Patents by Inventor Michael E. Hilgers

Michael E. Hilgers 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).

  • Control solution packets and methods for calibrating bodily fluid sampling devices
    Publication number: 20110275916
    Abstract: A control solution packet for calibrating a bodily fluid sampling device includes a container, a control solution pressurized within the container, and a membrane for covering and sealing the container. The control solution can be pressurized before or during calibration so as to ensure the appropriate amount of control solution is delivered to the bodily fluid sampling device. The control solution is manufactured to have a viscosity that controls delivery of the control solution to the device. The membrane is permeable by a piercing device of the bodily fluid sampling device and seals around the piercing device during calibration. In another aspect, the container is in the form of a capsule or dosing attachment that contains the control solution along with a sponge-like material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Roe, Michael E. Hilgers, Jay Vinson, John H. Priest, Steven P. Mecca, Thomas C. Rademacher
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 7137957
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 7066885
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 7014615
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 7001343
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Patent number: 6997886
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Publication number: 20040102715
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Publication number: 20040087873
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Patent number: 6712776
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Publication number: 20030233055
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Publication number: 20030199788
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Publication number: 20030149377
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 6602205
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Publication number: 20010011157
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Patent number: 6203504
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 6080116
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Integ Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Enhanced interstitial fluid collection
    Patent number: 5879367
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Integ, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Latterell, Paul D. Brinda, Michael E. Hilgers, Michael J. Shoup, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian J. Erickson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 5820570
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Integ Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 5746217
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Integ Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson
  • Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
    Patent number: 5582184
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Integ Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian J. Erickson, Michael E. Hilgers, Tracy A. Hendrickson, J. Edward Shapland, Frank A. Solomon, Mark B. Knudson