Patents Assigned to DexCom
  • Patent number: 11730407
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • Patent number: 11723560
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to provide guidance to a user regarding management of a physiologic condition such as diabetes. The determination may be based upon a patient glucose concentration data sensed by a glucose concentration sensor. A host state change associated with the host glucose concentration data may be determined. A guidance message based at least in part on the host state change may also be determined. The guidance message may be delivered through a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexandra Elena Constantin, Scott M. Belliveau, Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Jennifer Blackwell, Eric Cohen, Basab Dattaray, Anna Leigh Davis, Rian Draeger, Arturo Garcia, John Michael Gray, Hari Hampapuram, Nathaniel David Heintzman, Lauren Hruby Jepson, Matthew Lawrence Johnson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Phil Mayou, Patrick Wile McBride, Michael Robert Mensinger, Sumitaka Mikami, Andrew Attila Pal, Nicholas Polytaridis, Philip Thomas Pupa, Eli Reihman, Peter C. Simpson, Tomas C. Walker, Daniel Justin Wiedeback
  • Patent number: 11717193
    Abstract: Examples of invasive biosensor alignment and retention features and methods are described. One example biosensor includes a housing comprising: a first surface defining a first opening, and a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface defining a second opening, the first and second openings defining a substantially unobstructed pathway through the housing; a biosensor wire partially disposed within the housing and having an exterior portion extending through the first opening; a hollow insertion needle positioned within the pathway and extending through the first opening, the hollow insertion needle at least partially encircling the biosensor wire; and a biosensor retention feature collapsible against the first surface of the housing, the biosensor retention feature encircling and contacting the hollow insertion needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Lin, Xianyan Wang, Pey-Jiun Ko
  • Patent number: 11712182
    Abstract: Multi-state engagement with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems is described. Given the number of people that wear CGM systems and because CGM systems produce measurements continuously, a platform that provides a CGM system may have an enormous amount of data. This amount of data is practically, if not actually, impossible for humans to process. In implementations, a CGM platform includes a data analytics platform that obtains packages of glucose measurements provided by a CGM system and also obtains additional data associated with a user. The data analytics platform generates state information for the user by processing these CGM packages and the additional data, at least in part, by using one or more models. Based on this state information, the data analytics platform controls communication with the user, which may include generating intervention strategies to prevent users from transitioning to a negative state such as discontinuing use of the CGM system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Scott Parker, Annika Emilie Kristina Jimenez, Chad Patterson, Subrai Girish Pai, Apurv Ullas Kamath
  • Patent number: 11714060
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that address the need to frequently calibrate analyte sensors, according to implementation. In more detail, systems and methods provide a preconnected analyte sensor system that physically combines an analyte sensor to measurement electronics during the manufacturing phase of the sensor and in some cases in subsequent life phases of the sensor, so as to allow an improved recognition of sensor environment over time to improve subsequent calibration of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Becky L. Clark, Vincent P. Crabtree, Chris W. Dring, Arturo Garcia, Jason Halac, Jonathan Hughes, Jeff Jackson, Lauren Hruby Jepson, David I-Chun Lee, Ted Tang Lee, Rui Ma, Zebediah L. McDaniel, Jason Mitchell, Andrew Attila Pal, Daiting Rong, Disha B. Sheth, Peter C. Simpson, Stephen J. Vanslyke, Matthew D. Wightlin, Anna Leigh Davis, Hari Hampapuram, Aditya Sagar Mandapaka, Alexander Leroy Teeter, Liang Wang
  • Patent number: 11706876
    Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Halac, John Charles Barry, Chris W. Dring, David A. Keller, Craig Thomas Gadd, Kyle Thomas Stewart
  • Patent number: 11696706
    Abstract: Multi-state engagement with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems is described. Given the number of people that wear CGM systems and because CGM systems produce measurements continuously, a platform that provides a CGM system may have an enormous amount of data. This amount of data is practically, if not actually, impossible for humans to process. In implementations, a CGM platform includes a data analytics platform that obtains packages of glucose measurements provided by a CGM system and also obtains additional data associated with a user. The data analytics platform generates state information for the user by processing these CGM packages and the additional data, at least in part, by using one or more models. Based on this state information, the data analytics platform controls communication with the user, which may include generating intervention strategies to prevent users from transitioning to a negative state such as discontinuing use of the CGM system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Scott Parker, Annika Emilie Kristina Jimenez, Chad Patterson, Subrai Girish Pai, Apurv Ullas Kamath
  • Patent number: 11696728
    Abstract: An amount of glycemic dysfunction associated with mis-timing (e.g., delay) of meal boluses based on replay analysis is determined. The amount of dysfunction of historical or estimated bolusing as compared to an optimally timed bolus based on the replay analysis is quantified and visualized. Inferences may be made about diabetes meal management regarding inputs from a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Patek, Stephen J. Vanslyke
  • Patent number: 11696710
    Abstract: Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Michael J. Estes, Jeff Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Jack Pryor, Daiting Rong, Sean T. Saint, Disha B. Sheth, Shanger Wang
  • Publication number: 20230210411
    Abstract: Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some cases, the switching will be automatic and transparent to the user, and in other cases user notification may occur. The mode switching generally affects the user’s interaction with the device, and not just internal processing. The mode switching may relate to calibration modes, data transmission modes, control modes, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Michael A. Bloom, Leif N. Bowman, Alexandra Lynn Carlton, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Hari Hampapuram, Jonathan Hughes, Lauren Hruby Jepson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Anna Leigh Rack-Gomer, Peter C. Simpson, Stephen J. Vanslyke
