Patents by Inventor Wilfried Schmid
Wilfried Schmid 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: 7477404Abstract: The invention relates to embodiments of a method and a system for monitoring the correct positioning of a test element in a test element receptacle of an analysis unit, the test element carrying a sample to be analyzed by the analysis unit. Using a delimiting element, responsive signals resulting from irradiating an analysis region on the test element are effectively prevented from impinging upon a signal detector when the analysis region is in an incorrect position relative to the analysis unit. The delimiting element is provided with a light-opaque region and a light-transmissive region, and the light-opaque region is positioned such that responsive signals impinge upon it rather than the light-transmissive region when the analysis region is in an incorrect position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Jochen Schulat, Bernd Stenkamp, Guenter Schmelzeisen-Redeker, Wilfried Schmid, Dieter Meinecke, Kai Dickopf, Gertrud Albrecht, Andreas Menke, Bernhard Kern, Wolfgang Schwoebel, Stefan Kalveram
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Publication number: 20090012374Abstract: A portable medical system is provided for the purposes of analysis and/or medication, the system having at least one of a medical monitoring device, an analysis device and a medication device. The portable medical system comprises at least one display element comprising at least one organic light-emitting diode display. An optimization device can be provided that comprises a brightness sensor and is configured to optimize the brightness, contrast and/or power consumption of the at least one display element. Furthermore, a monitoring device can be provided which monitors the functionality of the display element. Faults in the display element can be detected in this way, and a corresponding warning can be output to a person using the portable medical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Guenther Schmelzeisen-Redeker, Wolfgang Heck, Stefan Kalveram, Andreas Menke, Wilfried Schmid, Friedrich Ziegler
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Publication number: 20080180652Abstract: Test element analysis system for the analytical investigation of a sample, in particular of a body liquid of human beings or animals, comprising test elements (2) with a carrier film (5) and a test field (7) fixed to the flat side (6) of the carrier film (5), the test field (7) containing a reagent system the reaction of which with the sample (21) leads to an optically measurable change in the detection zone (24) which is characteristic for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a measuring device for measuring the optically measurable change.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Wolfgang Petrich, Wilfried Schmid, Gerrit Kocherscheidt, Jean-Michel Asfour
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Publication number: 20080106730Abstract: The invention relates to embodiments of a method and a system for monitoring the correct positioning of a test element in a test element receptacle of an analysis unit, the test element carrying a sample to be analyzed by the analysis unit. Using a delimiting element, responsive signals resulting from irradiating an analysis region on the test element are effectively prevented from impinging upon a signal detector when the analysis region is in an incorrect position relative to the analysis unit. The delimiting element is provided with a light-opaque region and a light-transmissive region, and the light-opaque region is positioned such that responsive signals impinge upon it rather than the light-transmissive region when the analysis region is in an incorrect position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Jochen Schulat, Bernd Stenkamp, Guenter Schmelzeisen-Redeker, Wilfried Schmid, Dieter Meinecke, Kai Dickopf, Gertrud Albrecht, Andreas Menke, Bernhard Kern, Wolfgang Schwoebel, Stefan Kalveram
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Publication number: 20080060424Abstract: An analytical test element for determining an analyte in a body fluid comprises a detection area in which the analyte is detected and an application site at which the body fluid can be applied to the test element. The application site is spaced apart from the detection area, wherein at least some of the body fluid applied to the application site moves from the application site to the detection area. The test element also comprises a contamination area which at least partially adjoins the application site, wherein an adhesive substance is applied to at least part of the contamination area of the test element. The adhesive substance adheres to the contamination area of the test element and is able to interact with an excess amount of applied body fluid such that at least some of the body fluid adheres to the test element and thereby an excess amount of body fluid remains in the contamination area. An additional embodiment provides for test elements which, after use, can be stored in a storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Branislav Babic, Martin Frank, Hans-Ludwig Griesheimer, Juergen Hoferer, Rudolf Pachl, Wilfried Schmid
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Publication number: 20070219572Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated measuring device that includes a blood collection system for collecting blood for diagnostic purposes. The blood collection system comprises an electric motor which provides energy for propelling a lancet. The blood collection system comprises a mechanical energy store in which the electric energy that is converted by the motor is stored in the form of mechanical energy. The use of a mechanical energy store allows the use of known mechanical drive elements. The blood collection system can also be electrically activated and is thus easy to use for the operator. The motor can also be coupled to another system component, such as a test strip or lancet drum, to operate it.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Frank Deck, Joachim Doepper, Christian Hoerauf, Rudolf Pachl, Juergen Rasch-Menges, Joerg Scherer, Guenther Schmelzeisen-Redeker, Wilfried Schmid, Jochen Schulat, Bruno Thoes, Sven Winheim
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Patent number: 7262061Abstract: Test element analysis system for the analytical investigation of a sample, in particular of a body liquid of human beings or animals, comprising test elements (2) with a carrier film (5) and a test field (7) fixed to the flat side (6) of the carrier film (5), the test field (7) containing a reagent system the reaction of which with the sample (21) leads to an optically measurable change in the detection zone (24) which is characteristic for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a measuring device for measuring the optically measurable change.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Roche Diagnostics GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Petrich, Wilfried Schmid, Gerrit Kocherscheidt, Jean-Michel Asfour
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Publication number: 20070110613Abstract: The invention concerns coated test elements and in particular test elements comprising a capillary gap which have a hydrophobic structured coating at least in the area surrounding the capillary gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Rudolf Pachl, Jurgen Hoferer, Branislaw Babic, Martin Frank, Wilfried Schmid
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Publication number: 20070016104Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis appliance for analysis of blood samples, and to a user identification method integrated in the analysis appliance. The analysis appliance comprises a sampling device for taking blood samples, and an analysis device. A delivery device is also provided for transferring the blood samples from the sampling device to the analysis device, wherein the operating parameters concerning sampling, transfer of the sample to the analysis device, and analysis of the sample, can be adapted to the respective user. The operating parameters can be adapted by automatic, spontaneous execution of an automatically determined number of test measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Paul Jansen, Jurgen Rasch-Menges, Wilfried Schmid
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Publication number: 20070016103Abstract: Body fluid sampling device comprising a skin-piercing element having a collection zone for receiving body fluid, and the device further comprising a fluid receiving means remote spaced apart from the collection zone so that body fluid in the collection zone will not contact the fluid receiving means initially. The collection zone takes up a very small volume of body fluid of about 10 to 500 nl in a very short time period of less than 0.5 seconds. The fluid receiving means may have a test zone for performing an analytical reaction. Fluid sample from the collection zone is automatically or manually transported to the fluid receiving means to contact the fluid with the test zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Irio Calasso, Patrick Griss, Emad Sarofim, Rainer Jaeggi, Uwe Kraemer, Dave Hasker, Volker Zimmer, Wilfried Schmid, Otto Fuerst, Hans List, Hans-Peter Haar, Theo Arnitz, Steven Roe
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Publication number: 20060216817Abstract: A test instrument for analyzing body fluids such as blood or urine. The instrument includes a wound test tape which can be transported from a storage space into a waste space by advancing the tap. The test tape has a plurality of test sections to which body fluid can be applied at a receiving position and also includes a measuring unit for detecting a constituent of the body fluid on an active test section. In order to carry out auxiliary instrument functions, in addition to the test sections, the test tape has one or more functional sections which can be brought into a functional position by advancing the tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Joachim Hoenes, Hans List, Karl Miltner, Wilfried Schmid
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Publication number: 20060173379Abstract: The invention relates to a system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part via a withdrawal site located on the surface of the body part, with at least one sensor for detecting at least one variable dependent on the location or state of the withdrawal site, and with an evaluation unit for evaluating the at least one variable detected by the at least one sensor and for triggering a reaction, dependent on the value of the detected variable, in the system for withdrawing body fluid, said reaction serving to prepare the system for puncturing the surface of the body part, and with at least one puncturing device for creating an opening in the body at the withdrawal site. The invention further relates to an integrated analysis system, to a method for configuring a system for withdrawal of body fluid, and to a method for selecting a menu item from a menu for controlling a system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Jurgen Rasch-Menges, Gunter Schmelzeisen-Redeker, Jochen Schulat, Wilfried Schmid, Rudolf Pachl
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Publication number: 20030157724Abstract: Test element analysis system for the analytical investigation of a sample, in particular of a body liquid of human beings or animals, comprising test elements (2) with a carrier film (5) and a test field (7) fixed to the flat side (6) of the carrier film (5), the test field (7) containing a reagent system the reaction of which with the sample (21) leads to an optically measurable change in the detection zone (24) which is characteristic for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a measuring device for measuring the optically measurable change.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Wolfgang Petrich, Wilfried Schmid, Gerrit Kocherscheidt, Jean-Michel Asfour, Gerrit Kocherscheidt, Jean-Michel Asfour
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Patent number: 5863800Abstract: A systems for test elements used for clinical chemical analyses has several test elements, each of which is individually sealed to be impermeable to water vapor. The method provides for the removal of test elements and protects the test elements contained in it against effects from the outside.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbHInventors: Heino Eikmeier, Klaus-Dieter Sacherer, Joerg Schreiber, Wilfried Schmid, Hans-Juergen Kuhr
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Patent number: 5757666Abstract: A system for analyzing sample liquids using dry reagents is configured for the determination of clinical parameters. The system including an analysis instrument containing the test elements to carry out the test. Form and design of the test elements are adjusted for use in the analysis system. The system is utilized for analyses where available test elements which are in contact with their environment exhibit a low storage stability.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbHInventors: Joerg Schreiber, Wilfried Schmid, Hans-Jurgen Kuhr
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Patent number: 5720924Abstract: The system has several test elements, each of which is individually sealed to be impermeable to water vapor. The system storing test elements facilitates removal of test elements and protects the test elements contained in it against effects from the outside.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1996Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbHInventors: Heino Eikmeier, Klaus-Dieter Sacherer, Joerg Schreiber, Wilfried Schmid, Hans-Juergen Kuhr
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Patent number: 5645798Abstract: A system for analyzing sample liquids using dry reagents which is particularly suitable for the determination of clinical parameters. The system includes an analysis instrument containing the individually sealed test elements to carry out an analytical test. Shape and nature of the test elements were designed to match the analysis system. The system is particularly suitable for analyses where the available test elements exhibit a low storage stability when brought into contact with the environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim GmbHInventors: Joerg Schreiber, Wilfried Schmid, Hans-Juergen Kuhr, Heino Eikmeier, Klaus-Dieter Sacherer
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Patent number: 5489414Abstract: A system for analyzing sample liquids using dry reagents which is particularly suitable for the determination of clinical parameters. The system includes an analysis instrument containing the individually sealed test elements to carry out an analytical test. Shape and nature of the test elements were designed to match the analysis system. The system is particularly suitable for analyses where the available test elements exhibit a low storage stability when brought into contact with the environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1994Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim, GmbHInventors: Joerg Schreiber, Wilfried Schmid, Hans-Juergen Kuhr, Heino Eikmeier, Klaus-Dieter Sacherer