Transcutaneous analyte sensors, applicators therefor, and associated methods

US9615779B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dexcom, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jack Pryor · Ladera Ranch, US
• Sebastian Bohm · San Diego, US
• David DeRenzy · San Diego, US
• Jason Halac · San Diego, US
• Daniel S. Kline · Encinitas, US
• Phong Lieu · San Diego, US
• Adam J. Livingston · Vista, US
• Steve Masterson · Encinitas, US
• Paul V. Neale · San Diego, US
• Peter C. Simpson · Irvine, US
• Antonio Ubach · Kino, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 11, 2017
• Expiry date: May 31, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2560/0443
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use with pushbutton activation that implant the sensor, withdraw the insertion needle, engage the transmitter with the housing, and disengage the applicator from the housing, all in one smooth motion. Some embodiments contemplate engagement of the transmitter with the housing after release of the applicator.