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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| RE43187 | Methods for analyte sensing and measurement A method of measuring an analyte concentration in body fluid. The method includes the use of an analyte measuring device that has an analyte sensing element with a sharpened distal end and further has an indicating electrode covered by an absorbent layer. Also, an e... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8103326 | Device for monitoring fluid status A technique for determining a patient's hematocrit by an electrical impedance measurement is described. An implantable device may be configured to utilize the technique in order to assess a cardiac patient's fluid status. In order to determine the hematocrit, the el... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8060174 | Analyte sensing biointerface Disclosed herein is an analyte sensing biointerface that comprises a sensing electrode incorporated within a non-conductive matrix comprising a plurality of passageways extending through the matrix to the sensing electrode. Also disclosed herein are methods of manuf... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8060173 | System and methods for processing analyte sensor data Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8032197 | Method of analyzing for at least one disease or condition marker A method of using a diffusion-based, continuous-monitoring system to analyze for a disease or condition includes creating a diffusion channel in an area of skin. The diffusion channel is maintained for a desired duration. The level of the disease marker(s) is contin... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8005524 | Signal processing for continuous analyte sensor Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently estimating analyte data from a continuous analyte sensor, including receiving a data stream, selecting one of a plurality of algorithms, and employing the selected algorithm to estimate analyte values. Additional... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8000762 | Body fluid sampling device Body fluid sampling device comprising a sampling element having a fluid pathway (11) for receiving body fluid, at least a portion of the fluid pathway is open to the environment and further comprising a fluid receiving means (40) being spaced from the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996054 | Electrochemical analyte sensor An electrochemical analyte sensor having conductive traces on a substrate is used to determine a level of analyte in in vitro or in vivo analyte-containing fluids. The electrochemical analyte sensor includes a substrate and conductive material disposed on the substr... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7979103 | Catheter-free implantable needle biosensor Electrochemical biosensors consisting of two or more needle-shaped electrodes for monitoring of molecules such as glucose in the subcutaneous tissue are provided. The two electrodes are parallel to each other, and are fixed perpendicularly to the planar side of a se... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7974672 | Device and method for determining analyte levels Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices, that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7970448 | Device and method for determining analyte levels Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices, that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7949381 | 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. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7945301 | Methods and apparatus for the administration of CO The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the administration of carbon monoxide (CO) to a patient. It allows the safe and effective use of carbon monoxide as a medicament. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7933639 | System and methods for processing analyte sensor data Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7925321 | System and methods for processing analyte sensor data Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920906 | System and methods for processing analyte sensor data for sensor calibration Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data are disclosed, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. The sensor can be ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7912525 | Method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of an implantable sensor device A method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of an implantable sensor. Voids formed between an outer tubing and a sensor substrate or spacing element may be back-filled with a curable, implantable material, minimizing the extent to which unwanted fluids diffus... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7894870 | Hermetic implantable sensor At least one conductor is formed at a preselected location on a substrate made of a first insulating material having a high temperature resistance. The conductor is made from a solidified electrically conductive thick film material. A coating made of a second insula... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7881763 | Optimized sensor geometry for an implantable glucose sensor An implantable sensor for use in measuring a concentration of an analyte such as glucose in a bodily fluid, including a body with a sensing region adapted for transport of analytes between the sensor and the bodily fluid, wherein the sensing region is located on a c... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7869851 | System and method for determining insulin bolus quantities A method of computing an insulin bolus quantity when a measured glucose value in a current time interval exceeds a target glucose value for the current time interval and when a time duration of glucose lowering action of the bolus to be administered spans the curren... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7822454 | Fluid sampling device with improved analyte detecting member configuration An assembly is described that combines blood chemical analysis with lancing in a single multiple-test disposable cartridge. The penetrating members can be assembled and sterilized without damaging the analytical chemistry, and the functioning of the present radical ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7813780 | Biosensors and methods for making and using them Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized permselective membranes and methods for making and using such sensors. Embodiments of the invention also provide analyte sensors such as those having porous matrices coated with an analyte sensing... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7801582 | 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, ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7783333 | Transcutaneous medical device with variable stiffness The present invention relates generally to variable stiffness transcutaneous medical devices including a distal portion designed to be more flexible than a proximal portion. The variable stiffness can be provided by a variable pitch in one or more wires of the devic... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7778679 | Implantable sensor and integrity tests therefor An implantable sensor includes electronic circuitry for automatically performing on a periodic basis, e.g., every 1 to 24 hours, specified integrity tests which verify proper operation of the sensor. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7774038 | Real-time self-calibrating sensor system and method A system and method for calibrating a sensor of a characteristic monitoring system in real time utilizes a self-calibration module for periodic determination of, and compensation for, the IR drop across unwanted resistances in a cell. A current-interrupt switch is u... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7769420 | Sensors for detecting substances indicative of stroke, ischemia, or myocardial infarction A sensor is disclosed, for implantation within a blood vessel to monitor a substance in or property of blood. In one embodiment, the sensor detects nitric oxide or a nitric oxide metabolite. In another embodiment, other substances such as glutamate, aspartate, argin... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7761130 | Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interfere... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7756560 | Sensor arrangement and method for operating a sensor arrangement Sensor arrangement having capture molecules immobilized on any of three sensor electrodes, wherein molecules to be detected can hybridize with the capture molecules; a control circuit for applying a first electrical signal to a selected sensor electrode and simultan... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7751864 | System and method for operating an electrochemical analyte sensor A method of operating an electrochemical analyte sensor having one or more electrodes may comprise applying a time-varying input signal to at least one of the one or more electrodes, monitoring a time-varying output signal produced by the sensor in response to appli... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7725148 | Sensor with layered electrodes A thin film sensor, such as a glucose sensor, is provided for transcutaneous placement at a selected site within the body of a patient. The sensor includes several sensor layers that include conductive layers and includes a proximal segment defining conductive conta... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7697967 | Method and apparatus for providing analyte sensor insertion Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7693560 | Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interfere... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7653425 | Method and system for providing calibration of an analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring system Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the vari... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7640048 | 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. ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7640047 | Test instrument, attachment, and concentration measuring apparatus The present invention relates to a test instrument (X) including a capillary (5) for moving a sample liquid (B), a liquid pooling portion (4) communicating with the capillary (5) for retaining the sample liquid (B) to be introduced into the capi... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7630747 | Apparatus for ascertaining blood characteristics and probe for use therewith An apparatus for use with a patient having a vessel carrying blood to ascertain characteristics of the blood. The apparatus includes a display module and a probe having a distal extremity adapted to be inserted into the vessel of the patient and having a proximal ex... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7630748 | Method and system for providing analyte monitoring Methods and apparatuses for determining an analyte value are disclosed. ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7620438 | Method and system for powering an electronic device Methods and apparatus for providing a power supply to a device, including an inductive rechargeable power supply for a data monitoring and management system in which a high frequency magnetic field is generated to provide power supply to a rechargeable rower source ... | 11/17/2009 |
