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1.

METHOD OF DETERMINING A CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID

      
Application Number 18516492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Tuerck, Volker
  • Skuridina, Daria
  • Ostapenko, Irina

Abstract

A method of determining analyte concentration in a body fluid with a mobile device having a camera. A user is prompted to apply body fluid to an optical test strip and then waits a predetermined minimum waiting time. The camera captures an image of part of the test field having the body fluid applied thereto. Analyte concentration is determined based on the image captured. The determination includes estimating a point in time of sample application to the test field by taking into account time-dependent information derived from the image captured using a first color channel of a color space. The determination also estimates the concentration of the analyte by taking into account concentration-dependent information derived from the image using a second color channel of the color space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

2.

MEDICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD TO MOBILE PHONE

      
Application Number 18508936
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cronrath, Christoph
  • Andreu, Fernando
  • Val Vicente, Alberto

Abstract

A method is provided for monitoring medical information using a portable medical device and a mobile device, comprising: establishing a communication link between the mobile device and a download server; selecting, depending on the type of mobile device, a communication software package from a plurality of communication software packages accessible by the download server; downloading the selected communication software package to the mobile device over the link; installing the communication software package on the mobile device; wirelessly transferring medical data from the portable medical device to the mobile device using the installed communication software package; and uploading at least a portion of the medical data from the mobile device to a medical care server.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/60 - Software deployment
  • G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation

3.

NON-INVASIVE DETERMINATION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS

      
Application Number 18500815
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bender, Jeffrey M.
  • Fink, Herbert
  • Maihoefer, Tim
  • Schulat, Jochen

Abstract

A method to determine a subject's blood glucose level non-invasively by analyzing an exhaled breath or another gaseous emanation from the subject. The method includes non-invasively detecting an amount of at least one volatile organic marker in the subject's exhaled breath or the subject's other gaseous emanation as marker data and determining the subject's blood glucose level based on the marker data. The amount of the volatile organic marker selected is negatively correlated to the blood glucose level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
  • G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
  • A61B 5/097 - Devices for facilitating collection of breath or for directing breath into or through measuring devices
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

4.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND A METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCING

      
Application Number 18501834
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

An analyte sensor for determining at least one analyte and a method for producing an analyte sensor are disclosed. The analyte sensor has a substrate. A working electrode and a conductive layer are located on different sites on the substrate. A layer having silver and/or a silver compound partially covers the conductive layer. A protective layer covers (i) the layer having silver, and also covers (ii) a portion of the conductive layer. The disclosed analyte sensor significantly reduces noise during measurements. The method can be performed in an easier manner compared to producing prior art analyte sensors and allows considerably higher tolerances during production.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/30 - Electrodes, e.g. test electrodes; Half-cells

5.

MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM, AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18491782
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Von Campenhausen, Harald

Abstract

A medical system has a body-wearable medical device such as an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor, or a handheld diabetes management device. The system also includes a disposable container that has a reservoir for storing a foodstuff or a drug. The disposable container has an opening that provides access to the reservoir and a tamper evident closure that seals the opening. A fastener is provided to detachably fasten the disposable container to the body-wearable medical device. The fastener may be provided in the form of a mechanical, non-adhesive medical device fastener, e.g., a bracket that at least partially embraces the body-wearable medical device or the disposable container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61J 1/18 - Arrangements for indicating condition of container contents, e.g. sterile condition

6.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING RELIABILITY OF AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18496686
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kettenmann, Peter
  • Ringemann, Christian

Abstract

A method for determining the reliability of an analyte sensor is disclosed. The analyte sensor is an in vivo sensor. The method includes measuring at least one first temperature dependent signal, measuring at least one second temperature dependent signal which is different from the first temperature dependent signal and which is related to a current flow in the analyte sensor, and correlating the first temperature dependent signal and the second temperature dependent signal for determining the reliability of the analyte sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

7.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING SUITABILITY OF LIGHTING CONDITIONS FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE USING A CAMERA OF A MOBILE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18490132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-19
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Klein, Timo
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Melchinger, Christian
  • Tuerck, Volker

Abstract

A method of evaluating suitability of lighting conditions for detecting an analyte in a sample using a mobile device camera. A test strip is provided for detecting the analyte. A first image of the test strip is captured while an illumination source of the mobile device is turned off and a second image of the test strip is captured while the illumination source is turned on. A sample is applied to the test strip and the first and second images are compared to thereby determine the difference in lighting conditions between the first image and the second image. The comparison is used to derive information on suitability of the lighting conditions for analyte detection. The lighting conditions are indicated as suitable when a predetermined threshold amount of light intensity used for illumination of the test strip originates from the illumination source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
  • G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator

8.

METHOD AND MEANS FOR POSTPRANDIAL BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL PREDICTION

      
Application Number 18486255
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Adelberger, Daniel
  • Del Re, Luigi
  • Reiterer, Florian
  • Ringemann, Christian
  • Schrangl, Patrick

Abstract

A method for predicting blood glucose levels, in particular, for postprandial blood glucose level prediction, the method being computer-implemented and comprising: receiving a first medical data set of a patient covering a time range, the first medical data set comprising glucose data and further other medical data of the patient, extracting a second medical data set from the first medical data set, wherein the second medical data set is a subset of the first medical data set and wherein the extracting comprises at least one of: identifying duplicates in the first medical data set and removing identified duplicates, identifying data values that lie above a predefined maximum threshold data value or identifying data values that lie below a predefined minimum threshold data value and removing data associated with the identified data values, identifying data values that differ from predetermined expected data values by more than a predetermined amount and removing data associated with the identified data values, identifying incomplete data for which data values are missing and removing identified incomplete data, identifying at least one predetermined time-dependent data pattern and removing data associated with the identified time-dependent data pattern, providing the extracted second medical data set as input to a blood glucose level prediction model, and predicting future blood glucose levels of the patient using the output of the blood glucose level prediction model based on the second medical data set.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

9.

A METHOD AND AN ANALYTE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE ANALYTE

      
Application Number EP2023070407
Publication Number 2024/023000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sliozberg, Kirill

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method (200) of continuously in vivo detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid over a time span, an analyte sensor system (100) for in vivo continuously detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid over a measurement time span, a computer program and a computer-readable storage medium. The method (200) makes use of at least one analyte sensor (102) comprising at least one working electrode (104), configured for performing at least one electrochemical detection reaction with the analyte, and at least one further electrode (106), the further electrode (106) comprising at least one redox material composition, the redox material composition comprising silver and silver chloride, the method (200) comprising the following steps: monitoring at least one standard sensor signal (132) derived by using the analyte sensor (102) in a standard operation mode, comparing the standard sensor signal (132) with at least one threshold, thereby determining if a change of an operation mode of the analyte sensor (102) from the standard operation mode into an economy operation mode is required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes

10.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATION IN DIABETES TREATMENT PLANS

      
Application Number 18479855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fisher, Jennifer
  • Galley, Paul
  • Mears, Mark

Abstract

A method for generating activity recommendations in a diabetes treatment plan includes receiving physiological data, preferences, and suggested activities for a person with diabetes (PwD), generating physiological profiles for the PwD, providing the physiological profiles to a virtual physiological model, receiving projections from a virtual physiological model, generating weighted values based on the suggested activities and preference data, each weighted value corresponding to a likelihood of the PwD adhering to a suggested activity, ranking each activity based on the estimated change in the physiological characteristic of a projection associated with the activity relative to a baseline physiological projection and scaled by the weighted value corresponding to each activity, and generating an output including a predetermined number of suggested activities ordered based on the ranking of activities that provide a greatest change in the physiological characteristic given the likelihood of the PwD adhering to the suggested activities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 10/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
  • G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

11.

MEDICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD TO MOBILE PHONE

      
Application Number 18360647
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-27
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cronrath, Christoph
  • Andreu, Fernando
  • Val Vicente, Alberto

Abstract

A method is provided for monitoring medical information using a portable medical device and a mobile device, comprising: establishing a communication link between the mobile device and a download server; selecting, depending on the type of mobile device, a communication software package from a plurality of communication software packages accessible by the download server; downloading the selected communication software package to the mobile device over the link; installing the communication software package on the mobile device; wirelessly transferring medical data from the portable medical device to the mobile device using the installed communication software package; and uploading at least a portion of the medical data from the mobile device to a medical care server.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 8/60 - Software deployment
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades

12.

MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE COMPRISING A LEAKAGE DETERMINING MODULE

      
Application Number EP2023069094
Publication Number 2024/013122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-11
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fernsner, Stefan
  • Janke, Christian
  • Smith, Aaron

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical infusion device comprising a reservoir for holding a liquid medicament, a cannula assembly, a fluid line, a drive mechanism, a dispensing member for dispensing medicament from reservoir through the fluid line and the cannula assembly, and a leakage determining module. For a more convenient determination of leakage of liquid medicament, the leakage determining module comprises an electronic probe that is configured for receiving odor molecules and/or flavor molecules of the liquid medicament and in that the leakage determining module further comprises evaluation electronics that is configured to determine presence of odor and/or flavor of the liquid medicament based on readings of the at least one electronic probe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

13.

MEANS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING CELLS SECRETING A THERAPEUTIC COMPOUND

      
Application Number 18452096
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Diehr, Florian
  • Licht, Alexander
  • Staib, Arnulf

Abstract

A device for implantation into a mammalian host has a dialysis tube with a lumen and a dialysis membrane enclosing the lumen. The dialysis tube has an outer diameter of 20 μm to 600 μm. The dialysis membrane has a molecular weight cutoff of from 25 kDa to 150 kDa and has a material composition of at least one of the following: polyethersulfone, polyarylethersulfone, polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, and polypropylene. A therapeutic composition is disposed within the lumen and has cells that secrete a therapeutic compound. A matrix material embeds the cells. The matrix material is one or more of alginate, collagen, fibrin, extracellular matrix material, synthetic hydrogel, and acrylate. Also disclosed are a method of producing a device for implantation, a port system, and a cell secreting a therapeutic compound for use in treating disease by implantation of the cells in a device for implantation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 39/02 - Access sites
  • A61L 27/38 - Animal cells
  • A61L 27/54 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
  • A61L 27/48 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix with macromolecular fillers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins

14.

METHOD FOR SCREENING A SUBJECT FOR THE RISK OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

      
Application Number 18467043
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huschto, Tony
  • Koenig, Helena
  • Ringemann, Christian

Abstract

A method for screening a subject for the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is provided. Marker data indicative for a plurality of marker parameters for a subject is received. The marker parameters indicate at least an age value, a time since diagnosis value indicative of a time since a diabetes diagnosis for the subject, a sample level of creatinine, an estimated glomerular filtration rate, a sample level of albumin, and a sample level of blood urea nitrogen. A risk factor is determined that indicates the risk of suffering CKD for the subject from the plurality of marker parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

15.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number 18365822
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-04
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Konya, Ahmet

Abstract

An inventive medical system has a housing with a first guiding surface. A preassembled module is received in the housing. The module includes electronics electrically connected to an analytical sensor, an insertion component configured for inserting the analytical sensor into body tissue of a user and a sterility cap at least partially surrounding the insertion component. The module has a second guiding surface. A protective cap is removably connected to the housing and covers the preassembled module. The protective cap is removable from the housing by pulling the protective cap from the housing. The first guiding surface guides the protective cap during the pulling of the protective cap from the housing and the second guiding surface guides the sterility cap during pulling the sterility cap from the insertion component. The length of the first guiding surface exceeds the length of the second guiding surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

16.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number 18365778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-04
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Konya, Ahmet

Abstract

An inventive medical system has a housing with a first guiding surface. A preassembled module is received in the housing. The module includes electronics electrically connected to an analytical sensor, an insertion component configured for inserting the analytical sensor into body tissue of a user and a sterility cap at least partially surrounding the insertion component. The module has a second guiding surface. A protective cap is removably connected to the housing and covers the preassembled module. The protective cap is removable from the housing by pulling the protective cap from the housing. The first guiding surface guides the protective cap during the pulling of the protective cap from the housing and the second guiding surface guides the sterility cap during pulling the sterility cap from the insertion component. The length of the first guiding surface exceeds the length of the second guiding surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

17.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MEMBRANE PROPERTY OF AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18454939
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Wehowski, Frederic

Abstract

Method for determining at least one membrane property of an analyte sensor having at least two measurement electrodes. At least one of the measurement electrodes comprises at least one membrane element having at least one membrane property. The method includes: a) generating at least one fast-transient voltage signal and applying the fast-transient voltage signal to the measurement electrodes at an application time t0; b) measuring a first response signal U1 at a first time t1 and a second response signal U2 at a second time t2 with t0≠t1≠t2, wherein the application time t0 precedes the first time t1 and the second time t2; c) determining a response signal U0 at the application time t0 by evaluating the first response signal U1 and the second response signal U2; d) determining the at least one membrane property by evaluating the response signal U0 at the application time t0.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter

18.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE PARAMETER, AND HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023064225
Publication Number 2023/232694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schwirtlich, Tim
  • Dajani, Samer

Abstract

The present disclosure refers to computer-implemented method and healthcare management system for providing a personalized healthcare parameter. The method is comprising the following: providing a healthcare application (20), and an interface application (25) running in a data processing component having a plurality of data processors; submitting, from the healthcare application (20) to the interface application (25), a service request indicative of a request for determining a first personalized healthcare parameter, the first personalized healthcare parameter being indicative of a first healthcare condition of the patient; in response to receiving the service request, generating a first input data request by the interface application (25); providing the first input data request to a first service application (26a) from a plurality of service applications, wherein each of the service applications (26) is configured to determine, for a patient, a respective personalized healthcare parameter in response to receiving respective personalized input data, and the first service application (26a) is configured to determine the first personalized healthcare parameter; receiving first input data information in the interface application (25), the first input data information being indicative of a data specification of first input data required by the first service application (26a) for determining the first personalized healthcare parameter; receiving the first input data information in the healthcare application (20); generating first personalized input data in the healthcare application (20), the first personalized input data being generated according to the first input data information; receiving the first personalized healthcare parameter in the healthcare application (20), wherein the first personalized healthcare parameter was determined in response to receiving the first personalized input data in the first service application (26a), such determining comprising processing the first personalized input data; and outputting the first personalized healthcare parameter to a receiving device (27; 28) connected to the data processing component (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

19.

Detecting an analyte in a body fluid

      
Application Number 18229315
Grant Number 11911156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

at least one electronics unit, wherein the analyte sensor is operably connected to the electronics unit, wherein the electronics unit comprises at least one interconnect device with at least one electronic component attached thereto, wherein the interconnect device fully or partially surrounds the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • B08B 5/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
  • B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass

20.

MEDICAL SOFTWARE FOR DISPLAYING AND ANALYZING BLOOD GLUCOSE DATA FOR USE IN A HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING NETWORK IN MEDICAL PRACTICES

      
Application Number 18449033
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-14
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pascal, Baumann
  • Scheerer, Johannes

Abstract

A method for updating medical practice software for a plurality of computing devices of a local network, comprising: determining, by a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices, what versions of the medical software are installed on the plurality of computing devices; receiving, at the first computing device, at least one software patch comprising at least one update for a version of the medical software installed on the plurality of computing devices; identifying, by the first computing device, which of the computing devices of the plurality of computing devices has installed thereon a version of the software that requires the software patch; transmitting, by the first computing device, a copy of the software patch to at least one of the computing devices that have been identified; and installing the software patch to update the medical practice software on the at least one computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G06F 8/65 - Updates

21.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A WORKING ELECTRODE

      
Application Number 18034216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-22
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Guenther, Arnfried
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a working electrode, the method comprising application of a sensing material in several steps. Further, the present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising the working electrode as well as to the use of the analyte sensor for detecting at least one analyte in a sample.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • C12Q 1/26 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase

22.

DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 18228340
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

A medical device for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid, a method for assembling the medical device and a method of using the medical device are disclosed. The medical device comprises: an analyte sensor having an insertable portion; an insertion cannula receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor; an electronics unit connected with the analyte sensor; and a housing comprising an electronics compartment receiving the electronics unit and-a sensor compartment receiving the analyte sensor, the sensor compartment forming a sealed compartment receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor, the sealed compartment comprising detachable upper and lower caps, the lower cap configured for detachment before insertion, the insertion cannula being attached to the upper cap, wherein detaching the upper cap after insertion removes the insertion cannula, wherein the electronics compartment at least partially surrounds the sensor compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood

23.

Detecting an analyte in a body fluid

      
Application Number 18229237
Grant Number 11903706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

at least one electronics unit, wherein the analyte sensor is operably connected to the electronics unit, wherein the electronics unit comprises at least one interconnect device with at least one electronic component attached thereto, wherein the interconnect device fully or partially surrounds the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • B08B 5/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
  • B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass

24.

DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 18228283
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-31
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

A medical device for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid, a method for assembling the medical device and a method of using the medical device are disclosed. The medical device comprises: an analyte sensor having an insertable portion; an insertion cannula receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor; an electronics unit connected with the analyte sensor; and a housing comprising an electronics compartment receiving the electronics unit and—a sensor compartment receiving the analyte sensor, the sensor compartment forming a sealed compartment receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor, the sealed compartment comprising detachable upper and lower caps, the lower cap configured for detachment before insertion, the insertion cannula being attached to the upper cap, wherein detaching the upper cap after insertion removes the insertion cannula, wherein the electronics compartment at least partially surrounds the sensor compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood

25.

DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 18228754
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

A medical device for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid, a method for assembling the medical device and a method of using the medical device are disclosed. The medical device comprises: an analyte sensor having an insertable portion; an insertion cannula receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor; an electronics unit connected with the analyte sensor; and a housing comprising an electronics compartment receiving the electronics unit and a sensor compartment receiving the analyte sensor, the sensor compartment forming a sealed compartment receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor, the sealed compartment comprising detachable upper and lower caps, the lower cap configured for detachment before insertion, the insertion cannula being attached to the upper cap, wherein detaching the upper cap after insertion removes the insertion cannula, wherein the electronics compartment at least partially surrounds the sensor compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood

26.

Detecting an analyte in a body fluid

      
Application Number 18228947
Grant Number 11903705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Walter, Helmut

Abstract

at least one electronics unit, wherein the analyte sensor is operably connected to the electronics unit, wherein the electronics unit comprises at least one interconnect device with at least one electronic component attached thereto, wherein the interconnect device fully or partially surrounds the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • B08B 5/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
  • B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass

27.

ANALYTE SENSOR MORPHOLOGY

      
Application Number EP2023062887
Publication Number 2023/222568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-15
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Poetschke, Markus

Abstract

Analyte sensor morphology The invention relates to an analyte sensor for use in medical devices for measuring analyte data in an analyte carrying fluid, in particular for measuring glucose data, comprising: a first electrode (101) being a working electrode, a second electrode, a substrate (100) carrying the first electrode and the second electrode, at least one membrane (104) which at least partially covers the first electrode (101), wherein the at least one membrane (101) comprises a membrane material that is impermeable to the analyte carrying fluid and/or the analyte, wherein the at least one membrane comprises at least one opening (107), and wherein the at least one membrane (104) is configured for controlling the flux of the analyte carrying fluid and/or the analyte to the first electrode (101) via the at least one opening (107).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

28.

METHOD OF DETERMINING A FINAL NUMERICAL ANALYTE RESULT VALUE CORRESPONDING TO A CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID USING A MOBILE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023063043
Publication Number 2023/222645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Hinzmann, Rolf
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

A method of determining an analyte concentration in a bodily fluid using a mobile device with a camera, as well as a corresponding computer program, a non-transitory computer- readable storage medium with corresponding instructions, a corresponding mobile device, and a corresponding kit. The method comprises step a: determining a numerical analyte result value from an image of a color formation of a reagent test region, step b: displaying the numerical analyte result value and/or a corresponding analyte value range and/or a corresponding message, wherein in a step c) after step a) and before step b) an upper bias is added to the numerical analyte result value if it exceeds an upper threshold value, or a lower bias is subtracted if it falls below a lower threshold value, or it is kept unchanged it neither threshold value is passed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper

29.

METHOD OF INDIVIDUALIZING ANALYTE VALUE RANGES USED TO CATEGORIZE A CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE

      
Application Number EP2023063276
Publication Number 2023/222771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-17
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Berg, Max
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

A method of individualizing analyte value ranges used to categorize a concentration of an analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid of a subject applied to a reagent test region and determined using a mobile device having a processing device, as well as a corresponding computer program, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium with corresponding instructions, a corresponding mobile device, and a corresponding kit. The method comprises the steps of determining a numerical analyte result value from an image of a color formation of the reagent test region, attributing the numerical analyte result value to a corresponding analyte value range, and adapting one or more range limit values based on a plurality of numerical analyte result values previously determined for different samples of the subject's bodily fluid taken at different points in time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
  • G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
  • G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator

30.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE GENERATION OF GRAPHICAL DATA OF A TREATMENT HISTORY

      
Application Number US2023066473
Publication Number 2023/220533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dajani, Samer
  • Manohar, Chinmay

Abstract

A method for generating graphical data of a patient treatment history includes receiving medical data for the patient corresponding to patient visits to a healthcare provider and generating graphical data corresponding to a timeline view of the patient visits. The generated graphical data include first and second graphical elements corresponding to first and second diagnoses based on the medical data during a current patient visit and a prior patient visit. Each graphical element includes a graphical indicator of a diagnosis for a medical condition and at least one graphical sub-element, the at least one graphical sub-element being relevant to a physiological parameter selected from the medical data and related to the diagnosis. The method includes generating a first graphical connector between the second graphical element and the first graphical element, to indicate a progression of time between patient visits in the timeline view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

31.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE GENERATION OF GRAPHICAL DATA OF PREDICTED DIAGNOSES

      
Application Number US2023066475
Publication Number 2023/220534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-02
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dajani, Samer
  • Manohar, Chinmay

Abstract

A method for generating a user interface of predicted disease progressions includes receiving medical data corresponding to patient visits to a healthcare provider, generating a diagnosis for the patient based on the medical data, and generating a predicted diagnosis for a future condition of the patient based upon the diagnosis, and a predictive model. The method further includes generating a timeline view of a diagnosis in the current patient visit and the predicted diagnosis. The graphical element of the diagnosis and the predicted diagnosis both include a graphical indicator of a diagnosis and at least one graphical sub-element of a physiological parameter relevant to the diagnosis. The method further includes generating a graphical connector between the graphical elements to indicate progression of time between a first time of the current patient visit and a second time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders

32.

INSERTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023062180
Publication Number 2023/217725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Braun, Harald
  • Kreutz, Friedhelm
  • Roscher, Olaf
  • Wiegand, Roland Hans

Abstract

An insertion system (114) comprising at least one screw coupling (118) configured for coupling at least one first element (110) and at least one second element (112) of the insertion system (114) is disclosed. The screw coupling (118) is configured such that the first element (110) and the second element (112) are assembled without rotational movement. The screw coupling (118) comprises - at least one radially flexible part (120) configured for radial movement and/or deformation when assembling the first element (110) and the second element (112), wherein the radially flexible part (120) is a part of the first element (110) or second element (112); - elastic means (122) configured for applying a force in an axial direction (124) to the screw coupling (118), wherein the elastic means (122) are preloadable in the axial direction (124) during assembly of the insertion system (114).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

33.

INSERTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18359087
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • List, Hans
  • Thoes, Bruno

Abstract

An insertion system comprises a medical device and an insertion device for inserting the medical device into a body tissue of a user, the insertion device comprising: an insertion component-configured for inserting the medical device into the body tissue; an insertion component retractor; a cap; a guide sleeve and an insertion sleeve guided therein; a locking sleeve in the insertion sleeve; and an elastic member positioned between the locking sleeve and the insertion component retractor; wherein, for inserting the medical device, the cap, the insertion component retractor, the locking sleeve and the insertion sleeve are movable relative to the guide sleeve from a distal position to a proximal position, wherein the insertion device is separable from the medical device, wherein the insertion system is separation of the insertion device from the medical device releasing a movement of the locking sleeve from its proximal position to a further proximal position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

34.

NON-INVASIVE MEDICAL DEVICE EFFICIENCY AND FAULT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

      
Application Number 18353937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-18
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aykroyd, Timothy N
  • Licht, Alexander
  • Wooten, Stephanie Ann

Abstract

Medical device efficiency detection methods and systems including a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor device, a processor, a memory, and machine readable instructions that may cause the system to receive a notification at the PPG device from the medical device upon delivery of the therapy treatment, use the PPG device to search for a signal response of the user based on the notification within a period of time to generate a response signal indicative of therapy treatment delivery, and transmit an alert when the response signal is not generated in the period of time indicative of a failure to detect sufficient therapy treatment delivery. The instructions may cause the system to transmit an alert when signal measurements from the PPG device of an infusion site are not within a sufficient signal range to indicate the infusion site is insufficient for delivery of the therapy treatment by the medical device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

35.

MEDICAL DEVICE ALERT, OPTIMIZATION, PERSONALIZATION, AND ESCALATION

      
Application Number 18220513
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-11
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mears, Mark Gilmore

Abstract

An alert is used to inform a user that their blood glucose level has dropped below a threshold (e.g., the user is hypoglycemic) or has increased above a threshold (e.g., the user is hyperglycemic). There is a hierarchy of alerts from lowest priority to highest priority. The alert is communicated by a user device (e.g., a mobile device), which is, for example, a smartphone, smart watch, home automation device, or the like. The alert is modified in order to increase the likelihood that the user receives or acknowledges the alert within a minimal amount of time. An intensity level (e.g., a volume) of an alert is modified based on, for example, whether the user has acknowledged a previous alert. A modality or a sensory channel of an alert is changed if an initial alert does fails to elicit a response from the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • A61B 5/1171 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
  • A61B 5/12 - Audiometering
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • H03G 3/32 - Automatic control in amplifiers having semiconductor devices the control being dependent upon ambient noise level or sound level
  • H04L 67/306 - User profiles
  • H04L 67/52 - Network services specially adapted for the location of the user terminal

36.

ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR HAVING SYMMETRICALLY DISTRIBUTED ANALYTE SENSITIVE AREAS

      
Application Number 18349734
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-10
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buck, Harvey
  • Lica, Georgeta
  • Koelker, Karl-Heinz
  • Rieger, Ewald

Abstract

The present invention provides an electrochemical sensor that employs multiple electrode areas that are exposed for contact with a body fluid, e.g., when the sensor is inserted subcutaneously into a patient's skin. The exposed electrode areas are arranged symmetrically, such that a symmetrical potential distribution is produced when an AC signal is applied to the sensor. The sensors in accordance with these teachings can advantageously be used with AC signals to determine characteristics of the sensor and thus improve sensor performance. These teachings also provide a biocompatible sensor with multiple reference electrode areas that are exposed for contact with body fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1477 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means non-invasive
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

37.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A COUNTER/REFERENCE ELECTRODE

      
Application Number 18322335
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-23
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

This disclosure generally relates to a method for the preparation of an electrode and to an analyte sensor having the electrode as well as to the use of the analyte sensor for detecting an analyte in a sample. In particular, this disclosure relates to a method for the preparation of an electrode in which Ag+ cations present in the electrode material are at least partially reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

38.

METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR ESTIMATING NUTRITIONAL ELEMENT CONTENT IN FOODS

      
Application Number 18331273
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-08
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chittajallu, Siva
  • Valverde-Ventura, Rene

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for improving nutritional element content estimates from one or more individuals and/or determining a therapy or treatment based on a nutritional element content estimate and improving diabetes management. The systems and methods include a therapy or treatment display based on at least one nutritional element content estimate and at least one proficiency index respectively assigned to an individual to improve accuracy and reliability when estimating nutritional element content in foods and/or therapy or treatment based therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

39.

IMPUTATION OF DATA USING CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

      
Application Number 18325185
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dajani, Samer M.
  • Gejdos, Igor
  • Manohar, Chinmay
  • Rodrigues, Joao

Abstract

A user device (e.g., a mobile device) receives testing period data during a testing period. The user device determines that a portion of the data is missing based on an analysis of the received testing period data. The analysis of the received data includes an analysis of one or more blood glucose levels and an analysis of the dietary intake data, the medication data, and the activity data. The user device imputes the missing portion of the data with substitute data determined using predictive learning. The user device calculates a confidence level associated with the substitute data. The user device identifies, using the substitute data, a progression or a regression in a diabetic condition associated with the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

40.

INSERTION DEVICE, INSERTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023057258
Publication Number 2023/180351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Cadio, Michel Alain Jean

Abstract

Insertion device, Insertion system and method for inserting a medical device Insertion device for at least partially inserting a medical device such as an analyte sensor through the skin of a subject, the insertion device having a proximal end to be put in contact with the skin and a distal end opposite to the proximal end, the insertion device comprising: a guide sleeve being provided at the proximal end and to be placed in contact with the skin for an insertion process; a cap being provided at distal end, which can be pressed on to carry out at least part of the insertion process while moving in the direction of the proximal end; an inserter sleeve provided at least partially within the guide sleeve and/or the cap and being provided with a holder for the medical device and the inserter sleeve being moveable with respect to the guide sleeve; a retractor configured to retract a portion provided with the medical device, the retractor being moveable along a movement path; an elastic element such as a spring, which can bias the retractor towards the distal end along the movement path; a retractor control element which controls the movement of the retractor by blocking or freeing the movement of the retractor along the movement path and which is itself moveable such as rotatable with respect to the retractor. The invention further refers to an insertion system and an insertion method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61M 5/158 - Needles

41.

INFUSION DELIVERY DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2023055661
Publication Number 2023/174745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-07
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Norrick, Nicklas
  • Katz, Jakob

Abstract

The present invention relates to an infusion delivery device comprising a reservoir that is configured for containing a liquid medicament, a dispensing member that is moveably arranged within the reservoir for dispensing liquid medicament out of the reservoir through an outlet of the reservoir, an actuation member that is configured for moving the dispensing member within the reservoir, and a controller that is configured for controlling the movement of the dispensing member within the reservoir by the actuation member, wherein the controller is further configured to determine an occlusion hindering the dispensing of liquid medicament out of the reservoir and that is configured to provide a control signal to the actuation member, upon determining an occlusion, to move the dispensing member in a reverse direction about a displacement distance. In order to prevent an overdosing or underdosing in case of an occlusion, the displacement distance is a model-based displacement distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters

42.

FLUX-LIMITING POLYMER MEMBRANE

      
Application Number 18320711
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Steck, Alexander

Abstract

This disclosure generally relates to a flux-limiting polymer membrane for an analyte sensor and to an analyte sensor having a flux-limiting polymer membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANALYTE SENSOR, AN ANALYTE SENSOR, AND A USE THEREOF

      
Application Number 18315858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-11
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A method for producing an analyte sensor is disclosed. A first substrate having a first side and a second side is provided. The second side has a first layer having a first conductive material. A second substrate having a first side and a second side is provided. The first side has a second layer having a second conductive material. The second side of the second substrate has a third layer having a third conductive material. A conductive preparation is applied onto at least one of the first side of the first substrate and the third layer or a portion thereof to form a conductive preparation layer. The conductive preparation has conductive particles and a polymeric binder. The first side of the first substrate is laminated with the second side of the second substrate. An analyte sensor is obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

44.

SAFETY UNIT FOR ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2023054120
Publication Number 2023/161165
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Bootz, Felix

Abstract

The invention relates to an analyte sensor (100) for use in medical devices for measuring analyte data, in particular for measuring glucose data, comprising: a power source (102) for providing electrical power to the analyte sensor (100), an enclosure (101) of the analyte sensor, a sensor circuit (103) powered by said power source and comprising two electrodes (105, 106), wherein said electrodes (105, 106) each have a first portion (105a, 106a) that lies inside the enclosure (101) and a second portion (105b, 105b) that lies outside of the enclosure (101), at least one protection unit (107), wherein said protection unit (107) is electrically coupled to the first portion (105a, 106a) of each of the two electrodes (105, 106) that is located inside the enclosure (101), and wherein said at least one protection unit (107) is configured to short-circuit the two electrodes (105, 106) in case a voltage signal from the sensor circuit (103) applied to the electrodes (105, 106) exceeds a predetermined voltage threshold. The invention further relates to a method (300) for operating an analyte sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

45.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A WORKING ELECTRODE

      
Application Number 18310770
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Babic, Branislav
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a working electrode, the method comprising application of a sensing material in several steps. Further, the present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising the working electrode as well as to the use of the analyte sensor for detecting at least one analyte in a sample.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • C12Q 1/26 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase

46.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SYSTEM AND A SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18315008
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Loerracher, Tobias

Abstract

The present disclosure refers to a method for operating a system, the system comprising a medical device, having at least one of a sensor device for sensing medical data and a medication delivery device for delivering medication, a portable electronic consumer device, an intermediate device provided with a first communication protocol for data communication with the portable electronic consumer device and a second communication protocol for data communication with the medical device, and a control module provided in the intermediate device, the method comprising, in the control module, receiving control data from the portable electronic consumer device by a receiving functionality provided in the control module, the control data being configured for controlling operation of the medical device, determining whether the control data can be confirmed by a confirmation functionality provided in the control module, and if the control data are confirmed, transmitting the control data to the medical device by a transmission functionality provided in the control module. Further, a system is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients

47.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRODE OF AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18315028
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Boguslawski, Oleg
  • Hiller, Bernd
  • Isgoeren, Yilmaz

Abstract

A method for manufacturing at least one electrode (110) of an analyte sensor (112) is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: a) providing (116) a stencil (118), wherein the stencil (118) comprises a first stencil side (120), a second stencil side (122) and at least one through hole (124) reaching from the first stencil side (120) to the second stencil side (122), wherein at least one of the first stencil side (120) and the second stencil side (122) has first wettability properties; b) providing (126) a substrate (128), wherein the substrate (128) comprises a first side (130) and a second side (134); c) applying (136) the stencil (118) to the first side (130) of the substrate (128); d) applying (138) a low viscosity composition (140) into the through hole (124) of the stencil (118), wherein the low viscosity composition (140) has second wettability properties opposing to the first wettability properties of the at least one of the first stencil side (120) and the second stencil side (122); e) drying (141) the low viscosity composition (140); f) obtaining (142) the at least one electrode (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material

48.

ANALYTE SENSOR SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCING

      
Application Number 18307071
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kettenmann, Peter
  • Sliozberg, Kirill

Abstract

An analyte sensor system (110) and a method (160) for producing an analyte sensor system (110) are disclosed. Herein, the analyte sensor system (110) comprises: an analyte sensor having a first contact pad, and a second contact pad; a circuit carrier having a first contact area, and a second contact area, wherein the second contact area comprises at least two individual electrically conductive surfaces; and a connecting element electrically connecting the second contact pad of the analyte sensor with each of the at least two individual electrically conductive surfaces of the second contact area of the circuit carrier. An analyte sensor system (110) and a method (160) for producing an analyte sensor system (110) are disclosed. Herein, the analyte sensor system (110) comprises: an analyte sensor having a first contact pad, and a second contact pad; a circuit carrier having a first contact area, and a second contact area, wherein the second contact area comprises at least two individual electrically conductive surfaces; and a connecting element electrically connecting the second contact pad of the analyte sensor with each of the at least two individual electrically conductive surfaces of the second contact area of the circuit carrier. The analyte sensor system (110) as proposed herein allows a reliable and persistent electrical contact between the analyte sensor (112) and the circuit carrier (114) which minimizes a risk of short circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter

49.

BODY-WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPERABSORBENT SUBSTANCE

      
Application Number EP2023052913
Publication Number 2023/152103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-07
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roscher, Olaf
  • Von Campenhausen, Harald

Abstract

The invention relates to a body-wearable medical device with a medical device housing comprising a transcutaneous element that is configured for being at least partially inserted into a patient's body at an insertion site during use of the body-wearable medical device, and a base portion that is configured for reversibly attaching the body-wearable medical device during its use to a patient's skin, wherein the base portion comprises a first side that during use of the body-wearable medical device faces the patient's body and that comprises an adhesive for adhering the body-wearable medical device to a patient's skin. For reducing a likelihood of a contamination by bodily fluid flowing out of the insertion lesion, the base portion on its first side further comprises a superabsorbent substance and at least one fluid channel, the at least one fluid channel being configured to guide bodily fluid from the insertion site to the superabsorbent substance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
  • A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
  • A61F 13/02 - Adhesive plasters or dressings

50.

BODY-WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SEALING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2023053036
Publication Number 2023/152148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-08
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Chun-Wei
  • Li, Liang Yi
  • Huisinga, Matthias

Abstract

The present invention relates to a body-wearable medical device comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the first housing portion having a female portion and the second housing portion having a male portion, the male portion is at least partially inserted into the female portion thereby defining a circumferential clearance gap, wherein a circumferential sealing element is arranged in the circumferential clearance gap between the female portion and the male portion. In order to provide a body-wearable medical device comprising an improved sealing that is less prone to failure by stress and forces exerting on the body-wearable medical device, the female portion and the male portion are fixed to each other by a circumferential fixation glue that is arranged in the circumferential clearance gap between the female portion and the male portion next to the circumferential sealing element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

51.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID

      
Application Number EP2023053265
Publication Number 2023/152266
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-10
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

Methods and devices for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a bodily fluid A determination method of determining a color expectation range (132) for assessing the plausibility of a color formation value obtained in an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction and a measurement method of performing an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction by using a mobile device (112) having a camera (114) and a processor (130) are disclosed. Further disclosed are a determination system (110) for determining a color expectation range (132) for assessing the plausibility of a color formation value obtained in an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction. The determination system comprises a training set of optical test strips (116) having a reagent test region (120). At least two of the training optical test strips are non-corrupted (122) and at least two are corrupted (124).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

52.

DIFFUSION BARRIERS AND SPACER MEMBRANES FOR ENZYMATIC IN-VIVO SENSORS

      
Application Number 18194967
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Staib, Arnulf
  • Thiele, Marcel
  • Koelker, Karl-Heinz
  • Rieger, Ewald
  • Licht, Alexander

Abstract

An electrode system is disclosed for measuring a concentration or presence of an analyte under in-vivo conditions, where the electrode system includes at least one electrode with immobilized enzyme molecules and an improved diffusion barrier that controls diffusion of the analyte from body fluid surrounding the electrode system to the enzyme molecules. The diffusion barrier includes a hydrophilic polyurethane or a block copolymer having at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block. The electrode system also can include a spacer membrane that includes a hydrophilic copolymer of acrylic and/or methacrylic monomers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

53.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AUTO-EXPOSURE SETTINGS OF A MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A CAMERA

      
Application Number 18300106
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-13
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Koschorreck, Beate
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Melchinger, Christian
  • Schmidt, Guenter
  • Schwoebel, Wolfgang

Abstract

A method is disclosed for controlling auto-exposure settings of a mobile device when capturing an image of a color reference card and of a test field. Provided are a color reference card and an optical test strip having the test field with a sample applied thereto. The color reference card has different color reference fields having known reference color values and one or more gray background fields having defined gray values. An exposure metering area is set and auto-exposure settings are determined based on a scene in the exposure metering area. The scene has at least part of the test field and at least part of the different color reference fields and the one or more gray background fields. The camera captures an image of the scene using the determined auto-exposure settings. A method of determining concentration of analyte in a sample by using a mobile device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/73 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the exposure time
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules
  • H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
  • G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

54.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID

      
Application Number EP2023053145
Publication Number 2023/152200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-09
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

A determination method of determining at least one color expectation range (128) for assessing the plausibility of an assumed reaction time value used in an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction and a measurement method of performing an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction by using a mobile device (112) having a camera (114) and a processor (126) are disclosed. Further disclosed are a determination system (110) for determining at least one color expectation range (128) for assessing the plausibility of an assumed reaction time value used in an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction, a mobile device (112) having at least one camera (114) and at least one processor (130), a kit (134) for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid (128) comprising said mobile device (112) as well as computer programs and computer-readable storage media comprising instructions which, when performed on the respective device cause the device to perform the determination method and/or the measurement method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/27 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
  • G01N 21/75 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated
  • G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator

55.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING AN ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number EP2023053168
Publication Number 2023/152207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-09
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

vTR, limvTRvRF, minvTR, limvRF, minvTR, limvTR, maxvTR, max) for reagent test regions (114) of non-corrupted optical test strips (116). Further, a measurement method of performing an analytical measurement based on a color formation reaction by using a mobile device (122) having a camera (124) and a processor (138), a determination system (110), a mobile device (122), computer programs and computer-readable storage media are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G01N 21/93 - Detection standards; Calibrating

56.

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND ANALYTE SENSOR SYSTEM SUCH AS A GLUCOSE SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN ANALYTE SENSOR AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2023052403
Publication Number 2023/148200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Plum, Markus
  • Fuernrohr, Markus

Abstract

The invention refers to an electronic circuit configured to operate an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, the circuit having at least a first and a second electrical connection configured to be connected to a first and a second electrode of the analyte sensor respectively, wherein the electronic circuit has a voltage source and a common potential conductor section electrically provided on a potential of a pole of the voltage source, wherein with the voltage source an electric potential different to the potential of the common potential conductor section can be provided to the first electrical connection; and wherein the second electrical connection is connected to the common potential conductor section through one or more common potential connection paths and wherein none of the common potential connection paths connects the second electrical connection to the common potential conductor section through fewer than three or more series-connected electronic components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

57.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SENSOR BASE PLATE FOR AN IN VIVO ANALYTE SENSING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18190816
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-27
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an in vivo analyte sensing device, which is adapted for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid or tissue and an in vivo analyte sensing device obtainable by said manufacturing method. Further, this disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a sensor base plate and a sensor base plate obtainable by said manufacturing method. The sensor base plate may be used for the manufacture of an in vivo analyte sensing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

58.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAILURE OF AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT OF A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18183353
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Baumann, Edgar
  • Kettenmann, Peter
  • Wehowski, Frederic

Abstract

A method for detecting a failure of at least one component of a continuous analyte monitoring system is disclosed. The continuous analyte monitoring system has a failure detection resistor and an analyte sensor having at least two measurement electrodes. A constant voltage is applied between the two measurement electrodes and a first response signal is measured. A failure detection signal that is distinguishable from the constant voltage and/or from the first response signal in frequency and/or in height is applied to the continuous monitoring system, and a second response signal to the failure detection signal is measured using the failure detection resistor. Information is determined depending on at least one actual property of the component by evaluating the first response signal and the second response signal. A failure is detected if the information deviates from an expected value by more than a predetermined tolerance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

59.

METHOD OF DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE ANALYTE IN A BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 18192478
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-29
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Alperowitz, Lukas
  • Berg, Max

Abstract

A method of determining concentration of an analyte in a body fluid uses a mobile device having a camera and an ambient light detector. The ambient light detector has an ambient light sensor and/or an additional camera. An ambient light check is performed. In the ambient light check, ambient light is used to determine an item of ambient light information. If a validity criterion is determined to be met, the concentration of the analyte is determined by evaluating an image of at least a part of a reagent test region of an optical test strip having a sample of body fluid applied thereto. The image is captured by the camera. A mobile device, a kit, a computer program and a computer-readable storage medium are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour

60.

INSERTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18189821
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-24
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor List, Hans

Abstract

An insertion device includes an insertion component that inserts a medical device into body tissue of a user. The insertion device also includes an insertion component retractor, a cap, a guide sleeve having a ramp, an insertion sleeve and an elastic member. For inserting the medical device, the cap, the insertion component retractor and the insertion sleeve are movable relative to the guide sleeve from a distal position to a proximal position. The ramp twists the insertion component retractor relative to the guide sleeve and the insertion sleeve when the cap is moved from its distal position to its proximal position. The cap is movable from its proximal position to its distal position and the insertion component retractor is thereby moved from its proximal position to its distal position. An associated method of using the insertion device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

GALVANICALLY FUNCTIONALIZED SENSORS

      
Application Number 18186544
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc (USA)
Inventor Wieder, Herbert

Abstract

The present invention relates to a biosensor for determining an analyte comprising a substrate, a working electrode comprising an electrically conductive pad in conductive contact with a mediator layer, and an enzyme layer in diffusion-enabling contact with said mediator layer, wherein said mediator layer is an electrodeposited mediator layer, and wherein said mediator layer comprises, in an embodiment consists of, an electrocatalytic agent. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a biosensor, comprising providing a substrate having at least one conductive pad, electrodepositing a mediator layer onto at least part of said conductive pad, wherein said mediator layer comprises, in an embodiment consists of, an electrocatalytic agent, and depositing an enzyme layer onto at least part of said mediator layer. Moreover, the present invention relates to uses and methods related to the biosensor of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • C12Q 1/28 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase involving peroxidase
  • A61B 5/1468 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

62.

METHOD FOR MANAGING MEDICAL DATA

      
Application Number EP2022087945
Publication Number 2023/126434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-28
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Gieselmann, Matthias

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method, a mobile device, and a computer program, for managing medical data such as, e.g., a glucose concentrations, by an electronic disease management system comprising detecting a change of the local time between generation of a first set of medical data and a second set of medical data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof

63.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number US2022080963
Publication Number 2023/122420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one working electrode, at least one second electrode and a membrane, wherein the membrane is located on top of the second electrode, and the second electrode has at least one first silver layer and at least one second silver layer which partially overlap with one another and have the same composition. The first and second silver layers intersect with one another to form a + or a T shape design. The sensor includes at least one exposed area of the first silver layer disposed on the exterior of the sensor to provide for direct contact with body fluid when implanted. The disclosure further relates to a process for manufacturing an analyte sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • G01N 27/30 - Electrodes, e.g. test electrodes; Half-cells
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

64.

APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A MEDICAL DEVICE INTO A BODY TISSUE

      
Application Number 18175175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wiegand, Roland Hans

Abstract

An apparatus for medical purposes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical device configured to be at least partially insertable into body tissue of a user. It also includes an inserter configured for at least partially inserting the medical device into the body tissue. A housing has a removable cap connected thereto, and the removable cap is removed from the housing before insertion of the medical device. A flexible connector connects the removable cap to the housing, the flexible connector being reversibly displaceable from a locking position in which the removable cap is secured to the housing and a releasing position in which the removable cap is released from the housing. A frangible securing element secures the flexible connector into the locking position prior to use. Further, methods for preparing the apparatus and inserting the medical device into the body tissue of the user are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

65.

BODY WEARABLE ANALYTE SENSOR SYSTEM WITH INFRARED TEMPERATURE SENSOR DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022086988
Publication Number 2023/118139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Thoes, Bruno
  • Baumann, Edgar
  • Wettengel, Klaus

Abstract

The present invention provides analyte sensor system which comprises a body wearable analyte sensor device, comprising a transcutaneous analyte sensor, a housing comprising a lower side which can be attached to the skin of a patient, a IR temperature sensor which is configured to detect the temperature of the lower side of the housing or to detect the temperature of the skin, and wherein the IR temperature sensor faces without contact the lower side of the housing, and a processor configured to receive signals from the analyte sensor and from the IR temperature sensor. In addition, a method of determing an analyte concentration using an analyte sensor system (1) of the invention is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

66.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION OF LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS AND VOLTAGE DROOP DETECTION IN A MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18169347
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-15
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Blackburn, Michael Joseph
  • Fridley, Duane
  • Klem, Kurt
  • Lockridge, Larry L.
  • Lybbert, Justin Brett
  • Manlove, Nathan Eugene
  • Thomas, Joe Brown

Abstract

A method for operating a medical device includes activating a processor that receives electrical power from a battery in the medical device, measuring a temperature within a housing of the medical device, identifying a low battery voltage threshold based on the temperature, measuring a first voltage level of the battery, commencing an operation sequence after measuring the first voltage level of the battery, generating a plurality of voltage comparisons between a reference voltage level and a voltage level delivered from the battery during the operation sequence, and generating, an output indicating a low battery condition if at least one of the first voltage level of the battery is less than the low battery voltage threshold and above a predetermined minimum operating voltage threshold, or at least one voltage comparison indicating the voltage level of the battery is less than the reference voltage level during the operation sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

67.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 18172708
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hochmuth, Gernot
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A fully or partially implantable analyte sensor for continuously monitoring analyte concentration in a body fluid has a substrate with a first surface configured to face towards the body fluid. The sensor has a working electrode and an interferent electrode. The interferent electrode and the working electrode are electrically separated layers located adjacently on the first surface. The sensor has a further electrode, the further electrode being a counter electrode, a reference electrode or a counter/reference electrode. The working electrode and the interferent electrode each have a layer of a conductive material. The working electrode has an enzyme whereas the interferent electrode is devoid of enzyme. A method for producing the fully or partially implantable analyte sensor for continuously monitoring analyte concentration in a body fluid is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

68.

TEST STRIP FIXATION DEVICE FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS OF AN ANALYTE

      
Application Number 18166942
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Melchinger, Christian

Abstract

A test strip fixation device for use in a method of determining analyte concentration in a body fluid using a mobile device with a camera. The device has top and bottom surfaces, has an essentially planar shape, and also has a cut-out portion configured for application of a body fluid sample. The top surface has color reference fields with known reference color values, including grey and non-grey reference fields. The grey reference fields are symmetrically arranged around the cut-out portion and around at least some of the non-grey color reference fields. The top surface also has position detection code elements. The bottom surface has a connector configured for detachable connection of an optical test strip relative to the test strip fixation device, and a reagent test region of the test strip can be aligned with the cut-out portion. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers

69.

METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A MEDICAL VALUE

      
Application Number 18163101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Moreno Sanchez, Miguel Angel

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method, a mobile device, and a computer readable storage medium, for displaying a medical value such as, e.g., a glucose value, on a screen of a mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • H04M 1/72463 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions to restrict the functionality of the device

70.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE CONCENTRATION IN A FLUID

      
Application Number 18153828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fuerst, Angelika
  • Hochmuth, Gernot
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A method for determining an analyte concentration in a fluid using an analyte sensor having at least two measurement electrodes is disclosed. One of the measurement electrodes has an analyte-responsive polymer gel. The method includes contacting at least the analyte-responsive polymer gel with the fluid having the analyte, generating a non-continuous fast-transient voltage signal and applying the non-continuous fast-transient voltage signal to the measurement electrodes, measuring a response signal, and evaluating the response signal to determine the analyte concentration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

71.

METHOD OF PERFORMING AN ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT USING A MOBILE DEVICE

      
Application Number 18150551
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Alperowitz, Lukas
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

A method of performing an analytical measurement includes using a camera of a mobile device to capture a time series of images of at least a part of a medical article. From this, image-derived position information on a relative position of the mobile device and the medical article is derived, thereby generating a first time series of position information. A sensor captures measurement information on the relative position of the mobile device and the medical article. Measurement-derived position information is used to generate a second time series of position information, and the first and second time series of position information are combined to generate an augmented time series of position information. From this, guidance is provided to a user to move the mobile device and the medical article into a relative target position. A mobile device, a kit and a computer program are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour

72.

Container assembly

      
Application Number 29733630
Grant Number D0986436
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-16
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harvey, Ernest Graeme
  • Cadio, Michel

73.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND ITS MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 18147863
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-29
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an analyte sensor having a substrate, a working electrode, a second electrode and a membrane. The membrane is located on top of the second electrode. This disclosure further relates to a process for manufacturing the inventive analyte sensor as well as to an analyte sensor system having an analyte sensor according to this disclosure and an electronics unit. The analyte sensors according to this disclosure may be used for conducting an analyte measurement in a body fluid of a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/265 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor characterised by the electrode materials containing silver or silver chloride

74.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED OPTICAL ANALYTE MEASUREMENTS VIA WEARABLE SMART DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2022079170
Publication Number 2023/067042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-20
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

Systems and methods for measuring an analyte include devices configured to perform an analyte testing operation. The devices include a wearable electronic device and a remote device operatively connected to each other and each having a processor, the processors cooperating with each other in the execution of program instructions to measure an analyte. The wearable electronic device includes a camera configured to generate a video stream, which is analyzed to identify missing test components, to identify the application of a body fluid on a test strip where the sample undergoes changes in one or more optical properties, the image of which is analyzed to determine a level of the analyte. The wearable electronic device further includes a head-up display (HUD) for providing output messages to the user relating to the performance and status of the analyte testing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

75.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED OPTICAL ANALYTE MEASUREMENTS

      
Application Number EP2022079379
Publication Number 2023/067140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-21
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A method for measuring an analyte includes identifying a test strip in a video stream generated by a camera based on at least one registration mark associated with the test strip depicted in the video stream, identifying application of a fluid dose to a deposit site formed on the test strip based on the video stream, activating a timer in response to the identification of the application of the fluid dose, generating at least one optical measurement of a reagent located at a measurement site on the test strip, and generating a measurement of an analyte in the fluid dose based on the at least one optical measurement of the reagent only in response to the at least one optical measurement being generated after a predetermined minimum time period has elapsed and prior to a predetermined maximum time period elapsing subsequent to the activating of the timer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

76.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED OPTICAL ANALYTE MEASUREMENTS VIA WEARABLE SMART DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2022079385
Publication Number 2023/067145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-21
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

Systems and methods for measuring an analyte include devices configured to perform an analyte testing operation. The devices include a wearable electronic device and a remote device operatively connected to each other and each having a processor, the processors cooperating with each other in the execution of program instructions configured to direct the devices in the performance of the analyte testing operation. The wearable electronic device includes a camera configured to generate a video stream and one or more images relating to a user removing a test strip from a vial, producing a bodily fluid sample, and applying the sample to a deposit site of the test strip where the sample undergoes changes in one or more optical properties, the image of which is analyzed to determine a level of the analyte. The wearable electronic device further includes a head-up display (HUD) for providing output messages to the user relating to the performance and status of the analyte testing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

77.

ENHANCED METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF AN ANALYTE CONCENTRATION IN BODILY FLUID

      
Application Number EP2022078495
Publication Number 2023/062123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-13
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Alperowitz, Lukas
  • Bodlée, Florian

Abstract

The present invention relates to an analytical method for determining a concentration of an analyte in a bodily fluid by using a mobile device having at least one camera, at least one lidar sensor, at least one processor, and at least one display, wherein the at least one camera and the at least one lidar sensor comprise an at least partially overlapping field of view, the method comprising the following steps: a) providing at least one object, the at least one object being selected from the list comprising: an optical test element having a reagent test region, a color reference card having a reagent test region, a color reference card adapted to be associated with an optical test element having a reagent test region; wherein the reagent test region is adapted for application of a sample of the bodily fluid, and wherein the reagent test region is adapted to undergo, at least partially, a color formation reaction when the sample of the bodily fluid is applied to the reagent test region; b1) prompting, by the display, a user to apply a drop of the bodily fluid to the reagent test region and/or prompting, by the display, a user to confirm application of a drop of the bodily fluid to the reagent test region; b2) prompting, by the display, the user to provide the at least one object within the at least partially overlapping field of view of the at least one camera and the at least one lidar sensor; c) generating, by the processor, a lidar measurement data set at least for the object by receiving output data from the at least one lidar sensor, the lidar measurement data set representing a three-dimensional structure of at least a part of the object; d) comparing, by the processor, the lidar measurement data set from step c) to a pre-generated lidar data set for the object, the pre-generated lidar data set representing a three-dimensional structure of the entire object, thereby obtaining an item of information on a degree of congruence of the lidar measurement data set and the pre-generated lidar data set; and e1) if the item of information from step d) indicates a degree of congruence equal to or above a pre-determined minimum degree of congruence: capturing, by the at least one camera, a measurement image of at least a part of the reagent test region having the sample of the bodily fluid applied thereto, and determining the concentration of the analyte in the bodily fluid based at least on the measurement image captured; or e2) if the item of information from step d) indicates a degree of congruence below a pre-determined minimum degree of congruence: - at least temporarily not allowing the capturing, by the at least one camera, of a measurement image of at least a part of the reagent test region having the sample of the bodily fluid applied thereto; and/or - indicating, by the display, a warning to the user; and/or - indicating, by the display, instractions to the user to take some appropriate action in order to capture, by the at least one camera, a measurement image of at least a part of the reagent test region having the sample of the bodily fluid applied thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications

78.

Method for controlling distribution of a product in a computer network and system

      
Application Number 18061291
Grant Number 11876894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor John, Christoph

Abstract

A system and method for controlling recall of a product in a computer network. A pair of product keys can be assigned to the product including a private product key and a public product key. A pair of product recall keys can be assigned to a product recall, including a private product recall key and a public product recall key. A data processing device assigned to a manufacturer in the computer network can be configured to print a matrix code on the product and generate a recall transaction assigned to the product indicating a recall request for the product. The data processing device can sign the recall transaction with the private product recall key and a private manufacturer key. A second data processing device is configured to scan the printed matrix code on the product and provide the public product recall key by decrypting the printed matrix code.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
  • G06F 16/23 - Updating
  • G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06Q 30/018 - Certifying business or products
  • H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
  • H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols

79.

Method and System for Secure Interoperability between Medical Devices

      
Application Number 18064536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-12
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Christoph
  • Gejdos, Igor
  • Kelsey, Christopher

Abstract

A method for secure interoperability between an electronic device and a medical device has been developed. The method includes executing a control application configured to provide communication between the electronic device and medical device, receiving user authentication data from an authentication service, receiving a key identifier from the medical device via an untrusted connection, and transmitting a message with an identifier of the user, the user authentication data, the key identifier, an identifier of the control application, and a cryptographic signature to an authorization service. The method further includes receiving a medical device cryptographic key from the authorization service only in response to successful verification of the message to enable at least one of control communication and data communication between the control application and the medical device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

80.

METHOD OF DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE OF A BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 18063492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Tuerck, Volker
  • Winkelnkemper, Momme

Abstract

A method of determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample of a body fluid with a mobile device having a camera is disclosed. The camera captures an image of a color reference card and of a reagent test field of an optical test strip having a sample applied to it. A predetermined pixel-based mean tone map correction is applied to the image obtained, which results in a first intensity-corrected image. Local brightness information is derived from the first intensity-corrected image. A mobile device-specific tone map correction is applied to the first intensity-corrected image, taking into account the local brightness information. A second intensity-corrected image is thereby obtained. Analyte concentration is determined based on a color formation reaction of the test field by using the second intensity-corrected image. Optionally, a color correction may be derived and applied to the second intensity-corrected image to obtain an intensity-corrected and color-corrected image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control
  • H04N 9/73 - Colour balance circuits, e.g. white balance circuits or colour temperature control
  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06V 10/60 - Extraction of image or video features relating to illumination properties, e.g. using a reflectance or lighting model

81.

SENSOR WITH VARYING STIFFNESS

      
Application Number EP2022075877
Publication Number 2023/046606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-19
Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Kuebler, Sebastian

Abstract

The present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, a first conductive material, a second conductive material, a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first and the second layer, in-dependently of one another have a varying thickness along the length of the substrate and/or are located on the substrate as at least two fields separate from one another. The present invention further-more relates to a method for manufacturing the analyte sensor and an analyte sensor system comprising the analyte sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

82.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A SOFTWARE-IMPLEMENTED MODULE FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE VALUE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE VALUE

      
Application Number 18057060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-18
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Becka, Larissa
  • Buesser, Alexander
  • Huschto, Tony
  • Klopfenstein, Yannick
  • Mesterhazy, David
  • Rinderknecht, Mike
  • Ringemann, Christian

Abstract

A method for generating a software-implemented module for determining a glucose value in a body fluid. A first set of input data indicative of first values measured for first and a second input parameters is provided. A second set of input data indicative of second values for the first and second input parameters is also provided. The first and second sets of input data are processed by a physiological model to determine first and second sets of glucose values, respectively, in a body fluid. Training data is determined and a set of test data different from the training data is also determined. A software-implemented machine learning model configured to determine a glucose value in a body fluid of a patient is provided and is trained by the training data and is tested by the test data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

83.

METHOD OF EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF A COLOR REFERENCE CARD

      
Application Number 18054432
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-10
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Tuerck, Volker
  • Winkelnkemper, Momme

Abstract

A method of evaluating the quality of a color reference card having multiple color reference fields. The quality refers to whether the color reference card is usable for a method for determining concentration of analyte in a body fluid and/or to the degree of suitability or reliability of the color reference card for use with a method for determining analyte concentration in a body fluid. In the inventive method, an image is captured of at least a part of the color reference card using a mobile device camera. Measured color reference values are determined from the image for one or more of the color reference fields and a relationship between one or more of the measured reference color values and corresponding known reference color values is determined. The determined relationship is used to assess the quality of the color reference card. A kit and mobile device are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01J 3/52 - Measurement of colour; Colour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using colour charts
  • G01N 21/29 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using visual detection
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

84.

MEMBRANE WITH BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER

      
Application Number EP2022073877
Publication Number 2023/031077
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-29
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Steck, Alexander

Abstract

The present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode and at least one protective layer covering the at least one second electrode. The present invention further relates to a process for manufacturing the inventive analyte sensor as well as to an analyte sensor system comprising an analyte sensor according to the present invention and an electronics unit. The analyte sensor according to the present invention may mainly be used for conducting analyte measurements in a body fluid of a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

85.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AUTO WHITE BALANCE SETTINGS OF A MOBILE DEVICE FOR A COLOR BASED MEASUREMENT USING A COLOR REFERENCE CARD

      
Application Number EP2022073634
Publication Number 2023/025866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-25
Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Alperowitz, Lukas
  • Berg, Max
  • Limburg, Bernd
  • Hailer, Fredrik

Abstract

A method of controlling auto white balance settings of a mobile device with a camera and preset auto white balance modes for performing a color based measurement comprising the steps of capturing an image of at least part of one or more gray fields of a color reference card, determining for a region of interest within the image a number of gray fields for which the color information for a first and a second color shows overexposure as a first and second overexposure-number, respectively, the first color relating to a smaller wavelength than the second color, and re-capturing the image with a warmer white balance mode if the first overexposure number is greater than the second overexposure number or re-capturing the image with a cooler white balance mode if the first overexposure number is smaller than the second overexposure number.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 5/02 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed
  • G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
  • G01N 21/27 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
  • G01N 21/29 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using visual detection
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

86.

MANUAL INSERTION AID AND INSERTION AID SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022071371
Publication Number 2023/020812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-29
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Arnold, Marc
  • Cadio, Michel Alain Jean
  • Frey, Stephan-Michael
  • Konya, Ahmet
  • Kurz, Klaus Karl
  • Sindlinger, Stephanie
  • Wiegand, Roland Hans

Abstract

The present invention relates to a manual insertion aid for inserting a cannula unit into a cannula holder. The manual insertion aid comprises a handle and two jaws projecting from the handle and forming a receiving opening that is configured for engaging with a cannula unit. In order to provide a simple and lightweight insertion aid, the minimum clearance between the two jaws is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and smaller than or equal to 7 mm, and wherein the maximum projecting length of each of the two jaws from the handle is greater than or equal to 4 mm and smaller than or equal to 18 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY PART THAT IS ATTACHABLE TO A BODY OF A PATIENT

      
Application Number EP2022073043
Publication Number 2023/021125
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-18
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Roscher, Olaf

Abstract

A device comprising a body part that is attachable to a body of a patient, wherein the body part comprises a receiving opening through which a functional element can be reversibly introduced into a body of a patient by means of an inserting device, like a needle, wherein the body part comprises a sealing member that is adapted to seal at least a part of the receiving opening after removal of the inserting device.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

INSERTION DEVICE FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS INSERTION

      
Application Number EP2022072774
Publication Number 2023/021000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-15
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Roscher, Olaf

Abstract

A device for transcutaneous insertion comprising a flexible insertion piece (1) for transcutaneous insertion, characterized in the flexible insertion piece (1) comprising a deformation measurement device for detecting one or more deformation signals, a transcutaneous insertion system, comprising such a device for transcutaneous insertion and a method of detecting deformation of at least a part of the insertion piece of a device for transcutaneous insertion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

89.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND A METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCING

      
Application Number EP2022072811
Publication Number 2023/021014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-16
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sliozberg, Kirill

Abstract

An analyte sensor (110) for determining at least one analyte and a method (140) for producing an analyte sensor (110) are disclosed. The analyte sensor (110) comprises: - a substrate (112); - a working electrode (118) and a conductive layer (124) located on different sites on the substrate (112); - a silver comprising layer (126) partially covering the conductive layer (124); and - a protective layer (128), which • comprises at least one electrically conductive material; and • covers the silver comprising layer (126) apart from at least one at least one hole that provides access for at least one body fluid comprising the at least one analyte to the silver comprising layer (126). Although the analyte sensor (110) as disclosed herein has a reduced overall size, sufficient space is, nevertheless, provided for the silver comprising layer (126) coated by the protective layer (128) while, concurrently, further sufficient space remains which is neither coated by the silver comprising layer (126) nor by the protective layer (128).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/0537 - Measuring body composition by impedance, e.g. tissue hydration or fat content
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

90.

FACILITATING ADHERENCE TO TASKS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE HEALTH

      
Application Number US2022040536
Publication Number 2023/023109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Galley, Paul J.

Abstract

e.g.,e.g., a mobile device) may determine a first notification visibility level for the user health-related event based on a context. The user device may receive data associated with the user health-related event. The user device may determine an adherence level for the user health-related event based on the data associated with the user health-related event. The user device may determine a second notification visibility level for the user health-related event based on comparison of the adherence level to a plurality of predefined adherence thresholds. The user device may communicate, using the second notification visibility level, a notification associated with the user health-related event via the user device upon detection of a triggering event. The user device may group, based on the context, one or more user health-related events into a notification group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
  • G16H 10/65 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring

91.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 17934087
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-21
First Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hochmuth, Gernot
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A fully or partially implantable analyte sensor for continuously monitoring analyte concentration in a body fluid has a substrate with a first surface configured to face towards the body fluid. The sensor has a working electrode and an interferent electrode. The interferent electrode and the working electrode are electrically separated layers located adjacently on the first surface. The sensor has a further electrode, the further electrode being a counter electrode, a reference electrode or a counter/reference electrode. The working electrode and the interferent electrode each have a layer of a conductive material. The working electrode has an enzyme whereas the interferent electrode is devoid of enzyme. A method for producing the fully or partially implantable analyte sensor for continuously monitoring analyte concentration in a body fluid is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

92.

REGULATION OF A TWO-ELECTRODE ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number EP2022072303
Publication Number 2023/017015
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-09
Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor Poetschke, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a system, a sensor and a method for measuring an analyte concentration using an electrochemical analyte sensor, the analyte sensor comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode being configured to react with the analyte for generating an electrical signal, wherein the method comprises: applying (201) a modulated voltage signal between the first electrode and the second electrode, determining (202) a current signal in response to the applied modulated voltage signal, determining (203) an electric potential working point of the analyte sensor based on the determined current signal, operating (204) the analyte sensor at the determined electric potential working point, and measuring (205) the analyte concentration based on the electrical signal generated by the first electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase
  • G01N 27/403 - Cells and electrode assemblies
  • G01N 27/413 - Concentration cells using liquid electrolytes
  • G01N 27/48 - Systems using polarography, i.e. measuring changes in current under a slowly-varying voltage
  • G01N 27/49 - Systems involving the determination of the current at a single specific value, or small range of values, of applied voltage for producing selective measurement of one or more particular ionic species
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

93.

Display screen with graphical user interface for glucose management

      
Application Number 29826050
Grant Number D0978189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-09
First Publication Date 2023-02-14
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Handt, Jonathan
  • Wolber, Aaron

94.

OPENING FORMATION IN A MEMBRANE

      
Application Number EP2022071625
Publication Number 2023/012138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-02
Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

The present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode and at least one protective layer covering the at least one second electrode. The present invention further relates to a process for manufacturing the inventive analyte sensor as well as to an analyte sensor system comprising an analyte sensor according to the present invention and an electronics unit. The analyte sensor according to the present invention may mainly be used for conducting analyte measurements in a body fluid of a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

95.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORING MEASUREMENT DATA DETECTED BY A SENSOR DEVICE AND INDICATIVE OF AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE OF A BODILY FLUID

      
Application Number 17935094
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-24
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wehowski, Frederic

Abstract

A method for storing measurement data detected by a sensor and indicative of an analyte in a body fluid sample using a system having a processor and a memory. First and second measurement data indicative of first and second measurement values measured by a sensor, respectively, are provided. A relative measurement value is determined by the processor and is indicative of a value difference between the first and second measurement values. The first measurement value is stored in a first storage area having a first storage size in the memory. The relative measurement value is stored in a second storage area having a second storage size in the memory that is smaller than the first storage size. An indicator is also stored in the memory and is assigned to the relative measurement storage data in the memory and is indicative of a characteristic of the relative measurement storage data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 12/02 - Addressing or allocation; Relocation
  • H03M 7/30 - Compression; Expansion; Suppression of unnecessary data, e.g. redundancy reduction

96.

ANALYTE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number US2022035650
Publication Number 2023/283096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-30
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. (USA)
  • F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG (Switzerland)
  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

An analyte sensor comprises a substrate, at least one working electrode, at least one second electrode and a membrane, wherein the membrane is located on top of the second electrode, and the second electrode has at least one first silver layer and at least one second silver layer which partially overlap with one another and have different compositions, i.e. silver percentages. The sensor includes at least one exposed area of the first silver layer disposed on the exterior of the sensor to provide for direct contact with body fluid when implanted. The disclosure further relates to a process for manufacturing an analyte sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

97.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE MEMBRANE PROPERTY OF AN ANALYTE SENSOR

      
Application Number 17930966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-09
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lambertson, Michael
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander
  • Wehowski, Frederic

Abstract

A method for determining a membrane property of an analyte sensor that has at least two measurement electrodes and at least one of the measurement electrodes has a membrane having the membrane property. The method includes generating a fast-transient voltage signal and applying the fast-transient voltage signal to the measurement electrodes. A response signal is measured, and the membrane property is determined by evaluating the response signal.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A WORKING ELECTRODE

      
Application Number 17931419
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-12
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hochmuth, Gernot
  • Sliozberg, Kirill
  • Steck, Alexander

Abstract

A method of preparing a working electrode on a sensor substrate is disclosed. A sensor substrate is provided and has a first side with at least one conductive trace. A layer of sensing material is applied onto the first side and covers at least a portion of the at least one conductive trace. The sensing material is irradiated with a laser beam to partially remove the layer of the sensing material while preserving a portion of the sensing material covering the at least one conductive trace, resulting in a working electrode on the sensor substrate. A membrane layer is applied that at least partially covers the working electrode. The membrane layer includes a cross-linker that cross-links at least a part of the sensing material. A diffusion step is performed during which the cross-linker in the membrane layer at least partially diffuses into the sensing material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes

99.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STERILITY TESTING THE MEDICAL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17822352
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • List, Hans
  • Riebel, Stefan
  • Rittinghaus, Andrea

Abstract

A medical system is disclosed. The medical system has a housing and a module received in the housing. The module includes an analyte sensor configured for detecting an analyte in a body fluid of a user, an electronics unit electrically connected to the analyte sensor, an insertion component configured for inserting the analyte sensor into body tissue of the user, and a sterility cap at least partially surrounding the insertion component. A removable protective cap is connected to the housing and covers the module. The protective cap at least partially surrounds the sterility cap. The sterility cap has a sterility testing access that has at least one of a septum and a multiple-step sealing. A method of sterility testing the medical system is also disclosed in which a rinsing liquid is inserted into an interior space of the sterility cap and microbial testing of the rinsing liquid is then completed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes - Details; Accessories therefor
  • A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe

100.

METHOD FOR ENHANCED DETERMINATION OF ANALYTE CONCENTRATION IN BODY FLUID

      
Application Number 17819230
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Berg, Max
  • Hailer, Fredrik
  • Limburg, Bernd

Abstract

An analytical method for determining a concentration of an analyte is disclosed. In this method, an image of an optical test strip having a body fluid applied thereto is obtained with a camera of a mobile device. Local temperature information is received at a current location of the mobile device from a temperature source such as a remote weather information service or temperature sensor. Additional local temperature information is received by the mobile device from a thermochromic field provided on the test strip and/or on a color reference card. A processor determines a correction temperature and/or a correction temperature function using the local temperature information. The processor also determines the analyte concentration from the image captured and taking into account the correction temperature information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
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