Patents by Inventor Lance S. Kuhn

Lance S. Kuhn 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).

  • Method for determining whether a disposable, dry regent, electrochemical test strip is unsuitable for use
    Patent number: 8859293
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Roche Operations Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • System and method for analyte measurement
    Patent number: 8691152
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignees: Roche Operations Ltd., Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for determining an abused sensor during analyte measurement
    Patent number: 8377707
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYTE MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20120135508
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • CONTROL AND CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20120031777
    Abstract: Control and calibration solutions are described that provide control and calibration data that is recognized by a test meter allowing the meter to segregate the control and calibration data from regular test data. Recognition and segregation of the control and calibration data can occur automatically with no additional input from the meter's user. Methods for use of the solutions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Terry A. Beaty, Lance S. Kuhn, Vladimir Svetnik
  • Control and calibration solutions and methods for their use
    Patent number: 8071384
    Abstract: Control and calibration solutions are described that provide control and calibration data that is recognized by a test meter allowing the meter to segregate the control and calibration data from regular test data. Recognition and segregation of the control and calibration data can occur automatically with no additional input from the meter's user. Methods for use of the solutions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Terry A. Beaty, Lance S. Kuhn, Vladimir Svetnik
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ABUSED SENSOR DURING ANALYTE MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20110241694
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYTE MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20110236963
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for analyte measurement
    Patent number: 7981363
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Roche Operations Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for determining an abused sensor during analyte measurement
    Patent number: 7977112
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Roche Operations Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ABUSED SENSOR DURING ANALYTE MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20090292489
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • System and method for analyte measurement employing maximum dosing time delay
    Patent number: 7597793
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignees: Roche Operations Ltd., Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn
  • CONTROL AND CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20090157344
    Abstract: Control and calibration solutions are described that provide control and calibration data that is recognized by a test meter allowing the meter to segregate the control and calibration data from regular test data. Recognition and segregation of the control and calibration data can occur automatically with no additional input from the meter's user. Methods for use of the solutions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Terry A. Beaty, Lance S. Kuhn, Vladimir Svetnik
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ABUSED SENSOR DURING ANALYTE MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20090089010
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • System and method for determining a temperature during analyte measurement
    Patent number: 7494816
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostic Operations, Inc., Roche Operations Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for determining an abused sensor during analyte measurement
    Patent number: 7488601
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostic Operations, Inc., Roche Operations Ltd.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell
  • System and method for analyte measurement using AC excitation
    Patent number: 7407811
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for analyte measurement using AC phase angle measurements
    Patent number: 7390667
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for analyte measurement
    Patent number: 7338639
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Corange International Limited
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, Terry A. Beaty, Vladimir Svetnik
  • System and method for determining an abused sensor during analyte measurement
    Publication number: 20040260511
    Abstract: A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Burke, Lance S. Kuhn, James Maxwell