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).

  • Publication number: 20260174360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: Robert MCKINLAY, Shuai XU
  • Patent number: 12629060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Biolinq Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan Steven Campbell, Robert McKinlay, Shuai Xu, Anderson Micu, Jacob Clary
  • Publication number: 20250344971
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 12460242
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
  • Patent number: 12433515
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20250281080
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Alan Steven CAMPBELL, Robert MCKINLAY, Shuai XU
  • Patent number: 12336816
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Biolinq Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan Steven Campbell, Robert McKinlay, Shuai Xu
  • Publication number: 20240315614
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Alan Steven CAMPBELL, Robert MCKINLAY, Anderson MICU, Shuai XU, Jacob CLARY
  • Publication number: 20240060111
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
  • Patent number: 11859231
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
  • Patent number: 11821022
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
  • Publication number: 20230053254
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20220073961
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
  • Patent number: 11186859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
  • Publication number: 20210189450
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Chi-En Lin, Tri T. Dang
  • Patent number: 10864286
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
  • Publication number: 20200171173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Medtronic MIniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
  • Patent number: 10543288
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay
  • Publication number: 20190241926
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McKinlay, Tri T. Dang
  • Publication number: 20180311382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Tri T. Dang, Soren Aasmul, Jesper Svenning Kristensen, Joseph Hanna, Robert McKinlay