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: 20180289294
    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: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20180242894
    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: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Peter C. Simpson, Mark C. Brister, Mark C. Shults
  • Patent number: 10052051
    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: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney
  • Patent number: 10045723
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Publication number: 20180220943
    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 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Patent number: 10028683
    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: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew D. Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Patent number: 10028684
    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: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20180146896
    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: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew D. Wightlin, Michael J. Estes
  • Patent number: 9936909
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Patent number: 9907497
    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: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew D. Wightlin, Michael J. Estes
  • Publication number: 20180042533
    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: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica Rixman Swinney
  • Publication number: 20180008173
    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: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Matthew Wightlin, Mark C. Shults
  • Publication number: 20180000388
    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: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, Paul V. Neale, Sebastian Böhm, Matthew Wightlin, Jack Pryor, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Jackson, Kaushik Patel, Antonio C. Llevares
  • Publication number: 20170319111
    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: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Matthew D. Wightlin, Huashi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170311859
    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: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jonathan Hughes, Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring, Huashi Zhang, Mark Wu, David Sze
  • Patent number: 9788765
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
  • Publication number: 20170265795
    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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Monica A. Rixman, Huashi Zhang, Michael J. Estes, Kristina Lawrence
  • Patent number: 9763609
    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: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Robert J. Boock, James R. Petisce, 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: 9743871
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Bohm, Robert J. Boock, Matthew D. Wightlin, Huashi Zhang
  • Patent number: 9737250
    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: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hughes, Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring, Huashi Zhang, Mark Wu, David Sze