Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080267823 | Identification Of A Strip Type By The Meter Using Conductive Patterns On The Strip - A test strip including a reagent end for receiving a body fluid sample and an insertion end which is received at a test strip receptacle slot of a measuring device, the insertion end including one or more on-strip indicators for indicating to a measuring device that the test strip has been inserted into the device so that the device will power-up in preparation to perform a test, and the one or more on-strip indicators having a distinct pattern indicating whether calibration is automatic or whether the user needs to input calibration information to the said device, and corresponding methods are disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20080283396 | Analyte Sensor with Insertion Monitor, and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 11-20-2008 |
20090000959 | ANALYTE DETERMINATION METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for analyte detection. | 01-01-2009 |
20090011449 | NO CALIBRATION ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS - A meter and sensors, for use in combination, where no calibration code has to be entered by the user or is read by the meter. The meter is configured with a predetermined slope and y-intercept built into the meter. If the slope and y-intercept of the sensor are within a predetermined area or grid, or otherwise close to the slope and y-intercept of the meter, the batch of sensors is acceptable for use with that meter for providing accurate analyte concentration results. | 01-08-2009 |
20090211078 | ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and may include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. The sensor is calibration-adjusted, eliminating the need for a user to enter a calibration code or for the meter to read a calibration code. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211344 | ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE - Analyte sensors for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. The sensors have a sample chamber having an inlet with a projection extending from an edge of the sensor for facilitating flow of sample into the sample chamber. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211905 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell for detection and quantification of analytes in a liquid sample, particularly a liquid sample having a small volume. In a preferred embodiment, the electrochemical cell comprises an assembly of conducting layers and insulating layers. The electrochemical cell can be formed by depositing conducting materials and insulating materials in alternating layers on an insulating substrate. It is preferred that the layer furthest from the insulating substrate be an insulating layer to minimize the damage of the conducting layers during handling of the electrochemical cell. A passage can be formed through the conducting layers and the insulating layers to expose the edges of the layers, which collectively form the wall or walls of the passage. The exposed edges of the conducting layers form the electrodes of the electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one working electrode and at least one other electrode, e.g., a dual-purpose reference/counter electrode. In another embodiment, the assembly of conducting layers and insulating layers can be formed on both major surfaces of the insulating substrate. The assembly can comprise at least one working electrode and at least one other electrode, e.g., a dual-purpose reference/counter electrode. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211923 | SENSORS - The subject invention provides devices and methods for the analysis of a body fluid. Embodiments include sensors that are sample-fillable by contacting a corner of the sensor to a sample. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214384 | IDENTIFICATION OF A STRIP TYPE BY THE METER USING CONDUCTIVE PATTERNS ON THE STRIP - A test strip including a reagent end for receiving a body fluid sample and an insertion end which is received at a test strip receptacle slot of a measuring device, the insertion end including one or more on-strip indicators for indicating to a measuring device that the test strip has been inserted into the device so that the device will power-up in preparation to perform a test, and the one or more on-strip indicators having a distinct pattern indicating whether calibration is automatic or whether the user needs to input calibration information to the said device, and corresponding methods are disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20090240166 | ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF USE - In vitro analyte sensors and methods of analyte determination are provided. Embodiments include sensors that include a pair of electrodes to monitor filling of the sample chamber with sample. | 09-24-2009 |
20090260985 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH INSERTION MONITOR, AND METHODS - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260986 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH INSERTION MONITOR, AND METHODS - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 10-22-2009 |
20090270706 | ANALYTE MONITORING - Methods for covering an opening in an analyte meter are provided. Also provided are methods of determining analyte concentration. | 10-29-2009 |
20100000905 | STRIP VIAL AND CAP - Containers and methods for dispensing test strips. Embodiments of the invention include a container and a cap or an insert. The container holds or stores the test strips and the test strips may be dispensed through the cap or the insert. | 01-07-2010 |
20100019784 | Analyte Sensor with Insertion Monitor, and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 01-28-2010 |
