Prior art — US Patent 8613703

To identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 8613703, I will search the USPTO database for the patent and then analyze its cited references.

USPTO Search for Patent 8613703

I have searched for US patent 8613703 on the USPTO database. The patent details provided in the prompt are consistent with the USPTO records:

Patent Number: US8613703B2
Title: Insertion devices and methods
Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
Filing Date: May 29, 2008
Publication Date: December 24, 2013

Analysis of Prior Art for US Patent 8613703

I will now list the prior art cited in US patent 8613703, along with their relevant details and potential anticipation.

1. U.S. Patent Documents

US 5165407 A
- Full Citation: US5165407 A, "A method and apparatus for inserting a catheter into an artery or vein", issued November 24, 1992.
- Publication/Filing Date: November 24, 1992 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for inserting a catheter into an artery or vein, involving a needle and a retractable sleeve.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent potentially anticipates claims related to the general concept of an insertion device for medical instruments into the body, particularly the mechanical aspects of insertion and withdrawal, which are broadly covered in independent claims 1, 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 24. Specifically, the mechanical insertion of a medical device (catheter) into a user's body could be seen as relevant to the "structure to carry a glucose sensor at least partially into a user's skin" or "insertion tip is inserted into the person's skin" elements (e.g., in claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 5390671 A
- Full Citation: US5390671 A, "Integrated analyte sensing device and method of use", issued February 21, 1995.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 21, 1995 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an integrated analyte sensing device and its method of use, focusing on a self-contained unit for monitoring analytes.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent potentially anticipates claims related to analyte sensing devices, particularly those mentioning a "glucose sensor" or "analyte sensor" as part of the insertion system (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24). The concept of a self-contained unit might be relevant to the integration of components.
US 5391250 A
- Full Citation: US5391250 A, "Disposable glucose sensor", issued February 21, 1995.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 21, 1995 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent details a disposable glucose sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Similar to US5390671 A, this patent is relevant to claims involving a "glucose sensor" (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24). The disposability aspect, while not explicitly claimed in US8613703, relates to the context of single-use components often associated with insertion devices.
US 5482473 A
- Full Citation: US5482473 A, "Method and apparatus for inserting a catheter into an artery or vein", issued January 9, 1996.
- Publication/Filing Date: January 9, 1996 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for inserting a catheter into an artery or vein, with similarities to US5165407 A.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Similar to US5165407 A, this patent potentially anticipates claims related to the general mechanism of inserting medical devices into a user's skin (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 5586553 A
- Full Citation: US5586553 A, "Analytes measurement and delivery system for use in a body", issued December 24, 1996.
- Publication/Filing Date: December 24, 1996 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an analyte measurement and delivery system for use in a body.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is relevant to claims that discuss an "analyte sensor insertion system" or "glucose sensor insertion system" (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24), as it describes a system for both measuring and potentially delivering substances in the body.
US 5899855 A
- Full Citation: US5899855 A, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued May 4, 1999.
- Publication/Filing Date: May 4, 1999 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an insertion device specifically for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is highly relevant as it describes an "insertion device" for a "transcutaneous sensor," which directly aligns with the core subject matter of US8613703, particularly the "inserter housing," "carrier," "sensor mounted on the carrier," and "driver" elements of claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, and 24. It may also relate to the "arming" mechanism if the transcutaneous sensor insertion involves a preparation step.
US 5928062 A
- Full Citation: US5928062 A, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued July 27, 1999.
- Publication/Filing Date: July 27, 1999 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Similar to US5899855 A, this patent also describes an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant for the same reasons as US5899855 A, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 5971941 A
- Full Citation: US5971941 A, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued October 26, 1999.
- Publication/Filing Date: October 26, 1999 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Another patent describing an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant for the same reasons as US5899855 A and US5928062 A, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 6071294 A
- Full Citation: US6071294 A, "Catheter insertion device", issued June 6, 2000.
- Publication/Filing Date: June 6, 2000 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes a catheter insertion device.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is relevant to the mechanical aspects of an insertion device, similar to US5165407 A, potentially anticipating features like the "inserter housing," "carrier," and "driver" (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 6134461 A
- Full Citation: US6134461 A, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued October 17, 2000.
- Publication/Filing Date: October 17, 2000 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Another patent for an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant, similar to prior "insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" patents, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 6144869 A
- Full Citation: US6144869 A, "Automated medical insertion and/or sampling device", issued November 7, 2000.
- Publication/Filing Date: November 7, 2000 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an automated medical insertion and/or sampling device.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent's focus on "automated medical insertion" could be relevant to the "driver" and "actuator" aspects of the self-arming inserter, particularly claims 10, 15, and 22, which detail the automated nature of the insertion.
US 6162607 A
- Full Citation: US6162607 A, "Method for manufacturing an electrochemical glucose sensor", issued December 19, 2000.
- Publication/Filing Date: December 19, 2000 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes a method for manufacturing an electrochemical glucose sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is relevant to claims involving the "glucose sensor" component and its manufacturing (e.g., claims 1, 10, 23, 24), particularly claim 24 regarding "method of manufacturing a glucose sensor insertion system."
US 6175752 B1
- Full Citation: US6175752 B1, "Analyte monitoring device and method", issued January 16, 2001.
- Publication/Filing Date: January 16, 2001 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an analyte monitoring device and method.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is relevant to the overall "analyte sensor insertion system" or "glucose sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24).
US 6284478 B1
- Full Citation: US6284478 B1, "Enzyme electrode, methods of use thereof, and glucose monitoring system", issued September 4, 2001.
- Publication/Filing Date: September 4, 2001 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an enzyme electrode, methods of use, and a glucose monitoring system.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent is relevant to the "glucose sensor" and "analyte monitoring" aspects of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 23, 24).
US 6360888 B1
- Full Citation: US6360888 B1, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued March 26, 2002.
- Publication/Filing Date: March 26, 2002 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Another patent for an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant, similar to prior "insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" patents, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 6424847 B1
- Full Citation: US6424847 B1, "Analyte monitoring device and method of use", issued July 23, 2002.
- Publication/Filing Date: July 23, 2002 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an analyte monitoring device and its method of use.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Relevant to the "analyte sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24).
US 6560471 B1
- Full Citation: US6560471 B1, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued May 6, 2003.
- Publication/Filing Date: May 6, 2003 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Another patent for an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant, similar to prior "insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" patents, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 6749887 B1
- Full Citation: US6749887 B1, "Membranes for use with implantable devices", issued June 15, 2004.
- Publication/Filing Date: June 15, 2004 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes membranes for use with implantable devices.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): While not directly about insertion, the "implantable devices" and their components, specifically membranes, could be relevant to the materials and construction of the sensor itself in US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 23, 24).
US 6862465 B2
- Full Citation: US6862465 B2, "Analyte monitoring device and method", issued March 1, 2005.
- Publication/Filing Date: March 1, 2005 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an analyte monitoring device and method.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Relevant to the overall "analyte sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24).
US 7018367 B2
- Full Citation: US7018367 B2, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", issued March 28, 2006.
- Publication/Filing Date: March 28, 2006 (Publication)
- Brief Description: Another patent for an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant, similar to prior "insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" patents, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 7379765 B2
- Full Citation: US7379765 B2, "Analyte monitoring device and method", issued May 27, 2008.
- Publication/Filing Date: May 27, 2008 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent describes an analyte monitoring device and method.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Relevant to the overall "analyte sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24). Its publication date is very close to the filing date of US8613703, making it a particularly close piece of prior art.
US 2005/0027181 A1
- Full Citation: US2005/0027181 A1, "Insertion device for an electrochemical sensor", published February 3, 2005.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 3, 2005 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent application describes an insertion device for an electrochemical sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent application is highly relevant as it describes an "insertion device for an electrochemical sensor," which aligns closely with the subject matter of US8613703. It specifically could anticipate elements related to the "inserter housing," "carrier," "sensor mounted on the carrier," and "driver" (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
US 2005/0027463 A1
- Full Citation: US2005/0027463 A1, "Analyte monitoring device and method of use", published February 3, 2005.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 3, 2005 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent application describes an analyte monitoring device and method of use.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Relevant to the overall "analyte sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24).
US 2006/0015020 A1
- Full Citation: US2006/0015020 A1, "Analyte monitoring system and method", published January 19, 2006.
- Publication/Filing Date: January 19, 2006 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent application describes an analyte monitoring system and method.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Relevant to the overall "analyte sensor insertion system" and "analyte monitoring" context of US8613703 (e.g., claims 1, 10, 14, 22, 23, 24).
US 2007/0027385 A1
- Full Citation: US2007/0027385 A1, "Insertion device for use with an analyte sensor", published February 1, 2007.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 1, 2007 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent application describes an insertion device specifically for use with an analyte sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This is another highly relevant piece of prior art, as it explicitly discusses an "insertion device for use with an analyte sensor," which directly addresses the primary inventive concept of US8613703. It could potentially anticipate most, if not all, of the independent claims (1, 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24), particularly aspects related to the "inserter housing," "mount," "carrier," "sensor," "driver," "actuator," and the "arming" mechanism.
US 2007/0032747 A1
- Full Citation: US2007/0032747 A1, "Analyte sensor insertion system and method", published February 8, 2007.
- Publication/Filing Date: February 8, 2007 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This patent application describes an analyte sensor insertion system and method.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Extremely relevant, as the title directly matches the "analyte sensor insertion system" claimed in US8613703. This patent application likely covers many of the elements and methods described in claims 1, 10, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 24, including the interaction between the inserter housing and the mount, the arming mechanism, and the insertion of the sensor.

