Koon-Wah Leong

This inventor holds 32 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 3 CIPO patents and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Analyte Measurement. Top assignees: Lifescan Corporation, Technicon Instruments Corporation, University of California. Active years: 1989-2012.

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Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 32 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 87.5

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 2,208(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Ossining, NY (US) (1989 - 1996)
Sunnyvale, CA (US) (1998 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

Technicon Instruments Corporation

patents

4 out of 16,025

University of California

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2012

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Areas of Expertise:

Analyte Test Strip

Biological Fluid Sampling

Electrochemical Sensor

Hydrophilic Coatings

Reagent Deposition

Cation Determination

Micro-Needle Devices

Glycated Protein Quantification

Physiological Sample Collection

Auto-Calibrating Metering

Chromogenic Reagents

Urea Derivative Dye

32 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8187658 - Method of manufacturing analyte test strip for accepting diverse sample volumes (2012-05-29),

2. 8178313 - Method for determining an analyte in a bodily fluid (2012-05-15),

3. 8173008 - Method for determining an analyte in a bodily fluid sample using an analyte test strip with combination electrode contact and meter identification feature (2012-05-08),

4. 8001825 - Auto-calibrating metering system and method of use (2011-08-23),

5. 7943022 - Analyte test strip with improved reagent deposition (2011-05-17),

6. 7922985 - Analyte test strip for accepting diverse sample volumes (2011-04-12),

7. 7361307 - Biological fluid constituent sampling and measurement devices (2008-04-22),

8. 7144495 - Electrochemical test strip with an integrated micro-needle and associated methods (2006-12-05),

9. 7060192 - Methods of fabricating physiological sample collection devices (2006-06-13),

10. 7015262 - Hydrophilic coatings for medical implements (2006-03-21),

11. 6990367 - Percutaneous biological fluid sampling and analyte measurement devices and methods (2006-01-24),

12. 6960323 - Compositions containing a urea derivative dye for detecting an analyte and methods for using the same (2005-11-01),

13. 6951728 - Multilayer reagent test strips to quantify glycated protein in a physiological sample (2005-10-04),

14. 6887709 - Devices, systems and methods for the containment and use of liquid solutions (2005-05-03),

15. 6875613 - Biological fluid constituent sampling and measurement devices and methods (2005-04-05),

Title: Koon-Wah Leong: Innovator in Bodily Fluid Testing Technologies

Introduction

Koon-Wah Leong is a notable inventor based in Sunnyvale, California, celebrated for his significant contributions to the field of analyte testing technologies. With an impressive portfolio of 32 patents, his work predominantly focuses on methods and devices that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of analyzing bodily fluids.

Latest Patents

Among Koon-Wah Leong's latest patents is a revolutionary method for manufacturing analyte test strips designed to accept diverse sample volumes. This method involves positioning a patterned spacer layer between insulating layers, creating a channel with a sample-receiving chamber. The chamber includes both a first port for larger bodily fluid samples of at least 5 micro-liters and a second port for smaller samples, ensuring efficient transfer and analysis of the samples. Another notable patent from Leong describes a method for determining analytes in bodily fluids, utilizing an analyte test strip that features a first port and second port for effective sample application and transfer.

Career Highlights

Koon-Wah Leong has had an impactful career, with significant experience at various reputable organizations. He has contributed his expertise at Lifescan Corporation and Technicon Instruments Corporation, where he applied his innovative thinking to advance medical testing technologies. His work has placed him at the forefront of developments that are crucial for diagnostics in healthcare.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Koon-Wah Leong has collaborated with esteemed professionals in the field, including Eddy Chapoteau and Bronislaw P. Czech. These partnerships have enriched his research and development efforts, allowing for the exchange of ideas and fostering innovation in bodily fluid testing instruments.

Conclusion

Koon-Wah Leong's contributions to patentable inventions in the medical testing domain showcase his commitment to improving healthcare diagnostics. With his extensive patent portfolio, he continues to lead innovations that have the potential to enhance patient care and streamline testing procedures, marking him as an influential figure in the field of analyte testing technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.