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US 2006/0142651 A1Published application
Analyte sensor
AssigneeDexCom, Inc.
InventorsMark Brister, James Petisce, Kum Woo, Sean Saint, John Nolting
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
Claims34
A sensor for transcutaneous measurement of an analyte in a host, the sensor comprising:
- at least one electrode formed from a conductive material;
- and
- a membrane disposed on an electroactive portion of the electrode, wherein the membrane is configured to control an influx of the analyte therethrough, and wherein the membrane comprises a substantially non-smooth outer surface.
A method for manufacturing a transcutaneous analyte sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing at least one electrode comprising an electroactive portion;
- and
- applying a membrane to the electroactive portion, wherein at least one layer of the membrane is applied by vapor deposition.
A method for manufacturing a plurality of transcutaneous analyte sensors, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of electrodes, each electrode comprising an electroactive portion;
- placing the plurality of electrodes into a vacuum chamber;
- and
- vapor depositing at least one membrane layer thereon.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.