Patents Assigned to Home Diagnostics, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20100227355
    Abstract: Biological reagent compositions with improved sensitivity to the concentration of blood glucose in patient samples for use in measuring systems and methods. The reagent compositions comprise a glucose oxidoreductase enzyme, a flavin nucleoside coenzyme and a mediator formulation. The mediator formulation comprises at least one electroactive organic molecule and at least one coordination complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Bell, Michele Albino
  • Patent number: 7678250
    Abstract: Biological reagent compositions with improved sensitivity to the concentration of blood glucose in patient samples for use in measuring systems and methods. The reagent compositions comprise a glucose oxidoreductase enzyme, a flavin nucleoside coenzyme and a mediator formulation. The mediator formulation comprises at least one electroactive organic molecule and at least one coordination complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Bell, Michele Albino
  • Patent number: 7560288
    Abstract: An improved multi-layered diagnostic sanitary test strip for receiving a heterogenous fluid, such as whole blood, to test for presence and/or amount of a suspected analyte in the fluid by facilitating a color change in the strip corresponding to the amount of the analyte in the fluid, wherein the test strip includes fluid volume control dams to prevent spillage of the fluid from the strip and a chemical reagent solution that facilitates end-point testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Carroll, Jon Schneider, Douglas E. Bell
  • Patent number: 7467065
    Abstract: A smart interface assembly is provided which enables convenient, instant, and discreet communication between an analytical meter and a computer, the transfer of data from the analytical system, and/or the provision of interface software for the display or analysis of data. The smart interface assembly includes first and second couplings for interfacing with the personal computer and the analytical meter. The smart interface assembly has processing and memory capabilities facilitating displaying test results from an analytical system on a computer. The interface can also function as a storage device allowing transfer, access, or syncing of data from a diagnostic system to or by the personal computer without the need for special drivers, and also can facilitate communications between the diagnostic system and the computer using standard device drivers likely to be already present on the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Alex Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7465597
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a biosensor is provided. The method may include positioning a shadow mask containing a pattern of a plurality of feature sets over a substantially planar base layer containing a plurality of registration points. The method may also include forming at least one of the plurality of feature sets on the substantially planar base layer by selectively depositing a layer of a conductive material on the substantially planar base layer by passing the conductive material through the pattern of the shadow mask and removing the shadow mask from the substantially planar base layer. Alternatively, the method may include providing a laminate structure including a substantially planar base layer containing a plurality of registration points and a photoresist layer containing a pattern of a plurality of feature sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Greta Wegner, Natasha Popovich
  • Patent number: 7160251
    Abstract: A system for measuring a glucose level in a blood sample includes a test strip and a meter. The test strip includes a sample chamber, a working electrode, a counter electrode, fill-detect electrodes, and an auto-on conductor. A reagent layer is disposed in the sample chamber. The auto-on conductor causes the meter to wake up and perform a test strip sequence when the test strip is inserted in the meter. The meter uses the working and counter electrodes to initially detect the blood sample in the sample chamber and uses the fill-detect electrodes to check that the blood sample has mixed with the reagent layer. The meter applies an assay voltage between the working and counter electrodes and measures the resulting current. The meter calculates the glucose level based on the measured current and calibration data saved in memory from a removable data storage device associated with the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Douglas E. Bell, T. Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7049130
    Abstract: An improved multi-layered diagnostic sanitary test strip for receiving a heterogenous fluid, such as whole blood, to test for presence and/or amount of a suspected analyte in the fluid by facilitating a color change in the strip corresponding to the amount of the analyte in the fluid, wherein the test strip includes fluid volume control dams to prevent spillage of the fluid from the strip and a chemical reagent solution that facilitates end-point testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Carroll, Jon Schneider, Douglas E. Bell
  • Patent number: 6991940
    Abstract: An improved multi-layered diagnostic sanitary test strip for receiving a heterogenous fluid, such as whole blood, to test for presence and/or amount of a suspected analyte in the fluid by facilitating a color change in the strip corresponding to the amount of the analyte in the fluid, wherein the test strip includes fluid volume control dams to prevent spillage of the fluid from the strip and a chemical reagent solution that facilitates end-point testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Carroll, Jon Schneider, Douglas E. Bell
  • Patent number: 6979571
    Abstract: A test strip platform for a testing apparatus of the type using test strips, wherein the platform has a shroud defining a strip track for positioning an inserted strip over an optical aperture for making analytical determinations. The platform has a hood permanently mounted to the shroud for overlying the optical window and protecting the testing apparatus optics. The strip track has stabilizing members for holding the strip in testing position. The hood provides camming members for guiding the leading edge of an inserted strip into cooperative engagement with the stabilizing members for ensuring proper insertion of the strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Modzelewski, George Rounds
  • Patent number: 6964871
    Abstract: A system for measuring a glucose level in a blood sample includes a test strip and a meter. The test strip includes a sample chamber or other testing zone, a working electrode, a counter electrode, fill-detect electrodes, and an auto-on conductor. A reagent layer is disposed in the testing zone. The auto-on conductor causes the meter to wake up and perform a test strip sequence when the test strip is inserted in the meter. The meter uses the working and counter electrodes to initially detect the blood sample in the sample chamber and uses the fill-detect electrodes to check that the blood sample has mixed with the reagent layer. The meter applies an assay voltage between the working and counter electrodes and measures the resulting current. The meter calculates the glucose level based on the measured current and calibration data saved in memory from a removable data storage device associated with the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Bell, Gary T. Neel, T. Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 6959247
    Abstract: A system for measuring a glucose level in a blood sample includes a test strip and a meter. The test strip includes a sample chamber, a working electrode, a counter electrode, fill-detect electrodes, and an auto-on conductor. A reagent layer is disposed in the sample chamber. The auto-on conductor causes the meter to wake up and perform a test strip sequence when the test strip is inserted in the meter. The meter uses the working and counter electrodes to initially detect the blood sample in the sample chamber and uses the fill-detect electrodes to check that the blood sample has mixed with the reagent layer. The meter applies an assay voltage between the working and counter electrodes and measures the resulting current. The meter calculates the glucose level based on the measured current and calibration data saved in memory from a removable data storage device associated with the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Douglas E. Bell, T. Philip Wong, Allan Javier Caban, David K. Boehm
  • Patent number: 6953693
    Abstract: A system for measuring a glucose level in a blood sample includes a test strip and a meter. The test strip includes a sample chamber, a working electrode, a counter electrode, fill-detect electrodes, and an auto-on conductor. A reagent layer is disposed in the sample chamber. The auto-on conductor causes the meter to wake up and perform a test strip sequence when the test strip is inserted in the meter. The meter uses the working and counter electrodes to initially detect the blood sample in the sample chamber and uses the fill-detect electrodes to check that the blood sample has mixed with the reagent layer. The meter applies an assay voltage between the working and counter electrodes and measures the resulting current. The meter calculates the glucose level based on the measured current and calibration data saved in memory from a removable data storage device associated with the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Douglas E. Bell, T. Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 6946299
    Abstract: A system for measuring a glucose level in a blood sample includes a test strip and a meter. The test strip includes a sample chamber, a working electrode, a counter electrode, fill-detect electrodes, and an auto-on conductor. A reagent layer is disposed in the sample chamber. The auto-on conductor causes the meter to wake up and perform a test strip sequence when the test strip is inserted in the meter. The meter uses the working and counter electrodes to initially detect the blood sample in the sample chamber and uses the fill-detect electrodes to check that the blood sample has mixed with the reagent layer. The meter applies an assay voltage between the working and counter electrodes and measures the resulting current. The meter calculates the glucose level based on the measured current and calibration data saved in memory from a removable data storage device associated with the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Douglas E. Bell, T. Philip Wong, Houston F. Voss, Allan Javier Caban, David K. Boehm
  • Publication number: 20050159768
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for lancing a surface provides an adjustable nozzle assembly that includes an interior nozzle, a collar, and an exterior nozzle with a surface that contacts the surface to be lanced. The exterior nozzle can then rotate relative to the interior nozzle and, thereby, vary the lancing depth of a lancet. The apparatus and method for lancing a surface also provides for a rearward body assembly that includes an interior tube, a lancet holder, an internal compression spring, a retainer, a rearward body, and an external compression spring. Longitudinal movement of the rearward body away from the interior tube can compress the interior compression spring and can, thereby, spring load the lancing device. The apparatus and method for assembling the adjustable nozzle assembly of the lancing device provides for an interior nozzle with an assembly groove and a ramped groove separated by a raised boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Boehm, Cameron Scott Casterline
  • Patent number: D506832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Allan Javier Caban
  • Patent number: D507657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Allan Javier Caban
  • Patent number: D547216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Rounds, Adam Mark Will, Allan Javier Caban, Gary T. Neel
  • Patent number: D555021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Rounds, Adam Mark Will, Allan Javier Caban, Gary T. Neel
  • Patent number: D561904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary T. Neel, Allan Javier Caban
  • Patent number: D600811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Rounds, Jeffrey Akins, Allan Javier Caban, Gary T. Neel, Brent E. Modzelewski