Patents by Inventor Stephen Oja

Stephen Oja 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).

  • Patent number: 12649944
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides analyte sensors including one or more NAD(P)-dependent enzymes and an internal supply of NAD(P) for the detection of an analyte. The present disclosure further provides methods of using such analyte sensors for detecting one or more analytes present in a biological sample of a subject, and methods of manufacturing said analyte sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Tianmei Ouyang, Cade Fox, Zenghe Liu, Stephen Oja, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20260137349
    Abstract: A method of operating an analyte device includes: receiving an analyte signal measured from an analyte sensor device having a sensor tail; generating adjusted analyte data based on the analyte signal, the generating the adjusted analyte data including reducing a background signal in the analyte signal in accordance with an offset signal; computing an analyte value based on the adjusted analyte data; and displaying the analyte value on a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2026
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Junli Ou, Hyun Cho, Ting Chen, Erwin S. Budiman, Stephen Oja, Kuan-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20260102088
    Abstract: Analyte sensors are being increasingly employed for monitoring various analytes in vivo. Analyte sensors may feature enhancements to address signals obtained from interferent species. Some analyte sensors may comprise a working electrode comprising an active area disposed thereon and electrode asperities laser planed therefrom. Some analyte sensors may comprise an interferent-reactant species incorporated therewith. Some analyte sensors may comprise an interferent scrubbing electrode. Combinations of these enhancements may additionally be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Oja, Cade Brylee Fox, Lam N. Tran, Zenghe Liu, Benjamin J. Feldman, Udo Hoss, Mark Stephen Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan, Jean-Pierre Babka, Owen Daniel Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20260076594
    Abstract: Systems are provided for an in vivo ketone sensor having a distal portion configured for placement in contact with an interstitial fluid of a user and a proximal portion including a working electrode, a sensing layer with ?-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase, and a membrane layer configured to limit transport of one or more biomolecules. The in vivo ketone sensor is configured to generate signals at the working electrode corresponding to an amount of ketone in the interstitial fluid. Further, the systems includes a sensor control unit having at least one contact in electrical communication with the proximal portion of the sensor, which is configured to receive the generated signals, and convert the generated signals to ketone concentration data using a sensitivity associated with the in vivo ketone sensor. Also included is a transmitter configured to communicate ketone concentration data to a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventors: Shridhara A. Karinka, Stephen Oja
  • Patent number: 12575769
    Abstract: Multiple enzymes may be present in the active area(s) of an electrochemical sensor to facilitate analysis of one or more analytes. The multiple enzymes may function independently to detect several analytes or in concert to detect a single analyte. One sensor configuration includes a first active area and a second active area, where the first active area has an oxidation-reduction potential that is sufficiently separated from the oxidation-reduction potential of the second active area to allow independent signal production. Some sensor configurations may have an active area overcoated with a multi-component membrane containing two or more different membrane polymers. Sensor configurations having multiple enzymes capable of interacting in concert include those in which a first enzyme converts an analyte into a first product and a second enzyme converts the first product into a second product, thereby generating a signal at a working electrode that is proportional to the analyte concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Oja, Tianmei Ouyang, Hyun Cho, Benjamin J. Feldman, Namvar Kiaie
  • Patent number: 12551105
    Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, devices and methods for improving the accuracy of an analyte sensor and for detecting sensor fault conditions are disclosed. According to some embodiments, these systems, devices, and methods can utilize a first data collected by a glucose sensor and a second data collected by a secondary sensing element. In some embodiments, the secondary sensing element can be one of a lactate sensing element, a ketone sensing element, or a heart rate monitor, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Erwin S. Budiman, Yi Wang, Benjamin Jay Feldman, Hyun Cho, Kuan-Chou Chen, Lam N. Tran, Stephen Oja, Tianmei Ouyang
  • Patent number: 12533084
    Abstract: A method of operating an analyte device includes: receiving an analyte signal measured from an analyte sensor device having a sensor tail; generating adjusted analyte data based on the analyte signal, the generating the adjusted analyte data including reducing a background signal in the analyte signal in accordance with an offset signal; computing an analyte value based on the adjusted analyte data; and displaying the analyte value on a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Junli Ou, Hyun Cho, Ting Chen, Erwin S. Budiman, Stephen Oja, Kuan-Chou Chen
