Patents by Inventor Robert Boock
Robert Boock 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: 8449464Abstract: Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Michael J. Estes, Paul V. Neale, Robert Boock, Jacob S. Leach, Richard C. Yang, Mark Brister
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Patent number: 8364229Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20120310281Abstract: A suture anchor is provided including an elongate shank defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one bone-engaging thread formed thereon, and a drive head having a proximal end and a distal end mated to the elongate shank. The drive head has a substantially oval shape and includes at least one suture attachment member formed in a portion of the drive head. The configuration of the drive head is particularly advantages in that it provides a suture anchor having improved physical properties, including a high failure torque and a high stripping strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Robert Boock, Nathan Cauldwell
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Patent number: 8298142Abstract: Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Michael J. Estes, Paul V. Neale, Robert Boock, Jacob S. Leach, Richard C. Yang, Mark Brister
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Patent number: 8275438Abstract: Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Michael J. Estes, Paul V. Neale, Robert Boock, Jacob S. Leach, Richard C. Yang
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Patent number: 8267981Abstract: A suture anchor is provided including an elongate shank defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one bone-engaging thread formed thereon, and a drive head having a proximal end and a distal end mated to the elongate shank. The drive head has a substantially oval shape and includes at least one suture attachment member formed in a portion of the drive head. The configuration of the drive head is particularly advantages in that it provides a suture anchor having improved physical properties, including a high failure torque and a high stripping strength.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Nathan Cauldwell
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Publication number: 20120035445Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman
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Patent number: 8064977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman
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Publication number: 20110257557Abstract: Methods and device for extracting and collecting tissue, which can be used for example in tissue engineering and grafting applications, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device can include an outer tube. A rotatable shaft can be disposed within the outer tube can have a tissue harvesting tip formed on its distal end, the tissue harvesting tip being effective to excise tissue upon rotation thereof. A tissue collection device can be included to receive and collected excised tissue, and the tissue collection device can indicate the amount of tissue collected therein. For example, the tissue collection device can include a straining element which collects excised tissue and an indicator by which to assess the amount of collected tissue. In some embodiments, the tissue collection device can translate to indicate the amount of collected tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.Inventors: Robert S. Pesce, Shelby Cook, Kristian DiMatteo, Kevin Ranucci, Robert Boock
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Patent number: 8034003Abstract: Methods and device for extracting and collecting tissue, which can be used for example in tissue engineering and grafting applications, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device can include an outer tube. A rotatable shaft can be disposed within the outer tube can have a tissue harvesting tip formed on its distal end, the tissue harvesting tip being effective to excise tissue upon rotation thereof. A tissue collection device can be included to receive and collected excised tissue, and the tissue collection device can indicate the amount of tissue collected therein. For example, the tissue collection device can include a straining element which collects excised tissue and an indicator by which to assess the amount of collected tissue. In some embodiments, the tissue collection device can translate to indicate the amount of collected tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Pesce, Shelby Cook, Kristian DiMatteo, Kevin Ranucci, Robert Boock
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Publication number: 20110077490Abstract: A transcutaneous sensor device configured for continuously measuring analyte concentrations in a host is provided. In some embodiments, the transcutaneous sensor device 100 comprises an in vivo portion 160 configured for insertion under the skin 180 of the host and an ex vivo portion 170 configured to remain above the surface of the skin 180 of the host after sensor insertion of the in vivo portion. The in vivo portion may comprise a tissue piercing element 110 configured for piercing the skin 180 of the host and a sensor body 120 comprising a material or support member 130 that provides sufficient column strength to allow the sensor body to be pushable in a host tissue without substantial buckling. The ex vivo portion 170 may be configured to comprise (or operably connect to) a sensor electronics unit and may comprise a mounting unit 150. Also described here are various configurations of the sensor body and the tissue piercing element that may be used to protect the membrane of the sensor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Sebastian Bohm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
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Publication number: 20110028816Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802?, 802? formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
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Publication number: 20110027458Abstract: Described here are embodiments of processes and systems for the continuous manufacturing of implantable continuous analyte sensors. In some embodiments, a method is provided for sequentially advancing an elongated conductive body through a plurality of stations, each configured to treat the elongated conductive body. In some of these embodiments, one or more of the stations is configured to coat the elongated conductive body using a meniscus coating process, whereby a solution formed of a polymer and a solvent is prepared, the solution is continuously circulated to provide a meniscus on a top portion of a vessel holding the solution, and the elongated conductive body is advanced through the meniscus. The method may also comprise the step of removing excess coating material from the elongated conductive body by advancing the elongated conductive body through a die orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Jeff Jackson, Huashi Zhang, Jason Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110024307Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. The device can include a sensor having a plurality of sensor elements, each having at least one characteristic that is different from other sensor(s) of the device. In some embodiments, the plurality of sensor elements are each tuned to measure a different range of analyte concentration, thereby providing the device with the capability of achieving a substantially consistent level of measurement accuracy across a physiologically relevant range. In other embodiments, the device includes a plurality of sensor elements each tuned to measure during different time periods after insertion or implantation, thereby providing the sensor with the capability to continuously and accurately measure analyte concentrations across a wide range of time periods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew Wightlin, Michael J. Estes
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Publication number: 20110028815Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802?, 802? formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
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Publication number: 20110024043Abstract: Described here are embodiments of processes and systems for the continuous manufacturing of implantable continuous analyte sensors. In some embodiments, a method is provided for sequentially advancing an elongated conductive body through a plurality of stations, each configured to treat the elongated conductive body. In some of these embodiments, one or more of the stations is configured to coat the elongated conductive body using a meniscus coating process, whereby a solution formed of a polymer and a solvent is prepared, the solution is continuously circulated to provide a meniscus on a top portion of a vessel holding the solution, and the elongated conductive body is advanced through the meniscus. The method may also comprise the step of removing excess coating material from the elongated conductive body by advancing the elongated conductive body through a die orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Jeff Jackson, Huashi Zhang, Jason Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110027127Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802?, 802? formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Bohm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
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Publication number: 20110027453Abstract: Described here are embodiments of processes and systems for the continuous manufacturing of implantable continuous analyte sensors. In some embodiments, a method is provided for sequentially advancing an elongated conductive body through a plurality of stations, each configured to treat the elongated conductive body. In some of these embodiments, one or more of the stations is configured to coat the elongated conductive body using a meniscus coating process, whereby a solution formed of a polymer and a solvent is prepared, the solution is continuously circulated to provide a meniscus on a top portion of a vessel holding the solution, and the elongated conductive body is advanced through the meniscus. The method may also comprise the step of removing excess coating material from the elongated conductive body by advancing the elongated conductive body through a die orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Jeff Jackson, Huashi Zhang, Jason Mitchell
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Patent number: 7828728Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica Rixman, James H. Brauker, James R. Petisce, Peter C. Simpson, Mark Brister, Mark A. Tapsak, Victoria Carr-Brendel
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Publication number: 20100280341Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Robert Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence