pump to deliver the therapeutic fluid from the reservoir to the body of the patient according to one or more inputs,the one or more inputs corresponding to at least one of a delivery rate and a delivery profile,the user interface is configured for adjusting the one or more inputs; andthe display is operable for displaying patch information when the patch unit is disconnected from the delivery means, the patch information including at least one of the one or more inputs. 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a cover for substantially covering the display. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the display comprises a touch sensitive screen. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the display is further configured for displaying one or more of: a bodily analyte level, nutrition values of foods, an amount of carbohydrates, an amount of therapeutic fluid held in the reservoir and at least one of amounts and percentages of delivered therapeutic fluid. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the display comprises a liquid crystal display. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the patch unit includes: a disposable part having the power source and the reservoir, anda reusable part having at least a portion of the pump, the processor, the user interface and the display,wherein the patch unit is operable upon connection of the reusable part and the disposable part. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein the disposable part and the reusable part are secured together either in a side by side configuration or a sandwich configuration. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the patch unit is configured for operation by remote control. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the patch unit is provided with at least one manual control switch for delivering the therapeutic fluid corresponding to the bolus profile. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the pump of the patch unit includes a peristaltic mechanism or a piston for delivering the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein the therapeutic fluid comprises insulin. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein the device further includes a sensor for sensing a bodily analyte level. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the bodily analyte comprises glucose. 14. The device of claim 1, wherein the cradle includes a well defining the opening for insertion of a cannula therein. 15. The device of claim 1, wherein the cradle unit comprises: a cradle base configured as a substantially flat sheet with an adhesive layer for adhering the cradle unit to the skin of the patient and having anchors for connection and disconnection of the patch unit thereto. 16. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured for controlling the patch unit based on a position indication signal received from a position detector, wherein the signal corresponds to whether the patch unit is connected to or disconnected from the cradle unit. 17. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured for programming upon disconnection of the patch unit from the cradle unit. 18. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to: receive the one or more inputs during disconnection from the cradle unit; andexecuting operation of the pump upon connection of the patch unit to the cradle unit. 19. The device of claim 18, wherein the processor is configured for notifying the patient upon execution of the corresponding operation of the pump. 20. The device of claim 1, wherein the operation of the pump corresponds to at least one of the one or more inputs. 21. The device of claim 1, wherein the user interface is configured to operate and control the patch unit. 22. The device of claim 1, wherein the user interface includes at least one of: buttons, switches, keys, a keypad, icons, graphical objects, voice command receiver and a touch sensitive screen including one or more of the preceding. 23. The device of claim 1, further comprising a cradle unit connectable to the patch unit, the cannula being arranged on the cradle unit such that the cradle unit is disconnected from the patch unit when the patch unit is disconnected from the cannula. 24. A method for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient using a therapeutic fluid delivery device comprising: providing a cradle unit configured for adhesively securing to the skin of the patient and defining an opening for providing a passageway for a cannula, the cradle unit comprising one or more anchors for securing a proximal end of the cannula to the cradle after insertion of the cannula into the body of the patient;providing a patch unit securable to the cradle unit, the patch unit comprising a reservoir, a pump, a power source, a processor, a user interface and a display;receiving one or more inputs from the user interface, the one or more inputs corresponding to at least one of a basal rate and a bolus profile;displaying at least one of an indication of therapeutic fluid flow, a pump operation and the one or more inputs on a display of the patch unit; andcontrolling and/or operating the pump according to the one or more inputs. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the patch unit further includes a cover for substantially covering the display. 26. The method of claim 24, wherein the display is touch sensitive. 