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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE43316 | Diabetes management system and method for controlling blood glucose A diabetes management system for predicting a future blood glucose value of a patient and for recommending a corrective action to the patient when the future blood glucose value lies outside of a target range. The system includes a patient-operated apparatus for mea... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8092384 | System and method for continuous detection of an analyte in bloodstream A method for performing a blood assay is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: positioning an acoustic biosensor in fluid communication with a blood vessel of the patient whereby blood from the blood vessel contacts the biosensor. The biosensor includes at le... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8062221 | Sensor for tissue gas detection and technique for using the same A sensor for carbon dioxide detection may be adapted to have reduced water permeability. A sensor is provided that is appropriate for use in an aqueous medium. The sensor has a barrier with reduced water permeability, but that is permeable to carbon dioxide, that se... | 11/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7993269 | Sensor and method for spinal monitoring A sensor for detecting changes in spinal tissue is disclosed. The implantable sensor or surgical instrument includes a sensing element adapted for detecting indicators of tissue health. The sensor is configured for transmitting the tissue data outside of the body. F... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7951080 | On-body medical device securement Devices and methods for maintaining a medical device on-body are provided. Embodiments include medical device securement systems having first and second on-body securement elements. Also provided are systems and kits for use maintaining a medical device on-body.... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7938775 | Device, system, and method for in-vivo analysis A device, system and method for in-vivo analysis. An autonomous in-vivo device may include a magnet to detain at least a portion of a sample collected from a body lumen; a sensor to sense a property of the detained sample portion; and a transmitter to transmit data ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931592 | Systems and methods for monitoring health and delivering drugs transdermally The present invention pertains to a system and method for transdermal sampling, comprising: at least one sampler for retrieving and transferring at least one analyte obtained transdermally from the skin of a subject; at least one detector system for identifying and ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7909764 | Methods and systems to monitor venous blood oxygen saturation Methods and system are provided for monitoring a patients venous blood oxygen saturation (SvO2). At least one signal indicative of electrical activity of a patient's heart is obtained. Such a signal can be, e.g., an IEGM or ECG signal. In specific embodiments, such ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905833 | Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7883464 | Integrated transmitter unit and sensor introducer mechanism and methods of use Method and apparatus for providing an integrated transmitter unit and sensor insertion mechanism is provided. ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7775975 | Analyte sensor Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for i... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766829 | Method and system for providing basal profile modification in analyte monitoring and management systems Method and system for providing basal profile modification in insulin therapy for use with infusion devices includes periodically monitoring the analyte levels of a patient for a predetermined period of time in order to determine, based on the monitored analyte leve... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7740580 | Analyte monitoring Methods for covering an opening in an analyte meter are provided. Also provided are methods of determining analyte concentration. ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736310 | On-body medical device securement Devices and methods for maintaining a medical device on-body are provided. Embodiments include medical device securement systems having first and second on-body securement elements. Also provided are systems and kits for use maintaining a medical device on-body.... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731657 | Analyte sensor introducer and methods of use Method and apparatus for providing an introducer for transcutaneous placement of at least a portion of an analyte sensor through the skin of a patient is provided. ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7713196 | Method for evaluating skin hydration and fluid compartmentalization There is provided a system and method for evaluating skin hydration and fluid compartmentalization. The system includes a microneedle array configured to extract fluid from an interstitial space and a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure differential bet... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7632228 | Membrane for use with implantable devices The present invention provides a biointerface membrane for use with an implantable device that interferes with the formation of a barrier cell layer including; a first domain distal to the implantable device wherein the first domain supports tissue attachment and in... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7618369 | Method and system for dynamically updating calibration parameters for an analyte sensor Methods and apparatuses including determining a calibration parameter associated with a detected analyte value, calibrating the analyte value based on the calibration parameter, and dynamically updating the calibration parameter are disclosed. Also provided are syst... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7604592 | Method and apparatus for a point of care device A plurality of Point-of-Care (POC) tests on a single cartridge (300) is provided such that sequential or nonsequential tests may be performed in an integrated fashion without changing the test cartridge. Each cartridge can contain a penetrating member sensor ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7585278 | Analyte monitor Provided is an analyte monitoring device having a housing, the device comprising: a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; an electrically or spring po... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7534207 | Implantable device with sensors for differential monitoring of internal condition The present invention is directed to implantable devices and systems for the differential monitoring the condition of the tissue or fluid emitted from the site in proximity to the implants. The invention may also include modifications of the implantable device to st... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7530950 | Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7524286 | System for combined transcutaneous blood gas monitoring and negative pressure wound treatment A method and apparatus for the transcutaneous monitoring of blood gases generally comprises a blood gas data acquisition device, a vacuum source and a blood gas transducer unit. The blood gas transducer unit is adapted for application to a patient's skin and adminis... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7500951 | Lesion detecting system A capsule medical apparatus includes a reaction plane on which one or more kinds of reacting substance reacting with an internal substance in the body to be examined are fixed, wherein the reacting substance is chemical reacting substance or biochemical reacting sub... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7497827 | Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494465 | Transcutaneous analyte sensor The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7468033 | Blood contacting sensor The invention provides methods and apparatus for detecting an analyte in blood. The apparatus is particularly suited for bringing a sensor into direct contact with blood in vivo. The apparatus comprises a sensor that detects the presence of an analyte and an assembl... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7438683 | Application identification sensor An application identification sensor comprises a plurality of emitters configured to transmit light into a tissue site and a detector configured to receive the light after tissue absorption. The detector generates a signal responsive to the intensity of the light an... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435222 | Tele-diagnostic device A system, probe, and method for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location. The system comprises a member contoured to at least a portion of a person's hand, and an interface unit in electrical c... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7389133 | Method and device for continuous monitoring of the concentration of an analyte The disclosure generally relates to continuous monitoring of an analyte by determining its change over time in the living body of a human or animal. A measurement variable value correlating with the desired concentration of the analyte are measured as the measuremen... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7389132 | Mold-in method and apparatus The present invention mainly relates to a method and apparatus for measuring the concentration of a solute in a solvent. Disclosed is an apparatus or method for determining the concentration of a solute in a solvent of a solution in a container having a time-varying... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384396 | System and method for continuous analyte monitoring A system and method for extracting a biological fluid from an organism and continuously monitoring its characteristics. The system includes a tissue interface device suitable for positioning on or about the surface of the biological membrane of the organism and a mo... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7382263 | Oral drug compliance monitoring using radio frequency identification tags A device useful for oral drug delivery device consisting of: (a) a capsule, tablet or pill designed to disperse in the gastrointestinal system; (b) an RFID tag positioned in the capsule, tablet or pill, the RFID tag comprising an antenna; (c) an object selected from... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7383076 | Fluorescence-mediated molecular tomography This invention relates to a fluorescence-mediated molecular tomographic imaging system, designed to detect near-infrared fluorescence activation in deep tissues. The system can use targeted fluorescent molecular probes or highly sensitive activatable fluorescence mo... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381184 | 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... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371247 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of the penetrating member by the pe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373195 | Ion sensor for long term use in complex medium Devices and methods for measuring a target ion concentration uses an electrode pair. The pair includes a working electrode and a reference electrode. The working and reference electrodes are ion-selective electrodes (ISEs). The reference ISE can include a sodium ISE... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371215 | Endoscopic instrument for engaging a device A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371217 | Device for the non-invasive measurement of blood glucose concentration by millimeter waves and method thereof A device and method for the non-invasive measurement of blood glucose concentrations by millimeter waves. The device includes a millimeter wave generator; a TE10 mode rectangular waveguide transmitting a millimeter wave generated by the millimeter wave generator; an... | 05/13/2008 |