  • Publication number: 20260020799
    Abstract: Methods and analyte sensors including at least a first working electrode having a first active area thereon, and performing a dip coating operation to deposit a bilayer membrane upon the first working electrode and the first active area. The bilayer may include an inner layer having a first membrane polymer and an outer layer having a second membrane polymer, the first membrane polymer and the second membrane polymer differing from one another. The dip coating operation may comprise one or more first dips in a first membrane formulation to form the inner layer of the bilayer membrane and one or more second dips in a second membrane formulation to form the outer layer of the bilayer membrane upon the inner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG, Hyun CHO, Lam N. TRAN, Benjamin J. FELDMAN
  • Publication number: 20260020798
    Abstract: Methods and analyte sensors including at least a first working electrode having a first active area thereon, and performing a dip coating operation to deposit a bilayer membrane upon the first working electrode and the first active area. The bilayer may include an inner layer having a first membrane polymer and an outer layer having a second membrane polymer, the first membrane polymer and the second membrane polymer differing from one another. The dip coating operation may comprise one or more first dips in a first membrane formulation to form the inner layer of the bilayer membrane and one or more second dips in a second membrane formulation to form the outer layer of the bilayer membrane upon the inner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG, Hyun CHO, Lam N. TRAN, Benjamin J. FELDMAN
  • Publication number: 20260020797
    Abstract: Methods and analyte sensors including at least a first working electrode having a first active area thereon, and performing a dip coating operation to deposit a bilayer membrane upon the first working electrode and the first active area. The bilayer may include an inner layer having a first membrane polymer and an outer layer having a second membrane polymer, the first membrane polymer and the second membrane polymer differing from one another. The dip coating operation may comprise one or more first dips in a first membrane formulation to form the inner layer of the bilayer membrane and one or more second dips in a second membrane formulation to form the outer layer of the bilayer membrane upon the inner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG, Hyun CHO, Lam N. TRAN, Benjamin J. FELDMAN
  • Patent number: 12465251
    Abstract: Analyte sensors are being increasingly employed for monitoring various analytes in vivo. Analyte sensors may feature enhancements to address signals obtained from interferent species. Some analyte sensors may comprise a working electrode comprising an active area disposed thereon and electrode asperities laser planed therefrom. Some analyte sensors may comprise an interferent-reactant species incorporated therewith. Some analyte sensors may comprise an interferent scrubbing electrode. Combinations of these enhancements may additionally be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Oja, Cade Brylee Fox, Lam N. Tran, Zenghe Liu, Benjamin J. Feldman, Udo Hoss, Mark Stephen Yahnke, Tahir S. Khan, Jean-Pierre Babka, Owen Daniel Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20250295337
    Abstract: Multiple analytes may be dysregulated singularly or concurrently in certain physiological conditions and may be advantageously assayed together using analyte sensors capable of detecting multiple analytes. Certain analyte sensors capable of the detection of multiple analytes may include first and second working electrodes, analyte-responsive active areas disposed on each of the working electrodes, and reference and counter electrodes. Analyte sensors that include multiple working electrodes but do not include reference and counter electrodes can also be used in conjunction with another sensor that contains reference and counter electrodes, such that these electrodes are shared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Yi WANG, Hyun CHO, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Kuan-Chou CHEN, Lam N. TRAN, Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG
  • Patent number: 12404535
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides analyte sensors including one or more NAD(P)-dependent enzymes and an internal supply of NAD(P) for the detection of an analyte. The present disclosure further provides methods of using such analyte sensors for detecting one or more analytes present in a biological sample of a subject, and methods of manufacturing said analyte sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Tianmei Ouyang, Cade Fox, Zenghe Liu, Stephen Oja, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20250261884
    Abstract: Methods and analyte sensors including at least a first working electrode having a first active area thereon, and performing a dip coating operation to deposit a bilayer membrane upon the first working electrode and the first active area. The bilayer may include an inner layer having a first membrane polymer and an outer layer having a second membrane polymer, the first membrane polymer and the second membrane polymer differing from one another. The dip coating operation may comprise one or more first dips in a first membrane formulation to form the inner layer of the bilayer membrane and one or more second dips in a second membrane formulation to form the outer layer of the bilayer membrane upon the inner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG, Hyun CHO, Lam N. TRAN, Benjamin J. FELDMAN
