US Patent No: 7,775,975

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Analyte sensor

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Abstract

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 insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.

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DEXCOM, INC.SAN DIEGO, CA166

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brister, Mark Encinitas, CA 164 14402
Leach, Jacob S Carlsbad, CA 28 1639
Petisce, James R San Diego, CA 123 6439
Saint, Sean San Diego, CA 78 6218
Shults, Mark - 22 2815
Wong, David K San Jose, CA 29 2871
Woo, Kum Ming San Diego, CA 34 2770

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6,931,327 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 339 2003
7,276,029 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data 285 2003
7,136,689 Device and method for determining analyte levels 179 2005
2006/0015,024 Transcutaneous medical device with variable stiffness 225 2005
2006/0183,984 Analyte sensor 138 2006
2006/0183,985 Analyte sensor 181 2006
2007/0197,889 Analyte sensor 75 2006
2008/0119,703 Analyte sensor 69 2006
2008/0119,704 Analyte sensor 67 2006
2008/0119,706 Analyte sensor 67 2006
2008/0086,044 ANALYTE SENSOR 186 2007
2008/0086,273 ANALYTE SENSOR 188 2007
2008/0108,942 ANALYTE SENSOR 190 2007
2008/0197,024 ANALYTE SENSOR 156 2008
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2009/0018,424 ANALYTE SENSOR 128 2008
2009/0124,964 INTEGRATED DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS IN VIVO ANALYTE DETECTION AND SIMULTANEOUS CONTROL OF AN INFUSION DEVICE 127 2008
2009/0131,768 ANALYTE SENSOR 126 2008
2009/0131,769 ANALYTE SENSOR 128 2008
2009/0131,776 ANALYTE SENSOR 126 2008
2009/0131,777 ANALYTE SENSOR 127 2008
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2009/0137,887 ANALYTE SENSOR 127 2008
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5,779,665 Transdermal introducer assembly 197 1997
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6,248,067 Analyte sensor and holter-type monitor system and method of using the same 390 1999
6,254,586 Method and kit for supplying a fluid to a subcutaneous placement site 143 1999
6,248,093 Compact pump drive system 247 1999
6,484,045 Analyte sensor and method of making the same 146 2000
6,424,847 Glucose monitor calibration methods 311 2000
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2007/0218,097 Subcutaneous Glucose Electrode 80 2007
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7,228,162 Analyte sensor 88 2003
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ANIMAS TECHNOLOGIES LLC (6)
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ORSENSE LTD. (6)
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