US Patent No: 7,875,047

Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release

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Jan 25, 2011
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Jan 25, 2007
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11/627,252
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ALSO PUBLISHED AS: 20070167872

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Abstract

A device for use with a gripper is provided. A cartridge is provided that defines a plurality of cavities. A plurality of penetrating members are at least partially contained in the cavities of the cartridge. The penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from the cartridge to penetrate tissue. Each cavity has a longitudinal opening that provides access to an elongate portion of the penetrating member. A sterility barrier is coupled to the cartridge. The sterility barrier covers a plurality of the longitudinal openings. The sterility barrier is configured to be moved so that the elongate portion is accessed by the gripper without touching the barrier.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent Owner	Address	Total Patents
SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH	FRANKFURT AM MAIN	859

International Classification(s)

A61B:DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Alden, Don	Sunnyvale, CA	209	8313
Beadman, Mike	Cambridge, GB	15	210
Boecker, Dirk	Palo Alto, CA	203	9626
Cane, Mike	Cambridge, GB	7	162
Freeman, Dominique	-	113	4586
Schumann, Matt	Cambridge, GB	20	558

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2008/0021,346 LANCET WHEEL	55	2007
2008/0015,623 ELECTROMECHANICAL PRICKING AID FOR TAKING LIQUID SAMPLES	54	2007
2008/0033,469 BLOOD WITHDRAWAL SYSTEM	55	2007
2007/0288,047 Blood withdrawal system	58	2007
2008/0064,986 PUNCTURING DEVICE	54	2007
2008/0082,023 PUNCTURING SYSTEM FOR WITHDRAWING A BODY FLUID	57	2007
2008/0009,767 SYSTEM FOR WITHDRAWING SMALL AMOUNTS OF BODY FLUID	54	2007
2008/0060,424 TEST ELEMENT FOR ANALYZING BODY FLUIDS	55	2007
2008/0114,227 ANALYSIS DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A PATIENT'S BODY	54	2007
2008/0125,800 LANCET SYSTEM WITH A STERILE PROTECTOR	54	2007
2008/0125,801 LANCET SYSTEM WITH A STERILE PROTECTOR	54	2007
2008/0161,724 INTEGRATED DISPOSABLE FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL BLOOD DOSING	58	2007
2008/0144,022 ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING A SAMPLE ON AN ANALYTICAL TEST ELEMENT	54	2007
2008/0161,725 INTEGRATED SPOT MONITORING DEVICE WITH FLUID SENSOR	54	2008
2008/0208,079 METHOD FOR CREATING A PUNCTURE WOUND AND HANDHELD APPARATUS SUITABLE THEREFOR	54	2008
2008/0228,212 LANCET DEVICE	55	2008
2008/0267,822 ANALYSIS DEVICE WITH EXCHANGEABLE TEST ELEMENT MAGAZINE	54	2008
2008/0262,387 PUNCTURING SYSTEM	55	2008
2008/0249,435 TEST ELEMENT AND TEST SYSTEM FOR EXAMINING A BODY FLUID	57	2008
2008/0262,388 Puncturing System For Collecting Body Fluid Sample	57	2008
2008/0269,791 KINKED LANCET	56	2008
SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (127)
5,938,679 Apparatus and method for minimally invasive blood sampling	136	1997
5,871,494 Reproducible lancing for sampling blood	207	1997
5,971,941 Integrated system and method for sampling blood and analysis	333	1997
6,036,924 Cassette of lancet cartridges for sampling blood	321	1997
6,071,294 Lancet cartridge for sampling blood	244	1997
6,139,562 Apparatus and method for incising	114	1998
6,391,005 Apparatus and method for penetration with shaft having a sensor for sensing penetration depth	163	1998
6,210,420 Apparatus and method for efficient blood sampling with lancet	196	1999
6,132,449 Extraction and transportation of blood for analysis	144	1999
6,306,152 Lancet device with skin movement control and ballistic preload	198	1999
6,231,531 Apparatus and method for minimizing pain perception	131	1999
6,472,220 Method of using cassette of lancet cartridges for sampling blood	140	1999
6,171,325 Apparatus and method for incising	129	1999
6,176,865 Apparatus and method for incising	125	1999
6,375,627 Physiological fluid extraction with rapid analysis	149	2000
6,364,890 Extraction and transportation of blood for analysis	132	2000
6,660,018 Multiple lancet device	96	2001
6,607,362 Micro paddle wheel pump for precise pumping, mixing, dispensing, and valving of blood and reagents	55	2001
2003/0073,229 Thermal regulation of fluidic samples within a diagnostic cartridge	98	2001
2002/0042,594 Apparatus and method for penetration with shaft having a sensor for sensing penetration depth	85	2001
7,582,063 Blood testing apparatus having a rotatable cartridge with multiple lancing elements and testing means	65	2001
7,316,700 Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties	66	2002
7,537,571 Integrated blood sampling analysis system with multi-use sampling module	58	2002
7,682,318 Blood sampling apparatus and method	57	2002
7,175,642 Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation	73	2002
7,344,507 Method and apparatus for lancet actuation	78	2002
2004/0009,100 Cassette of lancet cartridges for sampling blood	118	2002
2003/0199,894 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with optical analyte sensing	105	2002
2004/0102,803 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device	117	2002
7,198,606 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with analyte sensing	154	2002
7,226,461 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release	71	2002
2003/0199,789 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	116	2002
2003/0199,791 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	155	2002
2003/0199,896 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	102	2002
2003/0199,897 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	104	2002
2003/0199,902 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	113	2002
2003/0199,907 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	102	2002
2003/0199,908 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	101	2002
2003/0199,909 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	108	2002
2003/0199,910 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	106	2002
2003/0199,911 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	113	2002
7,229,458 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	89	2002
7,232,451 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	57	2002
7,244,265 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	61	2002
7,291,117 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	60	2002
7,297,122 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	59	2002
7,331,931 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	61	2002
7,371,247 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	64	2002
7,374,544 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	85	2002
7,410,468 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	60	2002
7,481,776 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	61	2002
7,485,128 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	56	2002
7,491,178 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	66	2002
7,524,293 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	59	2002
7,547,287 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	60	2002
7,563,232 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	62	2002
7,582,099 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	59	2002
7,674,232 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2002
7,258,693 Device and method for variable speed lancet	58	2003
2004/0039,303 Blood testing apparatus	108	2003
2007/0100,255 Method and apparatus for body fluid sampling and analyte sensing	60	2004
2007/0129,650 Method and apparatus for fluid injection	63	2004
2008/0021,490 Method and Apparatus for Body Fluid Sampling and Analyte Sensing	57	2004
7,604,592 Method and apparatus for a point of care device	58	2004
2004/0260,204 Universal diagnostic platform	100	2004
7,575,558 Universal diagnostic platform	57	2004
2009/0204,025 Method and apparatus for an improved sample capture device	54	2004
2008/0194,987 Method and Apparatus For a Variable User Interface	71	2004
2007/0043,386 Tissue penetration device	56	2005
2006/0184,065 Method and apparatus for storing an analyte sampling and measurement device	56	2006
2007/0055,174 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2006
2007/0073,188 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2006
2007/0073,189 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	53	2006
2008/0027,385 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	56	2006
2009/0196,580 Method and apparatus for an analyte detecting device	54	2006
2007/0064,516 Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation	61	2006
2007/0142,747 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	58	2006
2007/0185,412 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2006
2007/0043,305 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2006
2007/0173,741 Tissue penetration device	69	2007
2007/0167,870 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2007
2007/0167,871 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2007
2007/0167,872 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release	55	2007
2008/0009,892 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release	54	2007
2007/0167,873 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2007
2007/0167,874 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	60	2007
2007/0167,875 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2007
2007/0173,742 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	46	2007
2007/0173,743 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	57	2007
2007/0260,271 Device and method for variable speed lancet	54	2007
2007/0191,737 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	59	2007
2007/0213,601 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	55	2007
2007/0255,301 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release	54	2007
2007/0219,574 Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with analyte sensing	54	2007
2007/0219,462 Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation	56	2007
2007/0219,463 Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation	57	2007
2007/0219,573 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2007
2007/0213,756 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2007
2007/0239,189 Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties	54	2007
