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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185181 | Method and apparatus for detecting false hypoglycemic conditions Embodiments of the present disclosure include detecting a concurrent occurrence of a decrease in monitored analyte level and a corresponding decrease in monitored on-skin temperature, confirming a presence of an impending hypoglycemic condition, and asserting a noti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177716 | Analyte monitoring device and methods of use An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor co... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8175673 | Analyte monitoring device and methods of use An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor co... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168051 | Sensor for determination of glucose A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162830 | Analyte monitoring device and methods of use An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor co... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162829 | Analyte monitoring device and methods of use An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor co... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160900 | Analyte monitoring and management device and method to analyze the frequency of user interaction with the device Methods and Devices to monitor the level of at least one analyte are provided. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8149117 | Analyte monitoring system and methods Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149103 | Method and apparatus for providing dynamic multi-stage amplification in a medical device Methods and apparatus for providing multi-stage signal amplification in a medical telemetry system are provided. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142211 | Apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8140312 | Method and system for determining analyte levels Methods and apparatus for analyte level estimation are provided. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8140142 | Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in medical communication system Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136220 | Method of making an electrochemical sensor A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8135548 | Method, system and computer program product for real-time detection of sensitivity decline in analyte sensors A computer implemented method for receiving a plurality of analyte sensor related signals, determining a probability of signal attenuation associated with the received plurality of analyte sensor related signals, verifying the presence of signal attenuation when the... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8123686 | Method and apparatus for providing rolling data in communication systems Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8121857 | Device and method for automatic data acquisition and/or detection Methods and devices for providing diabetes management including automatic time acquisition protocol is provided. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8117734 | Method of making an electrochemical sensor A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8116840 | Method of calibrating of an analyte-measurement device, and associated methods, devices and systems The invention relates to a method for calibrating an analyte-measurement device that is used to evaluate a concentration of analyte in bodily fluid at or from a measurement site in a body. The method involves measuring a concentration, or calibration concentration, ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8115635 | RF tag on test strips, test strip vials and boxes A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated w... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112240 | Method and apparatus for providing leak detection in data monitoring and management systems Method and apparatus for providing a leak detection circuit for a data monitoring and management system using the guard trace of a glucose sensor by applying a leak detection test signal to determine whether a leakage current is present is provided. The leak detecti... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8112138 | Method and apparatus for providing rechargeable power in data monitoring and management systems Method and apparatus for charging a power supply unit such as a rechargeable battery for use in data monitoring and management system using the ESD protection circuitry of the existing electrode contacts including guard contact and counter electrode thereby reducing... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8103471 | Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8103456 | Method and device for early signal attenuation detection using blood glucose measurements Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include receiving one or more analyte sensor data, receiving a reference measurement value associated with an analyte level, determining a sensitivity parameter based on the received one o... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8089363 | Method and system for providing data management in data monitoring system Method and system for providing a fault tolerant data receiver unit configured with a partitioned or separate processing units, each configured to perform a predetermined and/or specific processing associated with the one or more substantially non-overlapping functi... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086292 | Analyte monitoring and management system and methods therefor Method and apparatus for providing multiple data receiver units in a data monitoring and management system such as analyte monitoring system where a first data receiver includes all of the functionalities for the data monitoring and management system receiver unit, ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085151 | Signal converting cradle for medical condition monitoring and management system A monitoring apparatus is disclosed which includes a receiver unit for receiving data and outputting a first alert signal based on the received data; and a docking unit comprising a converter unit which converts the first alert signal when the receiver unit is conne... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071028 | Method and apparatus for providing power management in data communication systems A blood glucose meter having a compact housing, a display unit disposed on the housing, the display unit including a display light source to illuminate the display unit, an input unit disposed on the housing, the input unit configured to provide input functions for ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066639 | Glucose measuring device for use in personal area network A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view h... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066522 | Apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057244 | Apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8047812 | Variable volume, shape memory actuated insulin dispensing pump A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery.... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047811 | Variable volume, shape memory actuated insulin dispensing pump A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery.... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8029460 | Method and system for providing integrated medication infusion and analyte monitoring system Method and system for integrating infusion device and analyte monitoring system including medication infusion device such as an insulin pump and an analyte monitoring system such as a glucose monitoring system are provided. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029459 | Method and system for providing integrated medication infusion and analyte monitoring system Method and system for integrating infusion device and analyte monitoring system including medication infusion device such as an insulin pump and an analyte monitoring system such as a glucose monitoring system are provided. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029443 | Glucose measuring device integrated into a holster for a personal area network device A glucose meter module integrated into a holster device that can securely accommodate another device such as a portable server device or an insulin pump is described. The glucose measuring module and the health device communicate with each other by a short range wir... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029442 | Sensor inserter assembly An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029441 | Analyte sensor transmitter unit configuration for a data monitoring and management system Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029298 | Apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029297 | Apparatus for preventing electrical shock in devices A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029250 | Variable volume, shape memory actuated insulin dispensing pump A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery.... | 10/04/2011 |