27. The method of claim 24, wherein the patch unit includes: a disposable part having the power source and the reservoir, anda reusable part having at least a portion of the pump, the processor, the user interface and the display; andwherein control and/or operation of the pump is established upon coupling the reusable part and the disposable part. 28. The method of claim 24, wherein the cradle unit includes a well defining the opening for insertion of a cannula therein, a cradle base is configured as a substantially flat sheet with an adhesive layer for adhering the cradle unit to the skin of the patient and comprises one or more additional anchors for connection and disconnection of the patch unit to the cradle unit. 29. The method of claim 24, further comprising receiving an additional input comprising a level of a bodily analyte. 30. The method of claim 24, wherein the display is configured for operation upon the disconnection of the patch unit from the cradle unit and/or the skin of the patient. 31. The method of claim 24, further comprising displaying one or more of: a bodily analyte level, nutrition values of foods, an amount of carbohydrates, an amount of therapeutic fluid held in the reservoir and at least one of an amount and percentage of delivered therapeutic fluid. 32. The method of claim 24, wherein the display comprises a liquid crystal display. 33. The method of claim 24, further comprising controlling the patch unit based on a position indication signal received from a position detector, wherein the signal corresponds to whether the patch unit is connected to or disconnected from the cradle unit. 34. The method of claim 24, further comprising programming the processor when the patch unit is disconnected from the cradle unit. 35. The method of claim 24, further comprising: receiving the one or more inputs and suspending operation of the pump corresponding to the one or more inputs when the patch unit is disconnected from the cradle unit; andexecuting operation of the pump upon connection of the patch unit to the cradle unit. 36. The method of claim 35, further comprising notifying the patient upon execution of the corresponding operation of the pump. 37. The method of claim 24, wherein the user interface comprises one or more of: buttons, switches, keys, a keypad, icons, graphical objects, voice command receiver and touch sensitive screen having one or more of the preceding. 38. A method for controlling and/or operating a portable ambulatory, therapeutic fluid delivery device, the method comprising: providing a cradle unit configured for adhesively securing to the skin of the patient and defining an opening for providing a passageway for a cannula, the cradle unit comprising one or more anchors for securing a proximal end of the cannula to the cradle after insertion of the cannula into the body of the patient;providing a patch unit securable to the cradle unit, the patch unit comprising a reservoir, a pump, a power source, a processor, a user interface and a display;disconnecting the patch unit from the cradle or from the skin of the patient;displaying on the display at least one of an indication of therapeutic fluid flow and operation of the pump when the patch unit is disconnected from the cradle unit and from the cannula;connecting the patch unit to the cradle unit and the cannula for delivering the therapeutic fluid into the body. 39. The method of claim 38, further comprising programming the processor for controlling the patch unit by using the user interface when the patch unit is disconnected from the cradle unit or from the skin of the patient. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein upon connecting the patch unit, initiating therapeutic fluid delivery in accordance with the programming of the processor. 41. The method of claim 40, comprising notifying the user of initiating therapeutic fluid delivery. 42. The method of claim 41, wherein notifying the user comprises generating at least one of an audible or vibrational notification. 43. The method of claim 39, further comprising suspending fluid delivery when the patch unit is disconnected from at least one of the cradle unit and from the cannula. 44. The method of claim 39, wherein the display comprises a touch sensitive screen, and wherein the touch sensitive screen is used to program the processor. 45. The method of claim 38, wherein displaying further includes displaying one or more of: a bodily analyte level, nutrition values of foods, an amount of carbohydrates, an amount of therapeutic fluid held in the reservoir and at least one of an amount and percentage of delivered therapeutic fluid. 46. The device of claim 39, wherein the user interface comprises one or more of: buttons, switches, keys, a keypad, icons, graphical objects, voice command receiver and touch sensitive screen having one or more of the preceding. 47. The method of claim 38, wherein the device further comprises a cover for substantially covering the display. 48. The method of claim 38, wherein connecting the patch unit to at least one of the cradle unit and to the skin of the patient results in the display facing the cradle unit or the skin of the patient. 49. The method of claim 38, further comprising receiving an indication from a position sensor whether the patch unit is connected to or disconnected from the cradle unit or skin of the patient. 50. The method of claim 38, further comprising controlling the patch unit by using a remote control unit. 51. The method of claim 38, wherein the patch unit includes: a disposable part having the power source and the reservoir, and a reusable part including at least a portion of the pump, the processor, the user interface and the display,and wherein coupling of the disposable part and reusable part allows operation of at least the display and user interface.