Patents by Inventor Cherie Bulala
Cherie Bulala has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11950875Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for the integration of an analyte data reader and a medication delivery device. The integrated device can include a medication delivery portion, wireless communications circuitry configured to receive data indicative of an analyte level, and electronics. The integrated device can also include one or more near-field communication (NFC) antennas. Example embodiments of adverse condition protection features of the integrated device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Cole, Cherie A. Bulala, Theodore J. Kunich, Xuandong Hua, Hila F. Ralston
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Publication number: 20230000350Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for the integration of an analyte data reader and a medication delivery device. The integrated device can include a medication delivery portion, wireless communications circuitry configured to receive data indicative of an analyte level, and electronics. The integrated device can also include one or more near-field communication (NFC) antennas. Example embodiments of adverse condition protection features of the integrated device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Jean-Pierre Cole, Cherie A. Bulala, Theodore J. Kunich, Xuandong Hua, Hila F. Ralston
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Patent number: 11317802Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for the integration of an analyte data reader and a medication delivery device. The integrated device can include a medication delivery portion, wireless communications circuitry configured to receive data indicative of an analyte level, and electronics. The integrated device can also include one or more near-field communication (NFC) antennas. Example embodiments of adverse condition protection features of the integrated device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Cole, Cherie A. Bulala, Theodore J. Kunich, Xuandong Hua, Hila F. Ralston
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Publication number: 20190343385Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for the integration of an analyte data reader and a medication delivery device. The integrated device can include a medication delivery portion, wireless communications circuitry configured to receive data indicative of an analyte level, and electronics. The integrated device can also include one or more near-field communication (NFC) antennas. Example embodiments of adverse condition protection features of the integrated device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Jean-Pierre Cole, Cherie A. Bulala, Theodore J. Kunich, Xuandong T. Hua, Hila F. Ralston
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Publication number: 20180202962Abstract: A modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 9952172Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Publication number: 20170241938Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 9645105Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Publication number: 20170045468Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 9417205Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided is a docking station that serves as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 9291591Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, John R. Galasso, Gary Ashley Stafford, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Philip Justus Wunderle, III, Bonita Song, Richard G. Ries, Morvarid G. Shafie
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Publication number: 20140374277Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Matthew Simmons, John R. Galasso, Gary Ashley Stafford, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Philip Justus Wunderle, III, Bonita Song, Richard G. Ries, Morvarid G. Shafie
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Patent number: 8828330Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: John R. Galasso, Matthew Simmons, Gary Ashley Stafford, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Philip Justus Wunderle, III, Bonita Song, Richard G. Ries, Morvarid G. Shafie
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Publication number: 20140131199Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 8632731Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Publication number: 20130334065Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Park Song
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Patent number: 8475732Abstract: In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided is a docking station that serves as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Song
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Patent number: 8377697Abstract: The present disclosure provides test strip carriers for insertion into test strip vials and methods of making the same. Also provided are test strip vials including test strip carriers, and systems including test strip vials, test strip carriers and analytical test strips. The test strip carriers of the present disclosure are capable of engaging with the caps of test strip vials and thereby facilitating the retrieval of one or more test strips from the test strip vials upon opening of the test strip vials.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Christopher Myles, Cherie Bulala
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Publication number: 20130017056Abstract: The present disclosure provides test strip carriers for insertion into test strip vials and methods of making the same. Also provided are test strip vials including test strip carriers, and systems including test strip vials, test strip carriers and analytical test strips. The test strip carriers of the present disclosure are capable of engaging with the caps of test strip vials and thereby facilitating the retrieval of one or more test strips from the test strip vials upon opening of the test strip vials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Christopher Myles, Cherie Bulala
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Patent number: D680454Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Matthew Simmons, Frederic Arbogast, Cherie Bulala, Christopher Myles, Bonita Song