Patents by Inventor Scott Alexander Fall
Scott Alexander Fall 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: 20230243809Abstract: Separation of the cellular components of whole blood, or other biological fluid, from plasma or serum can be achieved for assay analysis. A device for facilitating separation can include, for example, a capillary tube that accurately draws target blood volume, a pad that chemically interacts with red-blood cells, such that the red blood cells become chemically and/or physically trapped within pad material, a mechanism for plasma recovery from the pad upon diffusion or active mixing, and a dropper tip that facilitates dispensing the mixture onto a test device. The treatment of the cellular components can be performed prior to contact with a buffer solution, so release of the cellular components into the buffer solution is reduced or prevented. Additional filtration can be provided to filter any remaining cellular components in the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Irene Sinn Blandy, Rayna Thiesen, Scott Alexander Fall, Robert Reed, Robert Weiller
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Patent number: 11650200Abstract: Separation of the cellular components of whole blood, or other biological fluid, from plasma or serum can be achieved for assay analysis. A device for facilitating separation can include, for example, a capillary tube that accurately draws target blood volume, a pad that chemically interacts with red-blood cells, such that the red blood cells become chemically and/or physically trapped within pad material, a mechanism for plasma recovery from the pad upon diffusion or active mixing, and a dropper tip that facilitates dispensing the mixture onto a test device. The treatment of the cellular components can be performed prior to contact with a buffer solution, so release of the cellular components into the buffer solution is reduced or prevented. Additional filtration can be provided to filter any remaining cellular components in the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Quidel CorporationInventors: Irene Sinn Blandy, Rayna Thiesen, Scott Alexander Fall, Robert Reed, Robert Weiller
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Publication number: 20230115454Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: John Charles Barry, Joon Chatterjee, Sean Akio Collignon, Briana Corlew, Scott Alexander Fall, David Gennrich, Eric G. Harper, Andrew Joncich, Randall Scott Koplin, Young Woo Lee, James Passemato, Morgan Alexander Robinson, Mark Selander, Christopher Shelver, Jeffrey James Smith, Warren M. Terry, Jay Warren, Nicole Marie Weikert, Babak Yaghoubimoghadam
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Publication number: 20230102785Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: John Charles Barry, Joon Chatterjee, Sean Akio Collignon, Briana Corlew, Scott Alexander Fall, David Gennrich, Eric G. Harper, Andrew Joncich, Randall Scott Koplin, Young Woo Lee, James Passemato, Morgan Alexander Robinson, Mark Selander, Christopher Shelver, Jeffrey James Smith, Warren M. Terry, Jay Warren, Nicole Marie Weikert, Babak Yaghoubimoghadam
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Publication number: 20230100042Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: John Charles Barry, Joon Chatterjee, Sean Akio Collignon, Briana Corlew, Scott Alexander Fall, David Gennrich, Eric G. Harper, Andrew Joncich, Randall Scott Koplin, Young Woo Lee, James Passemato, Morgan Alexander Robinson, Mark Selander, Christopher Shelver, Jeffrey James Smith, Warren M. Terry, Jay Warren, Nicole Marie Weikert, Babak Yaghoubimoghadam
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Publication number: 20220409107Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weilert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20220378341Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Patent number: 11484228Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Patent number: 11457841Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20210116438Abstract: Separation of the cellular components of whole blood, or other biological fluid, from plasma or serum can be achieved for assay analysis. A device for facilitating separation can include, for example, a capillary tube that accurately draws target blood volume, a pad that chemically interacts with red-blood cells, such that the red blood cells become chemically and/or physically trapped within pad material, a mechanism for plasma recovery from the pad upon diffusion or active mixing, and a dropper tip that facilitates dispensing the mixture onto a test device. The treatment of the cellular components can be performed prior to contact with a buffer solution, so release of the cellular components into the buffer solution is reduced or prevented. Additional filtration can be provided to filter any remaining cellular components in the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Irene Sinn Blandy, Rayna Thiesen, Scott Alexander Fall, Robert Reed, Robert Weiller
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Patent number: 10908145Abstract: Separation of the cellular components of whole blood, or other biological fluid, from plasma or serum can be achieved for assay analysis. A device for facilitating separation can include, for example, a capillary tube that accurately draws target blood volume, a pad that chemically interacts with red-blood cells, such that the red blood cells become chemically and/or physically trapped within pad material, a mechanism for plasma recovery from the pad upon diffusion or active mixing, and a dropper tip that facilitates dispensing the mixture onto a test device. The treatment of the cellular components can be performed prior to contact with a buffer solution, so release of the cellular components into the buffer solution is reduced or prevented. Additional filtration can be provided to filter any remaining cellular components in the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Quidel CorporationInventors: Irene Sinn Blandy, Rayna Thiesen, Scott Alexander Fall, Robert Reed, Robert Weiller
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Publication number: 20200330010Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20200330005Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20200330036Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20200330009Abstract: Various analyte sensing apparatuses and associated housings are provided. Some apparatuses comprise one or more caps. Some apparatuses comprise a two-part adhesive patch. Some apparatuses comprise one or more sensor bends configured to locate and/or hold a sensor in place during mounting. Some apparatuses utilize one or more dams and/or wells to retain epoxy for securing a sensor. Some apparatuses utilize a pocket and one or more adjacent areas and various transitions for preventing epoxy from wicking to undesired areas of the apparatus. Some apparatuses include heat-sealable thermoplastic elastomers for welding a cap to the apparatus. Related methods of fabricating such apparatuses and/or housings are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: John Charles Barry, Patrick John Castagna, Scott Alexander Fall, David A. Keller, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Kyle Thomas Stewart, Nicole Marie Weikert, Craig Thomas Gadd
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Publication number: 20180136194Abstract: Separation of the cellular components of whole blood, or other biological fluid, from plasma or serum can be achieved for assay analysis. A device for facilitating separation can include, for example, a capillary tube that accurately draws target blood volume, a pad that chemically interacts with red-blood cells, such that the red blood cells become chemically and/or physically trapped within pad material, a mechanism for plasma recovery from the pad upon diffusion or active mixing, and a dropper tip that facilitates dispensing the mixture onto a test device. The treatment of the cellular components can be performed prior to contact with a buffer solution, so release of the cellular components into the buffer solution is reduced or prevented. Additional filtration can be provided to filter any remaining cellular components in the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Irene Sinn Blandy, Rayna Thiesen, Scott Alexander Fall, Robert Reed, Robert Weiller
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Publication number: 20180136246Abstract: Induction heating can be used facilitate reactions within biological samples. A sample container can be placed in a magnetic field from an induction coil to generate heat. An exemplary sample container can include an electrically insulative outer wall surrounding an interior space for containing a biological sample and a heating element within the interior space, the heating element comprising an electrically conductive portion. In use, the sample container can be received within a receptacle that includes the induction coil. The induction coil is operated to induce a current in the heating element of the sample container until the biological sample reaches a target temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Scott Alexander Fall, Todd Denison Pack, Gregory Thomas Knipstein