Patents by Inventor Robert S. Sams
Robert S. Sams 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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Patent number: 11672451Abstract: A lancing device has a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing of the user's finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force. Other embodiments of a lancing device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Eugene Prais, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20200237279Abstract: A lancing device has a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing of the user's finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force. Other embodiments of a lancing device are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Eugene Prais, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao
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Patent number: 10656112Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Patent number: 10646150Abstract: A lancing device having a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing the users finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Eugene Prais, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20180348160Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Patent number: 10073051Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Patent number: 9546997Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a test strip handling device (100) that includes a housing (110) having an interior compartment (112) in which the test strips are received and stored. The device (100) facilitates sanitary handling and disposal of the test strips.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Robert S. Sams, Eugene Prais, Simin Yao
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Patent number: 9535030Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Igor Gofman, Robert S. Sams
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Publication number: 20160290950Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Patent number: 9383333Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Publication number: 20160018385Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a test strip handling device (100) that includes a housing (110) having an interior compartment (112) in which the test strips are received and stored. The device (100) facilitates sanitary handling and disposal of the test strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Robert S. Sams, Eugene Prais, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20150144484Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Publication number: 20140276221Abstract: A lancing device having a domed structure that can be depressed by application of a force by a user's finger so as to expose the tip of a needle. The domed structure is configured to move from a non-depressed state to a depressed state in a manner that allows for the piercing the users finger. The domed structure may then recoil to its original, non-depressed position upon the user ceasing to apply the force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Eugene Prais, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20140054169Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Igor Gofman, Robert S. Sams
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Patent number: 8574510Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Robert S. Sams
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Publication number: 20110073476Abstract: In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Igor Gofman, Robert S. Sams