Patents by Inventor John F. Larkin
John F. Larkin 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: 11933789Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. A method of verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device includes receiving a fluid sample, identifying the fluid sample as a control solution, and analyzing the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Y. Blomo, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raul Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Patent number: 11672452Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
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Publication number: 20220322980Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
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Patent number: 11382544Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Reynolds, Raul Escutia, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
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Publication number: 20220026436Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. A method of verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device includes receiving a fluid sample, identifying the fluid sample as a control solution, and analyzing the fluid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Kelley J. LIPMAN, Michael F. TOMASCO, Peter Uy-Vu LY, Jennifer Y. BLOMO, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Robin S. GAFFNEY, Kimberly J. TANSEY, Christopher L. STEWART, Raul ESCUTIA, Robert W. BOWERS
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Publication number: 20210330225Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
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Patent number: 11002743Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. A method of verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device includes receiving control information, receiving a fluid sample, identifying the fluid sample as a control solution, and analyzing the control solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Y. Blomo, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raul Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Publication number: 20190104976Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Paul D. REYNOLDS, Raul ESCUTIA, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
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Publication number: 20190025318Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. A method of verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device includes receiving control information, receiving a fluid sample, identifying the fluid sample as a control solution, and analyzing the control solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kelley J. LIPMAN, Michael F. TOMASCO, Peter Uy-Vu LY, Jennifer Y. BLOMO, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Robin S. GAFFNEY, Kimberly J. TANSEY, Christopher L. STEWART, Raul ESCUTIA, Robert W. BOWERS
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Patent number: 9897610Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. Methods for verifying the accuracy of an analyte monitoring device include receiving control information from a test cartridge, transporting control material to an analysis site, determining the presence of the control material, analyzing the control material, and providing a pass or fail signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Y. Blomo, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raúl Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Publication number: 20180008178Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Paul D. REYNOLDS, Raul ESCUTIA, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
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Patent number: 9782114Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Reynolds, Raul Escutia, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
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Publication number: 20150153351Abstract: A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Kelley J. LIPMAN, Michael F. TOMASCO, Peter Uy-Vu LY, Jennifer Yuh-Jen CHEN, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Robin S. GAFFNEY, Kimberly J. TANSEY, Christopher L. STEWART, Raúl ESCUTIA, Robert W. BOWERS
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Patent number: 8919605Abstract: These are devices and methods of delivering calibration or control information to a device, such as an analyte monitor. The devices may include a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion including a reservoir and a flexible neck. The reservoir may contain a control material that contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Yuh-Jen Chen, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raúl Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Publication number: 20130172698Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Reynolds, Raul Escutia, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
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Publication number: 20110294152Abstract: A device is described that includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. Related arrangements and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Yuh-Jen Chen, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raúl Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Patent number: 6279173Abstract: A toilet ventilation device includes a housing that defines an air inlet aperture and an air outlet aperture. Within the housing are an air movement apparatus for drawing air into the device, a filter for removing malodorous elements in the air, and a radar sensor for activating the air movement apparatus in response to the presence of a user and, optionally, deactivating the air movement apparatus when the user leaves. The toilet ventilation device is configured and arranged to draw air, using the air movement apparatus, from the toilet, through the air inlet aperture, into contact with the filter, and out the air outlet aperture. In one embodiment, the toilet ventilation device is disposed over the overflow conduit of the toilet to draw air from the bowl of the toilet, through the overflow conduit, and into the toilet ventilation device. The entire toilet ventilation device is preferably disposed within a tank of a toilet.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: D2M, Inc.Inventors: Peter W. Denzin, Michael J. Merritt, Fred Judson Heinzmann, Kyle L. Petrich, Jennifer A. Schlee, John F. Larkin, Erik C. Lincicum, Peter O. Sorensen
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Patent number: 6125033Abstract: Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Ken R. Weber, Gwen M. Dreyer, Lawrence Lam, Masamichi Udagawa, John F. Larkin, Susanne M. Pierce
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Patent number: 5870282Abstract: Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. In one embodiment, the panel housing is non-detachably coupled to an attachment plate that is coupled to the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Ken R. Weber, Gwen M. Dreyer, Lawrence Lam, Masamichi Udagawa, John F. Larkin, Susanne M. Pierce