Patents by Inventor John C. Mazza

John C. Mazza 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).

  • Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system
    Patent number: 8600681
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Andrew H. Naegeli, John C. Mazza, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Medical device insertion
    Patent number: 8545403
    Abstract: Devices and methods for inserting at least a portion of a medical device in a patient are provided. Embodiments include medical device insertions that employ a plurality of insertion stages. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Peyser, Marc B. Taub, Gary Ashley Stafford, Udo Hoss, Roy E. Morgan, Daniel H. Lee, John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli
  • Method and system for dynamically updating calibration parameters for an analyte sensor
    Patent number: 8515517
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses including determining a calibration parameter associated with a detected analyte value, calibrating the analyte value based on the calibration parameter, and dynamically updating the calibration parameter are disclosed. Also provided are systems, kits, and computer program products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Erwin S. Budiman, Kenneth J. Doniger, John C. Mazza
  • Extruded analyte sensors and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8437827
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Songbiao Zhang, John C. Mazza, Mohammed Moein, Ting Chen
  • Method and system for providing calibration of an analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring system
    Patent number: 8376945
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the variance in the detected measured response is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Kenneth J. Doniger, Erwin S. Budiman, Songbiao Zhang, John C. Mazza
  • Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System
    Publication number: 20120291516
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Andrew H. Naegeli, John C. Mazza, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Integrated devices having extruded electrode structures and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8298158
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Songbiao Zhang, John C. Mazza
  • Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system
    Patent number: 8239166
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Andrew H. Naegeli, John C. Mazza, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Analyte Sensor Transmitter Unit Configuration for a Data Monitoring and Management System
    Publication number: 20120022346
    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: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Analyte sensor transmitter unit configuration for a data monitoring and management system
    Patent number: 8029441
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Andrew H. Naegeli, Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Integrated devices having extruded electrode structures and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8000763
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Songbiao Zhang, Udo Hoss, Christopher Thomas
  • Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system
    Patent number: 7996158
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Andrew H. Naegeli, John C. Mazza, Benjamin J. Feldman, Wesley Scott Harper
  • Analyte monitoring system and method
    Patent number: 7920907
    Abstract: Devices and methods for monitoring an analyte are provided. Embodiments include continuous analyte sensors having a high degree of accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Benjamin J. Feldman, Thomas A. Peyser, John C. Mazza, Timothy T. Goodnow, Kerstin Rebrin
  • Extruded Electrode Structures and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20100326842
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Songbiao Zhang, Udo Hoss
  • Extruded Analyte Sensors and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20100331643
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Songbiao Zhang, Udo Hoss
  • INTEGRATED DEVICES HAVING EXTRUDED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100331771
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: John C. Mazza, Songbiao Zhang, Udo Hoss, Christopher Thomas
  • INTEGRATED DEVICES HAVING EXTRUDED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100331728
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Songbiao Zhang, John C. Mazza
  • EXTRUDED ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100326843
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrode structures and integrated electrode structures having one or more conductive materials coextruded with one or more dielectric materials. The disclosed electrode structures can be configured for use as analyte sensors. Also provided, are methods of making and using the electrode structures and integrated electrode structures described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Songbiao Zhang, John C. Mazza, Mohammed E. Moein, Ting Chen
  • Method and apparatus for providing data processing and control in a medical communication system
    Patent number: 7768386
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Andrew H. Naegeli, John C. Mazza, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Analyte Sensor Sensitivity Attenuation Mitigation
    Publication number: 20100081906
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for receiving a first signal from a first working electrode of a glucose sensor positioned at a first predetermined position under the skin layer, receiving a second signal from a second working electrode of the glucose sensor positioned at a second predetermined position under the skin layer, the second signal received substantially contemporaneous to receiving the first signal, detecting a dropout in the signal level associated with one of the first or second signals, comparing the first signal and the second signal to determine a variation between the first and second signals, and confirming one of the first or second signals as a valid glucose sensor signal output when the determined variation between the first and the second signals is less than a predetermined threshold level are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Hayter, John C. Mazza, Kenneth J. Doniger