20100022862 | Analyte Sensor with Insertion Monitor, and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 01-28-2010 |
20100068093 | Identification of a Strip Type by the Meter Using Conductive Patterns on the Strip - A test strip including a reagent end for receiving a body fluid sample and an insertion end which is received at a test strip receptacle slot of a measuring device, the insertion end including one or more on-strip indicators for indicating to a measuring device that the test strip has been inserted into the device so that the device will power-up in preparation to perform a test, and the one or more on-strip indicators having a distinct pattern indicating whether calibration is automatic or whether the user needs to input calibration information to the said device, and corresponding methods are disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100094110 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094111 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a multi compatible or universal blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that require calibration code and test strips that do not require calibration code. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094112 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, an auto turn on blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 04-15-2010 |
20100126856 | Analyte Test Instrument Having Improved Versatility - An analyte test instrument that has a test strip circuitry that can be configured using information provided by a calibration strip to perform assays with test strips having two electrodes and test strips having three electrodes. The analyte test instrument of this invention comprises:
| 05-27-2010 |
20100126884 | Analyte Sensor with Insertion Monitor, and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 05-27-2010 |
20100159570 | Analyte Determination Methods and Devices - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for analyte detection. | 06-24-2010 |
20100270149 | Smart Sensor Ports and Methods of Using Same - The present disclosure provides an orientation-nonspecific sensor port for use in analyte meters designed to detect and quantify analyte levels in a fluid sample along with methods of using the same. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for facilitating the correct insertion of a sensor into a corresponding analyte meter. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270150 | Smart Sensor Ports and Methods of Using Same - The present disclosure provides an orientation-nonspecific sensor port for use in analyte meters designed to detect and quantify analyte levels in a fluid sample along with methods of using the same. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for facilitating the correct insertion of a sensor into a corresponding analyte meter. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274181 | SMART SENSOR PORTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present disclosure provides an orientation-nonspecific sensor port for use in analyte meters designed to detect and quantify analyte levels in a fluid sample along with methods of using the same. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for facilitating the correct insertion of a sensor into a corresponding analyte meter. | 10-28-2010 |
20100325868 | METHOD FOR MAKING CALIBRATION-ADJUSTED SENSORS - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and may include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. The sensor is calibration-adjusted, eliminating the need for a user to enter a calibration code or for the meter to read a calibration code. | 12-30-2010 |
20110031110 | Methods of Making, and, Analyte Sensor - The subject invention provides conductive stripes, suitable for use as electrodes, and methods of making conductive stripes. | 02-10-2011 |
20110048940 | SMALL VOLUME TEST STRIPS WITH LARGE SAMPLE FILL PORTS, SUPPORTED TEST STRIPS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present disclosure provides small volume analyte sensors having large sample fill ports, supported analyte sensors, analyte sensors having supported tip protrusions and methods of making and using same. | 03-03-2011 |
20120006693 | In Vitro Analyte Sensor and Methods of Use - In vitro electrochemical sensors that provide accurate and repeatable analysis of a sample of biological fluid are provided. Embodiments include sensors that include a sample chambers having overhangs extending therefrom. | 01-12-2012 |
20120078073 | Analyte Sensors and Methods of Use - In vitro analyte sensors and methods of analyte determination are provided. Embodiments include sensors that include a pair of electrodes to monitor filling of the sample chamber with sample. | 03-29-2012 |
20120102722 | Analyte Sensors and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and may include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. The sensor is calibration-adjusted, eliminating the need for a user to enter a calibration code or for the meter to read a calibration code. | 05-03-2012 |
20120125767 | Analyte Sensors and Methods of Use - Analyte sensors for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. The sensors have a sample chamber having an inlet with a projection extending from an edge of the sensor for facilitating flow of sample into the sample chamber. | 05-24-2012 |
20120132540 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY AND RAPIDLY DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN CONTROL AND SAMPLE SOLUTIONS IN A BIOSENSOR STRIP - The present invention is directed to electrochemical sensors and systems and methods for electrochemically sensing a particular constituent within a fluid through the use of a diagnostic test. The methods provide for automatic discrimination of sample from control or standard solutions. A device and system used to determine a constituent level within a fluid that employ such automatic sample discrimination methods or specially formulated solutions is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
20120150005 | Analyte Sensors with a Sensing Surface Having Small Sensing Spots - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a sensing surface that includes two or more sensing elements disposed laterally to each other, where the sensing surface is on a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring. | 06-14-2012 |
20120181190 | Analyte Determination Methods and Devices - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for analyte detection. | 07-19-2012 |
20120211360 | Analyte Monitoring Devices - Covers for covering an opening in an analyte meter, and meters that include the same are provided. | 08-23-2012 |
20120234487 | Analyte Sensors and Methods of Use - Analyte sensors for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample. The sensors have a sample chamber having an inlet with a projection extending from an edge of the sensor for facilitating flow of sample into the sample chamber. | 09-20-2012 |
20120312684 | Multiple-Biosensor Article - An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318670 | No Calibration Analyte Sensors and Methods - A meter and sensors, for use in combination, where no calibration code has to be entered by the user or is read by the meter. The meter is configured with a predetermined slope and y-intercept built into the meter. If the slope and y-intercept of the sensor are within a predetermined area or grid, or otherwise close to the slope and y-intercept of the meter, the batch of sensors is acceptable for use with that meter for providing accurate analyte concentration results. | 12-20-2012 |
20130002278 | Methods and Devices for Determining Sensing Device Usability - Methods and devices for determining sensing device usability, e.g., for self-monitoring and point of care devices. In one embodiment, the invention is to a method of determining device usability, comprising the steps of providing a device comprising a first electrical pad; a second electrical pad; and a humidity-responsive polymer layer contacting at least a portion of the first and second electrical pads; applying a potential across the first and second electrical pads; measuring an electrical property associated with the humidity-responsive polymer layer; and determining whether the measured electrical property associated with the humidity-responsive polymer layer has exceeded a humidity threshold level associated with the device usability. | 01-03-2013 |
20130116525 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a multi compatible or universal blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that require calibration code and test strips that do not require calibration code. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 05-09-2013 |
20130142942 | Methods of Making a Reference Electrode for an Electrochemical Sensor - Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for making an electrode for an electrochemical sensor. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a conductive layer is deposited on a substrate by high voltage electron beam thermal evaporation followed by depositing a reactive layer on a surface of the conductive layer by low-voltage resistive thermal evaporation using a sequential step, single production chamber. Also provided are methods for a producing a multi-layered reference electrode having silver or ITO and silver chloride thereon in the absence of a separate curing stage. Systems for practicing the subject methods are also described. | 06-06-2013 |
20130160941 | Small Volume Test Strips with Large Sample Fill Ports, Supported Test Strips, and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure provides small volume analyte sensors having large sample fill ports, supported analyte sensors, analyte sensors having supported tip protrusions and methods of making and using same. | 06-27-2013 |
20130281809 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, an auto turn on blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 10-24-2013 |
20140045202 | Analyte Sensors and Methods for Making and Using the Same - The present disclosure provides an analyte sensor that includes a conductive calibration pattern which provides species-specific calibration information to a meter. Also provided, are analyte sensors comprising a layer of absorbent material disposed on a first major surface of a first substrate and/or a second major surface of a second substrate. Methods for making and using the analyte sensors are also provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140054171 | Analyte Sensor Utilizing Oxygen as Oxidant - An analyte sensor configured to utilize oxygen as an oxidant and method for manufacturing and using the same are provided. The analyte sensor includes a catalyst to facilitate use of oxygen as oxidant. The catalyst may be provided on an electrode of the analyte sensor. | 02-27-2014 |
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20140202853 | Small Volume Test Strips with Large Sample Fill Ports, Supported Test Strips, and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure provides small volume analyte sensors having large sample fill ports, supported analyte sensors, analyte sensors having supported tip protrusions and methods of making and using same. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213868 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 07-31-2014 |
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20140318949 | Method of Making, and, Analyte Sensor - The subject invention provides conductive stripes, suitable for use as electrodes, and methods of making conductive stripes. | 10-30-2014 |
20150060301 | Multiple-Biosensor Article - An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus. | 03-05-2015 |