Body structures for planar analyte sensors
A planar analyte sensor with a frame and conductive elastomeric contacts addresses the challenges of fragile and cumbersome sensors, enabling secure integration into wearable devices for continuous glucose monitoring and improved diabetes management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DEXCOM INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Conventional analyte sensors for diabetes management are cumbersome, require uncomfortable finger pricking, and have fragile structures that complicate handling and integration with wearable devices, leading to infrequent glucose level monitoring and potential dangerous health consequences.
A planar analyte sensor with a distal end for insertion into the skin and a proximal end for external placement, featuring a frame with electrical contacts and a sensor module body for secure connection to wearable electronics, utilizing conductive elastomeric materials and snap-fit joints for durability and ease of handling.
The solution provides a robust and user-friendly analyte sensor that can be easily integrated into wearable devices, facilitating continuous glucose monitoring and reducing the risk of damage, thereby enhancing diabetes management through frequent and comfortable glucose level tracking.
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