  • Patent number: 11690538
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyte monitoring, particularly systems and methods for monitoring and managing life of a battery in an analyte sensor system worn by a user, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Hector Hernandez-Rosas, Mark Dervaes, Peter C. Simpson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Tom Miller, Shawn Larvenz, Stephen J. Vanslyke
  • Patent number: 11690577
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing sensitive and specific alarms indicative of glycemic condition are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method of processing sensor data by a continuous analyte sensor includes: evaluating sensor data using a first function to determine whether a real time glucose value meets a first threshold; evaluating sensor data using a second function to determine whether a predicted glucose value meets a second threshold; activating a hypoglycemic indicator if either the first threshold is met or if the second threshold is predicted to be met; and providing an output based on the activated hypoglycemic indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Hari Hampapuram, Anna Leigh Davis, Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Claudio Cobelli, Giovanni Sparacino, Andrea Facchinetti, Chiara Zecchin
  • Patent number: 11690537
    Abstract: An analyte sensor system is provided. The system includes a base configured to attach to a skin of a host. The base includes an analyte sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of an analyte concentration level of the host, a battery, and a first plurality of contacts. The system includes a sensor electronics module configured to releasably couple to the base. The sensor electronics module includes a second plurality of contacts, each configured to make electrical contact with a respective one of the first plurality of contacts, and a wireless transceiver configured to transmit a wireless signal based at least in part on the sensor signal. The system includes a first sealing member configured to provide a seal around the first and second plurality of contacts within a first cavity. Related analyte sensor systems, analyte sensor base assemblies and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Neel Narayan Shah, John Michael Gray, Jason Halac, Carl Erich Hoffmeier, Neal Davis Johnston, Nicholas Kalfas
  • Patent number: 11677443
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises: activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time; and establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device; wherein the activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Mark Dervaes, Phong Lieu, Peter C. Simpson, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Sebastian Bohm
  • Patent number: 11672422
    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 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Jack Pryor, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson, Paul V. Goode, Jr., James Patrick Thrower
  • Patent number: 11670418
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, Jr., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reihman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • Patent number: 11666252
    Abstract: Applicators for applying an on-skin assembly to skin of a host and methods of their use and/or manufacture are provided. An applicator includes an insertion assembly configured to insert at least a portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, a housing configured to house the insertion assembly, the housing comprising an aperture through which the on-skin assembly can pass, an actuation member configured to, upon activation, cause the insertion assembly to insert at least the portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, and a sealing element configured to provide a sterile barrier and a vapor barrier between an internal environment of the housing and an external environment of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Baker, Justen Deering England, Warren Terry, Patrick John Castagna, Randall Scott Koplin, Andrew Joncich
  • Patent number: 11653860
    Abstract: Recommendations based on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) are described. Given the number of people that wear CGM systems and because CGM systems produce measurements continuously, a platform that provides a CGM system may have an enormous amount of data. This amount of data is practically, if not actually, impossible for humans to process. In implementations, a CGM platform includes a data analytics platform that obtains glucose measurements provided by a CGM system and also obtains additional data associated with a user. The data analytics platform processes these measurements and the additional data to predict a health indicator by using models. This prediction serves as a basis for generating a recommendation, such as a message recommending the user take action or adopt a behavior to mitigate a predicted negative health condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Parker, Neha Vyas, Christopher Hannemann
  • Patent number: 11653859
    Abstract: Applicators for applying an on-skin assembly to skin of a host and methods of their use and/or manufacture are provided. An applicator includes an insertion assembly configured to insert at least a portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, a housing configured to house the insertion assembly, the housing comprising an aperture through which the on-skin assembly can pass, an actuation member configured to, upon activation, cause the insertion assembly to insert at least the portion of the on-skin assembly into the skin of the host, and a sealing element configured to provide a sterile barrier and a vapor barrier between an internal environment of the housing and an external environment of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Baker, Justen Deering England, Warren Terry, Patrick John Castagna, Randall Scott Koplin, Andrew Joncich
  • Patent number: 11656195
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that address the need to frequently calibrate analyte sensors, according to implementation. In more detail, systems and methods provide a preconnected analyte sensor system that physically combines an analyte sensor to measurement electronics during the manufacturing phase of the sensor and in some cases in subsequent life phases of the sensor, so as to allow an improved recognition of sensor environment over time to improve subsequent calibration of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Becky L. Clark, Vincent P. Crabtree, Chris W. Dring, Arturo Garcia, Jason Halac, Jonathan Hughes, Jeff Jackson, Lauren Hruby Jepson, David I-Chun Lee, Ted Tang Lee, Rui Ma, Zebediah L. McDaniel, Jason Mitchell, Andrew Attila Pal, Daiting Rong, Disha B. Sheth, Peter C. Simpson, Stephen J. Vanslyke, Matthew D. Wightlin, Anna Leigh Davis, Hari Hampapuram, Aditya Sagar Mandapaka, Alexander Leroy Teeter, Liang Wang