2007/0239,190 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LANCET LAUNCHING DEVICE INTEGRATED ONTO A BLOOD-SAMPLING CARTRIDGE	54	2007
2007/0244,499 Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation	53	2007
2007/0249,962 Method and apparatus for lancet launching device integrated onto a blood-sampling cartridge	54	2007
2007/0249,963 Method and apparatus for lancet launching device integrated onto a blood-sampling cartridge	55	2007
2008/0021,492 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2007
2008/0194,989 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LANCET ACTUATION	55	2008
2008/0119,761 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PENETRATING TISSUE	55	2008
7,648,469 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2008
2008/0210,574 Method and apparatus for analyte measurement test time	54	2008
2008/0249,554 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2008
2008/0319,291 Blood Testing Apparatus Having a Rotatable Cartridge with Multiple Lancing Elements and Testing Means	54	2008
2009/0005,664 Blood Testing Apparatus Having a Rotatable Cartridge with Multiple Lancing Elements and Testing Means	55	2008
2008/0300,614 Method and apparatus for multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release	53	2008
2008/0294,068 Body fluid sampling module with a continuous compression tissue interface surface	55	2008
2009/0024,009 Body fluid sampling device with a capacitive sensor	59	2008
2009/0048,536 Method and apparatus for body fluid sampling and analyte sensing	55	2008
2009/0054,813 Method and apparatus for body fluid sampling and analyte sensing	55	2008
2009/0069,716 Method and apparatus for a fluid sampling device	54	2008
2009/0138,032 Tissue penetration device	54	2008
2009/0112,123 Method for penetrating tissue	54	2008
2009/0124,932 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2008
2009/0131,829 Tissue penetration device	55	2008
2009/0131,964 Tissue penetration device	55	2008
2009/0131,965 Tissue penetration device	54	2008
2009/0137,930 Tissue penetration device	54	2008
2009/0131,830 Method and Apparatus for Penetrating tissue	54	2008
2009/0192,411 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	54	2009
2009/0259,146 Method and apparatus for analyte detecting device	54	2009
LIFESCAN SCOTLAND LIMITED (67)
7,250,105 Measurement of substances in liquids	64	2003
7,572,356 Electrochemical-based sensor with a redox polymer and redox enzyme entrapped by a dialysis membrane	54	2004
2007/0276,621 Method of Reducing the Effect of Direct Interference Current in an Electrochemical Test Strip	58	2004
7,618,522 Method of reducing interferences in an electrochemical sensor using two different applied potentials	56	2004
7,653,492 Method of reducing the effect of direct interference current in an electrochemical test strip	54	2004
7,655,119 Meter for use in an improved method of reducing interferences in an electrochemical sensor using two different applied potentials	54	2004
D522656 Analyte test meter	81	2004
D542681 Analyte test meter user interface display screen image	65	2004
7,059,352 Triggerable passive valve for use in controlling the flow of fluid	56	2005
7,156,117 Method of controlling the movement of fluid through a microfluidic circuit using an array of triggerable passive valves	55	2005
7,665,303 Method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit	54	2005
7,465,380 Water-miscible conductive ink for use in enzymatic electrochemical-based sensors	55	2005
7,588,670 Enzymatic electrochemical-based sensor	54	2005
D546216 Analyte test meter	73	2005
2007/0060,842 Lancing cap kit applied pressure sensing cap	55	2005
2007/0060,843 Method for lancing a target site with applied pressure sensing	57	2005
2007/0060,844 Applied pressure sensing cap for a lancing device	54	2005
2008/0114,228 Method Of Manufacturing An Auto-Calibrating Sensor	79	2005
2007/0083,130 Method for promoting bodily fluid expression from a target site	54	2005
2007/0100,256 Analyte monitoring system with integrated lancing apparatus	56	2005
2007/0100,364 Compact lancing apparatus	56	2005
2009/0216,100 METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN A BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM	88	2006
7,429,630 Redox polymers for use in electrochemical-based sensors	60	2006
2009/0322,630 BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL MEASUREMENT AND WIRELESS TRANSMISSION UNIT	54	2006
2007/0273,901 Calibration code strip with permutative grey scale calibration pattern	54	2006
2007/0273,903 Method for determining a test strip calibration code using a calibration strip	54	2006
2007/0273,904 Method for determining a test strip calibration code for use in a meter	57	2006
2007/0273,928 Test strip with permutative grey scale calibration pattern	57	2006
7,474,390 Test strip with permutative grey scale calibration pattern	56	2006
7,474,391 Method for determining a test strip calibration code using a calibration strip	57	2006
7,586,590 Calibration code strip with permutative grey scale calibration pattern	56	2006
7,589,828 System for analyte determination that includes a permutative grey scale calibration pattern	54	2006
7,593,097 Method for determining a test strip calibration code for use in a meter	54	2006
D546218 Analyte test meter	70	2006
2008/0019,870 Integrated medical device dispensing and lancing mechanisms and methods of use	55	2006
2007/0255,178 Method for lancing a target site in low ambient light conditions	54	2006
2007/0255,179 Lancing system with lancing device-integrated light source	54	2006
2007/0255,180 Lancing device cap with integrated light source	54	2006
2007/0255,181 Lancing device with integrated light source	57	2006
D585314 Analyte test meter	56	2006
2008/0275,365 Methods of Transferring Data to a Medical Test Device	54	2007
2008/0318,193 MEDICAL TRAINING AID DEVICE FOR TRAINING A USER IN RECOGNITION OF THE USER'S BODILY FLUID ANALYTE CONCENTRATION AND CONCENTRATION TRENDS VIA USER-PERCEIVED SENSATIONS	54	2007
2009/0029,479 TEST STRIP AND CONNECTOR	56	2007
2009/0280,551 A REAGENT FORMULATION USING RUTHENIUM HEXAMINE AS A MEDIATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST STRIPS	54	2007
2009/0105,572 METHOD FOR PREDICTING A USER'S FUTURE GLYCEMIC STATE	54	2007
2009/0105,573 MEDICAL DEVICE FOR PREDICTING A USER'S FUTURE GLYCEMIC STATE	54	2007
D612279 User interface in an analyte meter	54	2008
D611853 Analyte test meter	55	2008
D612275 Analyte test meter	56	2008
D586465 Handheld lancing device	87	2008
D586916 Handheld lancing device	89	2008
D598126 Electrochemical test strip	54	2008
D600812 Analyte test strip port icon	54	2008
D611151 Test meter	70	2008
D612274 User interface in an analyte meter	60	2008
D611372 Analyte test meter	55	2008
2009/0187,351 ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM	55	2009
2009/0237,262 ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM	54	2009
2009/0325,307 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRIP FOR USE WITH A MULTI-INPUT METER	54	2009
2009/0281,457 PRIME AND FIRE LANCING DEVICE WITH NON-CONTACTING BIAS DRIVE AND METHOD	54	2009
2009/0281,458 PRIME AND FIRE LANCING DEVICE WITH CONTACTING BIAS DRIVE AND METHOD	54	2009
2009/0281,459 LANCING DEVICES AND METHODS	54	2009
2009/0247,838 ANALYTE TESTING DEVICE	58	2009
2010/0041,084 ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM	55	2009
2009/0302,872 Electrochemical strip for use with a multi-input meter	54	2009
2009/0302,873 System for electrochemically measuring an analyte in a sample material	54	2009
2010/0018,878 METHOD OF REDUCING INTERFERENCES IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR USING TWO DIFFERENT APPLIED POTENTIALS	54	2009
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC. (55)
5,972,199 Electrochemical analyte sensors using thermostable peroxidase	321	1997
6,071,391 Enzyme electrode structure	303	1997
6,251,260 Potentiometric sensors for analytic determination	234	1998
6,281,006 Electrochemical affinity assay	223	1998
6,338,790 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	350	1999
D424696 Glucose sensor	158	1999
D426638 Glucose sensor buttons	122	1999
6,299,757 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	344	1999
D444557 Lancing device	76	1999
6,461,496 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	478	1999
6,616,819 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	327	1999
6,551,494 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor	303	2000
6,592,745 Method of using a small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	278	2000
6,618,934 Method of manufacturing small volume in vitro analyte sensor	420	2000
6,591,125 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	428	2000
6,579,690 Blood analyte monitoring through subcutaneous measurement	404	2000
6,607,658 Integrated lancing and measurement device and analyte measuring methods	286	2000
2001/0017,269 Electrochemical analyte sensors using thermostable soybean peroxidase	111	2001
6,623,501 Reusable ceramic skin-piercing device	214	2001
2001/0054,319 Electrodes with multilayer membranes and methods of using and making the electrodes	124	2001
2002/0029,058 Lancing device and method of sample collection	111	2001
2002/0025,469 Biological fuel cell and methods	114	2001
2002/0148,739 Small Volume in Vitro Analyte Sensor and Methods	129	2001
6,749,740 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	202	2001
2003/0199,744 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor with diffusible or non-leachable redox mediator	272	2003
7,335,294 Integrated lancing and measurement device and analyte measuring methods	152	2003
2004/0060,818 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods of making	108	2003
7,225,535 Method of manufacturing electrochemical sensors	180	2003
2004/0054,267 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor	97	2003
2004/0138,588 Automatic biological analyte testing meter with integrated lancing device and methods of use	215	2003
7,190,988 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	192	2003
2005/0003,470 Glucose measuring device for use in personal area network	198	2004
2004/0225,230 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	112	2004
7,299,082 Method of calibrating an analyte-measurement device, and associated methods, devices and systems	178	2004
2007/0068,807 In vitro analyte sensor and methods of use	58	2005
2007/0108,048 Sensors	58	2005
2007/0149,875 Analyte monitoring	115	2005
2007/0227,911 ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE	54	2006
2007/0233,013 Covers for tissue engaging members	71	2006
2007/0083,335 Method and device for utilizing analyte levels to assist in the treatment of diabetes	54	2006
2007/0149,897 Integrated Sensor for Analyzing Biological Samples	68	2006
2008/0033,268 Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Sensor Insertion	62	2006
2008/0167,578 Integrated Meter for Analyzing Biological Samples	76	2006
7,312,042 Embossed cell analyte sensor and methods of manufacture	57	2006
2007/0193,019 SMALL VOLUME IN VITRO SENSOR AND METHODS OF MAKING	60	2007
2007/0244,380 ANALYTE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE	101	2007
2008/0017,522 Integrated Lancing and Measurement Device	113	2007
2008/0021,295 Sample Acquisition and Analyte Measurement Device	57	2007
2008/0021,493 Lancing Device and Method of Sample Collection	58	2007
2008/0081,969 METHOD OF CALIBRATING OF AN ANALYTE-MEASUREMENT DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS	61	2007
2008/0146,966 LANCING DEVICE AND METHOD OF SAMPLE COLLECTION	55	2007
2008/0277,291 Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor	54	2008
2008/0277,292 Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor	90	2008
2008/0277,293 Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor	54	2008
2008/0277,294 Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor	54	2008
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (47)
4,224,125 Enzyme electrode	380	1978
4,392,933 Electrochemical measuring apparatus comprising enzyme electrode	171	1982
4,897,173 Biosensor and method for making the same	347	1987
5,120,420 Biosensor and a process for preparation thereof	484	1989
5,229,282 Preparation of biosensor having a layer containing an enzyme, electron acceptor and hydrophilic polymer on an electrode system	273	1990
5,266,179 Quantitative analysis method and its system using a disposable sensor	499	1991
5,185,256 Method for making a biosensor	221	1991
5,192,415 Biosensor utilizing enzyme and a method for producing the same	304	1992
5,409,583 Method for measuring concentrations of substrates in a sample liquid by using a biosensor	111	1993
5,512,159 Biosensor	178	1994
5,582,697 Biosensor, and a method and a device for quantifying a substrate in a sample liquid using the same	391	1995
5,575,895 Biosensor and method for producing the same	294	1995
5,650,062 Biosensor, and a method and a device for quantifying a substrate in a sample liquid using the same	294	1995
5,922,188 Biosensor and method for quantitating biochemical substrate using the same	108	1997
5,958,199 Biosensor	106	1997
5,985,116 Biosensor	116	1997
6,077,408 Biosensor and method of manufacturing the same	98	1998
6,225,078 Method for quantitative measurement of a substrate	130	1998
6,258,254 Biosensor	130	1998
5,906,921 Biosensor and method for quantitative measurement of a substrate using the same	170	1998
6,547,954 Biosensor and method for quantitating biochemical substrate using the same	94	1999
6,104,940 Electrode probe and body fluid examination equipment including the same	63	1999
6,656,702 Biosensor containing glucose dehydrogenase	134	1999
RE36991 Biosensor and method for producing the same	135	1999
6,212,417 Biosensor	123	1999
6,458,258 Biosensor	114	2000
6,599,407 Biosensor	170	2000
7,276,380 Transparent liquid inspection apparatus, transparent liquid inspection method, and transparent liquid application method	54	2001
6,830,669 Biosensor	114	2001
6,740,215 Biosensor	143	2001
6,792,791 Inspection chip for sensor measuring instrument	91	2001
6,790,327 Device and method for determining the concentration of a substrate	98	2001
7,267,750 Biosensor	56	2002
6,776,888 Biosensor	111	2002
7,235,170 Biosensor	55	2002
6,719,887 Biosensor	115	2002
6,706,232 Biosensor	96	2003
6,827,829 Test strip for a concentration measuring apparatus biosensor system	137	2003
7,167,735 Concentration measuring instrument, and method of measuring the concentration of a specific component in a subject of measurement	57	2003
7,252,804 Body fluid measuring adapter and body fluid measuring unit	56	2003
7,060,168 Biosensor	56	2003
7,323,098 Biosensor and measuring method using the same	54	2003
7,215,982 Method and device for measuring concentration of specific component	56	2004
2004/0215,225 Lancet device and case therefor	91	2004
2004/0238,359 Biosensor	93	2004
2004/0249,405 Lancet device	92	2004
7,236,814 Optical member for biological information measurement, biological information calculation apparatus, biological information calculation method, computer-executable program, and recording medium	54	2005
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (39)
5,320,808 Reaction cartridge and carousel for biological sample analyzer	194	1988
5,820,551 Strip electrode with screen printing	295	1995
6,063,039 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	207	1996
D418602 Measuring instrument for analysis of blood constituents	70	1997
6,032,059 Device for the detection of analyte and administration of a therapeutic substance	199	1997
6,129,823 Low volume electrochemical sensor	235	1997
6,764,581 Electrode with thin working layer	237	1997
6,014,577 Device for the detection of analyte and administration of a therapeutic substance	162	1997
6,027,459 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	292	1997
6,071,249 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	251	1997
6,071,251 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	272	1997
6,093,156 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	338	1997
6,155,992 Method and apparatus for obtaining interstitial fluid for diagnostic tests	173	1997
6,569,157 Removal of stratum corneum by means of light	132	1998
6,067,463 Method and apparatus for non-invasively measuring the amount of glucose in blood	149	1999
6,514,460 Luminous glucose monitoring device	190	1999
6,773,671 Multichemistry measuring device and test strips	154	1999
6,245,060 Removal of stratum corneum by means of light	125	1999
6,283,926 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	199	2000
6,206,841 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	273	2000
6,506,168 Apparatus and method for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	212	2000
6,306,104 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	297	2000
6,540,891 Test strip	232	2001
6,837,858 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	182	2001
2003/0146,110 Electrochemical biosensor strip for analysis of liquid samples	124	2002
6,863,800 Electrochemical biosensor strip for analysis of liquid samples	120	2002
6,801,041 Sensor having electrode for determining the rate of flow of a fluid	207	2002
6,833,540 System for measuring a biological parameter by means of photoacoustic interaction	124	2002
6,786,874 Apparatus and method for the collection of interstitial fluids	91	2002
2004/0243,164 Lancet device	94	2003
7,303,573 Lancet device	59	2003
2004/0238,358 Biosensor	99	2003
7,311,812 Biosensor	57	2003
2004/0267,300 Lancing device	168	2003
7,357,851 Electrochemical cell	55	2003
7,303,922 Reagentless analysis of biological samples by applying mathematical algorithms to smoothed spectra	62	2004
7,299,081 Analyte test device	82	2004
2008/0021,291 Integrated Lancet and Blood Glucose Meter System	58	2007
2008/0033,318 Analyte Test Device	58	2007
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (36)
4,207,870 Blood sampling assembly having porous vent means vein entry indicator	169	1978
4,449,529 Automatic retractable lancet assembly	190	1981
4,535,769 Automatic retractable lancet assembly	110	1984
4,553,541 Automatic retractable lancet assembly	168	1984
4,577,630 Reusable breach loading target pressure activated lancet firing device	142	1984
4,616,649 Lancet	116	1984
4,624,253 Lancet	112	1985
4,608,997 Blood collection assembly	95	1985
4,677,979 Lancet	179	1985
4,615,340 Sensor assembly suitable for blood gas analysis and the like and the method of use	140	1986
4,920,977 Blood collection assembly with lancet and microcollection tube	202	1988
5,156,611 Blood microsampling site preparation method	88	1990
5,250,066 Plastic pointed articles and method for their preparation	109	1990
5,001,054 Method for monitoring glucose	215	1990
5,266,359 Lubricative coating composition, article and assembly containing same and method thereof	120	1991
5,395,387 Lancet blade designed for reduced pain	145	1993
5,456,875 Method for preparing plastic lancet	110	1993
5,496,274 Locking safety needle assembly	67	1994
5,527,333 Slicing disposable blood sampling device	103	1994
5,462,533 Self contained needle and shield	87	1995
5,569,286 Lancet assembly	129	1995
5,829,589 Pen needle magazine dispenser	82	1997
6,090,078 Dampening devices and methods for needle retracting safety vascular access devices	150	1997
6,157,442 Micro optical fiber sensor device	131	1998
6,197,257 Micro sensor device	104	1998
6,192,891 Integrated system including medication delivery pen, blood monitoring device, and lancer	262	1999
6,558,402 Lancer	151	1999
6,835,184 Method and device for abrading skin	133	1999
6,537,242 Method and apparatus for enhancing penetration of a member for the intradermal sampling or administration of a substance	136	2000
6,491,709 Alternate-site lancer	126	2000
6,859,738 Method and system for predicting initial analyte values in stored samples	54	2001
7,192,405 Integrated lancet and bodily fluid sensor	68	2002
2004/0176,705 Cartridge having an integrated collection element for point of care system	95	2003
2005/0009,191 Point of care information management system	93	2003
7,250,037 Patch-like infusion device	102	2003
2008/0058,631 Blood glucose meter having integral lancet device and test strip storage vial for single handed use and methods for using same	64	2007
AGAMATRIX, INC. (30)
7,501,052 Method and apparatus for assay of electrochemical properties	55	2004
D545438 Analyte meter	83	2005
2006/0231,421 Method for Determination of Analyte Concentrations and Related Apparatus	67	2005
2006/0231,423 ANALYTE DETERMINATION METHOD AND ANALYTE METER	70	2005
2006/0231,425 Method and Apparatus for Detection of Abnormal Traces during Electrochemical Analyte Detection	57	2005
2006/0232,528 Apparatus and method for use of large liquid crystal display with small driver	54	2005
2006/0233,666 Visual display for meter testing bodily fluids	54	2005
7,344,626 Method and apparatus for detection of abnormal traces during electrochemical analyte detection	55	2005
7,372,277 Method and apparatus for providing stable voltage to analytical system	56	2005
2007/0080,093 Vial for test strips	59	2005
2007/0084,749 Vial for test strips	56	2005
7,501,093 Vial for test strips	56	2005
