Patents by Inventor William Gerald Hodge

William Gerald Hodge 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).

  • Contact lens integrated with a biosensor for the detection of glucose and other components in tears
    Patent number: 8385998
    Abstract: The present invention provides contact lens with integrated biosensor for the continuous, non-invasive monitoring of physiological glucose by employing biocompatible nanostructure-laden lens materials. These contact lenses can be worn by diabetics who can colorimetrically see changes in their contact lens color or other fluorescence-based properties, giving an indication of tear and blood glucose levels. This invention for the glucose biosensor based on the new disposal contact lens provides a safe, convenient and non-expensive glucose sensing device. The sensing device disclosed herein provides an efficient and noninvasive solution for monitoring blood glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Jin Zhang, William Gerald Hodge
  • Contact lens integrated with a biosensor for the detection of glucose and other components in tears
    Publication number: 20100113901
    Abstract: The present invention provides contact lens with integrated biosensor for the continuous, non-invasive monitoring of physiological glucose by employing biocompatible nanostructure-laden lens materials. These contact lenses can be worn by diabetics who can colorimetrically see changes in their contact lens color or other fluorescence-based properties, giving an indication of tear and blood glucose levels. This invention for the glucose biosensor based on the new disposal contact lens provides a safe, convenient and non-expensive glucose sensing device. The sensing device disclosed herein provides an efficient and noninvasive solution for monitoring blood glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Jin Zhang, William Gerald Hodge