Patents by Inventor Robert J. Boock

Robert J. 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).

  • Publication number: 20260207095
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a continuous analyte sensor having more than one working electrode, and configured to reduce or eliminate crosstalk between the working electrodes. In another embodiment, a continuous analyte sensor having more than one working electrode, and configured so that a membrane system has equal thicknesses over each of the electrodes, despite having differing numbers of layers over each of the electrodes. In another embodiment, a configuration for connecting a continuous analyte sensor to sensor electronics. In another embodiment, methods for forming precise windows in an insulator material on a multi-electrode assembly. In another embodiment, a contact assembly for a continuous analyte sensor having more than one working electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2026
    Publication date: July 23, 2026
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Matthew D. Wightlin, Huashi Zhang
  • Patent number: 12560570
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices for determining an analyte concentration (e.g., glucose). The devices comprise a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises an enzyme layer, wherein the enzyme layer comprises an enzyme and a polymer comprising polyurethane and/or polyurea segments and one or more zwitterionic repeating units. The enzyme layer protects the enzyme and prevents it from leaching from the sensing membrane into a host or deactivating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: DEXCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Jiong Zou, Robert J. Boock, Andrew Trinin Dennis, Ted Tang Lee, Jeff T. Suri, David Sze, Mark A. Tapsak, Huashi Zhang, Shanger Wang
  • Publication number: 20250366749
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. In certain embodiments disclosed herein, various in vivo properties of the sensor's surroundings can be measured. In some embodiments, the measured properties can be used to identify a physiological response or condition in the body. This information can then be used by a patient, doctor, or system to respond appropriately to the identified condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Sebastian Böhm, Robert J. Boock, Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson
  • Patent number: 12433485
    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: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Mark C. Brister, Monica A. Rixman Swinney, Kum Ming Woo, Lisa Nguyen, Seth R. Brunner, Arthur Chee, Melissa A. Nicholas, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Dubravka Markovic
  • Publication number: 20250248633
    Abstract: Devices are provided for measurement of an analyte concentration, e.g., glucose in a host. The device can include a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises a diffusion resistance domain configured to control a flux of the analyte therethrough. The diffusion resistance domain comprises one or more zwitterionic compounds and a base polymer comprising both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Publication number: 20250204822
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Böhm, Matthew D. Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
  • Publication number: 20240382122
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Peter C. SIMPSON, Robert J. BOOCK, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Matthew D. WIGHTLIN, Michael J. ESTES
  • Publication number: 20240277268
    Abstract: Devices are presented for measurement of an analyte concentration. The devices comprise: a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises an enzyme domain comprising an enzyme, a base polymer, and a hydrophilic polymer which makes up from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of the enzyme domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hughes, Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring, Huashi Zhang, Mark Wu, David Sze
  • Publication number: 20240252071
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use involving sensors having a particle-containing domain 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: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20240245332
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Sebastian Bohm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Patent number: 12011266
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew D. Wightlin, Michael J. Estes
  • Publication number: 20240183818
    Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for effects of temperature on implantable sensors are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for measuring a temperature to determine a change in temperature in a sensor environment. In certain embodiments, a temperature compensation factor is determined based on a change in temperature of the sensor environment. The temperature compensation factor can be used in processing raw data of an analyte signal to report a more accurate analyte concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Böhm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin
  • Publication number: 20240180462
    Abstract: Biointerface membranes are provided which can be utilized with implantable devices, such as devices for the detection of analyte concentrations in a biological sample. More particularly, methods for monitoring glucose levels in a biological fluid sample using an implantable analyte detection device incorporating such membranes are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: James H Brauker, Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney, Peter C. Simpson, Mark C. Brister, Mark Shults
  • Patent number: 11998329
    Abstract: Devices are presented for measurement of an analyte concentration. The devices comprise: a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises an enzyme domain comprising an enzyme, a base polymer, and a hydrophilic polymer which makes up from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of the enzyme domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: DEXCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hughes, Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring, Huashi Zhang, Mark Wu, David Sze
  • Publication number: 20240156378
    Abstract: Devices are provided for measurement of an analyte concentration, e.g., glucose in a host. The device can include a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises a diffusion resistance domain configured to control a flux of the analyte therethrough. The diffusion resistance domain comprises one or more zwitterionic compounds and a base polymer comprising both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Publication number: 20240108258
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to biointerface 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 biointerface membranes, to devices and implantable devices including these membranes, methods for forming the biointerface membranes on or around the implantable devices, and to methods for monitoring glucose levels in a biological fluid sample using an implantable analyte detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney, Mark C. Brister
  • Patent number: 11937927
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Sebastian Bohm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Patent number: 11918354
    Abstract: Systems and methods of use involving sensors having a particle-containing domain 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: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DEXCOM, INC.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20240041356
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described for providing continuous measurement of an analyte concentration. In some embodiments, the devices include a membrane that has an interference domain designed to reduce the permeation of one or more interferents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hughes, Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Patent number: 11892426
    Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for effects of temperature on implantable sensors are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for measuring a temperature to determine a change in temperature in a sensor environment. In certain embodiments, a temperature compensation factor is determined based on a change in temperature of the sensor environment. The temperature compensation factor can be used in processing raw data of an analyte signal to report a more accurate analyte concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin