Patents by Inventor Jack Pryor
Jack Pryor 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: 12375171Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for administering a medicament to a patient. In one aspect, a system includes an injection pen device in wireless communication with a mobile communication device. The injection pen device includes a housing including a chamber to encase a cartridge containing medicine, a dose setting and dispensing mechanism to set the mechanism to dispense a particular dose of the medicine from the loaded cartridge, a sensor unit to detect a dispensed dose based on positions and/or movements of the dose setting and dispensing mechanism, and an electronics unit in communication with the sensor unit to process the detected dispensed dose and time data associated with a dispensing event and to wirelessly transmit the dose data to a user's device. The mobile communication device provides a software application to provide the user with health information using the processed dose data.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Saint, Arnold Holmquist, Cory McCluskey, Jack Pryor, Jasper Benke
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Publication number: 20250204822Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802?, 802? formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2024Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Böhm, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
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Patent number: 12327622Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for administering and tracking medicine to patients and providing health management capabilities for patients and caregivers. In some aspects, a method includes receiving one or more analyte values associated with a health condition of the patient user; receiving contextual data associated with the patient user obtained by the mobile computing device, where the obtained contextual data includes information associated with a meal; determining a medicine metric value associated with an amount of medicine active in the body of the patient user; autonomously calculating a dose of the medicine without input from the user based at least on the one or more analyte values, the medicine metric value, and the information associated with a meal; and continuously displaying the calculated dose of the medicine.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Saint, Jack Pryor
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Patent number: 12310723Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for processing, transmitting, and displaying data received from continuous analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. In some embodiments, the continuous analyte sensor system comprises a sensor electronics module that includes power saving features. One feature includes a low power measurement circuit that can be switched between a measurement mode and a low power mode, in which charging circuitry continues to apply power to electrodes of a sensor during the low power mode. In addition, the sensor electronics module can be switched between in a low power storage mode higher power operational mode via a switch. The switch can include a reed switch or optical switch, for example. A validation routine can also be implemented to ensure an interrupt signal sent from the switch is valid.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Sebastian Bohm, Mark Dervaes, Eric Johnson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Phong Lieu, Aarthi Mahalingam, Tom Miller, Paul V. Neale, Jack Pryor, Thomas A. Peyser, Daiting Rong, Kenneth San Vicente, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew Wightlin
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Publication number: 20250064358Abstract: Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Michael J. Estes, Jeff Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Jack Pryor, Daiting Rong, Sean T. Saint, Disha B. Sheth, Shanger Wang
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Publication number: 20250050030Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for administering and tracking medicine to patients and providing health management capabilities for patients and caregivers. In some aspects, a system includes an injection pen device including a dose setting mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and an electronics unit to generate dose data associated with a dispensing event of a dose of the medicine dispensed from the injection pen device and time data associated with the dispensing event; a mobile device in wireless communication to receive and process the dose data; and a software application configured to determine a recommended dose based on health data and contextual data associated with a user of the injection pen device, the software application including a learning dose calculator module to adaptively calculate the recommended dose of the medicine based on time-relevant and circumstances-relevant data specific to the user of the injection pen device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Sean Saint, Mike Mensinger, Arnold Holmquist, Jack Pryor
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Patent number: 12220234Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802?, 802? formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
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Publication number: 20240382093Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Jack Pryor, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson, Paul V. Goode, JR., James Patrick Thrower
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Patent number: 12128219Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for administering and tracking medicine to patients and providing health management capabilities for patients and caregivers. In some aspects, a system includes an injection pen device including a dose setting mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and an electronics unit to generate dose data associated with a dispensing event of a dose of the medicine dispensed from the injection pen device and time data associated with the dispensing event; a mobile device in wireless communication to receive and process the dose data; and a software application configured to determine a recommended dose based on health data and contextual data associated with a user of the injection pen device, the software application including a learning dose calculator module to adaptively calculate the recommended dose of the medicine based on time-relevant and circumstances-relevant data specific to the user of the injection pen device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Saint, Mike Mensinger, Arnold Holmquist, Jack Pryor
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Patent number: 12016648Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Jack Pryor, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson, Paul V. Goode, Jr., James Patrick Thrower
