Patents by Inventor Igor Gofman
Igor Gofman 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: 8313951Abstract: An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Bayer Healthcare, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Blais, Steve Sun, Bern Harrison, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Serban F. Peteu, Tony Nguyen, Paul Ripley, Xin Wang, Igor Gofman
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Publication number: 20120282138Abstract: An integrated meter system for determining information related to an analyte of a fluid sample includes a meter including a housing and a plurality of test sensors. Each of the plurality of test sensors includes a penetrating member, a testing portion, and a channel. The channel is adapted to receive the fluid sample. The test sensors are removably located within the housing. At least one of the test sensors is removably connected to an adjacent test sensor. The integrated meter system also includes a test-sensor advancement mechanism that is configured to advance the test sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Mitchel Stein
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Patent number: 8247233Abstract: An integrated meter system for determining information related to an analyte of a fluid sample includes a meter including a housing and a plurality of test sensors. Each of the plurality of test sensors includes a penetrating member, a testing portion, and a channel. The channel is adapted to receive the fluid sample. The test sensors are removably located within the housing. At least one of the test sensors is removably connected to an adjacent test sensor. The integrated meter system also includes a test-sensor advancement mechanism that is configured to advance the test sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Mitchel Stein
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Publication number: 20120181991Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Jun Chen
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Publication number: 20120100625Abstract: An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Blais, Steve Sun, Bern Harrison, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Serban F. Peteu, Tony Nguyen, Paul Ripley, Xin Wang, Igor Gofman
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Patent number: 8164468Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Jun Chen
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Patent number: 8105841Abstract: An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Blais, Steve Sun, Bern Harrison, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Serban F. Peteu, Tony Nguyen, Paul Ripley, Xin Wang, Igor Gofman
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Publication number: 20110191059Abstract: A system for a meter configured to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample includes a housing and a temperature sensor disposed within the housing. The system also includes a processor configured to receive temperature data from the temperature sensor upon the meter entering one of a charge state and a discharge state. The processor is further configured to predict a temperature value that approximates the ambient temperature outside of the housing. The predicted temperature value is based on historical temperature data received from the temperature sensor such that the predicted temperature value remains constant if a recently received temperature value remains within predetermined upper and lower temperature thresholds and the recently received temperature value exceeds the at least one predicted temperature value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: John Farrell, Harris Lieber, Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, Mu Wu, Jun Chen, Igor Gofman, Jeffery S. Reynolds, Xin Wang, Gregory Stefkovic, Bern Harrison
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Publication number: 20110073476Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Robert S. Sams
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Publication number: 20090149725Abstract: An integrated meter system for determining information related to an analyte of a fluid sample includes a meter including a housing and a plurality of test sensors. Each of the plurality of test sensors includes a penetrating member, a testing portion, and a channel. The channel is adapted to receive the fluid sample. The test sensors are removably located within the housing. At least one of the test sensors is removably connected to an adjacent test sensor. The integrated meter system also includes a test-sensor advancement mechanism that is configured to advance the test sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Igor Gofman, Mitchel Stein
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Publication number: 20090146826Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Igor Gofman, Jun Chen
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Publication number: 20090098657Abstract: An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey D. Blais, Steve Sun, Bern Harrison, Narasinha C. Parasnis, Serban F. Peteu, Tony Nguyen, Paul Ripley, Xin Wang, Igor Gofman
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Publication number: 20080300919Abstract: An architecture allows individual system components to be developed and tested individually, i.e., as distinct modules, and to be subsequently combined through standardized electrical and communication interfaces. Any combination of these modules can be implemented to form different products that provide any number of functions, such as an integrated system for monitoring a health condition and/or delivering a medication. The architecture also provides an approach for dynamically updating the product and offering its users the latest generation of technology even after the users have already purchased the product. In particular, the embodiments employ the communication interfaces to also provide connection to a remote network that can update or upgrade the product's software when the product is out in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Steven Charlton, Jun Chen, Lin Chen, Qiang Fu, Igor Gofman, Steven B. Harris, Paul L. Inman, Gary J. Johnson, Qiong Li, Harris Lieber, Derek Lok, Tony Nguyen, Paul M. Ripley, Gregory Stefkovic, Hoi-Cheong Seven Sun
