Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.

Savi Technology, Inc.

Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.

Sonoma Orthepedic Products, Inc.

Arthur Eugene Anderson, Iii

Christopher V Reggiardo

Benjamin Mark Rush

Charles L Nelson

Mark Kent Sloan

Charles T Liamos

Feng Jiang

Robert Y Jin

Jen-Chyun Chen

Nikola Cargonja

Stephen Riddle McDaniel

Trung Ho Pham

Heber Saravia

Brian Albert Hauck

James G Eagleson

William W Bowen

Douglas C Limbach

Ravindra U Rajapakse

Timothy K Brand

Joseph S Chan

William E Blasdell

A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.

Glucose measuring device for use in personal area network

Bone fixation methods and devices with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers, a rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. One method can include inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.

Fracture fixation device, tools and methods

A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers disposed at longitudinally spaced locations of the elongated body, a curved rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprising inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a curved rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.

An apparatus () includes a signpost (--) which transmits signpost signals () that are received by a tag (-------). The tag in turn transmits radio frequency beacon signals () which are received by a reader (-). The tag can vary the duration of the beacon signals, for example in dependence on whether it is currently receiving a signpost signal. Further, the tag can dynamically vary the transmission rate and/or transmission power of the beacon signals, for example following receipt of a signpost signal. Varying these parameters can facilitate compliance with governmental regulations.

Method and apparatus for varying signals transmitted by a tag

A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.

Variable volume, shape memory actuated insulin dispensing pump

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Arthur Eugene Anderson, Iii