US Patent No: 7,885,697

Transcutaneous analyte sensor

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Feb 8, 2011
Issued date
Mar 10, 2005
filing date
11/077,714
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ALSO PUBLISHED AS: 20060020186

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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 Owner	Address	Total Patents
DEXCOM, INC.	SAN DIEGO, CA	159

International Classification(s)

A61B:DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Brauker, James H	San Diego, CA	295	23817
Brister, Mark	Encinitas, CA	161	13817
Neale, Paul V	-	85	6962
Thrower, James Patrick	-	76	4076

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2008/0187,655 METHOD FOR POLYMERIZING A MONOMER SOLUTION WITHIN A CAVITY TO GENERATE A SMOOTH POLYMER SURFACE	94	2008
2008/0305,009 PYRIDINIUM BORONIC ACID QUENCHERS FOR USE IN ANALYTE SENSORS	95	2008
2009/0018,418 EQUILIBRIUM NON-CONSUMING FLUORESCENCE SENSOR FOR REAL TIME INTRAVASCULAR GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT	94	2008
2009/0018,426 DEVICE AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING ANALYTE SENSORS	93	2008
2009/0081,803 POLYVIOLOGEN BORONIC ACID QUENCHERS FOR USE IN ANALYTE SENSORS	94	2008
2009/0061,528 HPTS-MONO AND BIS CYS-MA POLYMERIZABLE FLUORESCENT DYES FOR USE IN ANALYTE SENSORS	94	2008
2008/0305,506 FLUORESCENT DYES FOR USE IN GLUCOSE SENSING	95	2008
2009/0177,143 USE OF AN EQUILIBRIUM INTRAVASCULAR SENSOR TO ACHIEVE TIGHT GLYCEMIC CONTROL	94	2008
2009/0264,719 SENSOR FOR PERCUTANEOUS INTRAVASCULAR DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT AN INDWELLING CANNULA	94	2009
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (10)
4,484,987 Method and membrane applicable to implantable sensor	242	1983
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
4,890,620 Two-dimensional diffusion glucose substrate sensing electrode	350	1988
4,940,065 Surgically implantable peripheral nerve electrode	62	1989
5,985,129 Method for increasing the service life of an implantable sensor	154	1992
6,542,765 Method for the iontophoretic non-invasive determination of the in vivo concentration level of an inorganic or organic substance	26	1998
6,405,066 Implantable analyte sensor	145	2000
6,721,587 Membrane and electrode structure for implantable sensor	168	2002
2008/0034,972 Membranes with controlled permeability to polar and apolar molecules in solution and methods of making same	18	2006
E. HELLER & COMPANY (8)
6,134,461 Electrochemical analyte	541	1998
6,175,752 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	668	1998
6,484,046 Electrochemical analyte sensor	412	2000
6,565,509 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	450	2000
2004/0167,801 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	228	2004
2006/0118,415 Electrochemical Analyte Sensor	2	2006
2007/0203,410 Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use	113	2007
2008/0086,041 Analyte Monitoring Device And Methods Of Use	50	2007
LIFESCAN, INC. (8)
5,304,468 Reagent test strip and apparatus for determination of blood glucose	447	1993
5,426,032 No-wipe whole blood glucose test strip	203	1993
5,714,123 Protective shield for a blood glucose strip	157	1996
5,863,400 Electrochemical cells	95	1997
6,454,710 Devices and methods for monitoring an analyte	118	2001
2002/0188,185 PERCUTANEOUS BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLING AND ANALYTE MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS	86	2001
2004/0120,848 Method for manufacturing a sterilized and calibrated biosensor-based medical device	35	2002
2007/0017,805 Method and device for sampling and analyzing interstitial fluid and whole blood samples	118	2006
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION (8)
4,830,013 Intravascular blood parameter measurement system	95	1987
4,928,694 Intravascular blood parameter measurement system	39	1989
4,934,369 Intravascular blood parameter measurement system	185	1989
5,048,525 Blood parameter measurement system with compliant element	24	1990
5,195,963 Method and system for monitoring of blood constituents in vivo	29	1992
5,335,658 Intravascular blood parameter sensing system	33	1992
5,345,932 Method and system for monitoring of blood constituents in vivo	22	1993
5,421,328 Intravascular blood parameter sensing system	56	1994
THERASENSE, INC. (8)
5,356,786 Interferant eliminating biosensor	409	1993
6,162,611 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	442	2000
6,514,718 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	308	2001
2002/0084,196 Small volume in vitro analyte sensor and methods	209	2001
2003/0100,040 Blood analyte monitoring through subcutaneous measurement	239	2002
6,881,551 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	272	2003
2003/0187,338 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	267	2003
2005/0121,322 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	227	2005
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (7)
5,380,536 Biocompatible microcapsules	134	1991
5,264,104 Enzyme electrodes	387	1992
5,593,852 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	495	1994
6,284,478 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	371	1996
5,965,380 Subcutaneous glucose electrode	450	1999
6,083,710 Electrochemical analyte measurement system	384	1999
6,121,009 Electrochemical analyte measurement system	416	1999
DISETRONIC LICENSING AG (7)
5,108,819 Thin film electrical component	210	1990
5,322,063 Hydrophilic polyurethane membranes for electrochemical glucose sensors	366	1991
5,284,140 Acrylic copolymer membranes for biosensors	136	1992
5,299,571 Apparatus and method for implantation of sensors	304	1993
5,476,094 Acrylic copolymer membranes for biosensors	59	1993
5,411,647 Techniques to improve the performance of electrochemical sensors	401	1994
5,695,623 Glucose measuring device	318	1994
DOW CORNING CORPORATION (7)
4,831,070 Moldable elastomeric pressure sensitive adhesives	55	1987
4,793,555 Container, method and composition for controlling the release of a volatile liquid from an aqueous mixture	28	1988
4,951,657 Heat sealable membrane for transdermal drug release	28	1988
5,588,560 Ergonomeric dispenser for viscous materials	73	1996
5,811,487 Thickening silicones with elastomeric silicone polyethers	182	1996
6,169,155 Silicone gel composition and silicone gel produced therefrom	60	1999
6,541,107 Nanoporous silicone resins having low dielectric constants	91	1999
I-STAT CORPORATION (7)
5,096,669 Disposable sensing device for real time fluid analysis	313	1988
5,200,051 Wholly microfabricated biosensors and process for the manufacture and use thereof	508	1989
5,063,081 Method of manufacturing a plurality of uniform microfabricated sensing devices having an immobilized ligand receptor	332	1990
5,212,050 Method of forming a permselective layer	98	1990
5,466,575 Process for the manufacture of wholly microfabricated biosensors	85	1992
5,554,339 Process for the manufacture of wholly microfabricated biosensors	130	1993
5,837,454 Process for the manufacture of wholly microfabricated biosensors	191	1995
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (7)
4,431,507 Enzyme electrode	111	1982
4,663,824 Aluminum electrolytic capacitor and a manufacturing method therefor	180	1985
5,266,179 Quantitative analysis method and its system using a disposable sensor	493	1991
5,582,697 Biosensor, and a method and a device for quantifying a substrate in a sample liquid using the same	385	1995
6,059,946 Biosensor	160	1998
6,309,526 Biosensor	131	1999
6,972,080 Electrochemical device for moving particles covered with protein	67	2000
ISENSE CORPORATION (6)
6,695,860 Transcutaneous sensor insertion device	195	2000
6,613,379 Implantable analyte sensor	162	2001
7,228,162 Analyte sensor	85	2003
6,875,386 Neovascularization promoting membrane for bioimplants	72	2003
7,120,483 Methods for analyte sensing and measurement	110	2003
2007/0173,706 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF A SENSOR	75	2006
SEGARS CALIFORNIA PARTNERS, LP (6)
5,330,634 Calibration solutions useful for analyses of biological fluids and methods employing same	276	1992
5,431,174 Method of fluid delivery and collection	62	1994
5,505,828 Calibration solutions useful for analysis of biological fluids and methods employing same	84	1995
5,932,175 Sensor apparatus for use in measuring a parameter of a fluid sample	49	1996
6,027,479 Medical apparatus incorporating pressurized supply of storage liquid	28	1998
6,123,827 Method for calibrating sensors used in diagnostic testing	131	1998
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (6)
5,584,876 Cell excluding sheath for vascular grafts	132	1994
5,787,900 Method for loading and reloading a therapeutical device in a vascularized implantable containment apparatus	113	1996
5,913,998 Method of making an implantable containment apparatus for a therapeutical device	160	1997
5,843,069 Implantable containment apparatus for a therapeutical device and method for loading and reloading the device therein	103	1997
5,897,955 Materials and methods for the immobilization of bioactive species onto polymeric substrates	125	1998
6,737,158 Porous polymeric membrane toughened composites	52	2002
PACESETTER, INC. (5)
4,944,299 High speed digital telemetry system for implantable device	436	1989
5,404,877 Leadless implantable sensor assembly and a cardiac emergency warning alarm	131	1993
6,585,763 Implantable therapeutic device and method	203	1998
6,527,729 Method for monitoring patient using acoustic sensor	303	2000
2005/0288,596 Implantable pressure transducer system optimized for reduced thrombosis effect	38	2005
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC. (5)
4,731,726 Patient-operated glucose monitor and diabetes management system	620	1986
5,352,351 Biosensing meter with fail/safe procedures to prevent erroneous indications	345	1993
6,544,212 Diabetes management system	261	2001
2004/0236,251 Precision depth control lancing tip	182	2003
2007/0007,133 Sensor with increased biocompatibility	18	2006
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (4)
4,907,857 Optical fiber distribution system for an optical fiber sensor	87	1989
6,093,156 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests	330	1997
6,730,200 Electrochemical sensor for analysis of liquid samples	132	2001
6,801,041 Sensor having electrode for determining the rate of flow of a fluid	204	2002
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (4)
5,067,491 Barrier coating on blood contacting devices	223	1989
6,589,229 Wearable, self-contained drug infusion device	268	2000
6,952,604 Minimally-invasive system and method for monitoring analyte levels	249	2001
7,060,059 System and method for initiating and maintaining continuous, long-term control of a concentration of a substance in a patient using a feedback or model-based controller coupled to a single-needle or multi-needle intradermal (ID) delivery device	208	2003
C.R. BARD, INC. (4)
5,224,929 Irrigation/aspiration cannula and valve assembly	69	1990
5,423,738 Blood pumping and processing system	100	1993
6,329,488 Silane copolymer coatings	42	1998
6,908,681 Silane copolymer coatings	23	2001
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (4)
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
5,324,322 Thin film implantable electrode and method of manufacture	153	1992
2004/0180,391 Sliver type autonomous biosensors	32	2003
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION (4)
6,248,077 System for sensing a characteristic of fluid flowing to or from a body	31	1985
5,766,151 Endovascular system for arresting the heart	237	1995
2007/0200,254 Method and apparatus for using flex circuit technology to create an electrode	52	2007
2007/0202,672 Method and apparatus for using flex circuit technology to create a reference electrode channel	52	2007
ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (4)
5,820,622 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor	258	1996
6,645,181 Drug delivery systems and methods	214	1999
2004/0015,134 Drug delivery systems and methods	149	2003
2004/0030,285 Drug delivery systems and methods	132	2003
INSULET CORPORATION (4)
6,699,218 Transcutaneous delivery means	282	2001
6,749,587 Modular infusion device and method	252	2002
6,960,192 Transcutaneous fluid delivery system	190	2002
2004/0010,207 Self-contained, automatic transcutaneous physiologic sensing system	249	2002
MINIMED INC. (4)
5,882,494 Polyurethane/polyurea compositions containing silicone for biosensor membranes	295	1995
6,641,533 Handheld personal data assistant (PDA) with a medical device and method of using the same	438	2001
2002/0055,673 Reusable analyte sensor site and method of using the same	58	2001
2002/0119,711 Insertion set for a transcutaneous sensor	178	2002
OXYGEN BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. (4)
5,964,993 Glucose sensor	268	1996
5,914,026 Implantable sensor employing an auxiliary electrode	166	1997
6,343,225 Implantable glucose sensor	162	1999
6,815,186 Implantable glucose sensor	163	2002
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (4)
4,477,314 Method for determining sugar concentration	213	1983
4,808,089 Reciprocating pump for a medication administering device	40	1987
4,883,467 Reciprocating pump for an implantable medication dosage device	61	1988
5,704,354 Electrocatalytic glucose sensor	121	1995
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO (4)
4,813,424 Long-life membrane electrode for non-ionic species	178	1987
4,986,271 Vivo refillable glucose sensor	235	1989
5,431,160 Miniature implantable refillable glucose sensor and material therefor	239	1993
5,476,776 Immobilized enzymes for use in an electrochemical sensor	86	1994
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (3)
6,407,195 Tackified polydiorganosiloxane oligourea segmented copolymers and a process for making same	48	1997
5,879,828 Membrane electrode assembly	79	1997
7,078,582 Stretch removable adhesive articles and methods	40	2001
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (3)
6,498,941 Catheter based probe and method of using same for detecting chemical analytes	92	2000
2005/0118,344 Temperature controlled crimping	27	2003
2005/0119,720 Temperature controlled crimping	43	2004
ALZA CORPORATION (3)
4,327,725 Osmotic device with hydrogel driving member	536	1980
