Patents by Inventor Frank David Fujimoto
Frank David Fujimoto 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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Publication number: 20240156371Abstract: Medical devices configured for in vivo assays of one or more analytes can sometimes be problematic if left inserted in a tissue, such as skin, for an extended time. Certain medical device surface profiles may aid in alleviating this issue. Accordingly, medical devices may comprise a base surface having a tissue-facing surface profile defined thereon, and a sensor extending through the base surface and at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile. The tissue-facing surface profile deviates from the base surface, and the tissue-facing surface profile is also configured to undergo a change in shape, hardness, or a combination thereof after contacting a tissue for a length of time. A dynamic material may be present in at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Jonathan MCCANLESS, Hyun Brian CHO, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Frank David FUJIMOTO
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Patent number: 11918348Abstract: Medical devices configured for in vivo assays of one or more analytes can sometimes be problematic if left inserted in a tissue, such as skin, for an extended time. Certain medical device surface profiles may aid in alleviating this issue. Accordingly, medical devices may comprise a base surface having a tissue-facing surface profile defined thereon, and a sensor extending through the base surface and at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile. The tissue-facing surface profile deviates from the base surface, and the tissue-facing surface profile is also configured to undergo a change in shape, hardness, or a combination thereof after contacting a tissue for a length of time. A dynamic material may be present in at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Jonathan McCanless, Hyun Brian Cho, Benjamin Feldman, Frank David Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20230165489Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Udo HOSS, Phu LE, Yi WANG, Frank David FUJIMOTO, Suyue QIAN, Lam TRAN
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Publication number: 20220386911Abstract: An analyte sensor and methods and systems related thereto, where at least one or more of a lower portion of a sensor tail substrate, at least one electrode, a sensing element, a membrane, and an optional non-electrochemical functional layer comprise an antimicrobial quality. Asymmetric, double-sided adhesive binders suitable for adhering the analyte sensor to a skin surface comprising a non-woven scrim, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Overbandages comprising a vapor-permeable backing, an aperture to circumferentially surround a sensor housing, a contact adhesive layer, first and second peelable release liners, and a third peelable release liner disposed upon an anchoring adhesive strip of the contact adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. MCCANLESS, Udo HOSS, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Frank David FUJIMOTO, Steven T. MITCHELL
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Patent number: 11457840Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Udo Hoss, Phu Le, Yi Wang, Frank David Fujimoto, Suyue Qian, Lam Tran
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Publication number: 20220273200Abstract: On-body analyte sensors may be designed for extended wear to provide ongoing measurement of physiological analyte levels. However, on-body analyte sensors may be susceptible to damage or dislodgment during wear due to routine interactions that occur with one's surroundings. Guard rings may be adapted to protect on-body analyte sensors from such interactions. Guard rings may comprise an annular body comprising an inner perimeter face, an outer perimeter face, a top edge, and a bottom face adapted for contacting a tissue surface. The inner perimeter face is shaped to circumferentially surround a sensor housing of an on-body analyte sensor. At least a portion of the outer perimeter face defines a chamfered surface extending between the top face and the bottom face. Adhesive pads or strips may further be engaged with the guard rings and aid in securing the guard rings to a surface, such as skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Steven T. MITCHELL, Frank David FUJIMOTO, Hyun Brian CHO
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Patent number: 11311212Abstract: On-body analyte sensors may be designed for extended wear to provide ongoing measurement of physiological analyte levels. However, on-body analyte sensors may be susceptible to damage or dislodgment during wear due to routine interactions that occur with one's surroundings. Guard rings may be adapted to protect on-body analyte sensors from such interactions. Guard rings may comprise an annular body comprising an inner perimeter face, an outer perimeter face, a top edge, and a bottom face adapted for contacting a tissue surface. The inner perimeter face is shaped to circumferentially surround a sensor housing of an on-body analyte sensor. At least a portion of the outer perimeter face defines a chamfered surface extending between the top face and the bottom face. Adhesive pads or strips may further be engaged with the guard rings and aid in securing the guard rings to a surface, such as skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Steven T. Mitchell, Frank David Fujimoto, Hyun Brian Cho