2007/0196,240 Multi-slot Test strip vial	58	2006
2007/0203,514 Safe Locking Lancet	55	2006
2007/0213,637 Lancing Device	54	2006
7,438,694 Lancing device	56	2006
2007/0218,543 Analyte Meter with Rotatable User Interface	63	2006
2007/0235,329 Method and apparatus for monitoring alteration of flow characteristics in a liquid sample	54	2006
2006/0279,431 Data collection system and interface	74	2006
2008/0109,024 Lancet Cartridges and Lancing Devices	55	2006
2008/0134,806 Container system for dispensing a liquid	55	2006
2007/0196,242 Used test strip storage container	54	2007
2007/0239,188 Lancing Device	54	2007
2007/0295,616 Detection of Analytes in a Dual-mediator Electrochemical Test Strip	54	2007
2008/0093,227 Error detection in analyte measurements based on measurement of system resistance	54	2007
2008/0093,228 Method and apparatus for providing a stable voltage to an analytical system	54	2007
2008/0093,230 Electrochemical determination of analytes	55	2007
2008/0073,224 Method and apparatus for providing stable voltage to analytical system	54	2007
2009/0026,091 Electrochemical Test Strip	54	2008
2009/0026,075 Electrochemical Analyte Detection Apparatus and Method	54	2008
BAYER CORPORATION (28)
5,498,542 Electrode mediators for regeneration of NADH and NADPH	102	1994
5,575,403 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensors	226	1995
5,510,266 Method and apparatus of handling multiple sensors in a glucose monitoring instrument system	230	1995
5,558,834 Device and method of seperating and assaying whole blood	131	1995
D379516 Lancet	108	1996
5,723,284 Control solution and method for testing the performance of an electrochemical device for determining the concentration of an analyte in blood	149	1996
5,653,863 Method for reducing bias in amperometric sensors	337	1996
5,660,791 Fluid testing sensor for use in dispensing instrument	110	1996
5,738,244 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensors	146	1996
5,846,490 Automated test strip supplying system	121	1996
5,632,410 Means of handling multiple sensors in a glucose monitoring instrument system	190	1996
5,873,887 Blood sampling device	151	1996
5,856,195 Method and apparatus for calibrating a sensor element	135	1996
5,866,353 Electro chemical biosensor containing diazacyanine mediator for co-enzyme regeneration	96	1996
5,854,074 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensors	149	1997
D393717 Lancet endcap pointer	99	1997
D393716 Lancet endcap	98	1997
5,759,364 Electrochemical biosensor	203	1997
5,798,031 Electrochemical biosensor	269	1997
5,916,230 Blood sampling device with adjustable end cap	171	1997
5,868,772 Blood sampling device with anti-twist lancet holder	114	1997
5,954,738 Blood sampling device with lancet damping system	135	1997
5,810,199 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensor	135	1997
6,152,942 Vacuum assisted lancing device	147	1999
6,364,889 Electronic lancing device	151	1999
6,841,052 Electrochemical-sensor design	115	2001
6,451,040 Adjustable endcap for lancing device	125	2001
6,752,817 Split pressure ring for lancing device and method of operation	105	2002
FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (27)
7,357,808 Single use device for blood microsampling	61	2003
7,322,996 Precisely guided lancet	56	2003
2004/0173,488 Disposal device for sampling materials	94	2003
7,288,102 Lancing device with decoupled lancet	64	2004
2004/0260,326 Lancing device with floating lancet	99	2004
2004/0254,599 Method and apparatus for pre-lancing stimulation of puncture site	110	2004
2005/0033,340 Concealed lancet cartridge for lancing device	54	2004
2007/0032,813 Lancing device with pivoting end cap	57	2004
2008/0058,848 Endcap for a Sampling Device	54	2004
2005/0015,020 Blood sampling device	110	2004
2007/0255,302 Compact Multi-Use Lancing Device	62	2005
2007/0233,166 Low-Cost Lancing Device with Cantilevered Leaf Spring for Launch and Return	56	2005
2007/0185,515 Low cost safety lancet	59	2005
2008/0119,883 Lancing Device and Multi-Lancet Cartridge	57	2005
2008/0009,893 Lancing Device with Releasable Threaded Enclosure	55	2005
2007/0088,377 BLOOD SAMPLING DEVICE	60	2006
2007/0255,300 LOOSELY COUPLED LANCET	58	2007
2008/0033,468 Lancets and Methods of Use	58	2007
2008/0065,132 Lancing Devices and Methods	61	2007
2008/0077,167 Lancing Devices Having Depth Adjustment Assembly	56	2007
2008/0082,116 Lancing Devices Having Lancet Ejection Assembly	60	2007
2008/0082,117 LANCING DEVICE	68	2007
2008/0039,887 LANCING DEVICE AND MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE	54	2007
2008/0065,133 LANCING DEVICE WITH REUSE PREVENTION MECHANISM	55	2007
2008/0058,849 CAP DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE AND MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE	54	2007
2008/0065,134 CAP DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE AND MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE	54	2007
2008/0147,108 MICROSAMPLING DEVICE WITH RE-USE PREVENTION	55	2008
ARKRAY, INC. (25)
6,503,210 Blood-collection position indicator	112	2000
6,811,753 Blood testing tool	95	2000
7,235,378 Method of selectively determining glycated hemoglobin	64	2001
7,351,323 Quantitative analyzing method and quantitative analyzer using sensor	59	2002
7,250,056 Lancet-integrated mounter and method of making the same	54	2002
6,849,052 Body fluid measuring apparatus with lancet and lancet holder used for the measuring apparatus	117	2002
7,351,375 Implement and device for analysis	57	2002
6,830,551 Body fluid measuring instrument and body fluid sampler thereof	101	2002
7,347,926 Method and apparatus for measuring specific component	56	2002
7,297,152 Lancing apparatus	57	2002
6,626,851 Blood-collection position indicator	92	2002
7,189,576 Method for measuring substance and testing piece	58	2003
2004/0186,500 Piercing device	95	2004
2004/0243,165 Lancet and piercing device	100	2004
2004/0171,968 Analyzing apparatus, piercing element integrally installed body for temperature measuring device with analyzing apparatus, and body fluid sampling apparatus	95	2004
2004/0215,224 Piercing device	114	2004
2004/0197,231 Analyzing instrument	94	2004
2004/0209,350 Installation body for body fluid sampling apparatus and method of manufacturing the apparatus	93	2004
2004/0232,009 Concentration measuring method and concentration measuring device	98	2004
2007/0055,297 Needle insertion device	57	2004
2007/0055,298 Inssertion depth-adjustable needle insertion device	57	2004
2005/0019,219 Analyzer having temperature sensor	96	2004
2007/0078,360 Lancet and lancing apparatus	59	2004
2007/0229,085 Analyzer	54	2005
2007/0016,239 Lancing device, method of making lancing device, pump mechanism, and sucking device	53	2006
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC (23)
5,630,986 Dispensing instrument for fluid monitoring sensors	259	1995
6,561,989 Thin lance and test sensor having same	159	2001
7,279,130 Sensor dispensing instrument having an activation mechanism and methods of using the same	56	2002
7,323,141 Button layout for a testing instrument	71	2002
7,299,079 Non-invasive system for the determination of analytes in body fluids	60	2003
7,270,247 Storage cartridge for biosensors	56	2003
2004/0248,312 Sensor with integrated lancet	98	2003
7,316,929 Auto-calibration label and apparatus comprising same	58	2003
7,212,925 Calibration data entry system for a test instrument	56	2004
7,323,315 Method for reducing effect of hematocrit on measurement of an analyte in whole blood	56	2004
2005/0061,668 Method of making a capillary channel	54	2004
2008/0109,259 Method and Apparatus for Implementing Patient Data Download for Multiple Different Meter Types	54	2005
2007/0250,099 Multiple Tip Lancet	58	2005
2008/0097,503 Damping System for a Lancet Using Compressed Air	55	2005
2008/0119,884 Single Puncture Lancing Fixture with Depth Adjustment and Control of Contact Force	55	2005
2008/0021,296 Sensor-Dispensing Device And Mechanism For Extracting Sensor	55	2005
2008/0094,804 Test Sensor Cartridges and Sensor-Dispensing Instruments	54	2006
2008/0159,913 Fluid Sensor and Kit	54	2006
2008/0140,105 Lancet Release Mechanism	55	2006
2008/0167,673 Lancet Release Mechanism	55	2006
2008/0034,834 Meter system designed to run singulated test sensors	55	2007
2008/0034,835 System and method for transferring calibration data	55	2007
2008/0105,024 Method of making an auto-calibrating test sensor	65	2007
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH (17)
5,879,373 System and method for the determination of tissue properties	215	1995
5,863,800 Storage system for test elements	134	1997
7,238,534 Capillary active test element having an intermediate layer situated between the support and the covering	60	1998
5,997,561 Skin cutter for painless extraction of small blood amounts	134	1999
6,497,845 Storage container for analytical devices	133	1999
6,783,537 Lancet dispenser	109	1999
6,210,421 Cutting device for skin for obtaining small blood samples in almost pain-free manner	127	1999
6,475,436 Method and device for removing consumable analytic products from a storage container	108	2000
6,379,317 Analytical measuring device with lancing device	216	2000
6,852,500 Method for determining the concentration of glucose in a body fluid with glucose-containing perfusate	104	2000
6,506,575 Analytical element and method for the determination of an analyte in a liquid	114	2000
6,409,740 Blood lancet system for withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes	195	2000
7,262,061 Test element analysis system	61	2000
7,169,600 Device for determining a glucose concentration in a tissue fluid	54	2004
7,211,096 Lancet dispenser	59	2004
7,322,998 Device for withdrawing blood for diagnostic applications	59	2005
2008/0065,131 ANALYTICAL AID	55	2007
ROCHE OPERATIONS LTD. (17)
5,366,609 Biosensing meter with pluggable memory key	345	1993
RE36268 Method and apparatus for amperometric diagnostic analysis	119	1996
5,997,817 Electrochemical biosensor test strip	355	1997
6,270,637 Electrochemical biosensor test strip	228	1999
6,662,439 Laser defined features for patterned laminates and electrodes	88	1999
6,645,368 Meter and method of using the meter for determining the concentration of a component of a fluid	139	2000
7,276,146 Electrodes, methods, apparatuses comprising micro-electrode arrays	82	2002
7,276,147 Method for determining the concentration of an analyte in a liquid sample using small volume samples and fast test times	77	2003
2004/0157,338 System and method for determining a temperature during analyte measurement	100	2003
2004/0260,511 System and method for determining an abused sensor during analyte measurement	103	2003
2005/0008,537 Method and reagent for producing narrow, homogenous reagent stripes	112	2004
2005/0013,731 Test strip with slot vent opening	118	2004
2005/0016,844 Reagent stripe for test strip	116	2004
2005/0019,212 Test strip with flared sample receiving chamber	116	2004
2005/0019,805 System and method for coding information on a biosensor test strip	99	2004
7,338,639 System and method for analyte measurement	74	2006
2008/0098,802 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYTE MEASUREMENT	58	2008
STAT MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. (16)
5,464,418 Reusable lancet device	157	1993
5,454,828 Lancet unit with safety sleeve	159	1994
5,628,764 Collar lancet device	204	1995
5,643,306 Disposable lancet	127	1996
6,022,366 Lancet having adjustable penetration depth	211	1998
6,156,051 Lancet having adjustable penetration depth	237	1999
6,530,937 Adjustable tip for a lancet device and method	117	2000
7,175,641 Lancet having adjustable penetration depth	64	2000
6,811,557 Adjustable length member such as a cap of a lancet device for adjusting penetration depth	104	2001
6,764,496 Single use lancet assembly	112	2001
2004/0236,362 Adjustable lancet device and method	109	2003
7,311,718 Lancet having adjustable penetration depth	64	2003
2007/0095,178 Disposable/single-use blade lancet device and method	54	2005
2007/0142,854 Double-ended lancet, method and lancet device using the double-ended lancet, and method of assembling and/or making the double-ended lancet	54	2005
2007/0083,222 LANCET DEVICE, REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR LANCET DEVICE, AND METHOD	70	2006
2008/0045,992 LANCET HAVING ADJUSTABLE PENETRATION DEPTH	56	2007
DEXCOM, INC. (14)
4,757,022 Biological fluid measuring device	495	1987
6,001,067 Device and method for determining analyte levels	415	1997
7,226,978 Techniques to improve polyurethane membranes for implantable glucose sensors	208	2002
7,276,029 System and methods for processing analyte sensor data	284	2003
7,192,450 Porous membranes for use with implantable devices	259	2003
7,310,544 Methods and systems for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor	221	2005
2007/0027,370 Analyte sensor	74	2006
2008/0119,703 Analyte sensor	69	2006
2008/0119,704 Analyte sensor	67	2006
2008/0119,706 Analyte sensor	67	2006
2008/0086,042 ANALYTE SENSOR	188	2007
2008/0086,044 ANALYTE SENSOR	185	2007
2008/0086,273 ANALYTE SENSOR	187	2007
2008/0108,942 ANALYTE SENSOR	189	2007
ANIMAS TECHNOLOGIES LLC (13)
6,299,578 Methods for monitoring a physiological analyte	241	1997
6,023,629 Method of sampling substances using alternating polarity of iontophoretic current	216	1997
6,587,705 Biosensor, iontophoretic sampling system, and methods of use thereof	194	1999
6,272,364 Method and device for predicting physiological values	295	1999
6,398,562 Device and methods for the application of mechanical force to a gel/sensor assembly	112	1999
6,309,351 Methods for monitoring a physiological analyte	244	2000
6,736,777 Biosensor, iontophoretic sampling system, and methods of use thereof	160	2003
7,295,867 Signal processing for measurement of physiological analytes	202	2003
6,862,466 Methods of monitoring glucose levels in a subject and uses thereof	109	2003
6,850,790 Monitoring of physiological analytes	188	2003
6,816,742 Biosensor and methods of use thereof	161	2004
7,228,163 Methods of monitoring glucose levels in a subject and uses thereof	108	2004
7,183,068 Methods of manufacturing glucose measuring assemblies with hydrogels	105	2005
MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC. (13)
6,520,326 Glucose sensor package system	228	2001
6,671,527 Optical sensor for in situ measurement of analytes	122	2001
7,228,159 Optical sensor containing particles for in situ measurement of analytes	54	2002
7,162,289 Method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of an implantable sensor device	61	2002
7,267,665 Closed loop system for controlling insulin infusion	279	2002
7,247,138 Reusable analyte sensor site and method of using the same	67	2003
7,278,983 Physiological monitoring device for controlling a medication infusion device	211	2003
7,297,627 Multilayer substrate	54	2004
7,344,500 Sensing system with auxiliary display	66	2004
2007/0227,907 Methods and materials for controlling the electrochemistry of analyte sensors	79	2006
2008/0161,664 Method and System for Providing Sensor Redundancy	58	2006
2008/0269,723 CLOSED LOOP/SEMI-CLOSED LOOP THERAPY MODIFICATION SYSTEM	62	2007
2008/0275,384 CLOSED LOOP/SEMI-CLOSED LOOP THERAPY MODIFICATION SYSTEM	57	2008
Medisense, Inc. (12)
4,545,382 Sensor for components of a liquid mixture	466	1982
4,711,245 Sensor for components of a liquid mixture	412	1984
4,948,727 Chemical sensor	97	1985
5,126,034 Bioelectrochemical electrodes	315	1989
5,264,106 Enhanced amperometric sensor	243	1993
5,509,410 Strip electrode including screen printing of a single layer	394	1994
5,682,884 Strip electrode with screen printing	316	1994
5,710,011 Mediators to oxidoreductase enzymes	132	1995
5,658,444 Electrochemical sensors	118	1995
5,727,548 Strip electrode with screen printing	285	1995
5,628,890 Electrochemical sensor	569	1995
5,849,174 Electrodes and their use in analysis	146	1997
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (11)
5,152,296 Dual-finger vital signs monitor	185	1990
5,341,206 Method for calibrating a spectrograph for gaseous samples	66	1992
5,827,181 Noninvasive blood chemistry measurement method and system	112	1997
5,857,967 Universally accessible healthcare devices with on the fly generation of HTML files	199	1997
6,194,900 Integrated miniaturized device for processing and NMR detection of liquid phase samples	141	1998
6,399,394 Testing multiple fluid samples with multiple biopolymer arrays	108	1999
6,379,969 Optical sensor for sensing multiple analytes	144	2000
6,599,693 Array fabrication	111	2000
2002/0161,289 Detector array for optical spectrographs	94	2001
2003/0073,089 Companion cartridge for disposable diagnostic sensing platforms	99	2001
2004/0161,737 Novel luminescent metal chelates and methods for their detection	89	2003
INTERNATIONAL TECHNIDYNE CORPORATION (11)
4,643,189 Apparatus for implementing a standardized skin incision	126	1985
5,133,730 Disposable-retractable finger stick device	138	1991
5,212,879 Method for manufacturing a disposable-retractable finger stick device	122	1992
5,314,441 Disposable slicing lancet assembly	139	1992
5,518,006 Blood sampling device	219	1994
5,571,132 Self activated finger lancet	124	1995
5,630,828 Low cost disposable lancet	62	1996
5,800,781 Blood sampling device	164	1996
5,797,940 Adjustable skin incision device	130	1997
5,782,852 Plastic incision blade	97	1997
6,066,243 Portable immediate response medical analyzer having multiple testing modules	211	1998
PELIKAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (11)
5,057,277 Chemically sensitive, dimensionally-stable organosilicon material composition	63	1988
2007/0032,812 Method and apparatus for a tissue penetrating device user interface	54	2004
2007/0123,802 Methods and apparatus for an analyte detecting device	56	2006
2007/0038,235 Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue	62	2006
2007/0142,748 Tissue penetration device	69	2006
2007/0276,290 Tissue Penetrating Apparatus	64	2007
2008/0021,491 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PENETRATING TISSUE	54	2007
2008/0214,956 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LANCET ACTUATION	55	2008
2008/0188,771 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PENETRATING TISSUE	59	2008
2008/0214,917 Method and apparatus for analyte measurement test time	54	2008
2009/0192,410 Universal diagnostic system	54	2009
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (10)
5,264,105 Enzyme electrodes	302	1993
5,593,852 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	504	1994
5,657,760 Apparatus and method for noninvasive doppler ultrasound-guided real-time control of tissue damage in thermal therapy	188	1996
5,935,075 Detecting thermal discrepancies in vessel walls	220	1996
6,284,478 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	378	1996
5,965,380 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	455	1999
6,083,710 Electrochemical analyte measurement system	390	1999
6,121,009 Electrochemical analyte measurement system	420	1999
6,527,778 Tissue penetrating device and methods for using same	103	2001
2007/0232,872 CONTINUOUS NONINVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORING IN DIABETIC, NON-DIABETIC, AND CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS WITH OCT	55	2007
HITACHI, LTD. (10)
4,586,819 Laser Raman microprobe	70	1983
7,254,426 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	56	2003
7,254,427 Optical measurements apparatus and blood sugar level measuring apparatus using the same	62	2004
7,156,810 Blood sugar level measuring method and apparatus	54	2004
7,251,514 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	54	2004
7,251,515 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	55	2004
7,254,428 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	54	2004
7,215,983 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	54	2004
7,251,517 Blood sugar level measuring apparatus	54	2004
7,254,430 Measuring apparatus for measuring a metabolic characteristic in a human body	57	2005
INTEG, INC. (10)
5,146,091 Body fluid constituent measurement utilizing an interference pattern	132	1990
5,746,217 Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement	300	1995
5,823,973 Needle assembly for fluid sampler	135	1996
5,682,233 Interstitial fluid sampler	299	1996
6,203,504 Enhanced interstitial fluid collection	118	1999
6,809,807 Body fluid analyte measurement	117	1999
6,602,205 Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement	108	2000
6,802,199 Needle for body fluid tester	91	2002
7,182,910 Collection well for body fluid tester	56	2003
7,206,620 Body fluid analyte measurement	55	2004
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG (10)
4,580,564 Finger pricking device	116	1983
4,580,565 Lancet injector	103	1985
4,653,513 Blood sampler	304	1985
4,895,147 Lancet injector	265	1988
5,395,339 Medical device with sterile fluid pathway	71	1992
5,324,302 Lancet with locking cover	143	1992
5,304,192 Lancet with locking cover	135	1993
5,282,822 Lancet ejector for lancet injector	135	1993
