Patents by Inventor Rathbun K. Rhodes

Rathbun K. Rhodes 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).

  • Patent number: 11596332
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Patent number: 11191458
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Publication number: 20210369114
    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 measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, JR., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Publication number: 20210353187
    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: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Publication number: 20190239782
    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: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Stuart J. Updike, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Barbara J. Gilligan, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Patent number: 10327638
    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 measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, Jr., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Publication number: 20190183396
    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: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Patent number: 10265000
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Publication number: 20190083018
    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 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Tapsak, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark C. Shults, Jason D. McClure
  • Publication number: 20190021596
    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 measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, JR., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Patent number: 10154807
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Tapsak, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark C. Shults, Jason D. McClure
  • Publication number: 20180192926
    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: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Stuart J. Updike, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Barbara J. Gilligan, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Patent number: 9931067
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Stuart J. Updike, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Barbara J. Gilligan, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Publication number: 20180055361
    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 measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, JR., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Publication number: 20180024086
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor head for use in an implantable device that measures the concentration of an analyte in a biological fluid which includes: a non-conductive body; a working electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, wherein the electrodes pass through the non-conductive body forming an electrochemically reactive surface at one location on the body and forming an electronic connection at another location on the body, further wherein the electrochemically reactive surface of the counter electrode is greater than the surface area of the working electrode; and a multi-region membrane affixed to the nonconductive body and covering the working electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode. In addition, the present invention provides an implantable device including at least one of the sensor heads of the invention and methods of monitoring glucose levels in a host utilizing the implantable device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak, James H. Brauker, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20180014765
    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: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Mark A. Tapsak, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark C. Shults, Jason D. McClure
  • Patent number: 9833143
    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 measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Peter C. Simpson, James H. Brauker, James Patrick Thrower, Mark Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Paul V. Goode, Jr., Arnold L. Holmquist
  • Publication number: 20170325726
    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: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Stuart J. Updike, James H. Brauker
  • Patent number: 9804114
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor head for use in an implantable device that measures the concentration of an analyte in a biological fluid which includes: a non-conductive body; a working electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, wherein the electrodes pass through the non-conductive body forming an electrochemically reactive surface at one location on the body and forming an electronic connection at another location on the body, further wherein the electrochemically reactive surface of the counter electrode is greater than the surface area of the working electrode; and a multi-region membrane affixed to the nonconductive body and covering the working electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode. In addition, the present invention provides an implantable device including at least one of the sensor heads of the invention and methods of monitoring glucose levels in a host utilizing the implantable device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark A. Tapsak, James H. Brauker, Mark C. Shults
  • Patent number: 9801574
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Tapsak, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Mark C. Shults, Jason D. McClure