Patents by Inventor Gregor Bainczyk
Gregor Bainczyk 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: 10060877Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant
-
Publication number: 20170251922Abstract: The analyte concentration, such as glucose, in a human or animal body is measured with an implantable sensor that generates measurement signals. The measurement signals are compressed through statistical techniques to produced compressed measurement data that can is easier to process and communicate. A base station carries the implantable sensor along with a signal processor, memory, and a transmitter. A display device is also disclosed that can receive the compressed measurement data from the base station for further processing and display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bernd Roesicke, Karin Obermaier, Stefan Lindegger, Andreas Menke, Joerg Scherer, Karin Schwind, Otto Gaa, Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant, Sandro Niederhauser, Michael Schoemaker, Martin Mueri
-
Patent number: 9636049Abstract: The analyte concentration, such as glucose, in a human or animal body is measured with an implantable sensor that generates measurement signals. The measurement signals are compressed through statistical techniques to produced compressed measurement data that can is easier to process and communicate. A base station carries the implantable sensor along with a signal processor, memory, and a transmitter. A display device is also disclosed that can receive the compressed measurement data from the base station for further processing and display.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bernd Roesicke, Karin Obermaier, Stefan Lindegger, Andreas Menke, Joerg Scherer, Karin Schwind, Otto Gaa, Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant, Sandro Niederhauser, Michael Schoemaker, Martin Mueri
-
Publication number: 20160153933Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant
-
Patent number: 9255903Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Marquant, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 8997330Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Holger Kotzan, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Publication number: 20140345130Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Michael Marquant, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 8828200Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michael Marquant, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 8721544Abstract: The analyte concentration, such as glucose, in a human or animal body is measured with an implantable sensor that generates measurement signals. The measurement signals are compressed through statistical techniques to produced compressed measurement data that can is easier to process and communicate. A base station carries the implantable sensor along with a signal processor, memory, and a transmitter. A display device is also disclosed that can receive the compressed measurement data from the base station for further processing and display.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bernd Roesicke, Karin Obermaier, Stefan Lindegger, Andreas Menke, Joerg Scherer, Karin Schwind, Otto Gaa, Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant, Sandro Niederhäuser, Michael Schoemaker, Martin Mueri
-
Patent number: 8692119Abstract: An analysis device for analysis of a sample on a test element is provided that comprises at least one component configured to make electrical contact with at least one other component for electrical transmission therebetween. The at least one component generally comprises an injection-molded circuit mount, also called an MID, or molded interconnect device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Riebel, Manfred Augstein, Gregor Bainczyk, Albert Grosser, Oliver Kube, Dieter Meinecke, Bruno Thoes, Herbert Wieder
-
Publication number: 20140066730Abstract: The analyte concentration, such as glucose, in a human or animal body is measured with an implantable sensor that generates measurement signals. The measurement signals are compressed through statistical techniques to produced compressed measurement data that can is easier to process and communicate. A base station carries the implantable sensor along with a signal processor, memory, and a transmitter. A display device is also disclosed that can receive the compressed measurement data from the base station for further processing and display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bernd Roesicke, Karin Obermaier, Stefan Lindegger, Andreas Menke, Joerg Scherer, Karin Schwind, Otto Gaa, Gregor Bainczyk, Michael Marquant, Sandro Niederhauser, Michael Schoemaker, Martin Mueri
-
Patent number: 8545774Abstract: An electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system are disclosed. The analysis system provides an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and an electrical contact element which makes electrical contact with an electrical contact surface of an analytical test element to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The contact element is moved by means such that contact with the electrical contact surface of the test element is made when the test element holder is in the measurement position.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Riebel, Bruno Robert Thoes, Manfred Augstein, Herbert Wieder, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 8357274Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor analysis system is provided for analyzing a sample liquid, comprising a biosensor having an electrode structure made of at least two electrodes, a test field, covering the electrode structure and capable of absorbing the sample liquid, and a defined sample application surface on the top side of the test field. The system also includes an analysis instrument comprising an evaluation unit for determining the desired analysis data. The analysis instrument comprises an AC resistance measuring device for measuring an AC resistance value between two electrodes of the electrode structure by means of an area compensation measurement. The measured AC resistance value is used, in the determination of the analysis data, as a measure of the partial area of the effective electrode structure area wetted by the sample liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michael Marquant, Udo Zapf, Gregor Bainczyk, Volker Unkrig, Mihail-Onoriu Lungu, Holger Kotzan
-
Patent number: 8330046Abstract: An analysis device for analysis of a sample on a test element is provided that comprises at least one component configured to make electrical contact with at least one other component for electrical transmission therebetween. The at least one component generally comprises an injection-molded circuit mount, also called an MID, or molded interconnect device.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Riebel, Manfred Augstein, Gregor Bainczyk, Albert Grosser, Oliver Kube, Dieter Meinecke, Bruno Thös, Herbert Wieder
-
Patent number: 8326393Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Holger Kotzan, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 8283175Abstract: A test device for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a sample using a element is proposed. The test device can be used particularly for glucose measurement, in particular blood glucose measurement, cholesterol measurement and/or coagulation measurement. The test device according to the invention comprises a housing with a closed state and an opened state, and a storage device for receiving at least one test element. The at least one test element is typically designed as a strip-shaped test element, and the storage device typically comprises a magazine. The magazine comprises a plurality of cavities, and the test elements are received substantially parallel to one another in the cavities. A measuring device and a dispensing device are also provided. The dispensing device comprises means for conveying the at least one test element from at least one storage position of the storage device during opening of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Gregor Bainczyk, Thomas Eisele, Herbert Wieder
-
Publication number: 20100236941Abstract: An electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system are disclosed. The analysis system provides an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and an electrical contact element which makes electrical contact with an electrical contact surface of an analytical test element to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The contact element is moved by means such that contact with the electrical contact surface of the test element is made when the test element holder is in the measurement position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Stefan Riebel, Bruno Robert Thoes, Manfred Augstein, Herbert Wieder, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Patent number: 7754152Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system. The analysis system comprises an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and at least one electrical contact element configured to make electrical contact with at least one electrical contact surface of an analytical test element, and to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The at least one contact element is arranged to move to contact the contact surface of a test element held either in a fixed test element holder or a moveable test element holder, such as a slide.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Riebel, Bruno Robert Thoes, Manfred Augstein, Herbert Wieder, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Publication number: 20090178923Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Michael Marquant, Gregor Bainczyk
-
Publication number: 20090156920Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Holger Kotzan, Gregor Bainczyk