5,397,334 Distal movement limiting assembly for finger stick device	107	1994
5,545,174 Finger stick device	116	1994
Boehringer Mannheim GmbH (9)
4,394,512 1-(Substituted phenyl) aminoantipyrin compounds	66	1981
4,737,458 Aminopyrazolinones, reagent containing them and the use thereof in the enzymatic determinaton of hydrogen peroxide	64	1986
5,094,943 Process and reagent for the improved quantitative colorimetic determination of hydrogen peroxide	67	1988
5,122,244 Method and sensor electrode system for the electrochemical determination of an analyte or an oxidoreductase as well as the use of suitable compounds therefor	159	1991
5,318,584 Blood lancet device for withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes	277	1992
5,286,362 Method and sensor electrode system for the electrochemical determination of an analyte or an oxidoreductase as well as the use of suitable compounds therefor	304	1993
5,554,166 Blood lancet device for withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes	253	1994
5,720,924 Storage system for test elements	152	1996
RE35803 Blood lancet device for and method withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes	164	1996
OWEN MUMFORD LIMITED (9)
4,869,249 Blood sampling devices	182	1988
5,100,427 Disposable lancet device	120	1990
5,100,428 Disposable two part body pricker	95	1990
5,611,809 Needle devices for medical use	96	1995
6,136,013 Lancet device	138	1999
6,866,641 Skin prickers	59	2002
2004/0098,010 Confuser crown skin pricker	93	2003
2008/0004,651 Skin Pricking Apparatus	56	2005
2008/0077,168 Skin Pricking Apparatus	55	2005
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. (9)
5,401,376 Electrochemical sensors	179	1994
5,599,501 Incubation chamber	128	1994
6,436,721 Device and method for obtaining clinically significant analyte ratios	107	1997
6,190,612 Oxygen sensing membranes and methods of making same	105	1998
6,254,831 Optical sensors with reflective materials	111	1998
6,306,347 Optical sensor and method of operation	95	1998
6,107,083 Optical oxidative enzyme-based sensors	221	1998
6,387,709 Method of operating an optical sensor adapted for selective analyte-sensing contact with a plurality of samples	114	2001
6,488,891 Optical sensor and method of operation	116	2001
INTUITY MEDICAL, INC. (8)
6,540,675 Analyte monitor	220	2000
2006/0281,187 Analyte detection devices and methods with hematocrit/volume correction and feedback control	66	2005
2007/0078,358 Devices and methods for facilitating fluid transport	59	2005
2008/0077,048 Body fluid monitoring and sampling devices and methods	59	2006
2007/0083,131 Catalysts for body fluid sample extraction	59	2006
2007/0179,404 Fully integrated wearable or handheld monitor	64	2006
2007/0179,405 Multi-site body fluid sampling and analysis cartridge	61	2006
2008/0064,987 CATALYSTS FOR BODY FLUID SAMPLE EXTRACTION	54	2007
NOKIA MOBILE PHONES LTD. (8)
5,772,586 Method for monitoring the health of a patient	430	1997
5,840,020 Monitoring method and a monitoring equipment	346	1997
5,983,193 Patient's nursing apparatus and nursing system	93	1997
5,880,829 Apparatus for taking and analysing liquid samples, such as blood samples	162	1997
6,272,359 Personal mobile communications device having multiple units	159	1997
6,421,633 Diabetes management	115	1998
6,159,424 Apparatus for taking samples	142	1998
6,295,506 Measurement apparatus	327	1998
PANASONIC CORPORATION (8)
5,264,103 Biosensor and a method for measuring a concentration of a substrate in a sample	402	1992
6,875,327 Biosensor, method of forming thin-film electrode, and method and apparatus for quantitative determination	85	2001
7,232,510 Biosensor, measuring instrument for biosensor, and method of quantifying substrate	68	2001
2003/0144,608 Lancet-integrated sensor, measurer for lancet-integrated sensor, and catridge	143	2002
2004/0251,131 Biosensor, biosensor chip, and biosensor device	106	2004
2004/0178,066 Biosensor, thin film electrode forming method, quantification apparatus, and quantification method	99	2004
2007/0131,565 Method of measuring blood component, sensor used in the method, and measuring device	64	2004
2008/0108,130 Sensor Device	54	2005
THERASENSE, INC. (8)
6,103,033 Process for producing an electrochemical biosensor	537	1998
6,162,611 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	448	2000
2002/0081,588 Multi-sensor array for electrochemical recognition of nucleotide sequences and methods	129	2000
2002/0053,523 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	147	2001
2002/0084,196 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	214	2001
2003/0100,040 Blood analyte monitoring through subcutaneous measurement	241	2002
2003/0201,194 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor	129	2003
2004/0106,858 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	207	2003
GLT ACQUISITION CORP. (7)
7,206,623 Optical sampling interface system for in vivo measurement of tissue	56	2002
7,254,429 Method and apparatus for monitoring glucose levels in a biological tissue	98	2004
7,233,816 Optical sampling interface system for in vivo measurement of tissue	55	2004
7,317,938 Method of adapting in-vitro models to aid in noninvasive glucose determination	68	2004
7,183,102 Apparatus using reference measurement for calibration	116	2005
2008/0021,293 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING GLUCOSE LEVELS IN A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE	57	2007
2007/0293,743 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EASING USE OF A SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC BASED NONINVASIVE ANALYZER	54	2007
DIABETES DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (6)
2002/0092,612 Rapid response glucose sensor	152	2002
2003/0217,918 Rapid response glucose sensor	133	2003
2003/0195,540 Cap for a lancing device	95	2003
7,241,265 Analyte testing device	100	2003
2004/0026,243 Continuous process for manufacture of disposable electro-chemical sensor	94	2003
7,378,007 Combined lancet and electrochemical analyte-testing apparatus	66	2003
Kyoto Daiichi Kagaku Co., Ltd. (6)
5,332,479 Biosensor and method of quantitative analysis using the same	138	1992
5,354,447 Biosensor and method of quantitative analysis using the same	197	1992
5,382,346 Biosensor and method of quantitative analysis using the same	255	1993
5,407,545 Method for measuring sample by enzyme electrodes	96	1994
5,496,453 Biosensor and method of quantitative analysis using the same	351	1994
5,720,862 Sensor and production method of and measurement method using the same	245	1996
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (6)
4,603,209 Fluorescent indicator dyes for calcium ions	127	1984
5,545,291 Method for fabricating self-assembling microstructures	292	1993
5,591,139 IC-processed microneedles	159	1994
6,022,748 Sol-gel matrices for direct colorimetric detection of analytes	87	1997
6,106,751 Method for fabricating needles via conformal deposition in two-piece molds	93	1998
6,843,902 Methods for fabricating metal nanowires	76	2001
ALZA CORPORATION (5)
6,219,574 Device and method for enchancing transdermal sampling	296	1997
6,230,051 Device for enhancing transdermal agent delivery or sampling	146	1997
6,091,975 Minimally invasive detecting device	355	1998
6,083,196 Device for enhancing transdermal agent flux	155	1998
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ASAHI POLYSLIDER COMPANY, LIMITED (5)
5,314,442 Blood collecting apparatus	117	1992
5,628,765 Lancet assembly	208	1995
5,755,733 Lancet assembly	159	1996
5,730,753 Assembly for adjusting pricking depth of lancet	193	1997
2007/0225,741 Lancet Device for Forming Incision	55	2005
ATRION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (5)
4,735,203 Retractable lancet	132	1986
4,892,097 Retractable finger lancet	125	1988
5,527,334 Disposable, retractable lancet	143	1994
5,476,474 Rotary lancet	114	1994
5,645,555 Rotary lancet	105	1995
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INC. (5)
4,190,420 Container for dispensing articles to an automated analyzer	81	1978
4,258,001 Element, structure and method for the analysis or transport of liquids	270	1978
4,254,083 Structural configuration for transport of a liquid drop through an ingress aperture	148	1979
4,426,451 Multi-zoned reaction vessel having pressure-actuatable control means between zones	321	1981
5,043,143 Analyzer having humidity control apparatus	85	1990
CORIUM INTERNATIONAL, INC. (5)
6,256,533 Apparatus and method for using an intracutaneous microneedle array	224	1999
6,312,612 Apparatus and method for manufacturing an intracutaneous microneedle array	236	1999
6,379,324 Intracutaneous microneedle array apparatus	187	1999
6,591,124 Portable interstitial fluid monitoring system	114	2001
6,471,903 Method for manufacturing an intracutaneous microneedle array	134	2001
FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. (5)
4,418,037 Color indicator composition and film for detecting hydrogen peroxide	93	1982
D342673 Container for developed photographic film	29	1992
5,569,287 Means for collecting and spotting small amount of blood	133	1994
6,152,875 Glucose concentration measuring method and apparatus	91	1998
2005/0008,851 Biosensor	93	2004
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (5)
5,062,898 Surface cleaning using a cryogenic aerosol	134	1990
5,059,789 Optical position and orientation sensor	225	1990
5,209,028 Apparatus to clean solid surfaces using a cryogenic aerosol	106	1992
5,294,261 Surface cleaning using an argon or nitrogen aerosol	128	1992
2004/0054,898 Authenticating and communicating verifiable authorization between disparate network domains	48	2002
INVERNESS MEDICAL LIMITED (5)
6,719,923 Paste, which can undergo screen printing for producing a porous polymer membrane for a biosensor	94	2002
D484600 Blood glucose test meter	75	2003
2004/0007,585 Test strip vial	126	2003
2003/0191,415 Integrated sample testing meter	183	2003
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KUMETRIX, INC. (5)
5,801,057 Microsampling device and method of construction	269	1996
2002/0136,863 Silicon microlancet device and method of construction	89	2001
2002/0176,984 Silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication	90	2001
7,310,543 Silicon microprobe with integrated biosensor	55	2001
2002/0160,520 Silicon nano-collection analytic device	104	2002
MINIMED INC. (5)
5,882,494 Polyurethane/polyurea compositions containing silicone for biosensor membranes	300	1995
6,462,162 Hydrophilic, swellable coatings for biosensors	162	1998
