Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Mayer
Thomas J. Mayer 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: 11911073Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11812551Abstract: A flexible circuit board for a continuous analyte monitoring (CAM) device includes a plurality of physically separate circuit board cells each having circuitry thereon. The flexible circuit board also includes a plurality of flexible interconnections each connecting one of the physically separate circuit board cells to another of the physically separate circuit board cells. Each one of the flexible interconnections is operable to couple power, electrical signals, or both to the physically separate circuit board cells connected thereto. The flexible circuit board is bendable in multiple directions in three dimensions. Methods of constructing flexible circuit boards for CAM devices are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Ji Li, Igor Y. Gofman, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20230310029Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a continuous analyte monitoring transmitter that includes an outer member, an inner member configured to telescope relative to the outer member, a transmitter, a bias member, an insertion device, and a pivot member. Force is applied to press the outer member toward an insertion site over the duration of a stroke. During a first portion of the stroke, the pivot member cannot pivot and the motion of the outer member translates to the insertion device until the biosensor is inserted at the insertion site. Over a second portion of the stroke, the continued motion causes a first pivot window in the outer member to overlap with a second pivot window in the inner member, allowing the pivot member to pivot and retract the insertion device from the insertion site, leaving the implanted biosensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene Prais, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20230309867Abstract: A sensor apparatus for a continuous glucose monitoring system has a sensor housing that includes a first end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an introducer having an insertion shaft, a second end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an insertion shaft cover, and an insertion shaft opening having a width that allows the insertion shaft to travel there through and that extends between the first and second ends. The sensor housing may further include a sensor wire channel that extends between the insertion shaft opening and a sensor wire contact location in an outer surface of the sensor housing. The sensor wire channel and sensor wire contact location may be configured to receive a sensor that extends between the insertion shaft opening and the sensor wire contact location to allow the sensor to make electrical contact to system circuitry. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Cameron M. Young, Jennifer L. Gass, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Eugene Prais
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Patent number: 11751778Abstract: A sensor apparatus for a continuous glucose monitoring system has a sensor housing that includes a first end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an introducer having an insertion shaft, a second end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an insertion shaft cover, and an insertion shaft opening having a width that allows the insertion shaft to travel there through and that extends between the first and second ends. The sensor housing may further include a sensor wire channel that extends between the insertion shaft opening and a sensor wire contact location in an outer surface of the sensor housing. The sensor wire channel and sensor wire contact location may be configured to receive a sensor that extends between the insertion shaft opening and the sensor wire contact location to allow the sensor to make electrical contact to system circuitry. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Cameron M. Young, Jennifer L. Gass, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Eugene Prais
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Patent number: 11707297Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20230181218Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Patent number: 11602373Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, Jr., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20220231526Abstract: A base unit of a wearable device for continuous analyte monitoring includes a cup configured to receive a power source. A first power source contact is at least partially located in the cup and configured to electrically contact a first terminal of the power source in response to the power source being received in the cup. At least one base contact is electrically coupled to the first power source contact, the at least one base contact configured to electrically contact at least one transmitter contact of a transmitter unit in response to the transmitter unit and the base unit being coupled together. Numerous other embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Dragan Avirovikj, Igor Y. Gofman, Cameron M. Young, Ji Li, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR.
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Publication number: 20220210907Abstract: A flexible circuit board for a continuous analyte monitoring (CAM) device includes a plurality of physically separate circuit board cells each having circuitry thereon. The flexible circuit board also includes a plurality of flexible interconnections each connecting one of the physically separate circuit board cells to another of the physically separate circuit board cells. Each one of the flexible interconnections is operable to couple power, electrical signals, or both to the physically separate circuit board cells connected thereto. The flexible circuit board is bendable in multiple directions in three dimensions. Methods of constructing flexible circuit boards for CAM devices are also provided, as are other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Ji Li, Igor Y. Gofman, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20210369152Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a base unit of a wearable device for continuous analyte monitoring may include sensor memory circuitry and a sensor assembly. The sensor memory circuitry stores information (data) of at least one parameter of at least one component of the base unit, such as, e.g., the sensor assembly. The base unit is configured to couple to a transmitter unit of the wearable device and to transfer the information to the transmitter unit. Analyte determinations are made based at least in part on the information. Numerous other embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Robert W. Hurtz, Igor Y. Gofman, Wei Dale Zhang, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Ji Li, Christopher A. Dionisio
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Publication number: 20210228115Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a continuous analyte monitoring wearable device includes a disposable base unit having a power source and an analyte sensor, and a reusable transmitter unit that includes electronic circuitry configured to bias the analyte sensor, measure current through the analyte sensor, and, in some embodiments, even compute analyte values based on measured current through the analyte sensor. The disposable base unit is configured to couple to the reusable transmitter unit and supply electrical power to the electronic circuitry of the reusable transmitter unit for continuous analyte monitoring. Numerous other embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Eugene Prais, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Igor Y. Gofman
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Publication number: 20210228154Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a continuous analyte monitoring wearable device includes a disposable base unit having a power source and an analyte sensor, and a reusable transmitter unit that includes electronic circuitry configured to bias the analyte sensor, measure current through the analyte sensor, and may even compute analyte values based on measured current through the analyte sensor. The disposable base unit is configured to couple to the reusable transmitter unit and supply electrical power to the electronic circuitry of the reusable transmitter unit for continuous analyte monitoring. Numerous other embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Eugene Prais, Dragan Avirovikj, Thomas A.J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Igor Y. Gofman
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Publication number: 20210052302Abstract: A biosensor inserter includes a push member with a push element, a contact member including a latch, a transmitter carrier supporting a transmitter and sensor assembly, and a pivot member having a latch end, the pivot member supporting an insertion device during biosensor insertion. In operation, the push member is telescoped axially by the user relative to the contact member, which is provided in contact with a user's skin. This pushes the push element against the pivot member and translates the transmitter carrier during insertion of the biosensor. During a first portion of a stroke of the insertion device, insertion of the biosensor is accomplished, and the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second portion of the stroke, after latch end moves past the latch, the pivot member is allowed to pivot and the insertion device is retracted. Other system and method embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Erekovcanski, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young
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Publication number: 20210052301Abstract: An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Jennifer L. Gass, Eugene R. Prais, Thomas A. J. Mayer, JR., Cameron M. Young, Nicholas Erekovcanski
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Publication number: 20190313950Abstract: A sensor apparatus for a continuous glucose monitoring system has a sensor housing that includes a first end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an introducer having an insertion shaft, a second end having a sealing surface configured to seal against an insertion shaft cover, and an insertion shaft opening having a width that allows the insertion shaft to travel there through and that extends between the first and second ends. The sensor housing may further include a sensor wire channel that extends between the insertion shaft opening and a sensor wire contact location in an outer surface of the sensor housing. The sensor wire channel and sensor wire contact location may be configured to receive a sensor that extends between the insertion shaft opening and the sensor wire contact location to allow the sensor to make electrical contact to system circuitry. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Cameron M. Young, Jennifer L. Gass, Thomas A.J. Mayer, Jr., Eugene Prais
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Patent number: 8183798Abstract: An electronic circuit designed to reduce energy consumption by toggling between a plurality of conventional or electronic fluorescent lighting ballasts within a given fixture, and where said toggle circuit shall increase or decrease fixture light output levels according to immediate requirements. Toggle circuit may be remotely controlled from conventional Mains wall switch or other such means. Initial applications of Mains power automatically provides the minimum of light levels. Additional momentary interruptions to Mains power provides varied and/or additional lighting levels.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Thomas J. Mayer, Glenn D. Garbowicz
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Publication number: 20110080105Abstract: An electronic circuit designed to reduce energy consumption by toggling between a plurality of conventional or electronic fluorescent lighting ballasts within a given fixture, and where said toggle circuit shall increase or decrease fixture light output levels according to immediate requirements. Toggle circuit may be remotely controlled from conventional Mains wall switch or other such means. Initial applications of Mains power automatically provides the minimum of light levels. Additional momentary interruptions to Mains power provides varied and/or additional lighting levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Thomas J. Mayer, Glenn D. Garbowicz
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Patent number: 7839609Abstract: A non-arcing electrical switch for use with an auxiliary light source for a gaseous discharge lamp includes a current sensing component, a timer power component, an off-delay timer, a voltage control component, and a phase control component. When the light output from the gaseous discharge lamp is interrupted, or during the initial warm up of the gaseous discharge lamp, the non-arcing electrical switch activates an auxiliary lamp to supply temporary illumination. The electrical switch has improved reset reliability and repeatability while decreasing the reset period required during momentary interruptions of the gaseous discharge lamp. Furthermore, the electrical switch requires no negative or minus power supply in order to initiate reset and operates at voltages of less than two volts.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Varon Lighting Group, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Mayer, Glenn D. Garbowicz
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Publication number: 20090027016Abstract: A non-arcing electrical switch comprising means for sensing current, means for impressing a source potential across the electrical switch, means for controlling voltage; and means for controlling phase, wherein the means for sensing current, the means for impressing a source potential across the electrical switch, the means for controlling phase and the means for controlling voltage are operably connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: VARON LIGHTING GROUP, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Mayer, Glenn D. Garbowicz