Continuous glucose monitoring on-body sensor
View Patent ↗An on-body sensor (OBS) ( 5610 ) having a continuous monitoring (CGM) device is disclosed for use in identifying an analyte, such as glucose in blood or interstitial fluid (ISF), using a biomaterial, such as glucose binding protein (GBP), that is brought into contact with the analyte. The on-body sensor ( 5610 ) incorporating the CGM device includes a housing ( 5625 ′) which provides protection to the CGM device while providing comfort to a user wearing the device. The OBS also includes an adhesive structure that provides a comfortable, discreet and secure user experience.
1. An on-body device for sensing an analyte in a living body, comprising:
a cover at least partially containing a glucose monitoring sensor; and
a first bottom surface adapted to be adhered to skin,
further adapted to reduce at least one of skin irritation and nuisance to a user, and
further comprising a telescoping stabilizer securable to a user and adapted to act as a guide during a needle insertion.
2. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a handle adapted to force the cover in a direction of a user.
3. The on-body device of claim 2 , wherein the handle is removable.
4. The on-body device of claim 2 , wherein the handle is made of a fabric material.
5. The on-body device of claim 2 , wherein the handle has a substantially narrow and elongated shape, and wherein the cover is formed by silicone.
6. The on-body device of claim 2 , wherein the cover and the handle have an hourglass-like shape.
7. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the first bottom surface comprises a first adhesive.
8. The on-body device of claim 7 , further comprising a first adhesive release paper that can be removed to expose the first adhesive.
9. The on-body device of claim 8 , first adhesive release paper comprises opposing flaps that are adapted to be joined together above the cover.
10. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a handle hinged to a top surface of the cover.
11. The on-body device of claim 10 , wherein the handle is adapted to be rotated to a substantially parallel position with respect to a top surface of the cover.
12. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the telescoping stabilizer is received into a body of the cover during the needle insertion.
13. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises cutout portions adapted to enable independent flexibility of a perimeter of the cover.
14. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a knob adapted to aid in inserting and removing a needle.
15. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a window adapted to enable a use to visually inspect a continuous a device within the cover.
16. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a battery pod to house a battery.
17. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising scooped sides.
18. The on-body device of claim 17 , further comprising exposed elastomer.
19. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a fabric bandage material adhesive.
20. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a removable foam layer.
21. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising flat adhesive petals around a perimeter of the on-body device.
22. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a needle inserter colored to match the cover.
23. The on-body device of claim 1 , comprising a lanyard-style handle.
24. The on-body device of claim 1 , comprising a recessed center portion.
25. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising flex zones adapted to flex the on-body device and conform to the user.
26. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising sloped top surfaces and a center flex zone.
27. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has a gradual reduced thickness from a central position out to a peripheral position.
28. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device is substantially diamond-shaped.
29. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has a domed ellipse shape.
30. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has a substantially hourglass shape.
31. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has an annular shape.
32. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has a smooth radial exterior surface.
33. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the on-body device has subtle curved outer edges.
34. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising textured recess portions adapted to improve a handling of the on-body device during application and removal.
35. The on-body device of claim 1 , further comprising a slight compound curved adhesive surface.
36. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises an overlapping square design.
37. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises having a fading grip pattern design.
38. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a knit pattern design.
39. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a lattice design.
40. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises having a random dots pattern.
41. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises is mounted on a foam layer ring.
42. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a recessed portion adapted to receive a needle inserter assembly.
43. The on-body device of claim 42 , wherein the needle inserter assembly comprises a second adhesive.
44. The on-body device of claim 43 , further comprising a second adhesive release paper that can be removed to expose the second adhesive.
45. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is formed from a semi-flexible material.
46. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is formed of a foam-like material.
47. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is sloped and flexible.
48. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover has elastomer nodules adapted to provide grip during handling.
49. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is unitary, soft and flexible.
50. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is unitary and comprises a plurality of rounded extensions around the perimeter of the on-body device.
51. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a substantially pinwheel shape.
52. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover is adapted to receive a stabilizer having telescoping pins.
53. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a profile of substantially 8 millimeters.
54. The on-body device of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a profile of substantially 10 millimeters.
55. An on-body device for sensing an analyte in a living body, comprising:
a cover at least partially containing a glucose monitoring sensor; and
a first bottom surface adapted to be adhered to skin, and
further adapted to reduce at least one of skin irritation and nuisance to a user;
wherein the cover is adapted to receive a stabilizer having a rotating sleeve adapted to enable the cover to rotate with respect to the stabilizer during needle insertion.
56. An on-body device for sensing an analyte in a living body, comprising:
a cover at least partially containing a glucose monitoring sensor; and
a first bottom surface adapted to be adhered to skin, and
further adapted to reduce at least one of skin irritation and nuisance to a user;
wherein the cover comprises a hinged handle and a pull cord adapted to be pulled to separate the on-body device from a user after use.
57. An on-body device for sensing an analyte in a living body, comprising:
a cover at least partially containing a glucose monitoring sensor; and
a first bottom surface adapted to be adhered to skin, and
further adapted to reduce at least one of skin irritation and nuisance to a user; and
further comprising a flange; and
further comprising a handle, and wherein the handle can be broken off and separated from the cover and stowed in a recess between the cover and the flange.
58. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange slopes down from the cover to an outer perimeter of the flange.
59. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange is substantially triangular.
60. The on-body device of claim 57 , further comprising a recess formed between the cover and the flange, wherein the recess provides a handle portion.
61. The on-body device of claim 57 , further comprising a rotatable handle portion rotatable respect to the flange.
62. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange comprises a compound curved-shaped flange.
63. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange comprises a convex flange or a concave flange.
64. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange comprises a pinwheel-shaped flange.
65. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange has a slightly asymmetrical shape and comprises a removal tape on a bottom surface of the flange.
66. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange has a slightly higher profile than the cover.
67. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein the flange is slightly elongated and stop, and wherein the cover is square-shaped.
68. The on-body device of claim 57 , wherein a top surface of the flange comprises elastomeric bumps.