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Publication number: 20240183818Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for effects of temperature on implantable sensors are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for measuring a temperature to determine a change in temperature in a sensor environment. In certain embodiments, a temperature compensation factor is determined based on a change in temperature of the sensor environment. The temperature compensation factor can be used in processing raw data of an analyte signal to report a more accurate analyte concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Böhm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin
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Patent number: 11948671Abstract: Intelligent (smart) tracking accessories for a medicine dispensing device, such as an injection pen or pen device, are described. A smart tracking accessory in the form of a smart cap for a medicine dispensing device, such as an insulin pen, is configured to protect the needle of the dispensing device and the medicine contained therein when the device is not in use. The smart cap may detect the presence of the medicine dispensing device, detect an activation event such as removal from the medicine dispensing device, inform the user whether it is safe to administer a therapeutic dose of medicine, and log occurrence of the dosing event.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jack Pryor, Arnold Holmquist, Michael Mensinger, Sean Saint, Cory McCluskey
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Publication number: 20240081693Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data are disclosed, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. The sensor can be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. Reference data resulting from benchtop testing an analyte sensor prior to its insertion can be used to provide initial calibration of the sensor data. Reference data from a short term continuous analyte sensor implanted in a user can be used to initially calibrate or update sensor data from a long term continuous analyte sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Apurv U. Kamath, Jack Pryor, Paul Goode, James H. Brauker, Aarthi Mahalingam
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Publication number: 20240057865Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Mark C. BRISTER, Jack PRYOR, John NOLTING, Jacob S. LEACH, Luis PESTANA, Nelson QUINTANA, Vance SWANSON, Paul V. GOODE, Jr., James Patrick THROWER
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Publication number: 20240049998Abstract: Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Michael J. Estes, Jeff Jackson, Jason Mitchell, Jack Pryor, Daiting Rong, Sean T. Saint, Disha B. Sheth, Shanger Wang
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Patent number: 11892426Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for effects of temperature on implantable sensors are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for measuring a temperature to determine a change in temperature in a sensor environment. In certain embodiments, a temperature compensation factor is determined based on a change in temperature of the sensor environment. The temperature compensation factor can be used in processing raw data of an analyte signal to report a more accurate analyte concentration.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin
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Publication number: 20240032826Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for processing, transmitting, and displaying data received from continuous analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. In some embodiments, the continuous analyte sensor system comprises a sensor electronics module that includes power saving features. One feature includes a low power measurement circuit that can be switched between a measurement mode and a low power mode, in which charging circuitry continues to apply power to electrodes of a sensor during the low power mode. In addition, the sensor electronics module can be switched between in a low power storage mode higher power operational mode via a switch. The switch can include a reed switch or optical switch, for example. A validation routine can also be implemented to ensure an interrupt signal sent from the switch is valid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sebastian BOHM, Mark DERVAES, Eric JOHNSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Shawn LARVENZ, Jacob S. LEACH, Phong LIEU, Aarthi MAHALINGAM, Tom MILLER, Paul V. NEALE, Jack PRYOR, Thomas A. PEYSER, Daiting RONG, Kenneth SAN VICENTE, Mohammad Ali SHARIATI, Peter C. SIMPSON, Matthew WIGHTLIN
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Patent number: 11883164Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data are disclosed, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. The sensor can be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. Reference data resulting from benchtop testing an analyte sensor prior to its insertion can be used to provide initial calibration of the sensor data. Reference data from a short term continuous analyte sensor implanted in a user can be used to initially calibrate or update sensor data from a long term continuous analyte sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Apurv U Kamath, Jack Pryor, Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H Brauker, Aarthi Mahalingam
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Patent number: 11878151Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for administering and tracking medicine to patients and providing health management capabilities for patients and caregivers. In some aspects, an intelligent medicine administering system includes a medicine injection device having a multi-channel encoder that detects fault conditions (e.g., such as open or short circuits) and a patient user's companion device including a software application operable to implement algorithms for detecting faults and communication loss and alerting the patient user for safety and fail-safes of the medicine injection device.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sean Saint, Jack Pryor, Arnold Holmquist
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Publication number: 20230397848Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for processing, transmitting, and displaying data received from continuous analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. In some embodiments, the continuous analyte sensor system comprises a sensor electronics module that includes power saving features. One feature includes a low power measurement circuit that can be switched between a measurement mode and a low power mode, in which charging circuitry continues to apply power to electrodes of a sensor during the low power mode. In addition, the sensor electronics module can be switched between in a low power storage mode higher power operational mode via a switch. The switch can include a reed switch or optical switch, for example. A validation routine can also be implemented to ensure an interrupt signal sent from the switch is valid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Sebastian BOHM, Mark DERVAES, Eric JOHNSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Shawn LARVENZ, Jacob S. LEACH, Phong LIEU, Aarthi MAHALINGAM, Tom MILLER, Paul V. NEALE, Jack PRYOR, Thomas A. PEYSER, Daiting RONG, Kenneth SAN VICENTE, Mohammad Ali SHARIATI, Peter C. SIMPSON, Matthew WIGHTLIN