Patents by Inventor Udo Hoss

Udo Hoss 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: 20150313520
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a membrane structure with an analyte permeability that is substantially temperature independent. The devices also include a sensing layer disposed on a working electrode of in vivo analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Benjamin J. Feldman, Tianmei Ouyang
  • Patent number: 9163273
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized permselective membranes and methods for making and using such sensors. Embodiments of the invention also provide analyte sensors such as those having porous matrices coated with an analyte sensing composition and methods for making and using such sensors. Illustrative embodiments include electrochemical glucose sensors having glucose oxidase coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Shah, Gopikrishnan Soundararajan, Rebecca K. Gottlieb, Udo Hoss, Eric A. Grovender, Shaun M. Pendo
  • Patent number: 9155499
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh
  • Publication number: 20150282711
    Abstract: Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned analyte sensor automatically or on demand upon request from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Thomas, Udo Hoss, Martin J. Fennell, Lei He, Michael Love, Phillip Yee
  • Publication number: 20150257688
    Abstract: The present application provides Ag/AgCl based reference electrodes having an extended lifetime that are suitable for use in long term amperometric sensors. Electrochemical sensors equipped with reference electrodes described herein demonstrate considerable stability and extended lifetime in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Zenghe Liu, Benjamin J. Feldman, Brian Cho, Udo Hoss
  • Publication number: 20150250412
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved signal response and stability by inclusion of a coating including a hydrogel, a crosslinker, and a swelling modulator, where the coating is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss
  • Publication number: 20150230739
    Abstract: An analyte sensor system including a substrate, a first electrode disposed on a first surface of the substrate, a second electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate, a third electrode provided in electrical contact with at least one of the first or second electrodes, where at least a portion of the first electrode and the second electrode are subcutaneously positioned in a patient, and where the third electrode is substantially entirely positioned external to the patient, and corresponding methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Zenghe Liu, Benjamin Jay Feldman
  • Publication number: 20150216455
    Abstract: Analyte sensor connectors that connect analyte sensors, e.g., conductive members of analyte sensors, to other devices such as sensor electronics units, e.g., sensor control units, are provided. Also provided are systems that include analyte sensors, analyte sensor connectors, and analyte sensor electronics units, as well as methods of establishing and maintaining connections between analyte sensors and analyte sensor electronics units, and methods of analyte monitoring/detection. Also provided are methods of making analyte sensor connectors and systems that include analyte sensor connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Mohammad E. Moein, Louis G. Pace, Udo Hoss, Phu X. Le, Samuel M. Curry
  • Patent number: 9085790
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a membrane structure with an analyte permeability that is substantially temperature independent. The devices also include a sensing layer disposed on a working electrode of in vivo analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Benjamin J. Feldman, Tianmei Ouyang
  • Publication number: 20150182155
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of one or more components of the sensor by inclusion of a low surface tension polymer leveling agent, where the components are disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss
  • Publication number: 20150173657
    Abstract: Method and system for determining real time analyte concentration including an analyte sensor having a portion in fluid contact with an interstitial fluid under a skin layer, an on-body electronics including a housing coupled to the analyte sensor and configured for positioning on the skin layer, the on-body electronics housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, on the housing; and a data analysis unit having a data analysis unit housing and a plurality of probes, on the housing. Each of the probes configured to electrically couple to a respective electrical contact when the data analysis unit is positioned in physical contact with the on-body electronics. The one or more signals on the probes correspond to one or more of a substantially real time monitored analyte concentration level (MACL), MACL over a predetermined time period, or a rate of change of the MACL, or combinations thereof, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Benjamin J. Feldman, Zenghe Liu, Hyun Cho, Benjamin M. Rush
  • Patent number: 9042955
    Abstract: The present application provides Ag/AgCl based reference electrodes having an extended lifetime that are suitable for use in long term amperometric sensors. Electrochemical sensors equipped with reference electrodes described herein demonstrate considerable stability and extended lifetime in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Zenghe Liu, Benjamin J. Feldman, Brian Cho, Udo Hoss
  • Patent number: 9042954
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved signal response and stability by inclusion of a coating including a hydrogel, a crosslinker, and a swelling modulator, where the coating is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss
  • Patent number: 9031630
    Abstract: An analyte sensor system including a substrate, a first electrode disposed on a first surface of the substrate, a second electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate, a third electrode provided in electrical contact with at least one of the first or second electrodes, where at least a portion of the first electrode and the second electrode are subcutaneously positioned in a patient, and where the third electrode is substantially entirely positioned external to the patient, and corresponding methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Zenghe Liu, Benjamin J. Feldman
  • Patent number: 9007781
    Abstract: Analyte sensor connectors that connect analyte sensors, e.g., conductive members of analyte sensors, to other devices such as sensor electronics units, e.g., sensor control units, are provided. Also provided are systems that include analyte sensors, analyte sensor connectors, and analyte sensor electronics units, as well as methods of establishing and maintaining connections between analyte sensors and analyte sensor electronics units, and methods of analyte monitoring/detection. Also provided are methods of making analyte sensor connectors and systems that include analyte sensor connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad E. Moein, Louis G. Pace, Udo Hoss, Phu X. Le, Samuel M. Curry
  • Patent number: 8983568
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of one or more components of the sensor by inclusion of a low surface tension polymer leveling agent, where the components are disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss
  • Publication number: 20150065833
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh
  • Patent number: 8965477
    Abstract: Method and system for determining real time analyte concentration including an analyte sensor having a portion in fluid contact with an interstitial fluid under a skin layer, an on-body electronics including a housing coupled to the analyte sensor and configured for positioning on the skin layer, the on-body electronics housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, on the housing; and a data analysis unit having a data analysis unit housing and a plurality of probes, on the housing. Each of the probes configured to electrically couple to a respective electrical contact when the data analysis unit is positioned in physical contact with the on-body electronics. The one or more signals on the probes correspond to one or more of a substantially real time monitored analyte concentration level (MACL), MACL over a predetermined time period, or a rate of change of the MACL, or combinations thereof, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Benjamin J. Feldman, Zenghe Liu, Hyun Cho, Benjamin M. Rush
  • Publication number: 20150005601
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing continuous analyte monitoring including in vivo sensors that do not require any user calibration during in vivo use are provided. Also provided are methods and devices including continuous analyte monitoring systems that include in vivo sensors which do not require any system executed calibration or which do not require any factory based calibration, and which exhibit stable sensor sensitivity characteristics. Methods of manufacturing the no calibration sensors and post manufacturing packaging and storage techniques are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Hoss, Christopher Allen Thomas, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Gary Alan Hayter
  • Patent number: 8888970
    Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Balasubrahmanya S. Bommakanti, Gary Sandhu, Udo Hoss, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh