18652491. MEMBRANE FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS simplified abstract (DexCom, Inc.)
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MEMBRANE FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jonathan Hughes of Carlsbad CA (US)
Robert J. Boock of Carlsbad CA (US)
Chris W. Dring of Fremont CA (US)
Huashi Zhang of San Diego CA (US)
David Sze of San Diego CA (US)
MEMBRANE FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18652491 titled 'MEMBRANE FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSORS
The abstract describes devices used for measuring the concentration of an analyte, consisting of a sensor that generates a signal based on the analyte concentration and a sensing membrane containing an enzyme domain with specific components.
- The devices include a sensor that produces a signal reflecting the concentration of an analyte.
- A sensing membrane covers the sensor and contains an enzyme domain with an enzyme, a base polymer, and a hydrophilic polymer.
- The hydrophilic polymer makes up a percentage ranging from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of the enzyme domain.
Potential Applications: - Medical diagnostics - Environmental monitoring - Food safety testing
Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of analyte concentrations - Enhanced sensitivity and specificity in detection
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in analyte concentration measurement - Increased reliability in various testing applications - Potential for miniaturization and portability in device design
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Analyte Measurement Devices for Various Industries" This technology could be utilized in medical device manufacturing, environmental monitoring companies, and food safety testing laboratories.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the enzyme domain in the sensing membrane contribute to the accuracy of analyte concentration measurement? 2. What are the advantages of using a hydrophilic polymer in the enzyme domain of the sensing membrane?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in enzyme-based sensing technologies and materials used in analyte measurement devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Devices are presented for measurement of an analyte concentration. The devices comprise: a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises an enzyme domain comprising an enzyme, a base polymer, and a hydrophilic polymer which makes up from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of the enzyme domain.
