Patents by Inventor Monica Rixman

Monica Rixman 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).

  • POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20140148667
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • ANALYTE SENSORS HAVING A SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO SUBSTANTIALLY UNAFFECTED BY NON-CONSTANT NOISE
    Publication number: 20140128703
    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: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Mark C. Brister, Monica A. Rixman, Kum Ming Woo, Lisa Nguyen, Seth R. Brunner, Arthur Chee, Melissa A. Nicholas, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Dubravka Markovic
  • ANALYTE SENSORS HAVING A SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO SUBSTANTIALLY UNAFFECTED BY NON-CONSTANT NOISE
    Publication number: 20140128704
    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: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, James R. Petisce, Mark C. Brister, Monica A. Rixman, Kum Ming Woo, Lisa Nguyen, Seth R. Brunner, Arthur Chee, Melissa A. Nicholas, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Dubravka Markovic
  • Polymer membranes for continuous analyte sensors
    Patent number: 8682408
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20140046158
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • SILICONE BASED MEMBRANES FOR USE IN IMPLANTABLE GLUCOSE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20130310670
    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: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman
  • Polymer membranes for continuous analyte sensors
    Patent number: 8583204
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • Silicone based membranes for use in implantable glucose sensors
    Patent number: 8543184
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman
  • Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor
    Patent number: 8483793
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathburn K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Analyte sensors having a signal-to-noise ratio substantially unaffected by non-constant noise
    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
  • SILICONE BASED MEMBRANES FOR USE IN IMPLANTABLE GLUCOSE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20120035445
    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: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman
  • Silicone based membranes for use in implantable glucose sensors
    Patent number: 8064977
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman
  • Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor
    Patent number: 7896809
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv Ullas Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathburn K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak
  • DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20110046467
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathburn K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak
  • DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20100286496
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathburn K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Analyte sensor
    Patent number: 7828728
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to membranes utilized with implantable devices, such as devices for the detection of analyte concentrations in a biological sample. More particularly, the invention relates to novel silicone-hydrophilic polymer blend membranes, and to devices and implantable devices including these membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman, James H. Brauker, James R. Petisce, Peter C. Simpson, Mark Brister, Mark A. Tapsak, Victoria Carr-Brendel
  • POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20100280341
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20100274107
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the device has a sensing mechanism and a sensing membrane that includes at least one surface-active group-containing polymer and that is located over the sensing mechanism. The sensing membrane may have a bioprotective layer configured to substantially block the effect and/or influence of non-constant noise-causing species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20100185071
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathburn K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Dual electrode system for a continuous analyte sensor
    Patent number: 7761130
    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 analyte or non-analyte related signal, both of which electrode include an interference domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James R. Petisce, Kum Ming Woo, Melissa A. Nicholas, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, John Burd, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak