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).

  • Patent number: 7914335
    Abstract: Devices including strip connectors in measurement devices are provided. Also provided are systems, kits and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ashley Stafford, Richard G. Ries
  • Publication number: 20110060196
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive mounting unit that is formed from a nonwoven polymeric material that is breathable, flexible, waterproof and durable. Additionally, the adhesive mounting unit of the present disclosure includes a retention mechanism that is insert molded directly into or on the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and retention mechanism form a single unitary structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20110054275
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting unit assembly that includes a mounting unit and a sensor integrally formed with the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and sensor form a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Patent number: 7896704
    Abstract: Devices including strip connectors in measurement devices are provided. Also provided are systems, kits and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ashley Stafford, Richard G. Ries
  • Patent number: 7883464
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated transmitter unit and sensor insertion mechanism is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20100331646
    Abstract: Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include analyte sensors designed so that at least a portion of the sensor is positionable beneath a skin surface during analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Hyun Cho, Marc Barry Taub, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20100331653
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides in vitro analyte meters that include a meter portion that is moveable relative to at least one other meter portion. Embodiments include moveable meters that are integrated with in vivo analyte systems. Also provided are methods, systems and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Abbotte Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20100249565
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an introducer for transcutaneous placement of at least a portion of an analyte sensor through the skin of a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Patent number: 7731657
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an introducer for transcutaneous placement of at least a portion of an analyte sensor through the skin of a patient is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Patent number: 7697967
    Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20100087721
    Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20090171182
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system including and adhesive pad with pull tab and raised border portions is provided. The adhesive pad may also include a flexible band to fit around the patient's arm to firmly secure the adhesive pad onto the patient's skin. The flexible band is size adjustable. The pull tab and raised borders on the adhesive pad permit easy single handed application and removal process of the adhesive pad by the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20090105569
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20090102678
    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: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20090082693
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing temperature sensor module in a transmitter unit of a continuous glucose monitoring system includes a temperature probe portion provided with thermally conductive material such as thermally conductive epoxy provided in the temperature sensor module that is press fitted, insert molded, heat stacked, or attached by adhesive to the bottom portion of the transmitter housing. The temperature sensor module is substantially in physical contact with the patient's skin, and thus is configured to detect the skin temperature corresponding to each measured blood glucose level from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: TheraSense, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20080300476
    Abstract: Devices and methods relating to analyte sensor insertion devices and methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20080119707
    Abstract: A wearable, conductive textile patch is provided that may include any of a number of features for monitoring body analytes and/or delivering fluids to a body. In one embodiment of the invention, a single, patch-mounted system monitors glucose levels of a diabetic person and provides appropriate doses of insulin in response to the glucose measurements. A hand-held user interface can be provided for wirelessly controlling the system and/or receiving information from it. Conductive pathways can be formed in the fabric of the patch. Components that can be integrated into the flexible patch include a power source, controller, transmitter, antenna, temperature and other sensors, fluid pump, infusion set, electrical pathways, switches, controls, electrodes, connectors, resistors and other circuit elements. Such components can be embedded, interwoven or coated on to the flexible patch instead of or in addition to surface mounting. Methods associated with use of the flexible patch system are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Ashley STAFFORD
  • Publication number: 20080114280
    Abstract: An automatic sensor inserter is disclosed for placing a transcutaneous sensor into the skin of a living body. According to aspects of the invention, characteristics of the insertion such as sensor insertion speed may be varied by a user. In some embodiments, insertion speed may be varied by changing an amount of drive spring compression. The amount of spring compression may be selected from a continuous range of settings and/or it may be selected from a finite number of discrete settings. Methods associated with the use of the automatic inserter are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20080097246
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20080096828
    Abstract: 15-fluoroketolides of the formula having improved activity and safety, compositions comprising them, and methods for their preparation and use in the treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Simon Shaw, Gary Ashley, Mark Burlingame