US Patent No: 7,640,048

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Analyte sensor

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Abstract

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.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
DEXCOM, INC.SAN DIEGO, CA159

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brister, Mark Encinitas, CA 160 13817
Dobbles, J Michael San Diego, CA 32 2925

Cited Art

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6,001,067 Device and method for determining analyte levels 409 1997
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6,702,857 Membrane for use with implantable devices 278 2001
6,862,465 Device and method for determining analyte levels 233 2001
2003/0032,874 Sensor head for use with implantable devices 274 2001
6,931,327 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 329 2003
7,276,029 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 277 2003
2005/0027,180 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 211 2003
2005/0027,463 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 207 2003
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2005/0043,598 Systems and methods for replacing signal artifacts in a glucose sensor data stream 257 2003
2004/0186,362 Membrane for use with implantable devices 242 2004
2005/0242,479 IMPLANTABLE ANALYTE SENSOR 177 2004
2005/0245,795 IMPLANTABLE ANALYTE SENSOR 259 2004
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2005/0176,136 AFINITY DOMAIN FOR ANALYTE SENSOR 181 2004
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2005/0203,360 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 238 2004
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2006/0020,188 TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 226 2005
2006/0020,190 TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 224 2005
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2006/0155,180 Analyte sensor 121 2006
2006/0183,984 Analyte sensor 133 2006
2007/0197,889 Analyte sensor 72 2006
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2006/0258,761 Silicone based membranes for use in implantable glucose sensors 83 2006
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2007/0032,706 Systems and methods for replacing signal artifacts in a glucose sensor data stream 136 2006
2007/0016,381 Systems and methods for processing analyte sensor data 186 2006
2007/0066,873 Systems and methods for processing analyte sensor data 155 2006
7,424,318 Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor 146 2006
7,460,898 Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor 143 2006
7,467,003 Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor 148 2006
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2007/0213,611 DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 80 2007
2007/0208,244 TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 123 2007
2007/0208,245 TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 115 2007
2007/0208,246 TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 133 2007
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2008/0021,666 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 218 2007
2008/0183,061 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 182 2008
2008/0183,399 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 188 2008
2008/0189,051 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 188 2008
2008/0195,967 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 188 2008
2008/0208,025 LOW OXYGEN IN VIVO ANALYTE SENSOR 153 2008
2008/0296,155 LOW OXYGEN IN VIVO ANALYTE SENSOR 152 2008
2008/0287,764 INTEGRATED RECEIVER FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 199 2008
2008/0287,765 INTEGRATED RECEIVER FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 193 2008
2008/0287,766 INTEGRATED RECEIVER FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 195 2008
2009/0012,379 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 193 2008
2008/0306,368 SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA 195 2008
2009/0036,758 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 186 2008
2009/0043,181 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 185 2008
2009/0043,182 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 184 2008
2009/0043,525 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 184 2008
2009/0043,541 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 183 2008
2009/0043,542 SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 184 2008
2009/0045,055 SENSOR HEAD FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE DEVICES 157 2008
2009/0076,356 DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR 149 2008
 
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6,895,263 Real time self-adjusting calibration algorithm 312 2002
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7,247,138 Reusable analyte sensor site and method of using the same 65 2003
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THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (3)
4,650,547 Method and membrane applicable to implantable sensor 253 1985
4,703,756 Complete glucose monitoring system with an implantable, telemetered sensor module 556 1986
6,721,587 Membrane and electrode structure for implantable sensor 168 2002
 
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5,562,614 Programmable manifold system for automatic fluid delivery 40 1993
6,498,941 Catheter based probe and method of using same for detecting chemical analytes 92 2000
 
ALZA CORPORATION (2)
4,327,725 Osmotic device with hydrogel driving member 536 1980
6,219,574 Device and method for enchancing transdermal sampling 290 1997
 
APPALOOSA MANAGEMENT L.P. (2)
4,889,744 Method for making open-cell, silicone-elastomer medical implant 128 1988
5,007,929 Open-cell, silicone-elastomer medical implant 116 1990
 
APPLIED MEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. (2)
5,271,736 Collagen disruptive morphology for implants 112 1992
5,706,807 Sensor device covered with foam membrane 101 1996
 
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4,777,953 Capillary filtration and collection method for long-term monitoring of blood constituents 166 1987
4,854,322 Capillary filtration and collection device for long-term monitoring of blood constituents 147 1987
 
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5,302,093 Disposable cassette with negative head height fluid supply and method 104 1992
5,437,635 Tube flow limiter, safety flow clip, and tube pincher mechanism 66 1993
 
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6,447,448 Miniature implanted orthopedic sensors 228 1999
6,546,268 Glucose sensor 194 2000
 
BIOTEX, INC. (2)
4,378,016 Artificial endocrine gland containing hormone-producing cells 110 1981
4,402,694 Body cavity access device containing a hormone source 104 1981
 
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5,224,929 Irrigation/aspiration cannula and valve assembly 69 1990
5,423,738 Blood pumping and processing system 100 1993
 
CARDIOX CORPORATION (2)
5,928,155 Cardiac output measurement with metabolizable analyte containing fluid 73 1998
6,299,583 Monitoring total circulating blood volume and cardiac output 83 1999
 
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5,800,383 Fluid management system for arthroscopic surgery 62 1996
6,024,720 Fluid management system for arthroscopic surgery 42 1998
 
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5,356,378 Fluid line condition detection 71 1994
6,358,225 Upstream occlusion detection system 38 1998
 
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (2)
4,571,292 Apparatus for electrochemical measurements 303 1982
4,655,880 Apparatus and method for sensing species, substances and substrates using oxidase 316 1983
 
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (2)
4,680,268 Implantable gas-containing biosensor and method for measuring an analyte such as glucose 300 1985
4,721,677 Implantable gas-containing biosensor and method for measuring an analyte such as glucose 280 1987
 
CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. (2)
6,902,544 Troubleshooting accelerator system for implantable drug delivery pumps 33 2003
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4,791,932 Extracorporeal sensing module 22 1986
5,378,229 Check valve manifold assembly for use in angioplasty 31 1994
 
CORDIS EUROPA N.V. (2)
4,478,222 Electrochemical sensing apparatus with in situ calibration 55 1981
4,534,825 Method of making an electrochemical sensing cell 69 1984
 
DATEX-OHMEDA, INC. (2)
5,249,576 Universal pulse oximeter probe 245 1991
6,510,329 Detection of sensor off conditions in a pulse oximeter 221 2001
 
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6,103,533 Molecular imaging 63 1998
6,017,435 Molecular imaging 71 1998
 
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5,811,487 Thickening silicones with elastomeric silicone polyethers 182 1996
6,541,107 Nanoporous silicone resins having low dielectric constants 91 1999
 
DR. EDUARD FRESENIUS CHEMISCH-PHARMAZEUTISCHE INDUSTRIE KG, APPARATEBAU KG (2)
4,197,852 Catheter electrode for electrochemical analysis 34 1978
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6,248,077 System for sensing a characteristic of fluid flowing to or from a body 31 1985
5,354,272 Improved injectate delivery system 44 1993
 
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5,807,375 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor 413 1995
5,800,420 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor 353 1996
 
FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED (2)
5,411,052 Liquid supply apparatus 29 1993
7,063,086 Breathing assistance apparatus 24 2002
 
FRESENIUS AG (2)
4,966,579 Apparatus for dosed continuous simultaneous infusion of a plurality of infusion solutions or medicaments 83 1989
5,512,046 Dosing device for the volumetric dosing of a liquid additive 17 1994
 
GAMBRO LUNDIA AB (2)
7,316,662 Infusion device for medical use 21 2003
2005/0131,305 Sensor unit and method for sensing a blood related parameter and system including such a sensor unit 15 2005
 
INSULET CORPORATION (2)
6,749,587 Modular infusion device and method 252 2002
6,960,192 Transcutaneous fluid delivery system 190 2002
 
MAQUET CRITICAL CARE AB (2)
5,265,594 Apparatus for regulating the flow-through amount of a flowing medium 77 1991
6,536,433 Directional valve 15 2000
 
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (2)
5,109,850 Automatic blood monitoring for medication delivery method and apparatus 238 1991
5,814,599 Transdermal delivery of encapsulated drugs 230 1995
 
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4,810,243 Device and method for effecting application of a therapeutic agent 92 1987
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5,840,026 Patient specific dosing contrast delivery systems and methods 172 1994
5,840,240 Method of making a silicone composite vascular graft 85 1995
 
MILES INC. (2)
4,810,470 Volume independent diagnostic device 169 1987
5,202,261 Conductive sensors and their use in diagnostic assays 221 1991
 
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4,442,841 Electrode for living bodies 122 1981
4,672,970 Electrode for living body 90 1985
 
NOVO NORDISK A/S (2)
6,302,855 Medical apparatus for use by a patient for medical self treatment of diabetes 259 1999
6,936,006 Atraumatic insertion of a subcutaneous device 209 2003
 
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5,697,366 In situ calibration system for sensors located in a physiologic line 33 1995
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5,372,719 Molecular imaging 90 1992
5,453,199 Molecular imaging 91 1994
 
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5,564,439 Infusion device for soft tissue 119 1994
5,798,065 Collagen disruptive surface morphology for implants 96 1997
 
RADIOMETER A/S (2)
5,208,147 Means for measuring a characteristic in a sample fluid 137 1992
6,051,389 Enzyme sensor 86 1999
 
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5,046,496 Sensor assembly for measuring analytes in fluids 98 1989
5,284,570 Fluid sample analyte collector and calibration assembly 95 1991
 
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5,879,373 System and method for the determination of tissue properties 212 1995
6,379,317 Analytical measuring device with lancing device 211 2000
 
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7,335,179 Vesicular shunt for the drainage of excess fluid 19 2003
7,311,690 Implantable fluid management system for the removal of excess fluid 33 2003
 
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4,919,649 Fluid delivery system 28 1987
5,176,658 Valve assembly for use in medical devices 55 1991
 
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5,494,562 Electrochemical sensors 309 1994
5,707,502 Sensors for measuring analyte concentrations and methods of making same 207 1996
 
SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. (2)
5,368,562 Systems and methods for operating ambulatory medical devices such as drug delivery devices 272 1993
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SOLIANIS HOLDING AG (2)
7,315,767 Impedance spectroscopy based systems and methods 18 2003
7,184,810 Method and a device for measuring glucose 20 2005
 
SORENSON DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED (2)
6,965,791 Implantable biosensor system, apparatus and method 190 2003
2004/0254,433 Sensor introducer system, apparatus and method 181 2003
 
SRI INTERNATIONAL (2)
5,161,532 Integral interstitial fluid sensor 185 1990
6,891,317 Rolled electroactive polymers 126 2002
 
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5,810,770 Fluid management pump system for surgical procedures 48 1996
6,602,221 Self-contained fluid management pump system for surgical procedures 22 2000
 
TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (2)
4,927,516 Enzyme sensor 289 1987
6,315,738 Assembly having lancet and means for collecting and detecting body fluid 259 1999
 
THE POLYMER TECHNOLOGY GROUP (2)
5,589,563 Surface-modifying endgroups for biomedical polymers 202 1994
5,756,632 Systems for premeating molecules of predetermined molecular weight range 110 1995
 
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORPORATION (2)
4,963,595 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers 118 1988
5,235,003 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers 124 1990
 
UNOMEDICAL A/S (2)
7,070,580 Infusion device and an adhesive sheet material and a release liner 96 2003
2004/0204,687 Injector device for placing a subcutaneous infusion set 181 2003
 
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5,030,199 Female incontinence control device with magnetically operable valve and method 98 1989
5,041,092 Urethral indwelling catheter with magnetically controlled drainage valve and method 131 1990
 
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5,688,239 Urinary tract treating assembly with prostate flushing 36 1995
6,183,437 Electronic control unit and tubing assembly system for automatically controlling urinary irrigation 21 1997
 
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5,178,142 Electromagnetic method and apparatus to measure constituents of human or animal tissue 166 1991
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7,078,582 Stretch removable adhesive articles and methods 40 2001
 
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5,741,634 Throwaway type chemical sensor 177 1995
 
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5,397,848 Enhancing the hydrophilicity of silicone polymers 126 1993
 
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5,514,253 Method of measuring gas concentrations and microfabricated sensing device for practicing same 136 1994
 
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5,515,851 Angiographic fluid control system 92 1993
 
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5,587,273 Molecularly imprinted materials, method for their preparation and devices employing such materials 95 1995
 
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5,287,753 Continuous display of peak and mean blood flow velocities 156 1992
 
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6,274,285 Radiation-sensitive recording material for the production of driographic offset printing plates 113 1999
 
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5,045,057 Apparatus and method for withdrawing an optimum amount of blood per unit of time from a donor 22 1989
 
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4,573,968 Infusion and blood chemistry monitoring system 67 1983
 
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4,838,281 Linear suction control system 62 1987
 
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5,545,220 Implantable prosthesis with open cell textured surface and method for forming same 116 1993
 
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4,974,592 Continuous on-line blood monitoring system 83 1988
 
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6,893,552 Microsensors for glucose and insulin monitoring 170 2001
 
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6,270,478 Infusion pump system and an infusion pump unit 52 2000
 
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5,502,396 Measuring device with connection for a removable sensor 235 1994
 
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5,963,132 Encapsulated implantable transponder 143 1996
 
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4,366,040 Capillary-reference electrode 26 1981
 
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5,243,982 Device for determining the concentration of at least one substance in organic tissue 44 1991
 
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5,628,619 Infusion pump having power-saving modes 42 1995
 
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4,925,444 Closed multi-fluid delivery system and method 197 1987
 
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4,197,840 Permanent magnet device for implantation 128 1976
 
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4,694,861 Rotary pinch valve 35 1986
 
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4,259,540 Filled cables 186 1979
 
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5,840,148 Method of assembly of implantable transponder 102 1995
 
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (1)
5,611,900 Microbiosensor used in-situ 182 1995
 
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5,957,854 Wireless medical diagnosis and monitoring equipment 336 1997
 
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6,572,579 Drug delivery and catheter systems, apparatus and processes 28 2000
 
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6,063,637 Sensors for sugars and other metal binding analytes 164 1997
 
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5,474,552 Implantable drug delivery pump 171 1994
 
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5,743,262 Blood glucose monitoring system 456 1995
 
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5,626,563 Irrigation system with tubing cassette 37 1995
 
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4,753,652 Biomaterial implants which resist calcification 166 1986
 
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4,619,793 Method of producing annealed polyvinyl alcohol contact lens 139 1984
 
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5,665,061 Biological/pharmaceutical method and apparatus for collecting and mixing fluids 28 1994
 
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5,667,504 Process for the adjustment of a switchable flow limiting apparatus, and an apparatus operating according to the process 49 1994
 
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4,369,785 Surgical fluid flow system 32 1980
 
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6,699,383 Method for determining a NOx concentration 76 2002
 
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6,689,089 Therapeutic catheter having sensor for monitoring distal environment 18 1998
 
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5,562,615 Free flow detector for an enternal feeding pump 44 1994
 
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7,211,074 Valved catheter 19 2003
 
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6,553,241 Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor expiration data 222 2001
 
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7,100,628 Electromechanically-assisted regulator control assembly 17 2003
 
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4,592,824 Miniature liquid junction reference electrode and an integrated solid state electrochemical sensor including the same 63 1985
 
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5,059,654 Affinity matrices of modified polysaccharide supports 170 1989
 
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6,164,921 Curvilinear peristaltic pump having insertable tubing assembly 60 1998
 
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6,309,384 Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion 113 1999
 
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5,316,452 Dispensing assembly with interchangeable cartridge pumps 107 1992
 
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5,935,785 Binding assay methods 77 1997
 
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6,869,413 Pen-type injector having an electronic control unit 109 2003
 
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6,165,154 Cassette for intravenous-line flow-control system 90 1997
 
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4,957,483 Sterilizable syringe 64 1988
 
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7,238,165 Fluid pump 34 2003
 
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2005/0192,557 INTEGRATED DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR 275 2004
 
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5,429,129 Apparatus for determining spectral absorption by a specific substance in a fluid 164 1993
 
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5,380,491 Apparatus for pumping and directing fluids for hematology testing 24 1993
 
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7,066,884 System, method, and device for non-invasive body fluid sampling and analysis 98 2001
 
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5,575,930 Method of making gas permeable membranes for amperometric gas electrodes 144 1995
 
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6,275,717 Device and method of calibrating and testing a sensor for in vivo measurement of an analyte 347 1998
 
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7,366,566 Automatic commutations of AAI/DDD mode in the presence of paroxystic AVB in an active implantable medical device, in particular a cardiac pacemaker 15 2004
 
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4,492,575 Dental prophylactic apparatus 52 1983
 
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4,535,786 Measurement of body fluid chemistry 79 1983
 
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5,895,235 Process for manufacturing transponders of small dimensions 81 1997
 
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5,776,324 Electrochemical biosensors 92 1996
 
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5,082,550 Enzyme electrochemical sensor electrode and method of making it 223 1989
 
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2008/0193,936 Polymorphism Detection Method 27 2006
 
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6,077,299 Non-invasively adjustable valve implant for the drainage of aqueous humor in glaucoma 66 1998
 
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6,712,796 High hysteresis valve 23 2000
 
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5,326,356 Biocompatible perforated membranes, processes for their preparation, their use as a support in the in vitro growth of epithelial cells, the artificial skin obtained in this manner, and its use in skin grafts 107 1993
 
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5,643,195 Device for regulating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in a drainage circuit 40 1995
 
FRESENIUS USA, INC. AND FRESENIUS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1)
4,946,439 Dual source parenteral infusion system with secondary infusion module 86 1988
 
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6,558,347 Control device and process for a pumping device 21 2000
 
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5,285,513 Optical fiber cable provided with stabilized waterblocking material 132 1992
 
GAMBRO UF SOLUTIONS, INC. (1)
6,585,675 Method and apparatus for blood withdrawal and infusion using a pressure controller 96 2000
 
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4,255,500 Vibration resistant electrochemical cell having deformed casing and method of making same 130 1979
 
GEELUX HOLDINGS, LTD. (1)
2004/0039,298 Noninvasive measurement of chemical substances 174 2003
 
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION (1)
5,676,651 Surgically implantable pump arrangement and method for pumping body fluids 51 1994
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (1)
6,545,085 Polar solvent compatible polyethersiloxane elastomers 101 2001
 
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5,697,899 Feedback controlled drug delivery system 63 1995
 
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5,944,661 Potential and diffusion controlled solid electrolyte sensor for continuous measurement of very low levels of transdermal alcohol 133 1997
 
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6,998,247 Method and apparatus using alternative site glucose determinations to calibrate and maintain noninvasive and implantable analyzers 271 2003
 
GOLDSTAR CO., LTD. (1)
5,571,395 Breath alcohol analyzer using a biosensor 125 1994
 
GRACO MINNESOTA INC. (1)
4,967,940 Method and apparatus for precision squeeze tube valving, pumping and dispensing of work fluid(s) 62 1989
 
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5,429,485 Plural inlet pumping cassette with integral manifold 109 1994
 
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6,013,113 Slotted insulator for unsealed electrode edges in electrochemical cells 112 1998
 
GREGORY F. GILBERT (1)
6,565,535 Medical infusion and aspiration system 27 2001
 
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5,311,908 Blood processing method and apparatus with disposable cassette 83 1992
 
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6,402,703 Dual riser/single capillary viscometer 27 2000
 
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA (1)
5,116,313 Variable intensity remote controlled needleless injectors 52 1990
 
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. (1)
6,705,833 Airflow flapper valve 64 2001
 
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5,232,434 Fluid feeding pump unit 20 1991
 
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6,416,651 Multi-electrode composition measuring device and method 111 1999
 
HORIBA, LTD. (1)
5,182,004 Flow-through type hydrogen peroxide electrode 19 1989
 
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5,318,511 Method and apparatus for controlling the circulation of blood in a single needle circuit 31 1992
 
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4,997,627 Sample analysis 21 1987
 
IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,928,130 Apparatus and method for implanting radioactive seeds in tissue 177 1998
 
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE (1)
5,462,645 Dialysis electrode device 163 1994
 
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5,658,330 Molded silicone foam implant and method for making 109 1995
 
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4,919,141 Implantable electrochemical sensor 283 1988
 
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6,032,667 Variable orifice pulse valve 23 1997
 
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7,022,219 Automated system for continuously and automatically calibrating electrochemical sensors 22 2002
 
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5,582,184 Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement 492 1994
 
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2006/0079,809 Blood monitoring system 46 2005
 
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6,656,157 Infinitely refillable syringe 46 2000
 
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5,009,251 Fluid flow control 43 1988
 
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6,168,568 Phonopneumograph system 170 1996
 
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4,820,281 Drop volume measurement system 54 1987
 
JAMES E. COOKE (1)
5,006,050 High accuracy disposable cassette infusion pump 89 1988
 
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6,954,662 Method of monitoring glucose level 101 2003
 
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5,928,182 Pediatric programmable hydrocephalus valve 83 1997
 
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6,742,635 Sports bag including an attached mat 23 2000
 
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4,984,929 Fitting for fastening the rail member of a drawer 92 1989
 
KARUBE, ISAO (1)
4,975,175 Miniaturized oxygen electrode and miniaturized biosensor and production process thereof 116 1989
 
KHPC HOLDING (1)
5,425,717 Epidural catheter system utilizing splittable needle 72 1993
 
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2004/0078,219 Healthcare networks with biosensors 216 2002
 
KNOBBE, LIM & BUCKINGHAM (1)
6,572,545 Method and apparatus for real-time control of physiological parameters 129 2001
 
KONJAC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (1)
6,537,318 Use of glucomannan hydrocolloid as filler material in prostheses 96 1998
 
KOVELMAN, PAUL H. (1)
6,293,925 Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the same 333 1998
 
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5,279,294 Medical diagnostic system 462 1990
 
KURARAY CO., LTD. (1)
4,568,444 Chemical substance measuring apparatus 34 1985
 
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5,006,111 Medical pump device and a method for compensating a deviation of a measured blood flow rate 21 1988
 
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6,212,416 Device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration 275 1998
 
LEONARDO CAMMILLI (1)
5,220,917 Implantable pharmacological defibrillator with automatic recognition of ventricular fibrillation 73 1990
 
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6,723,086 Remote controlled transdermal medication delivery device 34 2001
 
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5,549,569 Ex vivo blood isolation system 51 1995
 
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6,268,161 Biosensor 237 1999
 
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5,624,409 Variable-pulse dynamic fluid flow controller 37 1994
 
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4,786,394 Apparatus for chemical measurement of blood characteristics 89 1987
 
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC (1)
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RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (1)
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4,374,013 Oxygen stabilized enzyme electrode 164 1981
4,431,004 Implantable glucose sensor 421 1981
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4,747,822 Continuous flow peritoneal dialysis system and method 57 1986
4,808,292 Arrangement for stabilizing a gas-reference electrode 22 1986
4,784,157 Method and apparatus for taking samples from or administering medication to a patient 62 1987
4,832,034 Method and apparatus for withdrawing, collecting and biosensing chemical constituents from complex fluids 161 1987
4,822,336 Blood glucose level sensing 48 1988
4,976,687 Apparatus for controlling the supplying of intravenous fluids 57 1988
4,921,480 Fixed volume infusion device 20 1988
4,953,552 Blood glucose monitoring system 597 1989
5,050,612 Device for computer-assisted monitoring of the body 493 1989
5,089,421 Method and apparatus for analyzing blood 24 1990
5,312,361 Automatic cannulation device 131 1992
5,254,102 Apparatus for controlling the rate of dripping of intravenous fluid 14 1992
5,337,747 Implantable device for estimating glucose levels 290 1993
5,380,268 Body fluid flow control valve and method 43 1993
5,482,008 Electronic animal identification system 120 1994
5,531,679 Fluidic infusion system for catheter or probe 111 1994
5,549,651 Luer-receiving medical valve and fluid transfer method 116 1994
5,429,602 Programmable portable infusion pump system 158 1994
5,609,572 Cassette infusion system 77 1994
5,582,593 Ambulatory medication delivery system 149 1994
5,577,499 Blood analyzer 26 1994
5,512,248 Twin-probe blood sample diluting device 29 1994
5,688,244 Apparatus for monitoring infusion 17 1995
5,755,692 Method and apparatus for administering a drug to a patient 40 1996
5,911,219 Therapeutic gas flow meter and monitor 26 1997
5,807,312 Bolus pump apparatus 50 1997
6,274,686 Amide containing molecular imprinted polymers 65 1997
6,162,201 Internal urinary catheter 31 1998
6,811,548 Materials delivery device 32 1998
6,280,408 Controlled fluid transfer system 69 1999
6,459,917 Apparatus for access to interstitial fluid, blood, or blood plasma components 116 2000
6,612,984 System and method for collecting and transmitting medical data 132 2000
6,520,477 Micro pump 23 2001
2002/0042,561 Implantable sensor and integrity tests therefor 176 2001
2003/0143,746 Self-calibrating body anayte monitoring system 21 2002
6,770,030 Device for conducting in vivo measurements of quantities in living organisms 135 2002
6,945,965 Remote controlled urinary leg/bed bag drain valve 16 2002
6,895,265 Implantable sensor 228 2002
7,207,968 Drinking dispenser for bedridden patients 16 2002
7,048,727 Continuous feeding and decompressing device and method 15 2003
2005/0258,037 Electrochemical sensor 43 2003
6,926,691 Hydrocephalus valve 27 2003
2005/0182,451 Implantable device with improved radio frequency capabilities 111 2005
2006/0040,402 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 155 2005

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7,951,080 On-body medical device securement 0 2009
8,175,673 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 0 2009
8,376,945 Method and system for providing calibration of an analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring system 0 2009
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8,417,545 Device and method for automatic data acquisition and/or detection 0 2012
 
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8,060,173 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 0 2003
8,010,174 Systems and methods for replacing signal artifacts in a glucose sensor data stream 26 2003
8,282,549 Signal processing for continuous analyte sensor 0 2004
7,826,981 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 46 2005
7,946,984 Transcutaneous analyte sensor 4 2005
7,885,697 Transcutaneous analyte sensor 28 2005
7,783,333 Transcutaneous medical device with variable stiffness 38 2005
7,905,833 Transcutaneous analyte sensor 21 2005
8,133,178 Analyte sensor 1 2006
7,857,760 Analyte sensor 33 2006
7,920,906 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data for sensor calibration 11 2006
8,231,531 Analyte sensor 1 2006
8,233,959 Systems and methods for processing analyte sensor data 4 2006
8,313,434 Analyte sensor inserter system 0 2007
8,260,393 Systems and methods for replacing signal data artifacts in a glucose sensor data stream 3 2007
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8,394,021 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 0 2007
7,949,381 Transcutaneous analyte sensor 4 2008
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7,901,354 Low oxygen in vivo analyte sensor 26 2008
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8,321,149 Transcutaneous analyte sensor 2011
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8,372,005 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 0 2009
8,357,091 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 0 2009
8,353,829 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 0 2009
7,885,699 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 3 2010
7,869,853 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 3 2010
8,226,558 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 0 2010
 
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (1)
8,437,966 Method and system for transferring analyte test data 0 2009
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (2)
8,444,560 Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system 0 2008
8,442,610 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 0 2008

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
3.5 Year Payment $1600.00 $800.00 $400.00 Jun 29, 2013
7.5 Year Payment $3600.00 $1800.00 $900.00 Jun 29, 2017
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Jun 29, 2021
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 3.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00