Continuous analyte sensors and methods of making same
US12409515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C2/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are embodiments of processes and systems for the continuous manufacturing of implantable continuous analyte sensors. In some embodiments, a method is provided for sequentially advancing an elongated conductive body through a plurality of stations, each configured to treat the elongated conductive body. In some of these embodiments, one or more of the stations is configured to coat the elongated conductive body using a meniscus coating process, whereby a solution formed of a polymer and a solvent is prepared, the solution is continuously circulated to provide a meniscus on a top portion of a vessel holding the solution, and the elongated conductive body is advanced through the meniscus. The method may also comprise the step of removing excess coating material from the elongated conductive body by advancing the elongated conductive body through a die orifice. For example, a provided elongated conductive body 510 is advanced through a pre-coating treatment station 520, through a coating station 530, through a thickness control station 540, through a drying or curing station 550, through a thickness measurement station 560, and through a post-coating treatment station 57…
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