Patents Assigned to Intuity Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 8303518Abstract: The invention relates to analyte monitoring/drug (pharmaceutical agent) delivery device. The invention is suited for monitoring various blood constituents such as glucose. The device has a housing that at least partially encloses a plurality of microneedles disposed on a carrier and an electronics portion. Each microneedle is in fluid communication with a corresponding microchannel. Each microneedle is individually addressable. That is, each microneedle can be extended and retracted individually via an actuator. The electronics portion includes a processor and associated circuitry (e.g., memory, supporting electronics and the like), a motor or the like, a sensor, a power supply (e.g., battery) and optionally an interface. In general, the processor controls the operation of the device and is data communication with the actuator, motor, sensor and interface. The invention provides for autonomous operation, that is, without intervention of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: John Gregory Aceti, Sterling Eduard Mcbride, Richard Morgan Moroney, Christopher Carter Gregory, Peter John Zanzucchi
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Patent number: 8231832Abstract: Arrangements for the detection of the presence and/or concentration of an analyte in a sample of bodily fluid include diffuse transmission, diffuse reflection and edge or waveguide illumination arrangements. A vertical flow assay arrangement and/or technique is also disclosed, and includes a detection component that can be in the form of an array of optical detection elements. A number of assay pad constructions are described which may include at least one or more of the following components: a prefilter component, a reflective component, a membrane component, a reagent component, a mesh component, and a component to prevent lateral spreading.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Zanzucchi, Sterling E. McBride, Alexei Guennadievich Tsekoun
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Publication number: 20120166090Abstract: A method is disclosed involving monitoring the concentration of at least one target analyte in a sample of body fluid using a meter, the meter including a user interface, the method including: obtaining a sample of body fluid; testing the sample to determine the concentration of the at least one target analyte contained therein; and presenting the user with a reminder to associate the test with an appropriate time corresponding to before or after a particular meal using the user interface. Associated devices, systems and arrangements are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey
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Publication number: 20110294152Abstract: A device is described that includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. Related arrangements and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Peter Uy-Vu Ly, Jennifer Yuh-Jen Chen, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberly J. Tansey, Christopher L. Stewart, Raúl Escutia, Robert W. Bowers
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Publication number: 20110288440Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Publication number: 20110288443Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: 8012104Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: 8012103Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Publication number: 20110201909Abstract: Disclosed are devices, arrangements and methods for quantifying the concentration of an analyte present in bodily fluid, including: an assay pad having at least one chemical reagent capable of producing a detectable signal in the form of a reaction spot upon reaction with the analyte; a light source; a detector array; a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising: (a) at least one value indicative of one or more of: (i) the level of hematocrit contained in the sample; (ii) the volume of the sample applied to the assay pad; or (iii) imperfections present in the reaction spot; and (b) at least one algorithm for calculating the concentration of the analyte contained in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Carole R. Stivers
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Publication number: 20110098599Abstract: Arrangements are provided including a fluid transport tube, or a needle, having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen having an inner diameter. At least one fluid transport enhancing projection is disposed in the lumen and extends from the second end toward the first end. A discreet, wearable blood glucose monitor including such arrangements is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Raul Escutia, Stephen M. Yee
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Patent number: 7887494Abstract: Arrangements are provided including a fluid transport tube, or a needle, having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen having an inner diameter. At least one fluid transport enhancing projection is disposed in the lumen and extends from the second end toward the first end. A discreet, wearable blood glucose monitor including such arrangements is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Lorne Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Raul Escutia, Stephen Mark Yee
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Publication number: 20100217155Abstract: A device operable to extract a sample of body fluid, the device including at least one skin-penetration member, an actuator, a controller, and a housing mounting the at least one skin-penetration member for extension from the device. Another device for extracting body fluid includes at least one skin-penetration member having an inner bore and an outer diameter, and at least one axially moveable hollow tubular member disposed in the inner bore. Yet another device includes at least one skin-penetration member, an actuator, a controller, a housing mounting the at least one skin-penetration member, and a skin sensor measuring electrical parameters transmitted through the at least one skin-penetration member. Associated methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Poux, Gary D. Fletcher, Sterling E. McBride, John M. Margicin, Peter J. Zanzucchi, John G. Aceti, Syrous Parsay, Derek D. Mahoney
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Publication number: 20100021948Abstract: A medical diagnostic device includes a wirelessly transmitted time data receiver and processor. Associated devices, methods and functionality are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel N. Brncic, David K. Hohl, Paul D. Reynolds, Rául Escutia
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Publication number: 20100021947Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Michael F. Tomasco, Charles Hu
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Publication number: 20100010374Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rául Escutia, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Michael F. Tomasco, Kelley J. Lipman
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Patent number: 7585278Abstract: Provided is an analyte monitoring device having a housing, the device comprising: a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; an energy source located within the housing; a plurality of analysis sites comprising an analysis preparation, each adapted to receive liquid from the needles to wet the analysis preparation; one or more light sources adapted to direct light at the analysis sites; one or more light detectors adapted to receive light from the analysis sites; and a processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: John Gregory Aceti, Zvi Gerald Lowey, Richard Morgan Moroney, Christopher Carter Gregory, Peter John Zanzucchi
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Patent number: D601257Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael Berlinger, Kelley J. Lipman, Arna D. Ionescu, Anthony Piazza, Simon P. Gatrall
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Patent number: D601444Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Jones, Raul Escutia, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: D622393Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Simon P. Gatrall, Robin S. Gaffney, Kelley J. Lipman, Anthony Piazza, Jennifer E. Davis-Wilson, Arna D. Ionescu
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Patent number: D654926Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kelley J. Lipman, Robin S. Gaffney, Kimberley J. Tansey, Arna D. Ionescu, Graham MacDonald Hicks