Patents by Inventor John P. Creaven
John P. Creaven 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: 11391721Abstract: The cartridge comprises a housing, a plurality of test sensors, a mechanical mechanism, and a pusher assembly. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The plurality of test sensors is stacked in the housing. The plurality of test sensors is adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the plurality of test sensors in a first direction. One of the plurality of test sensors is positioned for extraction from the cartridge. The pusher assembly is adapted to push one of the plurality of test sensors from the cartridge. The pusher assembly includes a ferromagnetic material or a magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, John P. Creaven
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Patent number: 11215578Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Publication number: 20210048427Abstract: The cartridge comprises a housing, a plurality of test sensors, a mechanical mechanism, and a pusher assembly. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The plurality of test sensors is stacked in the housing. The plurality of test sensors is adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the plurality of test sensors in a first direction. One of the plurality of test sensors is positioned for extraction from the cartridge. The pusher assembly is adapted to push one of the plurality of test sensors from the cartridge. The pusher assembly includes a ferromagnetic material or a magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, John P. Creaven
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Patent number: 10845358Abstract: The cartridge comprises a housing, a plurality of test sensors, a mechanical mechanism, and a pusher assembly. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The plurality of test sensors is stacked in the housing. The plurality of test sensors is adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the plurality of test sensors in a first direction. One of the plurality of test sensors is positioned for extraction from the cartridge. The pusher assembly is adapted to push one of the plurality of test sensors from the cartridge. The pusher assembly includes a ferromagnetic material or a magnet.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, John P. Creaven
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Publication number: 20190025278Abstract: The cartridge comprises a housing, a plurality of test sensors, a mechanical mechanism, and a pusher assembly. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The plurality of test sensors is stacked in the housing. The plurality of test sensors is adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the plurality of test sensors in a first direction. One of the plurality of test sensors is positioned for extraction from the cartridge. The pusher assembly is adapted to push one of the plurality of test sensors from the cartridge. The pusher assembly includes a ferromagnetic material or a magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, John P. Creaven
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Publication number: 20170292930Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Patent number: 9689832Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Patent number: 9664644Abstract: A test sensor includes a body, a first conductive trace, a second conductive trace, and a third conductive trace. The body includes a first region that has a fluid-receiving area, a second region separate from the first region, and a first temperature sensing interface disposed at or adjacent to the fluid-receiving area. The fluid-receiving area receives a sample. The first trace is disposed on the body, and at least a portion of the first trace is disposed in the first region. The second and third traces are disposed on the body. The third trace extends from the first to the second regions. The third trace is connected to the first trace at the first temperature sensing interface. The third trace includes a different material than the first trace. A first thermocouple is formed at the first temperature sensing interface. The thermocouple provides temperature data to determine an analyte concentration.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Steve Hoi-Cheong Sun, Swetha Chinnayelka, John P. Creaven, Andrew J. Edelbrock, Matthew B. Holzer, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Jeffery S. Reynolds, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton, Xin Wang, Mu Wu
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Patent number: 9658188Abstract: An electrochemical test sensor includes a lid and a base. The base has a length and a width. The length of the base is greater than the width of the base. The base includes at least a working electrode, a counter electrode and at least three test-sensor contacts for electrically connecting to a meter. The at least three test-sensor contacts are spaced along the length of the base from each other. The base and the lid assist in forming a fluid chamber for receiving the fluid sample. The electrochemical test sensor further includes a reagent to assist in determining the concentration of the analyte in the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Greg P. Beer, John P. Creaven
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Publication number: 20160033442Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Patent number: 9188556Abstract: An analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Publication number: 20150293055Abstract: A test sensor includes a body, a first conductive trace, a second conductive trace, and a third conductive trace. The body includes a first region that has a fluid-receiving area, a second region separate from the first region, and a first temperature sensing interface disposed at or adjacent to the fluid-receiving area. The fluid-receiving area receives a sample. The first trace is disposed on the body, and at least a portion of the first trace is disposed in the first region. The second and third traces are disposed on the body. The third trace extends from the first to the second regions. The third trace is connected to the first trace at the first temperature sensing interface. The third trace includes a different material than the first trace. A first thermocouple is formed at the first temperature sensing interface. The thermocouple provides temperature data to determine an analyte concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Steve Hoi-Cheong Sun, Swetha Chinnayelka, John P. Creaven, Andrew J. Edelbrock, Matthew B. Holzer, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Jeffrey S. Reynolds, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton, Xin Wang, Mu Wu
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Patent number: 9097650Abstract: A test sensor includes a body, a first conductive trace, a second conductive trace, and a third conductive trace. The body includes a first region that has a fluid-receiving area, a second region separate from the first region, and a first temperature sensing interface disposed at or adjacent to the fluid-receiving area. The fluid-receiving area receives a sample. The first trace is disposed on the body, and at least a portion of the first trace is disposed in the first region. The second and third traces are disposed on the body. The third trace extends from the first to the second regions. The third trace is connected to the first trace at the first temperature sensing interface. The third trace includes a different material than the first trace. A first thermocouple is formed at the first temperature sensing interface. The thermocouple provides temperature data to determine an analyte concentration.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Steve Hoi-Cheong Sun, Swetha Chinnayelka, John P. Creaven, Andrew J. Edelbrock, Matthew B. Holzer, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Jeffery S. Reynolds, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton, Xin Wang, Mu Wu
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Publication number: 20140174922Abstract: An electrochemical test sensor includes a lid and a base. The base has a length and a width. The length of the base is greater than the width of the base. The base includes at least a working electrode, a counter electrode and at least three test-sensor contacts for electrically connecting to a meter. The at least three test-sensor contacts are spaced along the length of the base from each other. The base and the lid assist in forming a fluid chamber for receiving the fluid sample. The electrochemical test sensor further includes a reagent to assist in determining the concentration of the analyte in the fluid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Greg P. Beer, John P. Creaven
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Publication number: 20140083848Abstract: A test sensor includes a body, a first conductive trace, a second conductive trace, and a third conductive trace. The body includes a first region that has a fluid-receiving area, a second region separate from the first region, and a first temperature sensing interface disposed at or adjacent to the fluid-receiving area. The fluid-receiving area receives a sample. The first trace is disposed on the body, and at least a portion of the first trace is disposed in the first region. The second and third traces are disposed on the body. The third trace extends from the first to the second regions. The third trace is connected to the first trace at the first temperature sensing interface. The third trace includes a different material than the first trace. A first thermocouple is formed at the first temperature sensing interface. The thermocouple provides temperature data to determine an analyte concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Steve Hoi-Cheong Sun, Swetha Chinnayelka, John P. Creaven, Andrew J. Edelbrock, Matthew B. Holzer, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Jeffery S. Reynolds, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton, Xin Wang, Mu Wu
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Patent number: 8679309Abstract: An electrochemical test sensor includes a lid and a base. The base has a length and a width. The length of the base is greater than the width of the base. The base includes at least a working electrode, a counter electrode and at least three test-sensor contacts for electrically connecting to a meter. The at least three test-sensor contacts are spaced along the length of the base from each other. The base and the lid assist in forming a fluid chamber for receiving the fluid sample. The electrochemical test sensor further includes a reagent to assist in determining the concentration of the analyte in the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Greg P. Beer, John P. Creaven
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Patent number: 8617381Abstract: A test sensor includes a body, a first conductive trace, a second conductive trace, and a third conductive trace. The body includes a first region that has a fluid-receiving area, a second region separate from the first region, and a first temperature sensing interface disposed at or adjacent to the fluid-receiving area. The fluid-receiving area receives a sample. The first trace is disposed on the body, and at least a portion of the first trace is disposed in the first region. The second and third traces are disposed on the body. The third trace extends from the first to the second regions. The third trace is connected to the first trace at the first temperature sensing interface. The third trace includes a different material than the first trace. A first thermocouple is formed at the first temperature sensing interface. The thermocouple provides temperature data to determine an analyte concentration.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Steve Hoi-Cheong Sun, Swetha Chinnayelka, John P. Creaven, Andrew J. Edelbrock, Matthew B. Holzer, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Jeffery S. Reynolds, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton, Xin Wang, Mu Wu
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Publication number: 20130298648Abstract: An analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, John P. Creaven, Mu Wu, Paul M. Ripley, Steven C. Charlton
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Patent number: 8545755Abstract: A sensor-dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the sensor pack and ejecting one of the sensors from the sensor pack and through a sensor slot on the housing. The sensor dispensing instrument also includes a rotational-release wheel that is disposed on the outer housing of the sensor-dispensing instrument that is turnable to remove a sensor disposed in the sensor slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: John P. Creaven, Russell J. Micinski
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Patent number: 8413886Abstract: A test-sensor cartridge comprising a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample. The cartridge further comprises a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein. The cavity is adapted to include the plurality of test sensors. At least one of the plurality of walls forms at least one aperture. The cartridge further comprises a lid adapted to enclose the cavity. The cartridge further comprises a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls. The locking feature is adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: John P. Creaven, Dijia Huang, Weiping Zhong