6,641,533 Handheld personal data assistant (PDA) with a medical device and method of using the same	448	2001
6,811,659 Microelectrogravimetrically plated biosensors and apparatus for producing same	141	2001
6,784,274 Hydrophilic, swellable coatings for biosensors	167	2002
VALERITAS LLC (5)
6,503,231 Microneedle device for transport of molecules across tissue	174	1998
6,334,856 Microneedle devices and methods of manufacture and use thereof	340	1999
6,743,211 Devices and methods for enhanced microneedle penetration of biological barriers	222	1999
7,344,499 Microneedle device for extraction and sensing of bodily fluids	120	1999
2002/0082,543 Microneedle devices and production thereof	186	2001
ASULAB S.A. (4)
5,378,628 Sensor for measuring the amount of a component in solution	273	1992
5,393,903 Mono, bis or tris(substituted 2,2'-bipyridine) iron, ruthenium, osmium or vanadium complexes and their methods of preparation	228	1992
5,410,059 Transition metal complexes having 2,2'-bipyridine ligands substituted by at least one ammonium alkyl radical	115	1993
5,407,554 Electrochemical sensor with multiple zones on a disc and its application to the quantitative analysis of glucose	151	1994
AVL MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AG (4)
5,683,562 Planar sensor for determining a chemical parameter of a sample	196	1995
6,037,178 Method for quality control of an analyzing system	61	1996
5,942,189 Luminescence-optical method and sensor layer for quantitative determination of at least one chemical component of a gaseous or liquid sample	58	1997
6,046,055 Luminescence-optical method and sensor layer for quantitative determination of at least one chemical component of a gaseous or liquid sample	55	1999
Cambridge Sensors Limited (4)
6,020,110 Production of electrodes for electrochemical sensing	130	1997
6,309,535 Electrodes and their use in assays	100	1999
6,440,645 Production of microstructures for use in assays	109	1999
6,436,256 Electrodes for the measurement of analytes in small sample volumes	121	2000
KUDD, ARTHUR R. (4)
4,627,445 Glucose medical monitoring system	511	1985
4,637,403 Glucose medical monitoring system	507	1985
4,787,398 Glucose medical monitoring system	383	1986
5,279,294 Medical diagnostic system	468	1990
MILES INC. (4)
4,990,154 Lancet assembly	168	1989
D332490 Disposable lancet cap	97	1990
5,074,872 Lancet assembly	134	1990
5,350,392 Lancing device with automatic cocking	174	1994
NIPRO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (4)
2007/0233,395 Diagnostic meter	62	2006
2007/0240,984 Biosensors comprising heat sealable spacer materials	54	2006
2008/0118,400 Apparatus For Dispensing Test Strips	57	2007
2008/0134,810 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODING DIAGNOSTIC METERS	57	2007
NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION (4)
6,258,229 Disposable sub-microliter volume sensor and method of making	203	1999
6,767,441 Biosensor with peroxidase enzyme	96	2001
6,837,976 Disposable sensor with enhanced sample port inlet	104	2002
7,337,918 Test strip dispenser	68	2004
NOVO NORDISK A/S (4)
6,302,855 Medical apparatus for use by a patient for medical self treatment of diabetes	265	1999
6,540,672 Medical system and a method of controlling the system for use by a patient for medical self treatment	175	1999
6,620,112 Disposable lancet combined with a reagent carrying strip and a system for extracting and analyzing blood in the body utilizing such a disposable lancet	108	2001
7,134,550 Needle magazine	55	2001
ORSENSE LTD. (4)
7,266,400 Glucose level control method and system	103	2003
7,313,425 Device and method for non-invasive optical measurements	76	2004
7,254,432 Method and device for non-invasive measurements of blood parameters	66	2005
7,317,939 Method of optical measurements for determining various parameters of the patient's blood	72	2006
Sensors for Medicine and Science, Inc. (4)
7,157,723 System and method for attenuating the effect of ambient light on an optical sensor	59	2004
7,308,292 Optical-based sensing devices	59	2005
7,227,156 System and method for attenuating the effect of ambient light on an optical sensor	57	2005
7,289,836 Optical-based sensing devices	60	2006
TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (4)
6,261,245 Body-fluid inspection device	122	1999
6,350,273 Corneum puncture needle	102	1999
6,315,738 Assembly having lancet and means for collecting and detecting body fluid	262	1999
2008/0103,517 Lancet Instrument	55	2005
TOSHIBA AMERICA RESEARCH, INC. (4)
2002/0191,558 Distributed soft handoff among IP-based base stations		2001
2002/0191,558 Distributed soft handoff among IP-based base stations		2001
2002/0191,558 Distributed soft handoff among IP-based base stations		2001
2002/0191,558 Distributed soft handoff among IP-based base stations		2001
UNILEVER PATENT GROUP (4)
4,966,671 Method and apparatus for electrochemical analysis	101	1988
4,900,424 Electrochemical measurement cell	138	1988
5,840,171 Electrochemical reactions	93	1995
5,869,972 Testing device using a thermochromic display and method of using same	138	1997
AFFYMETRIX, INC. (3)
5,856,174 Integrated nucleic acid diagnostic device	424	1996
5,959,098 Substrate preparation process	157	1996
5,922,591 Integrated nucleic acid diagnostic device	386	1996
ARRAY MEDICAL, INC. (3)
5,662,672 Single use, bi-directional linear motion lancet	104	1996
5,733,300 Single use, bi-directional linear motion lancet	109	1997
6,066,296 Sample addition, reagent application, and testing chamber	96	1997
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (3)
6,007,497 Surgical biopsy device	196	1998
6,086,544 Control apparatus for an automated surgical biopsy device	280	1999
6,120,462 Control method for an automated surgical biopsy device	266	1999
E. HELLER & COMPANY (3)
6,134,461 Electrochemical analyte	552	1998
6,175,752 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	681	1998
6,484,046 Electrochemical analyte sensor	419	2000
E. HELLER & COMPANY, INC. (3)
6,143,164 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor	481	1998
6,120,676 Method of using a small volume in vitro analyte sensor	541	1999
6,576,101 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor	303	1999
GENETICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (3)
4,840,893 Electrochemical assay for nucleic acids and nucleic acid probes	296	1985
4,836,904 Graphite electrode with modified surface	121	1986
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GLENN PATENT GROUP (3)
2005/0054,908 Photostimulation method and apparatus in combination with glucose determination	68	2004
2007/0293,744 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EASING USE OF A SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC BASED NONINVASIVE ANALYZER	54	2007
2008/0146,899 METHOD OF SAMPLE CONTROL AND CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT FOR USE WITH A NONINVASIVE ANALYZER	54	2008
HEALTH HERO NETWORK, INC. (3)
5,307,263 Modular microprocessor-based health monitoring system	579	1992
6,379,301 Diabetes management system and method for controlling blood glucose	423	1998
6,352,523 Capacitance-based dose measurements in syringes	161	2000
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY (3)
5,194,391 Chemically sensitive, dimensionally-stable organosilicon material composition and techniques	60	1991
5,501,836 Entrapped non-enzymatic macromolecules for chemical sensing	63	1994
5,608,006 Entrapped non-enzymatic macromolecules for chemical sensing	57	1995
HYPOGUARD LIMITED (3)
2003/0111,357 Test meter calibration	108	2002
7,250,095 Enzyme electrodes and method of manufacture	61	2003
7,264,139 Sensor dispensing device	56	2004
INTELLIDX, INC. (3)
2007/0129,618 Blood parameter testing system	63	2005
2007/0119,710 Test substrate handling apparatus	57	2005
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INVERNESS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. (3)
5,708,247 Disposable glucose test strips, and methods and compositions for making same	383	1996
5,951,836 Disposable glucose test strip and method and compositions for making same	272	1998
6,241,862 Disposable test strips with integrated reagent/blood separation layer	241	1999
Kabushiki Kaisya Advance (3)
5,320,607 Simple blood sampling device	203	1993
5,680,872 Simple blood-collecting device	126	1995
5,891,053 Blood-collecting device	127	1997
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC (3)
6,126,804 Integrated polymerase chain reaction/electrophoresis instrument	74	1997
6,059,815 Microfabricated therapeutic actuators and release mechanisms therefor	105	1998
6,102,933 Release mechanism utilizing shape memory polymer material	123	1999
Medicore, Inc. (3)
4,715,374 Disposable automatic lancet	121	1986
4,844,095 Automatic lancet device	115	1987
D362719 Combined lancet and flowered cap	97	1994
Miles Laboratories, Inc. (3)
4,340,669 System for the determination of glucose in fluids	118	1981
4,391,905 System for the determination of glucose in fluids	111	1982
4,391,906 System for the determination of glucose in fluids	112	1982
NEC CORPORATION (3)
5,445,920 Fabrication process of biosensor	155	1994
5,795,774 Biosensor	249	1997
6,080,172 Device for stabbing a corneum layer	100	1998
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. (3)
4,299,230 Stabbing apparatus for diagnosis of living body	121	1979
4,356,826 Stabbing apparatus for diagnosis of living body	159	1981
6,811,406 Microelectronic spring with additional protruding member	146	2001
OPTISCAN BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION (3)
2004/0132,167 Cartridge lance	114	2003
6,862,534 Method of determining an analyte concentration in a sample from an absorption spectrum	67	2003
7,271,912 Method of determining analyte concentration in a sample using infrared transmission data	59	2004
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION (3)
5,135,719 Blood separation device comprising a filter and a capillary flow pathway exiting the filter	102	1990
5,288,636 Enzyme electrode system	371	1990
6,602,268 Blood lancet system for blood withdrawal for diagnostic purposes	109	2001
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (3)
5,415,169 Motorized mammographic biopsy apparatus	194	1993
5,389,534 Biosensor containing a biochemical substance immobilized on a layer of an olefinic-unsaturated, epoxyfunctional polyether	108	1993
5,407,818 Biosensor containing a biochemical substance immobilized on a layer of olefinic-unsaturated, epoxy functional cross-linked polysiloxane	96	1993
