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).

  • Publication number: 20130267812
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use with pushbutton activation that implant the sensor, withdraw the insertion needle, engage the transmitter with the housing, and disengage the applicator from the housing, all in one smooth motion. Some embodiments contemplate engagement of the transmitter with the housing after release of the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Pryor, Sebastian Bohm, David DeRenzy, Jason Halac, Daniel S. Kline, Phong Lieu, Adam J. Livingston, Steve Masterson, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, Antonio Joao Ubach
  • Publication number: 20130231542
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Mark Brister, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor
  • Patent number: 8423114
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Mark Brister, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20130060112
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Pryor, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Paul V. Goode, James H. Brauker
  • Patent number: 8364229
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use involving sensors having a signal-to-noise ratio that is substantially unaffected by non-constant noise are provided for continuous analyte measurement in a host. In some embodiments, a continuous analyte measurement system is configured to be wholly, transcutaneously, intravascularly or extracorporeally implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, James R. Petisce, Mark Brister, Monica A. Rixman, Kum Ming Woo, Lisa Nguyen, Seth R. Brunner, Arthur Chee, Melissa A. Nicholas, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Dubravka Markovic
  • Patent number: 8206428
    Abstract: A structure and method associated with a tabbed stent that facilitates folding of its unconnected crowns over the adjacent connected crowns, to thus minimize the stent's compressed diameter. The middles of tabs and connected crowns are moved radially inwards with respect to unconnected neighbor crowns such that when in a compressed configuration the unconnected neighbor crowns overlap the connected crowns. The tabs of tabbed stent facilitate folding of the unconnected neighbor crowns over the connected crowns connected to the tabs. In this manner, the compressed profile of the tabbed stent and the crossing profile of the catheter containing the tabbed stent is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20120078071
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting, and displaying data received from a continuous analyte (e.g., glucose) sensor are provided. A sensor system can comprise a sensor electronics module that includes power saving features, e.g., a low power measurement circuit that can be switched between a measurement mode and a low power mode, wherein charging circuitry continues to apply power to electrodes of a sensor during the low power mode. The sensor electronics module can be switched between a low power storage mode and a higher power operational mode via a switch, e.g., a reed switch or optical switch. A validation routine can be implemented to ensure an interrupt signal sent from the switch is valid. The sensor can be physically connected to the sensor electronics module in direct wireless communication with a plurality of different display devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20110028815
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
  • Publication number: 20110027127
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
  • Publication number: 20110028816
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
  • Publication number: 20100324403
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Jack Pryor, James R. Petisce, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson
  • Publication number: 20100261987
    Abstract: Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, Jack Pryor, Alexandra Lynn Carlton, Kristin Koenekamp Cote, Leif Bowman, Michael Robert Mensinger
  • Patent number: 7799067
    Abstract: A self-expanding stent includes capture segments including a first capture segment and a second capture segment. The first capture segment includes a first crown coupled to a first crown of the second capture segment and a second crown, where the second crown is spaced apart from an adjacent second crown of the second capture segment when the self-expanding stent is in a relaxed state, and further where the second crown of the first capture segment captures the adjacent second crown of the second capture segment when the self-expanding stent is in a radially compressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20090076360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Jack Pryor, James R. Petisce, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson
  • Patent number: 7473272
    Abstract: A self-expanding stent includes a plurality of segments having an alternating repeating pattern; each of the segments having connected crowns and unconnected crowns, wherein the unconnected crowns can be fully straightened without damage or permanent distortion to the unconnected crowns; and connectors extending between and connecting adjacent connected crowns of adjacent segments. The self-expanding stent catheter has a minimum crossing profile and the stent compressed for deployment therein is recapturable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack Pryor
  • Patent number: 7460898
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, Curtis Hanson, Peter Simpson, Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20080197024
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Jacob S. Leach, Mark Brister, Vance Swanson, Curtis Hanson, Jack Pryor, Matthew Wightlin, Sean Saint, John Nolting
  • Publication number: 20080083617
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Mark Brister, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20070244540
    Abstract: A stent delivery system for delivering a self-expanding stent includes a keel. The keel is used to pass a pushrod and a guidewire into a sheath through the tubular sidewall of the sheath, i.e., not through the lumen opening at the proximal end of the sheath. Accordingly, the entire length of travel of the proximal end of the sheath during deployment of the stent is not required to be inside of the handle, allowing the handle to be short. Since the handle is short, the handle is easy to manipulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: Medtronic Vascular, Inc., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventor: Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20070235331
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use involving sensors having a signal-to-noise ratio that is substantially unaffected by non-constant noise are provided for continuous analyte measurement in a host. In some embodiments, a continuous analyte measurement system is configured to be wholly, transcutaneously, intravascularly or extracorporeally implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Simpson, Robert Boock, James Petisce, Mark Brister, Monica Rixman, Kum Ming Woo, Lisa Nguyen, Seth Brunner, Arthur Chee, Melissa Nicholas, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Dubravka Markovic