SAN DIEGO, January 2021 -- Hydrostasis, Inc., a pioneer in wearable hydration monitoring solutions, has been awarded a U.S. patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative tissue hydration monitor. This patent, U.S. Application No. 16/395,148, secures the company’s exclusive rights to the technology through at least April 2039 and marks a major milestone in its mission to provide real-time, personalized hydration insights.
Founded in 2017, Hydrostasis is developing advanced hydration monitoring solutions designed for athletes, older adults, and patients with chronic conditions. The company's light-based sensor technology captures hydration data directly from muscle tissue, while proprietary algorithms generate a Personal Hydration Index™ to guide fluid intake before thirst sets in.
This milestone was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal, in an article written by journalist Fred Greier. The feature highlights the company's leadership in hydration technology and the significance of this patent in a field where less than 4% of patents are granted to all-female inventor teams, making this an especially meaningful achievement for Hydrostasis founder and CEO, Debbie Chen.
“The USPTO’s allowance of our patent is a major milestone for Hydrostasis and further validates our leadership in developing personalized, actionable hydration monitoring solutions,” said Chen. “This step helps us move closer to our goal of helping individuals—especially older adults and remotely monitored patients—understand their hydration levels and optimize their health.”
Hydrostasis has completed internal validation studies and is currently running pilot programs with athletes, older adults, and patients living with chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Headquartered in La Jolla, the five-person team has received early-stage funding including a $50,000 U.S. Air Force SBIR grant, support from Ad Astra Ventures, and a subgrant from Connect w/ San Diego Venture Group.
Chen, also an entrepreneur-in-residence at UC San Diego, emphasized that the company’s growing intellectual property portfolio will serve as a foundation for expanding its impact across sports performance, healthcare, and wellness industries.
To read the full article by Fred Greier, go to: https://www.sdbj.com/news/hydrostasis-receives-us-patent-tech/
