Patents by Inventor Nicholas Erekovcanski
Nicholas Erekovcanski 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).
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Patent number: 11911073Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20240033437Abstract: Syringe tip caps are described herein. Such syringe tip caps may include a cup, a cap, a locking feature, a peelable seal and an absorbent material. The cap having locking features and a chamber appropriately sized to adapt to and interlock with an annular wall of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shoshana San Solo, Nicholas Erekovcanski, Paul P. Marici, Richard Timmers, Gheorghe Cojocariu, Bradley Tonniges, Steve Fitz, Gregory Anderson, Gerald Leon Bonczynski, Samantha R. Garrabrant
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Patent number: 11812551Abstract: A flexible circuit board for a continuous analyte monitoring (CAM) device includes a plurality of physically separate circuit board cells each having circuitry thereon. The flexible circuit board also includes a plurality of flexible interconnections each connecting one of the physically separate circuit board cells to another of the physically separate circuit board cells. Each one of the flexible interconnections is operable to couple power, electrical signals, or both to the physically separate circuit board cells connected thereto. The flexible circuit board is bendable in multiple directions in three dimensions. Methods of constructing flexible circuit boards for CAM devices are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Ji Li, Igor Y. Gofman, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Patent number: 11786663Abstract: Syringe tip caps are described herein. Such syringe tip caps may include a cup, a cap, a locking feature, a peelable seal and an absorbent material. The cap having locking features and a chamber appropriately sized to adapt to and interlock with an annular wall of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shoshana San Solo, Nicholas Erekovcanski, Paul P. Marici, Richard Timmers, Gheorghe Cojocariu, Bradley Tonniges, Steve Fitz, Gregory Anderson, Gerald Leon Bonczynski, Samantha R. Garrabrant
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Publication number: 20230310029Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a continuous analyte monitoring transmitter that includes an outer member, an inner member configured to telescope relative to the outer member, a transmitter, a bias member, an insertion device, and a pivot member. Force is applied to press the outer member toward an insertion site over the duration of a stroke. During a first portion of the stroke, the pivot member cannot pivot and the motion of the outer member translates to the insertion device until the biosensor is inserted at the insertion site. Over a second portion of the stroke, the continued motion causes a first pivot window in the outer member to overlap with a second pivot window in the inner member, allowing the pivot member to pivot and retract the insertion device from the insertion site, leaving the implanted biosensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene Prais, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Patent number: 11707297Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20230181218Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11602373Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20220273881Abstract: Syringe tip caps are described herein. Such syringe tip caps may include a distal wall, a side wall extending proximally from the distal wall to define a chamber, the chamber configured to surround an elongate tip of a syringe. The distal wall may be attached to the sidewall via a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Roza Mahmoodian, Paul P. Marici, Nicholas Erekovcanski, Shoshana San Solo
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Publication number: 20220210907Abstract: A flexible circuit board for a continuous analyte monitoring (CAM) device includes a plurality of physically separate circuit board cells each having circuitry thereon. The flexible circuit board also includes a plurality of flexible interconnections each connecting one of the physically separate circuit board cells to another of the physically separate circuit board cells. Each one of the flexible interconnections is operable to couple power, electrical signals, or both to the physically separate circuit board cells connected thereto. The flexible circuit board is bendable in multiple directions in three dimensions. Methods of constructing flexible circuit boards for CAM devices are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Ji Li, Igor Y. Gofman, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Patent number: 11344715Abstract: Flush syringe assemblies are described herein. Such flush syringe assembly may include a barrel including a side wall defining a chamber, an open proximal end, a distal end having a distal wall with an elongate tip extending distally therefrom having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with said chamber. A collar may be mounted on the distal wall of the barrel and surrounding the elongate tip. A disinfectant-loaded swab may be disposed in the collar. The flush syringe assembly may also include a removable cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Roza Mahmoodian
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Publication number: 20220152374Abstract: A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes an outer cap, an inner cap and a peelable seal. The outer cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The outer cap including one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The inner cap including one or more thread-tabs adapted to engage a male luer connector. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Chang Jiang, Paul P. Marici
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Patent number: 11273298Abstract: A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes an outer cap, an inner cap and a peelable seal. The outer cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The outer cap including one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The inner cap including one or more thread-tabs adapted to engage a male luer connector. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Chang Jiang, Paul Marici
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Publication number: 20220071528Abstract: A coupling tool for coupling together an electronics unit and a base unit of a wearable device for continuous analyte monitoring includes a carrier comprising a receiving feature and a carrier retention device, the carrier retention device configured to retain an electronics unit adjacent the receiving feature. The coupling tool also includes an activator including: a first member at least partially receivable in the receiving feature and a contact member configured to release the electronics unit from the carrier retention device in response to movement of the activator relative to the carrier. The coupling tool is in a locked configuration when the carrier retention device is configured to retain the electronics unit, and the coupling tool is in an unlocked configuration when the carrier retention device is configured to release the electronics unit from the carrier retention device. Other embodiments and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Dragan Avirovikj, Eugene Prais, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20210052301Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20210052302Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20210008283Abstract: Syringe tip caps are described herein. Such syringe tip caps may include a cup, a cap, a locking feature, a peelable seal and an absorbent material. The cap having locking features and a chamber appropriately sized to adapt to and interlock with an annular wall of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Shoshana San Solo, Nicholas Erekovcanski, Paul P. Marici, Richard Timmers, Gheorghe Cojocariu, Bradley Tonniges, Steve Fitz, Gregory Anderson, Gerald Leon Bonczynski, Samantha R. Garrabrant
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Publication number: 20190308006Abstract: A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes an outer cap, an inner cap and a peelable seal. The outer cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The outer cap including one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The inner cap including one or more thread-tabs adapted to engage a male luer connector. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Chang Jiang, Paul Marici
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Publication number: 20190232039Abstract: Flush syringe assemblies are described herein. Such flush syringe assembly may include a barrel including a side wall defining a chamber, an open proximal end, a distal end having a distal wall with an elongate tip extending distally therefrom having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with said chamber. A collar may be mounted on the distal wall of the barrel and surrounding the elongate tip. A disinfectant-loaded swab may be disposed in the collar. The flush syringe assembly may also include a removable cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Roza Mahmoodian