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Publication number: 20210251530Abstract: 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 an array two or more discontiguous sensing elements deposited on a substrate surface, where the sensing elements comprise one or more droplets of a sensing element formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Udo Hoss, Phu Le, Yi Wang, Frank David Fujimoto, Suyue Qian, Lam Tran
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Publication number: 20210236028Abstract: An analyte sensor and methods and systems related thereto, where at least one or more of a lower portion of a sensor tail substrate, at least one electrode, a sensing element, a membrane, and an optional non-electrochemical functional layer comprise an antimicrobial quality. Asymmetric, double-sided adhesive binders suitable for adhering the analyte sensor to a skin surface comprising a non-woven scrim, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Overbandages comprising a vapor-permeable backing, an aperture to circumferentially surround a sensor housing, a contact adhesive layer, first and second peelable release liners, and a third peelable release liner disposed upon an anchoring adhesive strip of the contact adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. MCCANLESS, Udo HOSS, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Frank David FUJIMOTO, Steven T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20190216374Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Udo Hoss, Phu Le, Yi Wang, Frank David Fujimoto, Suyue Qian, Lam Tran
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Patent number: 10327677Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Udo Hoss, Phu Le, Yi Wang, Frank David Fujimoto, Suyue Qian, Lam Tran
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Publication number: 20190167166Abstract: Medical devices configured for in vivo assays of one or more analytes can sometimes be problematic if left inserted in a tissue, such as skin, for an extended time. Certain medical device surface profiles may aid in alleviating this issue. Accordingly, medical devices may comprise a base surface having a tissue-facing surface profile defined thereon, and a sensor extending through the base surface and at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile. The tissue-facing surface profile deviates from the base surface, and the tissue-facing surface profile is also configured to undergo a change in shape, hardness, or a combination thereof after contacting a tissue for a length of time. A dynamic material may be present in at least a portion of the tissue-facing surface profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Jonathan McCanless, Hyun Brian Cho, Benjamin Feldman, Frank David Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20190167167Abstract: On-body analyte sensors may be designed for extended wear to provide ongoing measurement of physiological analyte levels. However, on-body analyte sensors may be susceptible to damage or dislodgment during wear due to routine interactions that occur with one's surroundings. Guard rings may be adapted to protect on-body analyte sensors from such interactions. Guard rings may comprise an annular body comprising an inner perimeter face, an outer perimeter face, a top edge, and a bottom face adapted for contacting a tissue surface. The inner perimeter face is shaped to circumferentially surround a sensor housing of an on-body analyte sensor. At least a portion of the outer perimeter face defines a chamfered surface extending between the top face and the bottom face. Adhesive pads or strips may further be engaged with the guard rings and aid in securing the guard rings to a surface, such as skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Steven T. Mitchell, Frank David Fujimoto, Hyun Brian Cho
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Patent number: 8919607Abstract: An analyte test strip vial having a restrictor to dispense analyte test strips in a controlled manner. In general, the restrictor includes one or more openings (e.g., central and/or arc-shaped openings) that are appropriately sized to facilitate the dispensing of a manageable number of analyte test strips from the vial container. The restrictor may also include one or more surface features (e.g., tabs, cavities, and/or tapered surfaces) to facilitate in the removal of analyte test strips, and the matting and/or removal of the restrictor from the vial container.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Frank David Fujimoto, Craig W. Sharp, Philip Justus Wunderle, III
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Publication number: 20120150005Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Udo Hoss, Phu Le, Yi Wang, Frank David Fujimoto, Suyue Qian, Lam Tran
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Publication number: 20110253736Abstract: An analyte test strip vial having a restrictor to dispense analyte test strips in a controlled manner. In general, the restrictor includes one or more openings (e.g., central and/or arc-shaped openings) that are appropriately sized to facilitate the dispensing of a manageable number of analyte test strips from the vial container. The restrictor may also include one or more surface features (e.g., tabs, cavities, and/or tapered surfaces) to facilitate in the removal of analyte test strips, and the matting and/or removal of the restrictor from the vial container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Frank David Fujimoto, Craig W. Sharp, Philip Justus Wunderle, III