Patents by Inventor Wilson Smart

Wilson Smart 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).

  • Silicon microprobe with integrated biosensor
    Publication number: 20080097171
    Abstract: Microprobe device 10 provides an analyte signal from biosensor 12 to an external analyte meter indicating analyte presence in an analyte-containing bodily fluid of a subject (not shown).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon microprobe with integrated biosensor
    Publication number: 20080058624
    Abstract: Microprobe device 10 provides an analyte signal from biosensor 12 to an external analyte meter indicating analyte presence in an analyte-containing bodily fluid of a subject (not shown).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon microprobe with integrated biosensor
    Patent number: 7310543
    Abstract: Microprobe device 10 provides an analyte signal from biosensor 12 to an external analyte meter indicating analyte presence in an analyte-containing bodily fluid of a subject (not shown).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Kumetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon nitride window for microsampling device and method of construction
    Patent number: 6896850
    Abstract: A silicon nitride cuvette window for a microsampling device and method of construction are provided. The sample to be analyzed is drawn into the cuvette of the microsampling device. The silicon nitride window permits optical measurements to be made on analytes contained within the cuvette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Kumetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kumar Subramanian, Wilson Smart, Asikeh Kanu
  • Silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication
    Patent number: 6852365
    Abstract: A silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication thereof are provided. The method comprises strengthening silicon penetration devices by thermally growing a silicon oxide layer on the penetration device and then subsequently stripping the silicon oxide. The method also includes strengthening silicon penetration devices through the sputtering of thin film coatings on the silicon penetration devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Kumetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication
    Publication number: 20040038045
    Abstract: A silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication thereof are provided. The method comprises strengthening silicon penetration devices by thermally growing a silicon oxide layer on the penetration device and then subsequently stripping the silicon oxide. The method also includes strengthening silicon penetration devices through the sputtering of thin film coatings on the silicon penetration devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication
    Publication number: 20020176984
    Abstract: A silicon penetration device with increased fracture toughness and method of fabrication thereof are provided. The method comprises strengthening silicon penetration devices by thermally growing a silicon oxide layer on the penetration device and then subsequently stripping the silicon oxide. The method also includes strengthening silicon penetration devices through the sputtering of thin film coatings on the silicon penetration devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon microprobe with integrated biosensor
    Publication number: 20020137998
    Abstract: Microprobe device 10 provides an analyte signal from biosensor 12 to an external analyte meter indicating analyte presence in an analyte-containing bodily fluid of a subject (not shown).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Wilson Smart, Kumar Subramanian, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon microlancet device and method of construction
    Publication number: 20020136863
    Abstract: A minimally intrusive, self-use microlancet device is provided. The microlancet device is capable of piercing a patient's skin reliably and virtually painlessly for obtaining a blood sample. The microlancet device comprises a silicon wafer formed into a sharp probe for piercing the patient's skin. Also provided is a fabrication method for the microlancet device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Kumar Subramanian, Wilson Smart, Eugene Orloff
  • Silicon nitride window for microsampling device and method of construction
    Publication number: 20020136667
    Abstract: A silicon nitride cuvette window for a microsampling device and method of construction are provided. The sample to be analyzed is drawn into the cuvette of the microsampling device. The silicon nitride window permits optical measurements to be made on analytes contained within the cuvette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Kumar Subramanian, Wilson Smart, Asikeh S. Kanu