Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Thomas

Christopher A. Thomas 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: 20260157671
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Patent number: 12569173
    Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Phillip Yee, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Lei He, Michael R. Love
  • Patent number: 12478296
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Publication number: 20250325200
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Vincent M. DiPalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Peter G. Robinson, Matthew Simmons
  • Patent number: 12440126
    Abstract: Methods of compensating for ambient temperature using temperature sensors, the method comprising: sampling at a first sampling rate, with a processor, first temperature measurements from a first temperature sensor on an on-body sensor. Then determining, with a processor, first ambient-compensated temperatures from the first temperature measurements; and determining, with a processor, final ambient-compensated temperatures by applying a correction gain or factor to the first ambient-compensated temperatures. Wherein the correction gain or factor changes value at a slower rate than the sampling rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Gary A. Hayter, Daniel M. Bernstein, Martin J. Fennell, Michael R. Love, Kenneth J. Doniger, Songbiao Zhang, Mark K. Sloan, Hyun Cho, Theodore J. Kunich, Jean-Pierre Cole, Christopher A. Thomas, Erwin S. Budiman, David L. Li, Royce Cheng, Udo Hoss
  • Patent number: 12408847
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Peter G. Robinson, Matthew Simmons, Jörn Meissner
  • Publication number: 20250228474
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Vincent M. DiPalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Peter G. Robinson, Matthew Simmons
  • Patent number: 12350042
    Abstract: Low profile continuous analyte measurement systems and systems and methods for implantation within the skin of a patient are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, John Charles Mazza, Phu Le, Christopher A. Thomas, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Gary Alan Hayter
  • Publication number: 20250169722
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. DiPalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Phillip W. Carter, Jonathan D. McCanless
  • Patent number: 12290354
    Abstract: Methods of compensating for ambient temperature using temperature sensors, the method comprising: sampling at a first sampling rate, with a processor, first temperature measurements from a first temperature sensor on an on-body sensor. Then determining, with a processor, first ambient-compensated temperatures from the first temperature measurements; and determining, with a processor, final ambient-compensated temperatures by applying a correction gain or factor to the first ambient-compensated temperatures. Wherein the correction gain or factor changes value at a slower rate than the sampling rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Gary A. Hayter, Daniel M. Bernstein, Martin J. Fennell, Michael R. Love, Kenneth J. Doniger, Songbiao Zhang, Mark K. Sloan, Hyun Cho, Theodore J. Kunich, Jean-Pierre Cole, Christopher A. Thomas, Erwin S. Budiman, David L. Li, Royce Cheng, Udo Hoss
  • Patent number: 12285251
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Patent number: 12285252
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Patent number: 12279867
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Publication number: 20230389838
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan
  • Publication number: 20230346269
    Abstract: Methods of compensating for ambient temperature using temperature sensors, the method comprising: sampling at a first sampling rate, with a processor, first temperature measurements from a first temperature sensor on an on-body sensor. Then determining, with a processor, first ambient-compensated temperatures from the first temperature measurements; and determining, with a processor, final ambient-compensated temperatures by applying a correction gain or factor to the first ambient-compensated temperatures. Wherein the correction gain or factor changes value at a slower rate than the sampling rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. HAYTER, Daniel M. BERNSTEIN, Martin J. FENNELL, Michael R. LOVE, Kenneth J. DONIGER, Songbiao ZHANG, Mark K. SLOAN, Hyun CHO, Theodore J. KUNICH, Jean-Pierre COLE, Christopher A. THOMAS, Erwin S. BUDIMAN, David L. LI, Royce CHENG, Udo HOSS
  • Publication number: 20230157590
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dharmendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Siimmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Phillip W. Carter, Jonathan D. Mccanless
  • Publication number: 20230157589
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thomas, Louis Pace, Dhamendra Patel, Vincent M. Dipalma, Vivek S. Rao, Steven T. Mitchell, Byron J. Lambert, Peter G. Robinson, Peter M. Voit, Stephen T. Pudjijanto, Matthew Simmons, Hsuehchieh Wu, Vu H. Le, Johnathan D. Manion, Christopher M. Harris, Tuan Nguyen, Phillip W. Carter, Jonathan D. Mccanless
  • Publication number: 20230143496
    Abstract: Methods of compensating for ambient temperature using temperature sensors, the method comprising: sampling at a first sampling rate, with a processor, first temperature measurements from a first temperature sensor on an on-body sensor. Then determining, with a processor, first ambient-compensated temperatures from the first temperature measurements; and determining, with a processor, final ambient-compensated temperatures by applying a correction gain or factor to the first ambient-compensated temperatures. Wherein the correction gain or factor changes value at a slower rate than the sampling rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Gary A. HAYTER, Daniel M. BERNSTEIN, Martin J. FENNELL, Michael R. LOVE, Kenneth J. DONIGER, Songbiao ZHANG, Mark K. SLOAN, Hyun CHO, Theodore J. KUNICH, Jean-Pierre COLE, Christopher A. THOMAS, Erwin S. BUDIMAN, David L. LI, Royce CHENG, Udo HOSS
  • Patent number: 11571147
    Abstract: Methods of compensating for ambient temperature using temperature sensors, the method comprising: sampling at a first sampling rate, with a processor, first temperature measurements from a first temperature sensor on an on-body sensor. Then determining, with a processor, first ambient-compensated temperatures from the first temperature measurements; and determining, with a processor, final ambient-compensated temperatures by applying a correction gain or factor to the first ambient-compensated temperatures. Wherein the correction gain or factor changes value at a slower rate than the sampling rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Hayter, Daniel M. Bernstein, Martin J. Fennell, Michael R. Love, Kenneth J. Doniger, Songbiao Zhang, Mark K. Sloan, Hyun Cho, Theodore J. Kunich, Jean-Pierre Cole, Christopher A. Thomas, Erwin S. Budiman, David L. Li, Royce Cheng, Udo Hoss
  • Publication number: 20230028587
    Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Steven Scott, Christopher J. Bennell, Claire Bhogal, Katie A. Cranfield, Marc B. Taub, Bree M. Winter, Owen D. Reynolds, Jean-Pierre Babka, Dharmendra S. Patel, Christopher A. Thomas, Udo Hoss, Mark S. Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan