Patents by Inventor Bryan S. Melle

Bryan S. Melle 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).

  • Method of determining the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid and system in therefor
    Patent number: 7896819
    Abstract: A method of obtaining a body fluid sample for determining the concentration of an analyte in the body fluid sample comprises applying pressure to the skin of the user. The skin is stretched so as to create a tear in the skin such that the applied pressure causes the body fluid to flow from the tear. The body fluid flowing from the tear is collected. Disclosed is also a pressure member for applying pressure to and stretching skin in preparation for forming a tear in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Mihailo V. Rebec, James E. Smous, Bryan S. Melle, Pamela J. Burson
  • Methods of determining glucose concentration in whole blood samples
    Publication number: 20040079652
    Abstract: The glucose concentration in a whole blood sample may be determined by providing an electrochemical sensor adapted to measure glucose and hematocrit concentrations. The hematocrit concentration of the whole blood sample is measured using the electrochemical sensor via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The initial glucose concentration of the whole blood sample is measured using the electrochemical sensor. The unbiased glucose concentration in the whole blood sample is calculated using the initial glucose concentration measurement and the hematocrit concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Mark S. Vreeke, Marvin A. Genshaw, Bryan S. Melle