Patents by Inventor Mark Shults

Mark Shults 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: 20100081910
    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: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Mark Shults, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, David K. Wong, Kum Ming Woo
  • Publication number: 20100076283
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use involving sensors having a particle-containing domain 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: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark Shults
  • Publication number: 20100041971
    Abstract: An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Goode, JR., Arnold L. Holmquist, Mark A. Tapsak, Mark Shults, Victoria Carr-Brendel, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale, Jason D. McClure, Mark Brister, Peter C. Simpson, Rathbun K. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 7657297
    Abstract: An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, Jr., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Publication number: 20090287074
    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: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Shults, Apurv U. Kamath, Mark Brister, David K. Wong
  • Patent number: 7615007
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Shults, Apurv U. Kamath, Mark Brister, David K. Wong
  • Publication number: 20090062633
    Abstract: An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: DexCorn, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Mark A. Tapsak, Mark Shults, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Jack C. Fisher, William J. Seare, JR., Paul V. Neale
  • Publication number: 20090030294
    Abstract: An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Petisce, Mark Brister, Mark Shults, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Publication number: 20080086273
    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 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Shults, Apurv U. Kamath, Mark Brister, David K. Wong
  • Publication number: 20080086044
    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 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Mark Shults, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, David K. Wong, Kum Ming Woo
  • Publication number: 20080086042
    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 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, Mark Shults, Jacob S. Leach, David K. Wong, Kum Ming Woo
  • Publication number: 20070032718
    Abstract: Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the implanted device. The devices include unique architectural arrangement in the sensor region that allows accurate data to be obtained over long periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Shults, Stuart Updike, Rathbun Rhodes, Barbara Gilligan, Mark Tapsak
  • Publication number: 20060258761
    Abstract: Membrane systems incorporating silicone polymers are described for use in implantable analyte sensors. Some layers of the membrane system may comprise a blend of a silicone polymer with a hydrophilic polymer, for example, a triblock poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) polymer. Such polymeric blends provide for both high oxygen solubility and aqueous analyte solubility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman, Mark Tapsak, Mark Shults, Rathbun Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20060204536
    Abstract: A biointerface membrane for an implantable device including a nonresorbable solid portion with a plurality of interconnected cavities therein adapted to support tissue ingrowth in vivo, and a bioactive agent incorporated into the biointerface membrane and adapted to modify the tissue response is provided. The bioactive agents can be chosen to induce vascularization and/or prevent barrier cell layer formation in vivo, and are advantageous when used with implantable devices wherein solutes are transported across the device-tissue interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Shults, James Brauker, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Mark Tapsak, Dubravka Markovic
  • Publication number: 20060198864
    Abstract: A biointerface membrane for an implantable device including a nonresorbable solid portion with a plurality of interconnected cavities therein adapted to support tissue ingrowth in vivo, and a bioactive agent incorporated into the biointerface membrane and adapted to modify the tissue response is provided. The bioactive agents can be chosen to induce vascularization and/or prevent barrier cell layer formation in vivo, and are advantageous when used with implantable devices wherein solutes are transported across the device-tissue interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Shults, James Brauker, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Mark Tapsak, Dubravka Markovic
  • Publication number: 20060195029
    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 and subcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Shults, Rathburn Rhodes, Stuart Updike, James Brauker
  • Publication number: 20060086624
    Abstract: The invention provides an implantable membrane for regulating the transport of analytes therethrough that includes a matrix including a first polymer; and a second polymer dispersed throughout the matrix, wherein the second polymer forms a network of microdomains which when hydrated are not observable using photomicroscopy at 400× magnification or less. In one aspect, the homogeneous membrane of the present invention has hydrophilic domains dispersed substantially throughout a hydrophobic matrix to provide an optimum balance between oxygen and glucose transport to an electrochemical glucose sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Tapsak, Rathbun Rhodes, Mark Shults, Jason McClure
  • Publication number: 20060068208
    Abstract: The invention provides an implantable membrane for regulating the transport of analytes therethrough that includes a matrix including a first polymer; and a second polymer dispersed throughout the matrix, wherein the second polymer forms a network of microdomains which when hydrated are not observable using photomicroscopy at 400× magnification or less. In one aspect, the homogeneous membrane of the present invention has hydrophilic domains dispersed substantially throughout a hydrophobic matrix to provide an optimum balance between oxygen and glucose transport to an electrochemical glucose sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Tapsak, Rathbun Rhodes, Mark Shults, Jason McClure
  • Publication number: 20050242479
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Petisce, Mark Brister, Mark Shults, James Brauker, Paul Neale
  • Publication number: 20050245799
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure An implantable analyte sensor including a sensing region for measuring the analyte and a non-sensing region for immobilizing the sensor body in the host. The sensor is implanted in a precisely dimensioned pocket to stabilize the analyte sensor in vivo and enable measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the host before and after formation of a foreign body capsule around the sensor. The sensor further provides a transmitter for RF transmission through the sensor body, electronic circuitry, and a power source optimized for long-term use in the miniaturized sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James Brauker, Mark Tapsak, Mark Shults, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Jack Fisher, William Seare, Paul Neale