Patents by Inventor Eugene R. Prais
Eugene R. Prais 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).
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Patent number: 11911073Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11808756Abstract: Sensor clip assemblies, sensor clips, analyte testing systems, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. A sensor clip assembly is disclosed for storing and dispensing analyte testing sensors. The sensor clip assembly includes numerous test sensors arranged in a stack. Each test sensor is configured to assist in testing an analyte in a fluid sample. The sensor clip assembly also includes a skeletal frame with a top, a bottom, and numerous sides. The top, bottom and sides are interconnected to define an internal chamber within which is stored the stack of test sensors. At least one of the sides includes one or more elongated rails with structural gaps on opposing sides thereof. For some configurations, multiple sides of the skeletal frame comprise at least one or multiple elongated rails, each of which has structural gaps on opposing sides thereof and may be columnar in nature.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Eugene R. Prais
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Patent number: 11707297Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20230181218Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11602373Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11298470Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for a medication delivery device. The device includes a dose selector for selecting an amount of medication to deliver; a first capacitive sensor adjacent the dose selector and operative to detect linear displacement of the dose selector during medication delivery; a screw coupled to the dose selector; a second capacitive sensor adjacent the screw and operative to detect linear displacement of the screw during medication delivery; and a processor coupled to the first and second capacitive sensors and operative to determine an amount of medication actually delivered by the medication delivery device. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nikhil M. Shah, Eugene R. Prais, Nihir Patel, Jennifer L. Gass, Megan M. Burkarski
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Publication number: 20210052302Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20210052301Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Patent number: 10900474Abstract: Generally disclosed herein are unique mechanical elements implemented in a system and method to convert authentic hand water pumps into functioning water faucets or fabricate the functioning water faucet to simulate an authentic hand water pump. The operating principles and feel of a typical lever faucet have been replicated on the hand pump through use of a cartridge valve connected to a coupling clevis. The pump handle can be lifted up to turn water on and control the flow rate and can simultaneously be partially rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to select water temperature.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventor: Eugene R. Prais
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Patent number: 10866353Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a portion of the face of a display lens proximate to and along one or more edges of the display lens. The display lens includes a transparent lens having four edges and a face surface. At least one edge includes an angle relative to the face surface configured to reflect light in the lens out of the face surface. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais
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Publication number: 20200300837Abstract: Sensor clip assemblies, sensor clips, analyte testing systems, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. A sensor clip assembly is disclosed for storing and dispensing analyte testing sensors. The sensor clip assembly includes numerous test sensors arranged in a stack. Each test sensor is configured to assist in testing an analyte in a fluid sample. The sensor clip assembly also includes a skeletal frame with a top, a bottom, and numerous sides. The top, bottom and sides are interconnected to define an internal chamber within which is stored the stack of test sensors. At least one of the sides includes one or more elongated rails with structural gaps on opposing sides thereof. For some configurations, multiple sides of the skeletal frame comprise at least one or multiple elongated rails, each of which has structural gaps on opposing sides thereof and may be columnar in nature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Eugene R. Prais
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Patent number: 10753923Abstract: A test meter for analyzing a body fluid sample applied to a test strip includes an outer housing having an opening, an actuator, and a cartridge positioned adjacent the outer housing. The cartridge further includes a dispensing member connected to the actuator, a plurality of stacked test strips biased toward the dispensing member, and a cartridge outer housing that is adjacent at least a portion of the dispensing member. Each time the actuator is actuated, the dispensing member is rotated to cause movement of one test strip from the plurality of stacked test strips through the opening, and another test strip is biased toward the dispensing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
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Patent number: 10712335Abstract: Sensor clip assemblies, sensor clips, analyte testing systems, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. A sensor clip assembly is disclosed for storing and dispensing analyte testing sensors. The sensor clip assembly includes numerous test sensors arranged in a stack. Each test sensor is configured to assist in testing an analyte in a fluid sample. The sensor clip assembly also includes a skeletal frame with a top, a bottom, and numerous sides. The top, bottom and sides are interconnected to define an internal chamber within which is stored the stack of test sensors. At least one of the sides includes one or more elongated rails with structural gaps on opposing sides thereof. For some configurations, multiple sides of the skeletal frame comprise at least one or multiple elongated rails, each of which has structural gaps on opposing sides thereof and may be columnar in nature.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE HOLDINGS AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Eugene R. Prais
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Publication number: 20200003194Abstract: Generally disclosed herein are unique mechanical elements implemented in a system and method to convert authentic hand water pumps into functioning water faucets or fabricate the functioning water faucet to simulate an authentic hand water pump. The operating principles and feel of a typical lever faucet have been replicated on the hand pump through use of a cartridge valve connected to a coupling clevis. The pump handle can be lifted up to turn water on and control the flow rate and can simultaneously be partially rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to select water temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Eugene R. Prais
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Publication number: 20190351154Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for a medication delivery device. The device includes a dose selector for selecting an amount of medication to deliver; a first capacitive sensor adjacent the dose selector and operative to detect linear displacement of the dose selector during medication delivery; a screw coupled to the dose selector; a second capacitive sensor adjacent the screw and operative to detect linear displacement of the screw during medication delivery; and a processor coupled to the first and second capacitive sensors and operative to determine an amount of medication actually delivered by the medication delivery device. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Nikhil M. Shah, Eugene R. Prais, Nihir Patel, Jennifer L. Gass, Megan M. Burkarski
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Publication number: 20190293859Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a portion of the face of a display lens proximate to and along one or more edges of the display lens. The display lens includes a transparent lens having four edges and a face surface. At least one edge includes an angle relative to the face surface configured to reflect light in the lens out of the face surface. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Jennifer L. GASS, Eugene R. PRAIS
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Publication number: 20190265226Abstract: A test meter for analyzing a body fluid sample applied to a test strip includes an outer housing having an opening, an actuator, and a cartridge positioned adjacent the outer housing. The cartridge further includes a dispensing member connected to the actuator, a plurality of stacked test strips biased toward the dispensing member, and a cartridge outer housing that is adjacent at least a portion of the dispensing member. Each time the actuator is actuated, the dispensing member is rotated to cause movement of one test strip from the plurality of stacked test strips through the opening, and another test strip is biased toward the dispensing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20170138928Abstract: Sensor clip assemblies, sensor clips, analyte testing systems, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. A sensor clip assembly is disclosed for storing and dispensing analyte testing sensors. The sensor clip assembly includes numerous test sensors arranged in a stack. Each test sensor is configured to assist in testing an analyte in a fluid sample. The sensor clip assembly also includes a skeletal frame with a top, a bottom, and numerous sides. The top, bottom and sides are interconnected to define an internal chamber within which is stored the stack of test sensors. At least one of the sides includes one or more elongated rails with structural gaps on opposing sides thereof. For some configurations, multiple sides of the skeletal frame comprise at least one or multiple elongated rails, each of which has structural gaps on opposing sides thereof and may be columnar in nature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Eugene R. Prais
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Publication number: 20160069859Abstract: A test meter for analyzing a body fluid sample applied to a test strip includes an outer housing having an opening, an actuator, and a cartridge positioned adjacent the outer housing. The cartridge further includes a dispensing member connected to the actuator, a plurality of stacked test strips biased toward the dispensing member, and a cartridge outer housing that is adjacent at least a portion of the dispensing member. Each time the actuator is actuated, the dispensing member is rotated to cause movement of one test strip from the plurality of stacked test strips through the opening, and another test strip is biased toward the dispensing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20150253483Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating one or more components of an electronic device having a visual display (e.g., a backlit display), such as one or more keys of keyboards, one or more interface ports, or one or more external surfaces are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a component illumination apparatus has a visual display and a light guide optically coupled to the visual display and that is adapted to illuminate one or more components external to the visual display. Methods of component illumination and illumination systems are described, as are other embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventor: Eugene R. Prais