Glucose sensor
Description
FIG. 1 is a top view of a blood glucose sensor, showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear end view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front end view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top view of an alternate embodiment of the glucose sensor shown in FIG. 1, with the only difference residing in the end portion being squared off; and,
FIG. 7 is a top view of another alternate embodiment of the glucose sensor shown in FIG. 1, with the only difference residing in the end portion being angled.
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Patent History
Patent number: D433755
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 14, 2000
Assignee: MiniMed Inc. (Sylmar, CA)
Inventors: John J. Mastrototaro (Los Angeles, CA), Nannette M. Van Antwerp (Valencia, CA), William P. Van Antwerp (Valencia, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: MiniMed Inc.
Application Number: 0/101,218
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 14, 2000
Assignee: MiniMed Inc. (Sylmar, CA)
Inventors: John J. Mastrototaro (Los Angeles, CA), Nannette M. Van Antwerp (Valencia, CA), William P. Van Antwerp (Valencia, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: MiniMed Inc.
Application Number: 0/101,218
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Electrode, Transducer Or Contact Not Elsewhere Specified (51) (D24/187)
International Classification: 2401;
International Classification: 2401;