Patents by Inventor Vivek S. Rao
Vivek S. Rao 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: 20230301561Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. In particular, disclosed herein are various embodiments of applicators, and components thereof, designed to reduce trauma to tissue of a sensor insertion site and to increase the likelihood of a successful sensor insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Matthew Simmons, Steven T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20230157589Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dhamendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Phillip W. Carter, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20230157590Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Siimmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Phillip W. Carter, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20230108476Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of sensor applicator assemblies for delivering sensor control devices, wherein the embodiments include features for improving the longevity of the sensor applicator or sensor control device, as well as reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure of certain components. Some embodiments include, for example, a pull-tab coupled with the sensor or battery, an adhesive liner for the sensor control device, one or more magnets for retaining the sensor control device in the sensor carrier, and a leaf spring retraction mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventor: Vivek S. Rao
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Publication number: 20220225904Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Carter W. Phillip, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20220225905Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Carter W. Phillip, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20220202367Abstract: An analyte measurement device including an electronics housing including a shell having an upper surface with a first aperture defined therein; a mount mated to the shell and having an underside with a second aperture defined therein aligned with the first aperture; a collar disposed between the shell and the mount and including: a third aperture aligned with the first aperture and the second aperture, and a plurality of tabs on an outer periphery of the collar; a circuit board disposed within the electronics housing and including a plurality of electronic modules, wherein the circuit board is mounted within the electronics housing on the plurality of tabs on the outer periphery; and an analyte sensor including a tail portion extending through the first aperture and the second aperture and configured to measure an analyte level and a flag portion including a plurality of electrical contacts coupled with the circuit board, and a neck portion interconnecting the tail portion and the flag portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Matthew Simmons, Louis G. Pace, Jean-Pierre Cole, Peter G. Robinson, Peter Voit, Steven T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20220167919Abstract: An assembly and method for delivery of an analyte sensor including a reusable applicator having a proximal portion and a distal portion are disclosed. The reusable applicator can include a housing, a sensor carrier configured to releasably receive the first analyte sensor, a sharp carrier configured to releasably receive a sharp module, and an actuator movable relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Anthony Lin Chern, Phillip W. Carter, Joshua Lindsay, Tuan Nguyen, Vincent M. DiPalma
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Publication number: 20220151517Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Louis G. Pace, Hyun Cho, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Yi Wang, Tuan Nguyen
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Patent number: 11331010Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Louis Pace, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Matthew Simmons
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Publication number: 20220125480Abstract: An assembly and method for delivery of an analyte sensor including a reusable applicator having a proximal portion and a distal portion are disclosed. The reusable applicator can include a housing, a sensor carrier configured a sensor carrier configured to releasably receive a first analyte sensor, a sharp carrier configured to releasably receive a sharp module and movable between the proximal portion of the reusable applicator and the distal portion of the reusable applicator for delivery of the first analyte sensor from the reusable applicator, and a reset tool configured to reset the reusable applicator for delivery of another analyte sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Anthony Lin Chern, Phillip W. Carter, Joshua Lindsay, Tuan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220095969Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Peter G. Robinson, Matthew Simmons, Carter W. Phillip
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Publication number: 20220079478Abstract: Applicator including a housing; a sensor carrier coupled to the housing, and including a first lock interface; a sheath, slidably coupled to the housing, the sheath including a first lock arm having an attached distal end and a free proximal end, the free proximal end including a first lock arm interface disposed on an inner surface of the first lock arm and a first sharp edge disposed on an outer surface of the first lock arm; and a cap threadably coupled to the housing, the cap including an inner surface having a first plurality of crush ribs. The inner surface of the cap is configured to urge the first lock arm inwardly such that the first lock arm interface engages the first lock interface; and the first sharp edge is configured to engage the first plurality of crush ribs during a shock event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Vivek S. Rao
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Publication number: 20220007973Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Louis G. Pace, Hyun Cho, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Yi Wang, Tuan Nguyen
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Patent number: 11071478Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Louis G. Pace, Hyun Cho, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Yi Wang, Tuan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20210204841Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Carter W. Phillip, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20210177315Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Carter W. Phillip, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20210161437Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Carter W. Phillip, Jonathan D. Mccanless
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Publication number: 20200196919Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. In particular, disclosed herein are various embodiments of applicators, and components thereof, designed to reduce trauma to tissue of a sensor insertion site and to increase the likelihood of a successful sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments to ensure structural integrity of a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Vincent M. DiPalma, Phillip W. Carter, Hsueh-chieh Wu, Jonathan D. McCanless, Steven T. Mitchell, Udo Hoss, Peter G. Robinson, Andrew H. Naegeli, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Allan C. Buenconsejo, Michelle Hwang, Matthew Simmons
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Publication number: 20180235520Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor, such as a dermal sensor, for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. An applicator is positioned against a skin surface and a force is applied to the applicator causing at least a portion of a sharp and an in vivo analyte sensor to be positioned in the body of the subject. In particular, disclosed herein are embodiments of applicators designed to prevent premature sharp withdrawal and/or reduce the likelihood of improper sensor insertion. Also disclosed are embodiments of applicators including sharp modules having an angled sharp which can be configured to create an insertion path for a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Vivek S. Rao, Louis G. Pace, Hyun Cho, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Yi Wang, Tuan Nguyen