  • Publication number: 20250221643
    Abstract: Multiple enzymes may be present in one or more active areas of an electrochemical analyte sensor for detecting one or more different analytes. In particular, an analyte sensor may comprise a sensor tail configured for insertion into a tissue and one or more working electrodes having a glucose-responsive active area and an ethanol-responsive active area to detect glucose and ethanol in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Tianmei OUYANG, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Hyun CHO, Lam N. TRAN, Stephen OJA, Namvar Kiaie
  • Publication number: 20250213152
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of improving the sensitivity of sensing ketones that includes providing i) a ketone sensing electrode comprising a ketone-responsive enzyme and a redox mediator; and ii) a background sensing electrode comprising a redox mediator and no ketone-responsive enzyme and applying a potential less than +40 mV to provide a steady state. The ketone sensing electrode and background sensing electrode can be simultaneously or sequentially disconnected from the circuit to allow the charge to accumulate for a set period of time. After sufficient charge has been built up, both electrodes can be reconnected to the circuit. The ketone signal can be measured by subtracting a signal obtained from the background sensing electrode from a signal obtained from the ketone sensing electrode. The present disclosure further relates to a ketone sensor comprising a first sensing electrode that senses ketone and a second sensing electrode that senses the background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Cade FOX, Stephen OJA, Zenghe LIU, Tianmei OUYANG, Benjamin FELDMAN
  • Patent number: 12290359
    Abstract: Multiple analytes may be dysregulated singularly or concurrently in certain physiological conditions and may be advantageously assayed together using analyte sensors capable of detecting multiple analytes. Certain analyte sensors capable of the detection of multiple analytes may include first and second working electrodes, analyte-responsive active areas disposed on each of the working electrodes, and reference and counter electrodes. Analyte sensors that include multiple working electrodes but do not include reference and counter electrodes can also be used in conjunction with another sensor that contains reference and counter electrodes, such that these electrodes are shared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Yi Wang, Hyun Cho, Benjamin J. Feldman, Kuan-Chou Chen, Lam N. Tran, Stephen Oja, Tianmei Ouyang
  • Publication number: 20250049360
    Abstract: A lactate-responsive enzyme may form the basis for lactate detection and quantification using an electrochemical analyte sensor. Various features may be incorporated within an analyte sensor containing a lactate-responsive enzyme, particularly lactate oxidase, to improve sensitivity and response stability of the analyte sensor. Such analyte sensors may comprise: a working electrode having an active area disposed thereon, and a mass transport limiting membrane overcoating at least the active area upon the working electrode. The active area comprises at least a polymer, an albumin, and a lactate-responsive enzyme that is covalently bonded to the polymer. The mass transport limiting membrane may comprise at least a crosslinked polyvinylpyridine homopolymer or copolymer. The analyte sensors may determine a lactate concentration in a biological fluid, particularly in vivo, which may be correlated to various physiological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: Kuan-Chou CHEN, Tianmei OUYANG, Stephen OJA, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Hyun CHO, Lam TRAN, Mark ESHOO
  • Patent number: 12220235
    Abstract: Multiple enzymes may be present in one or more active areas of an electrochemical analyte sensor for detecting one or more different analytes. In particular, an analyte sensor may comprise a sensor tail configured for insertion into a tissue and one or more working electrodes having a glucose-responsive active area and an ethanol-responsive active area to detect glucose and ethanol in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Tianmei Ouyang, Benjamin J. Feldman, Hyun Cho, Lam N. Tran, Stephen Oja, Namvar Kiaie
  • Publication number: 20240402120
    Abstract: Analyte sensors responsive at low working electrode potentials may comprise an active area upon a surface of a working electrode, wherein the active area comprises a polymer, a redox mediator covalently bonded to the polymer, and at least one analyte-responsive enzyme covalently bonded to the polymer. A specific redox mediator responsive at low potential may have a structure of wherein G is a linking group covalently bonding the redox mediator to the polymer. A mass transport limiting membrane permeable to the analyte may overcoat the active area. In some sensor configurations, the mass transport limiting membrane may comprise a membrane polymer crosslinked with a branched crosslinker comprising three or more crosslinkable groups, such as polyethylene glycol tetraglycidyl ether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.
    Inventors: John V. LATOUR, Jonathan D. MCCANLESS, Stephen OJA, Tianmei OUYANG, Kevin Paul WALLIS, Benjamin J. FELDMAN, Udo HOSS, Suyue QIAN