Patents Assigned to DexCom, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8233959
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for processing sensor data, including calculating a rate of change of sensor data and/or determining an acceptability of sensor or reference data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Kamath, Ying Li
  • Patent number: 8231531
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Steve Masterson, J. Michael Dobbles, Michael Robert Mensinger, Sean Saint, Apurv Ullas Kamath, James Brauker, James Patrick Thrower
  • Publication number: 20120190953
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Manual integrations provide for a physical association between the devices wherein a user (for example, patient or doctor) manually selects the amount, type, and/or time of delivery. Semi-automated integration of the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components aids the user (for example, patient or doctor) in selecting, inputting, calculating, or validating the amount, type, or time of medicament delivery of glucose values, for example, by transmitting data to another component and thereby reducing the amount of user input required. Automated integration between the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components provides for full control of the system without required user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Mark A. Tapsak, Sean T. Saint, Apurv U. Kamath, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Dubravka Markovic
  • Publication number: 20120186581
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Manual integrations provide for a physical association between the devices wherein a user (for example, patient or doctor) manually selects the amount, type, and/or time of delivery. Semi-automated integration of the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components aids the user (for example, patient or doctor) in selecting, inputting, calculating, or validating the amount, type, or time of medicament delivery of glucose values, for example, by transmitting data to another component and thereby reducing the amount of user input required. Automated integration between the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components provides for full control of the system without required user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom,Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Mark A. Tapsak, Sean T. Saint, Apurv U. Kamath, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Dubravka Markovic
  • Publication number: 20120191063
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Manual integrations provide for a physical association between the devices wherein a user (for example, patient or doctor) manually selects the amount, type, and/or time of delivery. Semi-automated integration of the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components aids the user (for example, patient or doctor) in selecting, inputting, calculating, or validating the amount, type, or time of medicament delivery of glucose values, for example, by transmitting data to another component and thereby reducing the amount of user input required. Automated integration between the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components provides for full control of the system without required user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Mark A. Tapsak, Sean T. Saint, Apurv U. Kamath, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Dubravka Markovic
  • Patent number: 8229536
    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H. Brauker, Apurv U. Kamath, James Patrick Thrower, Victoria Carr-Brendel
  • Patent number: 8229534
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Patent number: 8229535
    Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte in a host are provided. The system generally includes a continuous analyte sensor configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in a host and a sensor electronics module physically connected to the continuous analyte sensor during sensor use, wherein the sensor electronics module is further configured to directly wirelessly communicate displayable sensor information to a plurality of different types of display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Mensinger, John Michael Dobbles, Apurv U. Kamath, Beat Stadelmann, Deborah M. Ruppert, Nasser Salamati, Richard C. Yang
  • Publication number: 20120179014
    Abstract: Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the implanted device. The devices include unique architectural arrangement in the sensor region that allows accurate data to be obtained over long periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Stuart J. Updike, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Barbara J. Gilligan, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Patent number: 8216139
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently estimating analyte data from a continuous analyte sensor, including receiving a data stream, selecting one of a plurality of algorithms, and employing the selected algorithm to estimate analyte values. Additional data processing includes evaluating the selected estimative algorithms, analyzing a variation of the estimated analyte values based on statistical, clinical, or physiological parameters, comparing the estimated analyte values with corresponding measure analyte values, and providing output to a user. Estimation can be used to compensate for time lag, match sensor data with corresponding reference data, warn of upcoming clinical risk, replace erroneous sensor data signals, and provide more timely analyte information encourage proactive behavior and preempt clinical risk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James P. Thrower, Ben Xavier
  • Publication number: 20120172691
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Paul Goode, Mark Brister
  • Patent number: 8206297
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the analyte sensor data is evaluated over a period of time to determine stability of the sensor. The sensor may be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. The calibration may be updated after evaluating the calibration set for best calibration based on inclusion criteria with newly received reference analyte data. Fail-safe mechanisms are provided based on clinical acceptability of reference and analyte data and quality of sensor calibration. Algorithms provide for optimized prospective and retrospective analysis of estimated blood analyte data from an analyte sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower
  • Patent number: 8195265
    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H. Brauker, Apurv U. Kamath, James Patrick Thrower, Victoria Carr-Brendel
  • Publication number: 20120130214
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, James Brauker, Sean Saint, Vance Swanson
  • Publication number: 20120108934
    Abstract: A system is provided including a continuous analyte sensor that produces a data stream indicative of a host's analyte concentration and a device that receives and records data from the data stream from the continuous analyte sensor. The data received from the continuous analyte sensor may be used to provide alarms to the user when the analyte concentration and/or the rate of change of analyte concentration, as measured by the continuous analyte sensor, is above or below a predetermined range. Data received from the continuous analyte sensor may also be used to prompt the diabetic or caregiver to take certain actions, such as to perform another single point blood glucose measurement. The device may provide for toggling between modes that allow or prevent the display of glucose concentration values associated with the continuous glucose sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge Valdes, David Price, Leif N. Bowman, Kristin Cote
  • Patent number: 8167801
    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H. Brauker, Apurv U. Kamath, James Patrick Thrower, Victoria Carr-Brendel
  • Patent number: 8170803
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for evaluating sensor data from a continuous analyte sensor including receiving first and second sensor data points from the continuous analyte sensor and comparing the first and second sensor data points to determine a presence or an absence of aberrant data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, James Brauker, J. Michael Dobbles
  • Patent number: 8160669
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Paul Goode, Mark Brister
  • Patent number: 8160671
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for calibrating a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes one or more electrodes to measure an additional analyte. Such measurements may provide a baseline or sensitivity measurement for use in calibrating the sensor. Furthermore, baseline and/or sensitivity measurements may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Jr.
  • Patent number: RE43399
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for improved electrochemical measurement of analytes. The preferred embodiments employ electrode systems including an analyte-measuring electrode for measuring the analyte or the product of an enzyme reaction with the analyte and an auxiliary electrode configured to generate oxygen and/or reduce electrochemical interferants. Oxygen generation by the auxiliary electrode advantageously improves oxygen availability to the enzyme and/or counter electrode; thereby enabling the electrochemical sensors of the preferred embodiments to function even during ischemic conditions. Interferant modification by the auxiliary electrode advantageously renders them substantially non-reactive at the analyte-measuring electrode, thereby reducing or eliminating inaccuracies in the analyte signal due to electrochemical interferants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James R. Petisce, Victoria E. Carr-Brendel, James H. Brauker