Medtronic had 104 patents in internet of things during Q4 2023. Medtronic Plc’s patents in Q4 2023 focus on innovative systems and methods for biosensors, patient monitoring, and therapy delivery. These patents include probes formed with a platinum layer, a system with multimodal sensing apparatuses for monitoring patient conditions, a fall risk database for analyzing patient data, control measures based on biometric parameters, and a system for determining patient state and delivering electrical stimulation therapy. GlobalData’s report on Medtronic gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Medtronic grant share with internet of things as a theme is 25% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Sputtering techniques for biosensors (Patent ID: US20230399735A1)
The patent filed by Medtronic Plc discloses systems and methods for forming probes for a biosensor. The method involves providing a base substrate and forming a platinum layer on the substrate by sputtering platinum in the absence of oxygen, with a sputtering pressure of at least 30 mtorr. The platinum layer can have a thickness ranging from 15 nm to 2000 nm and is formed using a sputtering power of at least 100 W. Additionally, the method includes sputtering adhesion-promoting and surface-roughness-promoting layers over the base substrate, with the surface-roughness-promoting layer being sputtered in the presence of oxygen using materials like platinum, iridium, ruthenium, or zirconium.
Furthermore, the method can be a continuous process, particularly for forming probes for a glucose biosensor, where a conveyor continuously moves the base substrate through a sputtering chamber during the sputtering process. The use of specific materials, sputtering pressures, and power levels in the method ensures the formation of high-quality probes for biosensors. By detailing the steps involved in forming the probes and specifying the parameters for sputtering, the patent provides a comprehensive guide for manufacturing reliable and efficient biosensor probes.
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