Patents by Inventor Alexander G. Ghesquiere

Alexander G. Ghesquiere 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).

  • Publication number: 20170138887
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks
  • Patent number: 9535023
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks
  • Patent number: 9465420
    Abstract: Methods and devices for power cycling an electronic device are provided. Also provided are systems and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Christopher Myles, Scott D. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20150293568
    Abstract: Methods and devices for power cycling an electronic device are provided. Also provided are systems and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Christopher Myles, Scott D. Dalton
  • Patent number: 9069536
    Abstract: Methods and devices for power cycling an electronic device are provided. Also provided are systems and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Christopher Ammon Myles, Scott Dalton
  • Publication number: 20150002171
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks
  • Patent number: 8834690
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks
  • Patent number: 8718952
    Abstract: The present invention includes analyte measurement systems, analyte measurement meters, analyte testing devices, cartridges thereof and integrated circuits for use therewith, and further includes methods related to the use of the integrated circuits and, in certain embodiments, to the counting or tracking of parameters related to the cartridges and analyte test devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: William Matievich, Jr., Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 8652068
    Abstract: An integrated lancet and testing striplet for measuring a body analyte level in a health care regimen includes a skin piercing member and an analyte sensor coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Clive Nicholls, John J. Cabrall, Scott A. Matula, Simon Andrew Hector, Javier Prieto, Adrian Petyt, Geoffrey Roger Chambers
  • Patent number: 8557104
    Abstract: In vitro electrochemical sensor that provide accurate and repeatable analysis of a sample of biological fluid are provided. In some embodiments, the sensors have a measurement zone that has a volume less than the volume of the sample chamber. The measurement zone could have a volume of no more than about 0.2 ?L.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabates Care Inc.
    Inventors: Ting Chen, Alexander G. Ghesquiere
  • Patent number: 8301395
    Abstract: The present invention includes analyte measurement systems, analyte measurement meters, analyte testing devices, cartridges thereof and integrated circuits for use therewith, and further includes methods related to the use of the integrated circuits and, in certain embodiments, to the counting or tracking of parameters related to the cartridges and analyte test devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: William Matievich, Jr., Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 8298389
    Abstract: In vitro electrochemical sensor that provide accurate and repeatable analysis of a sample of biological fluid are provided. In some embodiments, the sensors have a measurement zone that has a volume less than the volume of the sample chamber. The measurement zone could have a volume of no more than about 0.2 ?L.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Ting Chen, Alexander G. Ghesquiere
  • Publication number: 20110256024
    Abstract: A modular analyte monitoring device comprising a base module and an attachment module is disclosed. The attachment module is removably coupled to the base module and includes a program storing component having a program update stored therein to be transmitted to the base module when coupled. The base module may thereafter operate using the program update.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Cole, Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Jai Karan, Gary A. Hayter, Saeed Nekoomaram
  • Publication number: 20100268053
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and system including detecting the presence of an electrical connection in a data port of a medical device, the presence of the electrical connection associated with a variation in a signal level resulting from the electrical connection in the data port, and generating a control signal in response to the detected presence of the electrical connection in the data port, where generating the control signals includes one or more of outputting a notification associated with the presence of the electrical connection in the data port or modifying one or more operational parameters associated with the medical device are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Matthew Simmons, Christopher Ammon Myles
  • Publication number: 20100262380
    Abstract: The present invention includes analyte measurement systems, analyte measurement meters, analyte testing devices, cartridges thereof and integrated circuits for use therewith, and further includes methods related to the use of the integrated circuits and, in certain embodiments, to the counting or tracking of parameters related to the cartridges and analyte test devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: William Matievich, JR., Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Ting Chen
  • Publication number: 20090014327
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks
  • Patent number: 7418285
    Abstract: An analyte test sensor for use in measuring the concentration of a particular analyte in a test sample includes a non-conductive substrate, a reference electrode deposited on the substrate, a working electrode deposited on the substrate and a compensation electrode deposited on the substrate. The compensation electrode is provided with a resistive ladder and is designed to correct for test result inaccuracies which are the result of variances in the manufacturing of the test sensor. Specifically, in one embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in an analog manner by shunting a portion of the working current away from working electrode. In another embodiment, the compensation electrode corrects for test result inaccuracies in a digital manner by providing a calibration code which is proportional its resistance value. A batch of analyte test sensors are preferably manufactured in the following manner. An initial batch of the test sensors is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Alexander G. Ghesquiere, Simon Tonks