6,219,574 Device and method for enchancing transdermal sampling	290	1997
6,091,975 Minimally invasive detecting device	348	1998
BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED (3)
5,135,297 Surface coating of polymer objects	44	1990
2007/0142,584 Silicon-containing monomers end-capped with polymerizable cationic hydrophilic groups	23	2006
2008/0312,397 Silicone-Containing Prepolymers	12	2007
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (3)
6,368,658 Coating medical devices using air suspension	198	2000
6,447,542 Implantable members for receiving therapeutically useful compositions	102	2000
7,318,814 Medical suction valve	21	2002
CB-CARMEL BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD. (3)
5,474,552 Implantable drug delivery pump	171	1994
5,529,066 Implantable capsule for enhancing cell electric signals	24	1994
5,513,636 Implantable sensor chip	189	1994
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (3)
4,680,268 Implantable gas-containing biosensor and method for measuring an analyte such as glucose	300	1985
5,030,333 Polarographic method for measuring both analyte and oxygen with the same detecting electrode of an electroenzymatic sensor	122	1986
4,721,677 Implantable gas-containing biosensor and method for measuring an analyte such as glucose	280	1987
COCHLEAR CORPORATION (3)
5,000,194 Array of bipolar electrodes	68	1988
4,961,434 Array of recessed radially oriented bipolar electrodes	19	1988
5,037,497 Method of fabricating an array of recessed radially oriented bipolar electrodes	31	1990
HEALTH HERO NETWORK, INC. (3)
5,307,263 Modular microprocessor-based health monitoring system	570	1992
5,933,136 Network media access control system for encouraging patient compliance with a treatment plan	429	1996
5,822,715 Diabetes management system and method for controlling blood glucose	490	1997
ICU MEDICAL, INC. (3)
5,640,470 Fiber-optic detectors with terpolymeric analyte-permeable matrix coating	70	1995
5,873,862 Medical valve and method of use	75	1997
5,995,208 Intravascular oximetry catheter	25	1998
MEDISENSE, INC. (3)
4,545,382 Sensor for components of a liquid mixture	460	1982
4,711,245 Sensor for components of a liquid mixture	407	1984
5,682,884 Strip electrode with screen printing	313	1994
MILES INC. (3)
4,810,470 Volume independent diagnostic device	169	1987
5,202,261 Conductive sensors and their use in diagnostic assays	221	1991
5,250,439 Use of conductive sensors in diagnostic assays	239	1992
NEUROTECH USA, INC. (3)
5,858,747 Control of cell growth in a bioartificial organ with extracellular matrix coated microcarriers	26	1995
5,773,286 Inner supported biocompatible cell capsules	21	1995
6,231,879 Biocompatible devices with foam scaffolds	107	1999
NOVARTIS AG (3)
5,518,601 Extended use planar sensors	113	1995
5,945,498 Polysiloxane-comprising perfluoroalkyl ethers and the preparation and use thereof	40	1997
2005/0013,842 Antimicrobial medical devices	24	2004
OSMETECH TECHNOLOGY INC. (3)
6,264,825 Binding acceleration techniques for the detection of analytes	199	1999
2004/0146,909 Signal detection techniques for the detection of analytes	82	2003
2005/0003,399 Binding acceleration techniques for the detection of analytes	31	2004
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (3)
4,705,503 Metabolite sensor including a chemical concentration sensitive flow controller for a drug delivery system	59	1986
4,927,407 Cardiac assist pump with steady rate supply of fluid lubricant	161	1989
5,910,554 Highly cross-linked polymeric supports	41	1997
SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (3)
6,474,360 Variable pressure valve apparatus	19	2000
6,391,019 Valve apparatus and valve system using thereof	19	2000
6,485,449 Pressure-variable valve device and set-pressure adjusting device for the valve device	22	2001
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. (3)
5,494,562 Electrochemical sensors	309	1994
5,707,502 Sensors for measuring analyte concentrations and methods of making same	207	1996
6,107,083 Optical oxidative enzyme-based sensors	220	1998
SORENSON DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED (3)
6,965,791 Implantable biosensor system, apparatus and method	190	2003
2004/0254,433 Sensor introducer system, apparatus and method	181	2003
2005/0183,954 Implantable biosensor system, apparatus and method	61	2005
TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (3)
4,689,149 Device for transfer of medical substance	24	1984
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 (3)
5,428,123 Copolymers and non-porous, semi-permeable membrane thereof and its use for permeating molecules of predetermined molecular weight range	91	1993
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
A. MENARINI INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE S.R.L. (2)
5,298,022 Wearable artificial pancreas	55	1993
2001/0041,830 Apparatus for measurment and control of the content of glucose, lactate or other metabolites in biological fluids	172	2001
ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. (2)
6,966,325 Method for manipulating dosage control apparatus	32	2002
7,150,741 Programmable dose control module	35	2002
ALLERGAN, INC. (2)
5,545,220 Implantable prosthesis with open cell textured surface and method for forming same	116	1993
5,833,603 Implantable biosensing transponder	556	1996
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
ASH ACCESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. (2)
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
AVL MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AG (2)
5,243,982 Device for determining the concentration of at least one substance in organic tissue	44	1991
5,683,562 Planar sensor for determining a chemical parameter of a sample	196	1995
B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC. (2)
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
BALL SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. (2)
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
CAMBRIDGE LIFE SCIENCES PLC (2)
4,970,145 Immobilized enzyme electrodes	255	1988
5,160,418 Enzyme electrodes and improvements in the manufacture thereof	142	1989
CAREFUSION 2200, INC (2)
5,800,383 Fluid management system for arthroscopic surgery	62	1996
6,024,720 Fluid management system for arthroscopic surgery	42	1998
CAREFUSION 303, INC. (2)
5,356,378 Fluid line condition detection	71	1994
6,358,225 Upstream occlusion detection system	38	1998
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
COVIDIEN LP (2)
6,553,241 Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor expiration data	222	2001
2007/0200,267 Pressurized dip coating system	17	2007
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
DELTADOT LIMITED (2)
6,103,533 Molecular imaging	63	1998
6,017,435 Molecular imaging	71	1998
DREW SCIENTIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (2)
5,380,491 Apparatus for pumping and directing fluids for hematology testing	24	1993
2004/0265,940 Amperometer sensor	5	2004
ELAN CORPORATION, PLC (2)
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
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
GOLDSCHMIDT GMBH (2)
4,686,137 Moisture vapor permeable materials	51	1984
5,120,813 Moisture vapor permeable materials	36	1991
HEMOTEQ GMBH (2)
2004/0234,575 Medical products comprising a haemocompatible coating, production and use thereof	36	2004
2005/0176,678 Compounds and method for coating surfaces in a haemocompatibe manner	27	2004
HOSPIRA, INC. (2)
5,310,469 Biosensor with a membrane containing biologically active material	181	1991
5,326,449 Composite membrane	146	1993
INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY COMPANY (2)
7,022,219 Automated system for continuously and automatically calibrating electrochemical sensors	22	2002
2005/0233,407 Cross-linked enzyme matrix and uses thereof	12	2005
KUDD, ARTHUR R. (2)
4,787,398 Glucose medical monitoring system	382	1986
5,279,294 Medical diagnostic system	462	1990
KYOTO DAIICHI KAGAKU CO., LTD. (2)
5,496,453 Biosensor and method of quantitative analysis using the same	347	1994
5,781,455 Article of manufacture comprising computer usable medium for a portable blood sugar value measuring apparatus	137	1996
LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (2)
5,711,861 Device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration	375	1995
6,212,416 Device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration	275	1998
LIFESCAN SCOTLAND LIMITED (2)
2005/0133,368 Electrochemical test strip for reducing the effect of direct interference current	138	2004
2005/0139,489 Method of reducing the effect of direct and mediated interference current in an electrochemical test strip	137	2004
LOCTITE CORPORATION (2)
4,675,346 UV curable silicone rubber compositions	55	1984
4,684,538 Polysiloxane urethane compounds and adhesive compositions, and method of making and using the same	73	1986
LUDLOW CORPORATION (2)
4,684,558 Adhesive polyethylene oxide hydrogel sheet and its production	39	1986
4,989,607 Highly conductive non-stringy adhesive hydrophilic gels and medical electrode assemblies manufactured therefrom	75	1989
M-BIOTECH, INC. (2)
6,268,161 Biosensor	237	1999
6,475,750 Glucose biosensor	286	2000
MASIMO CORPORATION (2)
6,081,735 Signal processing apparatus	421	1997
6,263,222 Signal processing apparatus	324	1997
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
MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD. (2)
4,442,841 Electrode for living bodies	122	1981
4,672,970 Electrode for living body	90	1985
NEC CORPORATION (2)
5,384,028 Biosensor with a data memory	245	1993
6,144,871 Current detecting sensor and method of fabricating the same	82	1999
NOVO NORDISK A/S (2)
5,269,891 Method and apparatus for determination of a constituent in a fluid	252	1993
6,936,006 Atraumatic insertion of a subcutaneous device	209	2003
OPTICAL SENSORS INCORPORATED (2)
2003/0225,324 Noninvasive detection of a physiologic Parameter within a body tissue of a patient	26	2002
2004/0006,263 Noninvasive detection of a physiologic parameter within a body tissue of a patient	20	2003
OPTISCAN BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION (2)
2007/0179,436 Analyte detection system with periodic sample draw and laboratory-grade analyzer	28	2005
2008/0072,663 ACCURATE AND TIMELY BODY FLUID ANALYSIS	46	2007
PERSEPTIVE BIOSYSTEMS, INC. (2)
5,372,719 Molecular imaging	90	1992
5,453,199 Molecular imaging	91	1994
PICHA, GEORGE J. (2)
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
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH (2)
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
RUBICON INVESTMENTS, INC. (2)
6,117,290 System and method for measuring a bioanalyte such as lactate	211	1998
6,464,849 Sensor for measuring a bioanalyte such as lactate	77	1999
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (2)
4,803,243 Block-graft copolymer	95	1987
4,988,758 Fluorosilicone rubber composition	53	1988
SOLUTECH, INC. (2)
4,726,381 Dialysis system and method	34	1986
4,763,658 Dialysis system 2nd method	29	1987
STRYKER CORPORATION (2)
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
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (2)
4,494,950 Plural module medication delivery system	494	1982
4,625,730 Patient ECG recording control for an automatic implantable defibrillator	79	1985
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORPORATION (2)
4,963,595 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers	118	1988
5,235,003 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers	124	1990
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (2)
6,497,729 Implant coating for control of tissue/implant interactions	124	1999
2003/0099,682 Apparatus and method for control of tissue/implant interactions	34	2002
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (2)
5,165,407 Implantable glucose sensor	448	1991
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6,948,492 Programmable multi-dose intranasal drug delivery device	22	2001
6,663,615 Dual stage microvalve and method of use	31	2001
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (2)
4,805,624 Low-potential electrochemical redox sensors	215	1987
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7,070,580 Infusion device and an adhesive sheet material and a release liner	96	2003
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5,030,199 Female incontinence control device with magnetically operable valve and method	98	1989
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5,688,239 Urinary tract treating assembly with prostate flushing	36	1995
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5,630,978 Preparation of biologically active molecules by molecular imprinting	33	1995
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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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6,309,884 Individual calibration of blood glucose for supporting noninvasive self-monitoring blood glucose	233	1999
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5,469,846 Implantable non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor	263	1994
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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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5,082,550 Enzyme electrochemical sensor electrode and method of making it	223	1989
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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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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON, THE (1)
4,759,828 Glucose electrode and method of determining glucose	318	1987
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FUJITSU LIMITED (1)
5,589,133 Oxygen electrode, biosensor and processes for manufacturing same	61	1994
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5,285,513 Optical fiber cable provided with stabilized waterblocking material	132	1992
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5,676,651 Surgically implantable pump arrangement and method for pumping body fluids	51	1994
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6,545,085 Polar solvent compatible polyethersiloxane elastomers	101	2001
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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
GLUCON INC. (1)
2007/0249,916 Wearable Glucometer	13	2005
GOLDSTAR CO., LTD. (1)
5,571,395 Breath alcohol analyzer using a biosensor	125	1994
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5,914,182 Materials and methods for the immobilization of bioactive species onto polymeric substrates	115	1996
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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
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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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5,116,313 Variable intensity remote controlled needleless injectors	52	1990
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5,417,115 Dielectrically isolated resonant microsensors	37	1993
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5,658,330 Molded silicone foam implant and method for making	109	1995
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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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6,733,655 Measurement of substances in liquids	66	2000
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5,009,251 Fluid flow control	44	1988
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6,372,244 RETRIEVABLE BIOARTIFICIAL IMPLANTS HAVING DIMENSIONS ALLOWING RAPID DIFFUSION OF OXYGEN AND RAPID BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGE, PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE	34	2000
ISONEA LIMITED (1)
6,168,568 Phonopneumograph system	170	1996
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4,820,281 Drop volume measurement system	54	1987
JAMES E. COOKE (1)
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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
JULIUS BLUM GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H. (1)
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KABUSHIKI KAISHA SIGEL (1)
5,340,352 Figure adjusting pad and process for manufacturing same	47	1992
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4,975,175 Miniaturized oxygen electrode and miniaturized biosensor and production process thereof	116	1989
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5,425,717 Epidural catheter system utilizing splittable needle	72	1993
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. (1)
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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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5,220,917 Implantable pharmacological defibrillator with automatic recognition of ventricular fibrillation	73	1990
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5,703,359 Composite membrane and support assembly	29	1996
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4,253,469 Implantable temperature probe	164	1979
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4,986,671 Three-parameter optical fiber sensor and system	240	1989
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5,549,569 Ex vivo blood isolation system	51	1995
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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
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2002/0177,763 Integrated lancets and methods	129	2001
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6,887,228 Treatment of wound or joint for relief of pain and promotion of healing	34	2001
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5,964,745 Implantable system for cell growth control	19	1996
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5,658,247 Ionosonic drug delivery apparatus	65	1995
MEDRAD, INC. (1)
5,840,240 Method of making a silicone composite vascular graft	85	1995
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5,686,829 Voltammetric method and apparatus	172	1995
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5,509,888 Controller valve device and method	174	1994
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MONITORING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (1)
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MOSBACH, KLAUS (1)
5,959,050 Supports useful for molecular imprinting technology	102	1996
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5,372,133 Implantable biomedical sensor device, suitable in particular for measuring the concentration of glucose	341	1993
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6,858,020 Vaccinator device	22	2002
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6,083,523 Implantable biocompatable immunoisolatory vehicle for delivery of selected therapeutic products	142	1998
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8,409,131 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use	0	2007
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