Patents by Inventor Michael P. VanSickle

Michael P. VanSickle 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).

  • Test sensor with a side vent and method of making the same
    Patent number: 7797987
    Abstract: A test sensor assisting in determining an analyte concentration in a fluid sample comprises a lid, a base and a spacer. The spacer has first and second spacer sections. The first spacer section has a first spacer side and a first spacer end. The second spacer section has a second spacer side and a second spacer end. The lid, base and spacer are attached such that a fluid chamber is formed between a portion of a lower lid surface and an upper base surface, and between the first and second spacer sides. The lower lid surface, the upper base surface, the first spacer end and the second spacer end form a side vent therebetween that is in communication with the fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: John P. Creaven, Michael P. VanSickle
  • Test sensor with a side vent and method of making the same
    Publication number: 20080087075
    Abstract: A test sensor assisting in determining an analyte concentration in a fluid sample comprises a lid, a base and a spacer. The spacer has first and second spacer sections. The first spacer section has a first spacer side and a first spacer end. The second spacer section has a second spacer side and a second spacer end. The lid, base and spacer are attached such that a fluid chamber is formed between a portion of a lower lid surface and an upper base surface, and between the first and second spacer sides. The lower lid surface, the upper base surface, the first spacer end and the second spacer end form a side vent therebetween that is in communication with the fluid chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: John P. Creaven, Michael P. VanSickle