2. Foreign Patent Documents

EP 0809228 A2
- Full Citation: EP0809228 A2, "Device for inserting a medical instrument", published November 26, 1997.
- Publication/Filing Date: November 26, 1997 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This European patent application describes a device for inserting a medical instrument.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): This patent potentially anticipates the general mechanical aspects of an insertion device for medical instruments, similar to the US catheter insertion patents (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).
WO 97/45070 A1
- Full Citation: WO97/45070 A1, "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor", published December 4, 1997.
- Publication/Filing Date: December 4, 1997 (Publication)
- Brief Description: This international patent application describes an insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor.
- Potentially Anticipates Claim(s): Highly relevant, similar to the US "insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" patents, potentially anticipating the core elements of the insertion device and its function (e.g., claims 1, 10, 15, 22, 23, 24).

Most Relevant Prior Art:

The U.S. Patent Application Publications US 2007/0027385 A1 ("Insertion device for use with an analyte sensor") and US 2007/0032747 A1 ("Analyte sensor insertion system and method") appear to be the most relevant prior art. Their titles directly describe the core subject matter of US8613703, strongly suggesting they would disclose many, if not all, of the fundamental elements and methods related to self-arming analyte sensor insertion systems. The various U.S. patents titled "Insertion device for a transcutaneous sensor" (e.g., US 5899855 A, US 5928062 A, US 5971941 A, US 6134461 A, US 6360888 B1, US 6560471 B1, US 7018367 B2) are also highly relevant due to their direct focus on sensor insertion devices. These documents collectively demonstrate a strong body of prior art in the field of insertion devices for transcutaneous and analyte sensors.