Abbott Diabetes Care Analyte Sensor EP3542712A1 Published
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP3542712A1 for Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., titled 'Analyte Sensor and Apparatus for Insertion of the Sensor.' The patent application covers A61B diagnostic and A61M medical device technologies including analyte sensors, insertion apparatus, and associated control systems. The application is designated for all 35 EU member states and extension states.
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The European Patent Office issued patent publication EP3542712A1 for Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., covering analyte sensor technology and insertion apparatus. The patent application carries IPC classifications in A61B (measuring for diagnostic purposes) and A61M (medical devices for fluid control and injection). Designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, and other extension countries.
Competitors developing continuous glucose monitoring or analyte sensing technologies for the European market should review this patent portfolio for potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. The patent covers both the sensor element and the insertion mechanism, which may affect product development strategies for similar medical sensing devices.
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ANALYTE SENSOR AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF THE SENSOR
Publication EP3542712A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
Applicants
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
Inventors
THOMAS, Christopher Allen, HOSS, Udo, HE, Lei, LOVE, Michael, YEE, Phillip
IPC Classifications
A61B 5/00 20060101AFI20190809BHEP A61B 5/0205 20060101ALI20190809BHEP A61B 5/145 20060101ALI20190809BHEP A61M 5/158 20060101ALI20190809BHEP A61M 5/172 20060101ALI20190809BHEP A61M 5/32 20060101ALI20190809BHEP
Designated States
AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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