| Animas Corporation Patent applications |
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| 20110178499 | METHODS TO PAIR A MEDICAL DEVICE AND AT LEAST A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20100255366 | Insulin Cartridge Cap - Described is a cartridge cap with a feature that aides in the removal of a battery cap from a drug infusion pump. The proximal end of the cartridge cap includes a recess on an inner surface that receives a tab on a distal end of the battery cap. To remove the battery cap from the drug infusion pump, the proximal end of the cartridge cap is placed over the distal end of the battery cap such that the recess in the cartridge cap receives the tab on the battery cap. The cartridge cap is then rotated counterclockwise until the battery cap is removed from the drug infusion pump. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100249706 | Novel Drive System for use with an Insulin Delivery Device - The invention relates to a mechanical drive system for a medical infusion device. The disclosed drive system employs a flexible tape with recesses or holes that are configured to mate with tabs or protrusions on a gear to advance the rotation of the gear at a rate determined by the pattern of recesses or holes on the flexible tape. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100082009 | Spring-Loaded Cartridge Cap - Described is a spring-loaded cartridge cap for use in a drug infusion pump. The cap is ejected if it is not properly inserted into the pump. In one embodiment, the cap includes three detent pins that mate with detents in a cartridge chamber within the drug infusion pump. As the cap is inserted into the cartridge chamber of the drug infusion pump, the distal end of the cartridge compresses a coil spring within the cap. To secure the cap within the cartridge chamber, the cap is rotated such that each detent pin moves within a slot until a locking detent is engaged. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081993 | Medical Device Mechanical Pump - A medical device pump with a housing with a compartment for removably receiving a cartridge containing a therapeutic agent, a conduit configured to operatively provide a fluid flow path for therapeutic agent to exit from the cartridge, a user activated delivery button, a trigger mechanism, and a mechanical pump mechanism. The trigger mechanism, user activated delivery button and mechanical pump mechanism of the medical device pump are configured such that the trigger mechanism is activated by a user fully activating the user activated delivery button. Moreover, such full activation generates mechanical power employed by, and sufficient for, the mechanical pump mechanism to pump a predetermined volume of therapeutic agent from the cartridge and through the fluid flow path. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079360 | Medical Devices Using Bistable Displays - The invention relates to a novel display system for a drug delivery device that reduces power consumption and permits the user of the device to see messages when the device is not in a powered state or when the device has encountered an error condition. By using a bistable display, the medical device is able to maintain messages that can been seen by the user even when the device's power supply is exhausted or when the device has encountered an error that interrupts its normal operation. The use of such a display also improves the battery life by eliminating the need to provide power to the display screen when it is not being updated. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20090326722 | Method and System for Using Status Indicators in Wireless Communication with Medical Devices - The invention, in general, relates to communications systems for medical devices. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a communications routine for a medical infusion devices and a remote control unit that includes data elements within the transmissions that indicate the operating status of the infusion device. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326459 | Drive Mechanism and Method of Use - Described is a drive mechanism for a drug infusion pump. In one embodiment, an in-line drive mechanism is provided that includes a motor operatively coupled to a lead screw, which is configured to engage a piston. The piston includes a cavity to receive the motor and the lead screw such that the lead screw and at least a portion of the motor are substantially contained within the piston cavity when the piston is in a retracted position. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the motor is also substantially contained within a cavity of the lead screw regardless of whether the piston is in the retracted or extended position. The configuration of the piston, the lead screw and the motor results in a more compact drug delivery device. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326457 | Volumetric Micropump - The invention relates to a drug infusion device which may include a remote control unit and/or remote control unit capable of sampling and analyzing blood and interstitial bodily fluids. More particularly, the invention also describes a mechanism for delivering a fluid medication from a reservoir to a patient using a flexible reservoir and a stepped piston pump. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090243234 | Over-Molded Seal - Described is a seal used in a drug delivery device. In one embodiment, a seal is provided that includes a tongue, a groove and a coating formed on at least one surface of the tongue, the groove or both the tongue and the groove. In another embodiment, a drug delivery device is provided that includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, a tongue formed on the periphery of one of the top portion or bottom portion and a groove formed on the periphery of one of the top portion or bottom portion and configured to receive the tongue, and a coating on the surface of at least one of the groove and the tongue that creates a hermetic seal between the top portion and the bottom portion when the tongue and the groove are in contact. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090112169 | Medical Device Flexible Conduit and Method of Manufacture - A medical device flexible conduit includes an elongated Nitinol strip with a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis running from the distal end to the proximal end, a sharp head extending from the distal end, and a channel etched therein. Moreover, the channel is dispositioned along the longitudinal axis. The medical device flexible conduit also includes a flexible tube at least partially jacketing the elongated Nitinol strip between the distal end and the proximal end with the channel and the flexible tube defining a conduit. A method for manufacturing a medical device flexible conduit includes etching a channel into an elongated Nitinol strip and forming a sharp head on a distal end of the elongated Nitinol strip. The method also includes subsequently jacketing the flat elongated Nitinol strip with a flexible tube such that the flexible tube and channel define a conduit. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112162 | Drug Delivery System with Cartridge Interlock - Described is a drug delivery system and method for priming such drug delivery system so that unwanted delivery of a drug is prevented. In one embodiment, a drug delivery system is provided that includes a drug infusion pump and a cartridge configured for insertion into the drug infusion pump. The cartridge includes a hollow barrel for receiving and storing a drug and a plunger having a first end and a second end. The first end of the plunger is slidably insertable and movable within the barrel. The second end of the plunger is slidably insertable and movable with a chamber of the drug infusion pump. The second end of the plunger also includes an interlock that is passively engaged by a piston within the drug infusion pump during priming to prevent unwanted delivery of the drug. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112154 | User Interface for Insulin Infusion Device - The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The device may include an on-board food database for determining the carbohydrate content of the patient's recent meals and compare that with recent insulin deliveries into the patient to determine the insulin present in the patient prior to determining an appropriate insulin dosage. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090105646 | Multi-Frequency Communication System For A Drug Infusion Device - Disclosed is a medical infusion device, such as an externally worn insulin pump, capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter. The disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote device and the antenna is mounted using a spring-design that inhibits transmission of vibration to the antenna. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090099525 | Drug Delivery System with Breakaway Plunger Extractor - Described is a drug delivery system and method for inserting a cartridge into a chamber in a drug infusion device to inhibit refilling or reuse of a cartridge. In one embodiment, a drug delivery system is provided that includes a chamber and a cartridge configured for insertion into the chamber. The cartridge includes a hollow barrel for receiving and storing a drug, a plunger having a distal end and a proximal end, where the distal end of the plunger is slidably insertable and movable within the barrel. A breakaway extractor is disposed external to the barrel and is removably attached to the proximal end of the plunger. After insertion of the cartridge into the barrel, the breakaway extractor may be detached from the cartridge, to inhibit the retraction of the plunger from within the barrel of the cartridge and refilling of the cartridge. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090099505 | Data Transmission System For A Drug Infusion Device - Disclosed is a medical infusion device, such as an externally worn insulin pump, capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter. The disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote device and the antenna is mounted using a spring-design that inhibits transmission of vibration to the antenna. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090005729 | MEDICAL INFUSION PUMPS - Disclosed is a medical infusion device including a dedicated processing unit for detecting abnormal operation of the operation of the device. Specifically, a watchdog controller is employed as an independent monitor of the functioning of microprocessors used in the medical infusion device for controlling things such as RF communication, insulin infusion, and system integrity. Through the use of an independently-powered watchdog control system, the accuracy and reliability of the device is enhanced, resulting in greater assurance to the patient receiving periodic or continuous infusion of a drug. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20080312585 | METHOD OF OPERATING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND AT LEAST A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080312584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PAIR A MEDICAL DEVICE AND A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080312512 | METHODS TO PAIR A MEDICAL DEVICE AND AT LEAST A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080269673 | Cellular-Enabled Medical Monitoring and Infusion System - Described is a medical infusion device that is configured to send and receive data on a real-time basis through the use of circuitry that enables the connection of the device to a cellular network. In one embodiment, a medical infusion device is provided that includes a housing having a drug reservoir, a first processing system and a drive mechanism adapted to receive and execute instructions from the first processing system. The drive mechanism is in mechanical cooperation with the drug reservoir for controlling expulsion of the drug from the reservoir. Medical infusion device also includes an input device for receiving external instructions and configured to transmit the external instructions to the first processing system, a display for receiving and displaying information from the first processing system, and a second processing system in communication with the first processing system for controlling communication between the first processing system and a remote processing system via a cellular network. | 10-30-2008 |
