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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7341830 | Method and reagent system having a non-regenerative enzyme-coenzyme complex The invention relates to a method and reagent system for detecting an analyte in a sample by means of an enzymatic reaction, involving the use of an enzyme-coenzyme complex as a stoichiometric reaction partner for the analyte present in the sample. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7291159 | System for withdrawing body fluid System for withdrawing body fluid from a body part in particular the finger pad, comprising a compression unit that is deformed when the body part is pressed against it and increases the internal pressure in a region of the body part, and a withdrawal device. Deform... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287318 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a plate element with a pre-determined reaction zone and a recess positioned adjacent to the reaction zone. The biosensor also comprises a reagent that is positioned on the reaction zone. In preferred embodiments, the recess cir... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267992 | Method for the determination of an analyte in a liquid A method is provided to determine the presence of an analyte in a sample. The method provides an element with a sample application zone, a detection zone, a zone containing immobilized analyte or analyte analogue, a conjugate that has a first bioaffine binding partn... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7238534 | Capillary active test element having an intermediate layer situated between the support and the covering The invention concerns a device for withdrawing samples of liquid samples for analytical elements. The capillary-device channel is essentially formed by a carrier, a cover and optionally an intermediate layer between the cover and carrier. A notch is located in one ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7211437 | Method for removing consumable analytic products from a storage container A method and a device for removing an analytic consumable product, in particular a test element, from a storage container having chambers which are sealed by foils from which the consumable product is pushed out by means of a plunger (7) can be optimized in t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7169600 | Device for determining a glucose concentration in a tissue fluid The invention concerns an arrangement for determining the concentration of glucose in a tissue fluid. In the microdialysis technology used for this purpose, perfusate-containing glucose is transported in intermittent delivery pulses through a microdialysis probe ins... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7073246 | Method of making a biosensor A method of making a biosensor is provided. The biosensor includes an electrically conductive material on a base and electrode patterns formed on the base, the patterns having different feature sizes. The conductive material is partially removed from the base using ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063774 | Recloseable biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a sample site positioned on the substrate, a cover coupled to the substrate, and biocide positioned between the substrate and the cover. The biosensor may also include desiccant. The cover is operative to selective... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7045054 | Small volume biosensor for continuous analyte monitoring Sensors (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) and a method for detecting an analyte are described. Sensors (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) each have a volume of a hydrophilic medium (24) that retains an amount of analyte proportionate to the concentration of analyt... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7026002 | Element, method and kit for the determination of an analyte in a liquid The invention concerns an element for the determination of an analyte in a liquid by means of a specific binding reaction of two bioaffine binding partners containing in or on material which enables liquid transport between the zones. The element comprises a sample ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025836 | Modification of surfaces in order to increase the surface tension A process is provided for the production of a surface coating as well as the use of surface coatings to increase the surface tension of objects. The surface coating is obtained by depositing a layer of at least one element that can be oxidized with water or an alloy... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6945251 | Apparatus for the stabilization of head position An apparatus is provided to fix a thermoplastic mask to a patient. The apparatus includes a member formed to be positioned adjacent a cranio facial bone, a fixation member coupled to the member, and a fastener plate. The fastener plate couples the mask to the fixati... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6925393 | System for the extrapolation of glucose concentration A system for the extrapolation of a glucose concentration has a data input device for entering administered insulin doses and their times of administration, a data input device for entering the carbohydrates consumed or to be consumed, a unit for determining an actu... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6881378 | Multilayered analytical device The invention concerns an analytical device containing at least two components in which at least two of the components are joined together with the aid of an adhesive, which is characterized in that the adhesive contains an adsorptive material. The invention additio... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6880968 | Test element analysis system Test element analysis system (1) for the analytical investigation of a sample (8), in particular of a body liquid, of human beings or of animals, comprising test elements (3) with a test zone (7), to be brought in contact with the sample ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6872315 | Pump for low flow rates The present invention concerns a method of producing flow rates of a transport liquid of about 1 to 1000 nl/min. The method provides a pump having a housing defining a space and including a channel and a wettable membrane positioned in the housing, the membrane incl... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866758 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided in accordance with the present invention. The biosensor includes an electrode support substrate, electrodes positioned on the electrode support, each electrode including a meter-contact portion and a measurement portion, and a sensor support ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6852500 | Method for determining the concentration of glucose in a body fluid with glucose-containing perfusate The invention concerns a method and an arrangement for determining the concentration of glucose in a body fluid. In the microdialysis technology used for this purpose, perfusate containing glucose is transported in intermittent delivery pulses through a microdialysi... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6814843 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a reagent positioned on the substrate, and a cover including a top side and a generally flat bottom side. The bottom side is coupled to the substrate to define a sealed portion and an unsealed portion. The unsealed... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6814844 | Biosensor with code pattern The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast be... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6767440 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided in accordance with the present invention. The biosensor includes an electrode support substrate, electrodes positioned on the electrode support substrate, a sensor support substrate coupled to the electrode support substrate, and electrically... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6755949 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided in accordance with the present invention. The biosensor includes a substrate and a cover extending across at least a portion of the substrate. The cover includes a first surface facing the substrate and a second surface. At least a portion of... | 06/29/2004 |
| D487594 | Container for a test strip drum | 03/16/2004 |
| 6696024 | Device for the capillary transport of liquid The invention concerns a device for the capillary transport of a liquid between two opposite, essentially planar layers, in which the two layers are arranged parallel to one another at such a distance that there is a capillary-active gap between the two l... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6659966 | Fluid sampling apparatus A fluid sampling apparatus is provided that in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber, a lancet positioned in the chamber and including an end formed to create a fluid collection incision, and a light so... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6645359 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a plate element with a pre-determined reaction zone and a recess positioned adjacent to the reaction zone. The biosensor also comprises a reagent that is positioned on the reaction zone. In preferred embodiments, the... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6592815 | Analytical test element with a narrowed capillary channel The invention concerns an analytical test element for the determination of an analyte in a liquid containing a detection element and a channel capable of capillary liquid transport which has a sample application opening at one end of the channel capable o... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6584335 | Analytical device for in vivo analysis in the body of a patient Analysis device for determining an analyte in vivo in the body of a patient, having a measuring probe with a hollow needle (18) which can pierce through the skin. Light is passed through the hollow needle (18) and into the body via an optical fiber (22) t... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6544212 | Diabetes management system A system is provided that enables glycemic control for a subject. The system includes an insulin delivery unit, a glucose sensor, and a control unit. The control unit includes a processor unit that receives glucose value readings from the glucose sensor, ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6541216 | Amperometric biosensor test strip A reagent and method for determining the levels of 3-hydroxybutyric acid in a sample are provided. The reagent comprises a ferricyanide salt, a catalytic amount of a first enzyme operative to catalyze the oxidation of 3-hydroxybutyric acid in the sample, ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6540890 | Biosensor A biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a reagent positioned on the substrate, and a cover including a first surface coupled to the substrate and a second surface. The first surface is carved so that it includes a flow channel therein. The flo... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6488828 | Recloseable biosensor A recloseable biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a sample site positioned on the substrate, and an openable and recloseable cover coupled to the substrate. The cover is operative to selectively block access to the sample site. The cover inc... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485471 | Bellowed fluid delivery apparatus A fluid-delivery apparatus for delivering a medicament to a patient is provided in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus includes a housing defining a passageway, a bellowed ampoule positioned to lie in the passageway of the housing, and a ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6413395 | Biosensor apparatus According to an aspect of the invention a biosensor apparatus is provided, comprising a base, electrodes positioned on the base, a cover including ports, a plate positioned on the base and including apertures in communication with at least one of the elec... | 07/02/2002 |