SPECIALIZED HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. (3)
5,616,135 Self retracting medical needle apparatus and methods	97	1995
5,776,157 Lancet apparatus and methods	129	1996
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SpectRx, Inc. (3)
2002/0099,308 Fluid collection and monitoring device	71	2001
6,679,841 Fluid collection and monitoring device	127	2001
7,301,629 Apparatus and method for determining tissue characteristics	55	2006
The Procter & Gamble Company (3)
6,713,660 Disposable article having a biosensor	121	1999
6,436,055 Device having diarrhea diagnostic panel	70	2000
2004/0172,000 Disposable article having a biosensor	101	2004
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (3)
5,678,306 Method for reducing pumping damage to blood	82	1995
6,447,265 Magnetically suspended miniature fluid pump and method of designing the same	74	1999
7,308,164 Method for texturing surfaces of optical fiber sensors used for blood glucose monitoring	55	2006
Thorne, Smith, Astill Technologies, Inc. (3)
4,995,402 Medical droplet whole blood and like monitoring	330	1988
5,108,889 Assay for determining analyte using mercury release followed by detection via interaction with aluminum	205	1988
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TRANSPACIFIC SYSTEMS, LLC (3)
2004/0115,754 Method for establishing a long-term profile of blood sugar level aiding self-control of the same	92	2002
7,347,925 Biosensor for monitoring an analyte content with a partial voltage generated therefrom	55	2003
2007/0092,923 ESTABLISHING A LONG-TERM PROFILE OF BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL AIDING SELF-CONTROL OF THE SAME	54	2006
ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC. (2)
5,628,961 Apparatus for assaying viscosity changes in fluid samples and method of conducting same	108	1995
6,030,827 Microfabricated aperture-based sensor	172	1998
AJINOMOTO CO., INC. (2)
4,619,754 Chemically modified electrodes and their uses	235	1983
4,595,479 Modified electrode	193	1983
ALBION INSTRUMENTS, A CORP OF UTAH (2)
4,648,714 Molecular gas analysis by Raman scattering in intracavity laser configuration	107	1985
5,153,671 Gas analysis system having buffer gas inputs to protect associated optical elements	66	1990
ALTEA THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION (2)
6,030,399 Fluid jet blood sampling device and methods	136	1997
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AMIRA MEDICAL (2)
5,128,171 Method of making a test strip having a dialyzed polymer layer	104	1990
2007/0060,845 Method and apparatus for sampling bodily fluid	56	2006
APEX BIOTECHNOLOGY CORP. (2)
2004/0231,983 Electrochemical sensor with sample pre-treatment function	55	2003
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Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (2)
4,824,639 Test device and a method for the detection of a component of a liquid sample	125	1988
5,916,156 Electrochemical sensors having improved selectivity and enhanced sensitivity	143	1997
BIOMEDIX, INC. (2)
5,695,947 Amperometric cholesterol biosensor	194	1995
6,033,866 Highly sensitive amperometric bi-mediator-based glucose biosensor	212	1997
BIOSENSOR SYSTEMS DESIGN, INC. (2)
6,322,963 Sensor for analyte detection	83	2000
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BIOSITE INCORPORATED (2)
5,795,725 Methods for the assay of troponin I and T and selection of antibodies for use in immunoassays	126	1995
2004/0209,307 Diagnostic markers of stroke and cerebral injury and methods of use thereof	109	2003
BIOTRACK, A CORP. OF CA. (2)
4,756,884 Capillary flow device	268	1986
4,753,776 Blood separation device comprising a filter and a capillary flow pathway exiting the filter	133	1986
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (2)
5,770,369 Nucleic acid mediated electron transfer	194	1996
2008/0097,241 SAMPLING DEVICE	54	2007
Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (2)
4,397,556 Material-testing method and apparatus	78	1980
4,407,008 Method and apparatus for light-induced scanning-microscope display of specimen parameters and of their distribution	106	1981
CELL ROBOTICS, INC. (2)
5,554,153 Laser skin perforator	89	1994
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CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT, LLC (2)
7,300,402 Computerized medical diagnostic and treatment advice system	83	2003
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2004/0138,688 Lancet system including test strips and cassettes for drawing and sampling bodily material	109	2003
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D.H. BLAIR & CO., INC., (2)
5,060,174 Method and apparatus for evaluating a load bearing surface such as a seat	141	1990
5,170,364 Feedback system for load bearing surface	142	1990
FOLEY, HOAG & ELIOT, LLP (2)
6,119,033 Method of monitoring a location of an area of interest within a patient during a medical procedure	90	1997
6,731,966 Systems and methods for targeting a lesion	79	2000
Habley Medical Technology Corporation (2)
5,231,993 Blood sampler and component tester with guide member	197	1991
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HOLOGIC, INC. (2)
5,755,228 Equipment and method for calibration and quality assurance of an ultrasonic bone anaylsis apparatus	82	1995
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HOME DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (2)
4,790,979 Test strip and fixture	198	1986
4,774,192 A dry reagent delivery system with membrane having porosity gradient	204	1987
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2007/0135,828 Puncturing Device	57	2003
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I-SENS, INC. (2)
6,726,818 Biosensors with porous chromatographic membranes	97	2001
7,288,174 Electrochemical biosensor	59	2004
INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY COMPANY (2)
6,652,720 Analytical instruments, biosensors and methods thereof	106	2001
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INSULET CORPORATION (2)
2002/0040,208 Data collection assembly for patient infusion system	267	2001
6,669,669 Laminated patient infusion device	202	2001
INVERNESS MEDICAL SWITZERLAND GMBH (2)
5,141,868 Device for use in chemical test procedures	448	1989
7,305,896 Capillary fill test device	54	2004
ISENSE CORPORATION (2)
7,228,162 Analyte sensor	88	2003
7,225,008 Multiple use analyte sensing assembly	60	2003
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2007/0225,742 Lancet Assembly	60	2005
2008/0058,847 Lancet assembly	57	2005
JOHNSON & JOHNSON KABUSHIKI KAISHA (2)
2008/0057,484 EVENT-DRIVEN METHOD FOR TUTORING A USER IN THE DETERMINATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID SAMPLE	54	2006
2008/0058,626 ANALYTICAL METER WITH DISPLAY-BASED TUTORIAL MODULE	54	2006
JUS-JAS LLC (2)
5,735,868 Intramuscular stimulator	65	1996
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KAZ USA, INC. (2)
D428993 Blood pressure measuring device	63	1999
D484980 Blood pressure measuring device	69	2002
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. (2)
6,336,900 Home hub for reporting patient health parameters	312	1999
6,584,338 Deriving time-averaged moments	57	2000
LI, FU-YUAN (2)
2007/0161,960 Lancet device	59	2006
2007/0162,065 Disposable lancet device	55	2006
M-BIOTECH, INC. (2)
6,268,161 Biosensor	242	1999
6,835,553 Photometric glucose measurement system using glucose-sensitive hydrogel	174	2002
MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT, A FEDERAL BANKING CHARTER CORP. OF DE. (2)
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4,702,594 Double exposure interferometric analysis of structures and employing ambient pressure stressing	77	1982
MCGILL UNIVERSITY (2)
2003/0232,370 Glucose sensor and uses thereof	163	2003
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MICROBIONICS, INC. (2)
6,790,599 Microfluidic devices and manufacture thereof	92	2000
6,849,168 Electrochemical microsensor package	92	2001
Nanopass Ltd. (2)
6,558,361 Systems and methods for the transport of fluids through a biological barrier and production techniques for such systems	140	2000
6,533,949 Microneedle structure and production method therefor	123	2000
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (2)
5,312,590 Amperometric sensor for single and multicomponent analysis	164	1989
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NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT INCORPORATED (2)
4,938,218 Perinatal pulse oximetry sensor	253	1988
5,247,932 Sensor for intrauterine use	191	1991
NIPRO CORPORATION (2)
6,527,521 Magnetically driven axial-flow pump	66	2000
2003/0032,077 Recording medium and blood glucose monitoring system using the recording medium	108	2002
NISSHO CORPORATION (2)
5,368,047 Suction-type blood sampler	204	1994
5,666,966 Suction-type blood sampler	137	1995
NITTO DENKO CORPORATION (2)
6,527,716 Microporation of tissue for delivery of bioactive agents	97	1999
2004/0220,456 Microporation of tissue for delivery of bioactive agents	107	2004
NOVEMBER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT GESELLSCHAFT FUR MOLEKULARE MEDIZIN (2)
6,540,762 Device for perforating skin	115	2001
7,169,289 Electrochemical detection method and device	165	2005
OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. (2)
4,944,304 Electronic sphygmomanometer	67	1988
D475136 Blood pressure monitor	68	2002
Personal Diagnostics, Inc. (2)
4,873,993 Cuvette	184	1987
5,029,583 Optical analyzer	277	1989
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6,783,502 Integrated lancing and analytic device	114	2002
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POWDERJECT RESEARCH LIMITED (2)
2003/0113,827 Non-or minimally invasive monitoring methods	95	2001
6,602,678 Non- or minimally invasive monitoring methods	153	2001
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (2)
4,827,763 Pressure mapping system with capacitive measuring pad	133	1986
5,010,772 Pressure mapping system with capacitive measuring pad	148	1989
RADIOMETER CALIFORNIA, INC. (2)
5,046,496 Sensor assembly for measuring analytes in fluids	99	1989
5,405,510 Portable analyte measuring system for multiple fluid samples	127	1993
RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS INC. (2)
5,354,287 Injector for delivering fluid to internal target tissue	161	1991
5,709,668 Automatic medicament injector employing non-coring needle	133	1995
RAYTHEON COMPANY (2)
5,315,793 System for precision cleaning by jet spray	109	1991
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