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: 20210353185
    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: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    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: 20210345916
    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: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney
  • Patent number: 11147483
    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: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20210231602
    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: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin
  • Patent number: 11020026
    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 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney
  • Patent number: 10908114
    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: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin
  • Publication number: 20210022653
    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: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Peter C. Simpson, Mark C. Brister, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20200397291
    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: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    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
  • Publication number: 20200359949
    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: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney, Mark C. Brister
  • Patent number: 10835161
    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: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Sebastian Böhm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Patent number: 10791928
    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: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20200281511
    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: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20200245917
    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: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Sebastian Bohm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Patent number: 10722161
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20200187776
    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: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    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
  • Patent number: 10667733
    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: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Sebastian Böhm, James H. Brauker, Paul V. Neale
  • Publication number: 20200146595
    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: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20200146598
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and reporting patterns in analyte concentration data are provided. According to some implementations, an implantable device for continuous measurement of an analyte concentration is disclosed. The implantable device includes a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a concentration of an analyte in a host, a memory configured to store data corresponding at least one of the generated signal and user information, a processor configured to receive data from at least one of the memory and the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to generate pattern data based on the received information, and an output module configured to output the generated pattern data. The pattern data can be based on detecting frequency and severity of analyte data in clinically risky ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Phil Mayou, Hari Hampapuram, David Price, Keri Weindel, Kostantyn Snisarenko, Michael Robert Mensinger, Leif N. Bowman, Robert J. Boock, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Eli Reihman, Peter C. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20200121232
    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: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Patent number: 10598627
    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 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Jack Pryor, Peter C. Simpson, Matthew D. Wightlin