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Publication number: 20080301665Abstract: An architecture allows individual system components to be developed and tested individually, i.e., as distinct modules, and to be subsequently combined through standardized electrical and communication interfaces. Any combination of these modules can be implemented to form different products that provide any number of functions, such as an integrated system for monitoring a health condition and/or delivering a medication. The architecture also provides an approach for dynamically updating the product and offering its users the latest generation of technology even after the users have already purchased the product. In particular, the embodiments employ the communication interfaces to also provide connection to a remote network that can update or upgrade the product's software when the product is out in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Steven Charlton, Jun Chen, Lin Chen, Qiang Fu, Igor Gofman, Steven B. Harris, Paul L. Inman, Gary J. Johnson, Qiong Li, Harris Lieber, Derek Lok, Tony Nguyen, Paul M. Ripley, Gregory Stefkovic, Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun
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Publication number: 20080300920Abstract: A device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a data storage system that stores health data and a second housing portion including a data communications element. The data communications element provides data communications between the data storage system and a processing device that processes the health data according to a data-management software. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected by a cable that communicates signals between the data communications element and other components in the first housing portion. Another device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a health data management system and a data communications element that provides data communications between the health data management system and an external processing device. The second housing portion is removably coupled to the first housing portion, and includes at least one component used by the health data management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Darren Brown, Jun Chen, Igor Gofman, Steven B. Harris, Paul L. Inman, Richard Kates, Qiong Li, Harris Lieber, Paul M. Ripley, Gregory Stefkovic, Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, Mu Wu, Raymond Yao, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20080301158Abstract: A portable data-management system may be easily employed with multiple processing devices by eliminating the need to pre-install additional programs, agents, device drivers, or other software components on the hosts. A portable storage device contains software for a data-management application, which receives and processes test data from a meter that measures an analyte. The portable device may employ an interface protocol that makes the portable device immediately compatible with different operating systems and hardware configurations. Once the portable device is connected to the host, the data-management application can be automatically launched. The convenience and portability of a data-management system may be enhanced by integrating advanced data processing and display features with the portable device. The users may access some advanced presentations of health data without having to launch the data-management application on a separate host.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Darren Brown, Jun Chen, Igor Gofman, Steven B. Harris, Paul L. Inman, Richard Kates, Qiong Li, Harris Lieber, Paul M. Ripley, Gregory Stefkovic, Hoi-Cheong Steve Sun, Mu Wu, Raymond Yao, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20070257628Abstract: A method and system for proving a solenoid drive circuit. An exemplary solenoid drive circuit comprises a solenoid drive circuit input coupled to a primary switch. The primary switch comprises a first set of contacts residing in a first stable position. A remote control switch is coupled to an output of the primary switch and the remote control switch comprises a solenoid drive circuit having a predetermined delay. The predetermined delay energizes a solenoid after the primary switch contact transitions from a first stable position to a second stable position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: ASCO Power Technologies, LPInventors: Igor Gofman, Joseph Weber
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Patent number: 6885184Abstract: Method and apparatus for galvanically isolated voltage sensing circuit. A circuit includes a scaling device that provides a scaled signal of an input voltage to a modulator. An oscillator provides a carrier frequency to the modulator, the modulator modulating the scaled signal with the carrier frequency to produce a modulated scaled signal. An isolation transformer is coupled to an output of the modulator. The isolation transformer receives the modulated scaled signal. A demodulator is coupled to an output of the isolation transformer and demodulates the modulated scaled signal to produce an input voltage signal representative of the scaled signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Asco Power Technologies, L.P.Inventor: Igor Gofman