US Patent No: 7,905,833

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Transcutaneous analyte sensor

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Abstract

The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
DEXCOM, INC.SAN DIEGO, CA159

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brauker, James San Diego, CA 42 3098
Brister, Mark Encinitas, CA 159 13719
Dobbles, J Michael San Diego, CA 32 2909
Kamath, Apurv Ullas Solana Beach, CA 110 6067
Masterson, Steve San Francisco, CA 28 2347
Mensinger, Michael Robert San Diego, CA 36 1896
Saint, Sean San Diego, CA 76 5909
Thrower, James Patrick - 76 4053

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6,175,752 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 665 1998
6,484,046 Electrochemical analyte sensor 410 2000
6,565,509 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 448 2000
2004/0167,801 Analyte monitoring device and methods of use 227 2004
2007/0203,410 Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use 113 2007
 
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (6)
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 492 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 159 1998
6,972,080 Electrochemical device for moving particles covered with protein 67 2000
 
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (5)
6,093,156 Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests 329 1997
6,526,298 Method for the non-invasive determination of analytes in a selected volume of tissue 189 2000
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 203 2002
2008/0210,557 SUBCUTANEOUS GLUCOSE ELECTRODE 38 2008
 
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (5)
5,380,536 Biocompatible microcapsules 134 1991
5,264,104 Enzyme electrodes 384 1992
5,593,852 Subcutaneous glucose electrode 493 1994
6,284,478 Subcutaneous glucose electrode 370 1996
5,965,380 Subcutaneous glucose electrode 448 1999
 
DOW CORNING CORPORATION (5)
4,831,070 Moldable elastomeric pressure sensitive adhesives 55 1987
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
 
LIFESCAN, INC. (5)
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
2002/0188,185 PERCUTANEOUS BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLING AND ANALYTE MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS 86 2001
2007/0017,805 Method and device for sampling and analyzing interstitial fluid and whole blood samples 118 2006
 
MINIMED INC. (5)
5,882,494 Polyurethane/polyurea compositions containing silicone for biosensor membranes 295 1995
6,642,015 Hydrophilic polymeric material for coating biosensors 156 2000
6,641,533 Handheld personal data assistant (PDA) with a medical device and method of using the same 437 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
 
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (4)
6,589,229 Wearable, self-contained drug infusion device 264 2000
6,952,604 Minimally-invasive system and method for monitoring analyte levels 248 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
7,426,408 Minimally-invasive system and method for monitoring analyte levels 115 2004
 
CB-CARMEL BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD. (4)
5,101,814 System for monitoring and controlling blood glucose 383 1989
5,190,041 System for monitoring and controlling blood glucose 299 1991
5,474,552 Implantable drug delivery pump 171 1994
5,513,636 Implantable sensor chip 188 1994
 
ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (4)
5,820,622 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor 257 1996
6,645,181 Drug delivery systems and methods 213 1999
2004/0015,134 Drug delivery systems and methods 149 2003
2004/0030,285 Drug delivery systems and methods 132 2003
 
HEALTH HERO NETWORK, INC. (4)
5,307,263 Modular microprocessor-based health monitoring system 568 1992
5,933,136 Network media access control system for encouraging patient compliance with a treatment plan 428 1996
5,822,715 Diabetes management system and method for controlling blood glucose 489 1997
6,379,301 Diabetes management system and method for controlling blood glucose 414 1998
 
OXYGEN BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. (4)
5,964,993 Glucose sensor 266 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
 
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC. (4)
4,731,726 Patient-operated glucose monitor and diabetes management system 617 1986
5,352,351 Biosensing meter with fail/safe procedures to prevent erroneous indications 345 1993
6,544,212 Diabetes management system 259 2001
2004/0236,251 Precision depth control lancing tip 181 2003
 
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (4)
4,477,314 Method for determining sugar concentration 213 1983
5,746,898 Electrochemical-enzymatic sensor 99 1992
6,272,480 Method and arrangement for the neural modelling of a dynamic system with non-linear stochastic behavior 128 1998
2009/0062,645 METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER 17 2008
 
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. (4)
5,494,562 Electrochemical sensors 308 1994
5,696,314 Multilayer enzyme electrode membranes and methods of making same 74 1996
5,707,502 Sensors for measuring analyte concentrations and methods of making same 206 1996
6,107,083 Optical oxidative enzyme-based sensors 220 1998
 
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 234 1989
5,431,160 Miniature implantable refillable glucose sensor and material therefor 238 1993
5,476,776 Immobilized enzymes for use in an electrochemical sensor 86 1994
 
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (4)
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
6,737,158 Porous polymeric membrane toughened composites 52 2002
 
