Patents by Inventor Gary Ashley

Gary Ashley 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).

  • Analyte sensor transmitter unit configuration for a data monitoring and management system
    Patent number: 11064916
    Abstract: Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Devices, systems and methods for on-skin or on-body mounting of medical devices
    Patent number: 11064921
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • ANALYTE SENSOR TRANSMITTER UNIT CONFIGURATION FOR A DATA MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210204843
    Abstract: Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • ANALYTE SENSOR TRANSMITTER UNIT CONFIGURATION FOR A DATA MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210204844
    Abstract: Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210137422
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. Simple and easy to use mechanisms are provided that can position the sensor or any other device accurately with minimal complication. The method and apparatus can include an inserter device for use with the sensor. The method and apparatus can be for use in continuous or semi-continuous monitoring systems such as analyte monitoring systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Devices, systems and methods for on-skin or on-body mounting of medical devices
    Patent number: 10973449
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Devices, systems and methods for on-skin or on-body mounting of medical devices
    Patent number: 10966644
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Devices, systems and methods for on-skin or on-body mounting of medical devices
    Patent number: 10959653
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Analyte sensor transmitter unit configuration for a data monitoring and management system
    Patent number: 10945647
    Abstract: Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED ANALYTE SENSOR INSERTION DEVICE AND DATA PROCESSING UNIT
    Publication number: 20210007639
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200405198
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200405197
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200405199
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Devices, systems and methods for on-skin or on-body mounting of medical devices
    Patent number: 10874338
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200315501
    Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • INTEGRATED TRANSMITTER UNIT AND SENSOR INTRODUCER MECHANISM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200315536
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated transmitter unit and sensor insertion mechanism is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • ANALYTE SENSOR TRANSMITTER UNIT CONFIGURATION FOR A DATA MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200315507
    Abstract: Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Introducer assembly and methods of use
    Patent number: 10736547
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. Simple and easy to use mechanisms are provided that can position the sensor or any other device accurately with minimal complication. The method and apparatus can include an inserter device for use with the sensor. The method and apparatus can be for use in continuous or semi-continuous monitoring systems such as analyte monitoring systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Medical Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20200100676
    Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Milfred Bernstein, Martin J. Fennell, Mark Kent Sloan, Michael Love, Lei He, Christopher Allen Thomas, Udo Hoss, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Kenneth J. Doniger, Gary Ashley Stafford, Gary Alan Hayter, Phillip Yee, Namvar Kiaie, Jean-Pierre Cole, Marc Barry Taub, Louis George Pace, Jeffery Mario Sicurello
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED ANALYTE SENSOR INSERTION DEVICE AND DATA PROCESSING UNIT
    Publication number: 20200100712
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford