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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2013
Dexcom, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Jack Pryor, San Diego, CA (US);
Sebastian Bohm, San Diego, CA (US);
David DeRenzy, San Diego, CA (US);
Jason Halac, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Daniel S. Kline, Encinitas, CA (US);
Phong Lieu, San Diego, CA (US);
Adam J. Livingston, Vista, CA (US);
Steve Masterson, Encinitas, CA (US);
Paul V. Neale, San Diego, CA (US);
Peter C. Simpson, Encinitas, CA (US);
Antonio Joao Ubach, Tucson, AZ (US);
DexCom, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use with pushbutton activation that implant the sensor, withdraw the insertion needle, engage the transmitter with the housing, and disengage the applicator from the housing, all in one smooth motion. Some embodiments contemplate engagement of the transmitter with the housing after release of the applicator.