ALZA CORPORATION (3)
4,327,725 Osmotic device with hydrogel driving member 533 1980
6,219,574 Device and method for enchancing transdermal sampling 289 1997
6,091,975 Minimally invasive detecting device 347 1998
 
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (3)
4,571,292 Apparatus for electrochemical measurements 302 1982
4,655,880 Apparatus and method for sensing species, substances and substrates using oxidase 315 1983
5,324,322 Thin film implantable electrode and method of manufacture 153 1992
 
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 279 1987
 
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION (3)
5,766,151 Endovascular system for arresting the heart 236 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
 
ISENSE CORPORATION (3)
6,695,860 Transcutaneous sensor insertion device 193 2000
6,613,379 Implantable analyte sensor 161 2001
6,875,386 Neovascularization promoting membrane for bioimplants 72 2003
 
LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (3)
5,711,861 Device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration 374 1995
6,212,416 Device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration 274 1998
6,466,810 Implantable device for monitoring changes in analyte concentration 197 2000
 
NEC CORPORATION (3)
5,384,028 Biosensor with a data memory 245 1993
5,795,774 Biosensor 248 1997
6,144,871 Current detecting sensor and method of fabricating the same 81 1999
 
NOVO NORDISK A/S (3)
5,269,891 Method and apparatus for determination of a constituent in a fluid 251 1993
6,302,855 Medical apparatus for use by a patient for medical self treatment of diabetes 259 1999
2007/0049,873 Impulse chamber for jet delivery device 101 2006
 
PACESETTER, INC. (3)
4,944,299 High speed digital telemetry system for implantable device 436 1989
5,749,907 System and method for identifying and displaying medical data which violate programmable alarm conditions 270 1997
6,527,729 Method for monitoring patient using acoustic sensor 303 2000
 
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH (3)
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
6,925,393 System for the extrapolation of glucose concentration 164 2000
 
SORENSON DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED (3)
6,965,791 Implantable biosensor system, apparatus and method 189 2003
2004/0254,433 Sensor introducer system, apparatus and method 180 2003
2005/0183,954 Implantable biosensor system, apparatus and method 60 2005
 
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
 
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 103 1981
 
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
 
E. R. SQUIBB & SONS, INC. (2)
4,795,435 Device for protecting a wound 32 1984
4,583,976 Catheter support 106 1984
 
ELAN CORPORATION, PLC (2)
5,807,375 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor 411 1995
5,800,420 Analyte-controlled liquid delivery device and analyte monitor 351 1996
 
FUTREX, INC. (2)
5,068,536 Method for providing custom calibration for near infrared instruments for measurement of blood glucose 346 1991
6,477,392 Calibration of near infrared quantitative measurement device using optical measurement cross-products 124 2000
 
GREATBATCH LTD. (2)
6,013,113 Slotted insulator for unsealed electrode edges in electrochemical cells 112 1998
2002/0188,216 Head mounted medical device 61 2002
 
KNOBBE, LIM & BUCKINGHAM (2)
6,572,545 Method and apparatus for real-time control of physiological parameters 128 2001
6,575,905 Method and apparatus for real-time estimation of physiological parameters 193 2001
 
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
 
M-BIOTECH, INC. (2)
6,268,161 Biosensor 236 1999
6,475,750 Glucose biosensor 286 2000
 
MILES INC. (2)
4,810,470 Volume independent diagnostic device 169 1987
5,202,261 Conductive sensors and their use in diagnostic assays 220 1991
 
MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD. (2)
4,442,841 Electrode for living bodies 122 1981
4,672,970 Electrode for living body 89 1985
 
OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. (2)
5,462,051 Medical communication system 309 1994
5,836,887 Physical information monitor system having means for determining reference range for abnormality determination, based on moving average of previously obtained values 134 1996
 
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
 
RIO GRANDE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (2)
6,212,424 Apparatus and method for determination of the adequacy of dialysis by non-invasive near-infrared spectroscopy 159 1998
6,574,490 System for non-invasive measurement of glucose in humans 279 2001
 
RUBICON INVESTMENTS, INC. (2)
6,117,290 System and method for measuring a bioanalyte such as lactate 209 1998
6,464,849 Sensor for measuring a bioanalyte such as lactate 76 1999
 
SEGARS CALIFORNIA PARTNERS, LP (2)
5,330,634 Calibration solutions useful for analyses of biological fluids and methods employing same 274 1992
6,123,827 Method for calibrating sensors used in diagnostic testing 130 1998
 
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (2)
4,803,243 Block-graft copolymer 95 1987
4,988,758 Fluorosilicone rubber composition 53 1988
 
TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (2)
4,927,516 Enzyme sensor 289 1987
6,315,738 Assembly having lancet and means for collecting and detecting body fluid 259 1999
 
THE POLYMER TECHNOLOGY GROUP (2)
5,589,563 Surface-modifying endgroups for biomedical polymers 202 1994
5,756,632 Systems for premeating molecules of predetermined molecular weight range 110 1995
 
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY (2)
5,995,860 Implantable sensor and system for measurement and control of blood constituent levels 232 1995
6,471,689 Implantable drug delivery catheter system with capillary interface 147 2000
 
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORPORATION (2)
4,963,595 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers 118 1988
5,235,003 Polysiloxane-polylactone block copolymers 123 1990
 
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (2)
4,805,624 Low-potential electrochemical redox sensors 215 1987
6,256,522 Sensors for continuous monitoring of biochemicals and related method 186 1995
 
UNOMEDICAL A/S (2)
7,070,580 Infusion device and an adhesive sheet material and a release liner 96 2003
2004/0204,687 Injector device for placing a subcutaneous infusion set 179 2003
 
UT-BATTELLE, LLC (2)
6,251,280 Imprint-coating synthesis of selective functionalized ordered mesoporous sorbents for separation and sensors 74 1999
6,673,596 In vivo biosensor apparatus and method of use 172 1999
 
YSI INCORPORATED (2)
5,298,144 Chemically wired fructose dehydrogenase electrodes 118 1992
6,551,496 Microstructured bilateral sensor 140 2001
 
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (1)
7,078,582 Stretch removable adhesive articles and methods 40 2001
 
A&D COMPANY, LIMITED (1)
5,741,634 Throwaway type chemical sensor 176 1995
 
A. MENARINI INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE S.R.L. (1)
2001/0041,830 Apparatus for measurment and control of the content of glucose, lactate or other metabolites in biological fluids 172 2001
 
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5,397,848 Enhancing the hydrophilicity of silicone polymers 126 1993
 
ABBOTT POINT OF CARE INC. (1)
6,379,883 Microfabricated aperture-based sensor 37 2000
 
AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION (1)
4,805,625 Sphenoidal electrode and insertion method 152 1987
 
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
6,498,941 Catheter based probe and method of using same for detecting chemical analytes 91 2000
 
ADVANCED MICROBOTICS CORPORATION (1)
5,587,273 Molecularly imprinted materials, method for their preparation and devices employing such materials 95 1995
 
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC. (1)
5,287,753 Continuous display of peak and mean blood flow velocities 156 1992
 
AGFA-GEVAERT N.V. (1)
6,274,285 Radiation-sensitive recording material for the production of driographic offset printing plates 113 1999
 
ALLERGAN, INC. (1)
5,545,220 Implantable prosthesis with open cell textured surface and method for forming same 116 1993
 
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5,462,064 Integrated system for biological fluid constituent analysis 142 1994
 
AMERSHAM BIOSCIENCES AB (1)
6,048,691 Method and system for performing a binding assay 65 1997
 
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6,049,727 Implantable sensor and system for in vivo measurement and control of fluid constituent levels 378 1998
 
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2008/0194,837 Potassium Channel Opener Having Benzofuroindole Skeleton 13 2006
 
ARKRAY, INC. (1)
2004/0242,982 Measuring instrument, installation body, and density measurer 40 2004
 
ARROWHEAD CENTER, INC. (1)
6,893,552 Microsensors for glucose and insulin monitoring 170 2001
 
ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION (1)
6,569,309 Fuel cell type reactor and method for producing a chemical compound by using the same 63 2001
 
ASULAB S.A. (1)
5,502,396 Measuring device with connection for a removable sensor 234 1994
 
AVID MARKETING, INC. (1)
5,963,132 Encapsulated implantable transponder 143 1996
 
AVL MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AG (1)
5,683,562 Planar sensor for determining a chemical parameter of a sample 196 1995
 
BAAYER CORPORATION (1)
5,429,735 Method of making and amperometric electrodes 157 1994
 
BAYER CORPORATION (1)
5,653,863 Method for reducing bias in amperometric sensors 333 1996
 
BBC BROWN, BOVERI & COMPANY, LIMITED (1)
4,197,840 Permanent magnet device for implantation 128 1976
 
BELL TELEPHONE LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED (1)
4,259,540 Filled cables 186 1979
 
BIO MEDIC DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
5,840,148 Method of assembly of implantable transponder 102 1995
 
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC. (1)
5,916,445 Selective recognition of solutes in chromatographic media by artificially created affinity 72 1997
 
BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP. (1)
5,348,788 Mesh sheet with microscopic projections and holes 143 1991
 
BIOTEK, INC. (1)
4,403,984 System for demand-based adminstration of insulin 238 1980
 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (1)
5,611,900 Microbiosensor used in-situ 182 1995
 
BODY SCIENCE LLC (1)
5,957,854 Wireless medical diagnosis and monitoring equipment 334 1997
 
BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH (1)
5,507,288 Analytical system for monitoring a substance to be analyzed in patient-blood 531 1995
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION (1)
6,208,894 System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters 461 1998
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (1)
6,447,542 Implantable members for receiving therapeutically useful compositions 102 2000
 
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1)
6,063,637 Sensors for sugars and other metal binding analytes 164 1997
 
CAMBRIDGE LIFE SCIENCES PLC (1)
5,160,418 Enzyme electrodes and improvements in the manufacture thereof 142 1989
 
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC. (1)
2003/0036,773 Systems and methods for treatment of coronary artery disease 130 2002
 
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. (1)
5,316,008 Measurement of electrocardiographic wave and sphygmus 193 1991
 
CERCACOR LABORATORIES, INC. (1)
5,743,262 Blood glucose monitoring system 454 1995
 
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION (1)
4,753,652 Biomaterial implants which resist calcification 166 1986
 
CHIRON DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION (1)
5,773,270 Three-layered membrane for use in an electrochemical sensor system 146 1994
 
CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATION (1)
4,619,793 Method of producing annealed polyvinyl alcohol contact lens 138 1984
 
CIENA CORPORATION (1)
6,233,080 Crosstalk-free signal source for dense wavelength division multiplexed systems 110 1998
 
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS INC. (1)
4,988,341 Sterilizing dressing device and method for skin puncture 133 1989
 
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH (1)
6,699,383 Method for determining a NOx concentration 76 2002
 
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4,454,295 Cured cellulose ester, method of curing same, and use thereof 71 1983
 
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6,553,241 Oximeter sensor with digital memory encoding sensor expiration data 222 2001
 
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CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY (1)
2005/0056,551 Electrochemical detection of analytes 61 2004
 
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5,059,654 Affinity matrices of modified polysaccharide supports 170 1989
 
CUREXO, INC. (1)
5,871,499 Child birth assisting system 44 1997
 
CYTYC CORPORATION (1)
6,309,384 Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion 113 1999
 
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5,935,785 Binding assay methods 77 1997
 
DCA DESIGN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (1)
6,869,413 Pen-type injector having an electronic control unit 109 2003
 
DECCOM, INC. (1)
2010/0036,224 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPLACING SIGNAL ARTIFACTS IN A GLUCOSE SENSOR DATA STREAM 71 2009
 
DECOM, INC. (1)
2005/0090,607 Silicone composition for biocompatible membrane 257 2003
 
DEXCOM (1)
2005/0192,557 INTEGRATED DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR 273 2004
 
DOMINION ASSETS, LLC (1)
6,309,884 Individual calibration of blood glucose for supporting noninvasive self-monitoring blood glucose 232 1999
 
DREW SCIENTIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (1)
2004/0265,940 Amperometer sensor 5 2004
 
ECOSSENSORS LIMITED (1)
5,575,930 Method of making gas permeable membranes for amperometric gas electrodes 144 1995
 
EDT PHARMA HOLDINGS (1)
6,275,717 Device and method of calibrating and testing a sensor for in vivo measurement of an analyte 344 1998
 
ELA MEDICAL S.A.S. (1)
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
 
ELMWOOD SENSORS, INC. (1)
4,958,148 Contrast enhancing transparent touch panel device 87 1988
 
EM MICROELECTRONIC-MARIN SA (1)
5,895,235 Process for manufacturing transponders of small dimensions 81 1997
 
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6,510,239 Method and apparatus for determining a cell density of a honeycomb body, in particular for an exhaust gas catalytic converter 8 1999
 
ENCELLE, INC. (1)
5,776,324 Electrochemical biosensors 92 1996
 
ENERGY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF (1)
5,082,550 Enzyme electrochemical sensor electrode and method of making it 222 1989
 
ENIGMA DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED (1)
2008/0193,936 Polymorphism Detection Method 27 2006
 
EVREKA, INC. (1)
4,436,094 Monitor for continuous in vivo measurement of glucose concentration 285 1982
 
FIDIA S.P.A. (1)
5,326,356 Biocompatible perforated membranes, processes for their preparation, their use as a support in the in vitro growth of epithelial cells, the artificial skin obtained in this manner, and its use in skin grafts 107 1993
 
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON, THE (1)
4,759,828 Glucose electrode and method of determining glucose 318 1987
 
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1)
5,553,616 Determination of concentrations of biological substances using raman spectroscopy and artificial neural network discriminator 212 1993
 
FUJITSU LIMITED (1)
5,589,133 Oxygen electrode, biosensor and processes for manufacturing same 61 1994
 
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC NORTH AMERICA, INC. (1)
5,285,513 Optical fiber cable provided with stabilized waterblocking material 132 1992
 
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4,255,500 Vibration resistant electrochemical cell having deformed casing and method of making same 130 1979
 
GEELUX HOLDINGS, LTD. (1)
2004/0039,298 Noninvasive measurement of chemical substances 172 2003
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (1)
6,545,085 Polar solvent compatible polyethersiloxane elastomers 101 2001
 
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (1)
5,823,802 Electrical connector with combination seal and contact member 51 1997
 
GENERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION (1)
5,243,696 Programmable electronic display for a chart recorder 61 1991
 
GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION (1)
5,243,983 Non-invasive blood glucose measurement system and method using stimulated Raman spectroscopy 173 1990
 
GINER, INC. (1)
5,944,661 Potential and diffusion controlled solid electrolyte sensor for continuous measurement of very low levels of transdermal alcohol 133 1997
 
GLT ACQUISITION CORP. (1)
6,998,247 Method and apparatus using alternative site glucose determinations to calibrate and maintain noninvasive and implantable analyzers 270 2003
 
GOLDSTAR CO., LTD. (1)
5,571,395 Breath alcohol analyzer using a biosensor 125 1994
 
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. (1)
6,705,833 Airflow flapper valve 64 2001
 
HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC. (1)
5,931,814 Dermally affixed injection device 209 1997
 
HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
6,406,066 Connecting structure for exhaust pipes 78 2000
 
HONEYWELL-MEASUREX CORPORATION (1)
6,416,651 Multi-electrode composition measuring device and method 111 1999
 
HOSPIRA, INC. (1)
5,310,469 Biosensor with a membrane containing biologically active material 180 1991
 
IMAGYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
5,928,130 Apparatus and method for implanting radioactive seeds in tissue 177 1998
 
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE (1)
5,462,645 Dialysis electrode device 162 1994
 
INAMED MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION (1)
5,658,330 Molded silicone foam implant and method for making 109 1995
 
INSTITUTE FUR DIABETESTECHNOLOGIE GEMEINNUTZIGE FORSCHUNGS- UND ENTWICKLUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH (1)
4,919,141 Implantable electrochemical sensor 283 1988
 
INTEG, INC. (1)
5,582,184 Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement 490 1994
 
INVERNESS MEDICAL LIMITED (1)
6,733,655 Measurement of substances in liquids 66 2000
 
ISONEA LIMITED (1)
6,168,568 Phonopneumograph system 170 1996
 
JR286 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,742,635 Sports bag including an attached mat 23 2000
 
JULIUS BLUM GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H. (1)
4,984,929 Fitting for fastening the rail member of a drawer 92 1989
 
KABUSHIKI KAISYA ADVANCE KAIHATSU KENKYUJO (1)
5,035,711 Transcutaneously implantable element 36 1990
 
KARUBE, ISAO (1)
4,975,175 Miniaturized oxygen electrode and miniaturized biosensor and production process thereof 116 1989
 
KHPC HOLDING (1)
5,425,717 Epidural catheter system utilizing splittable needle 72 1993
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. (1)
2004/0078,219 Healthcare networks with biosensors 215 2002
 
KONJAC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (1)
6,537,318 Use of glucomannan hydrocolloid as filler material in prostheses 96 1998
 
KOVELMAN, PAUL H. (1)
6,293,925 Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the same 332 1998
 
KYOTO DAIICHI KAGAKU CO., LTD. (1)
5,781,455 Article of manufacture comprising computer usable medium for a portable blood sugar value measuring apparatus 137 1996
 
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC (1)
6,201,980 Implantable medical sensor system 267 1998
 
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (1)
4,253,469 Implantable temperature probe 163 1979
 
LUXTRON CORPORATION (1)
4,986,671 Three-parameter optical fiber sensor and system 240 1989
 
MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC (1)
5,282,848 Self-supporting woven vascular graft 220 1993
 
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY (1)
6,802,957 Self-referencing enzyme-based microsensor and method of use 198 2001
 
MASIMO CORPORATION (1)
6,081,735 Signal processing apparatus 420 1997
 
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (1)
5,814,599 Transdermal delivery of encapsulated drugs 230 1995
 
MATRIX MEMBRANES, INC. (1)
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