Patents by Inventor Robert McKinlay
Robert McKinlay 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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Publication number: 20260174360Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. Each microneedle of the microneedle array may include a microneedle body, an electrode material on the microneedle body, a biorecognition layer on the electrode material, a diffusion-limiting layer on the biorecognition layer, an interferent blocking agent, and/or an attachment enhancer between the biorecognition layer and the diffusion-limiting layer, where the interferent blocking agent and the attachment enhancer are configured to improve sensor sensitivity variability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2025Publication date: June 25, 2026Inventors: Robert MCKINLAY, Shuai XU
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Patent number: 12629060Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. Each microneedle of the microneedle array may include a microneedle body, an electrode material on the microneedle body, a biorecognition layer on the electrode material, a diffusion-limiting layer on the biorecognition layer, an interferent blocking agent, and/or an attachment enhancer between the biorecognition layer and the diffusion-limiting layer, where the interferent blocking agent and the attachment enhancer are configured to improve sensor sensitivity variability.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2025Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Biolinq IncorporatedInventors: Alan Steven Campbell, Robert McKinlay, Shuai Xu, Anderson Micu, Jacob Clary
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Publication number: 20250344971Abstract: A method of testing one or more analyte sensors each comprising a first electrode; a second electrode; and a material layer disposed on or above the first electrode; the method including (a) applying a voltage potential to the first electrode with respect to the second electrode; (b) measuring a test signal comprising an output current from the first electrode that results from the application of the voltage potential; (c) using the test signal from (b) to observe an electrical characteristic of the analyte sensor; and (d) correlating the electrical characteristic a parameter associated with an electrochemical response of the analyte sensor to an analyte, wherein the testing is under dry conditions without exposure of the electrodes to a fluid containing the analyte or an in-vivo environment containing the analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2025Publication date: November 13, 2025Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Chi-En Lin, Akhil Srinivasan, David L. Probst, Melissa Tsang, Mohsen Askarinya, Riley Clayton Kimball, Robert McKinlay, Vu Nguyen, Wally Dong, Xin Heng, Brennan Toshner
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Patent number: 12460242Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2023Date of Patent: November 4, 2025Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
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Patent number: 12433515Abstract: A method of testing one or more analyte sensors each comprising a first electrode; a second electrode; and a material layer disposed on or above the first electrode; the method including (a) applying a voltage potential to the first electrode with respect to the second electrode; (b) measuring a test signal comprising an output current from the first electrode that results from the application of the voltage potential; (c) using the test signal from (b) to observe an electrical characteristic of the analyte sensor; and (d) correlating the electrical characteristic a parameter associated with an electrochemical response of the analyte sensor to an analyte, wherein the testing is under dry conditions without exposure of the electrodes to a fluid containing the analyte or an in-vivo environment containing the analyte.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Chi-En Lin, Akhil Srinivasan, David L. Probst, Melissa Tsang, Mohsen Askarinya, Riley Clayton Kimball, Robert McKinlay, Vu Nguyen, Wally Dong, Xin Heng, Brennan Toshner
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Publication number: 20250281080Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. Each microneedle of the microneedle array may include a microneedle body, an electrode material on the microneedle body, a biorecognition layer on the electrode material, a diffusion-limiting layer on the biorecognition layer, an interferent blocking agent, and/or an attachment enhancer between the biorecognition layer and the diffusion-limiting layer, where the interferent blocking agent and the attachment enhancer are configured to improve sensor sensitivity variability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2025Publication date: September 11, 2025Inventors: Alan Steven CAMPBELL, Robert MCKINLAY, Shuai XU
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Patent number: 12336816Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. Each microneedle of the microneedle array may include a microneedle body, an electrode material on the microneedle body, a biorecognition layer on the electrode material, a diffusion-limiting layer on the biorecognition layer, an interferent blocking agent, and/or an attachment enhancer between the biorecognition layer and the diffusion-limiting layer, where the interferent blocking agent and the attachment enhancer are configured to improve sensor sensitivity variability.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2024Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Biolinq IncorporatedInventors: Alan Steven Campbell, Robert McKinlay, Shuai Xu
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Publication number: 20240315614Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. Each microneedle of the microneedle array may include a microneedle body, an electrode material on the microneedle body, a biorecognition layer on the electrode material, a diffusion-limiting layer on the biorecognition layer, an interferent blocking agent, and/or an attachment enhancer between the biorecognition layer and the diffusion-limiting layer, where the interferent blocking agent and the attachment enhancer are configured to improve sensor sensitivity variability.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Alan Steven CAMPBELL, Robert MCKINLAY, Anderson MICU, Shuai XU, Jacob CLARY
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Publication number: 20240060111Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
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Patent number: 11859231Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
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Patent number: 11821022Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
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Publication number: 20230053254Abstract: A method of testing one or more analyte sensors each comprising a first electrode; a second electrode; and a material layer disposed on or above the first electrode; the method including (a) applying a voltage potential to the first electrode with respect to the second electrode; (b) measuring a test signal comprising an output current from the first electrode that results from the application of the voltage potential; (c) using the test signal from (b) to observe an electrical characteristic of the analyte sensor; and (d) correlating the electrical characteristic a parameter associated with an electrochemical response of the analyte sensor to an analyte, wherein the testing is under dry conditions without exposure of the electrodes to a fluid containing the analyte or an in-vivo environment containing the analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Chi-En Lin, Akhil Srinivasan, David L. Probst, Melissa Tsang, Mohsen Askarinya, Riley Clayton Kimball, Robert McKinlay, Vu Nguyen, Wally Dong, Xin Heng, Brennan Toshner
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Publication number: 20220073961Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
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Patent number: 11186859Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
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Publication number: 20210189450Abstract: An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
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Patent number: 10864286Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
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Publication number: 20200171173Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Medtronic MIniMed, Inc.Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
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Patent number: 10543288Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
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Publication number: 20190241926Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multilayer analyte sensors having material layers (e.g. high-density amine layers) and/or configurations of material layers that function to enhance sensor function, as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
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Publication number: 20180311382Abstract: The invention is directed to a competitive glucose binding affinity assay comprising a glucose receptor (typically mannan binding lectin) labeled with an assay fluorophore and a modified glucose analog (typically dextran) labeled with a reference fluorophore. In certain embodiments, the glucose analog is dextran and is coupled to both a reference fluorophore and a quencher dye (e.g. hexamethoxy crystalviolet-1). Optionally the reference fluorophore is blue shifted relative to the assay fluorophore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay