Patents by Inventor Arin N. Holecek
Arin N. Holecek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220176056Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medicine delivery devices, as well as methods of delivering an aerosol medicine to a subject in need thereof. A benefit to the medicine delivery devices and methods herein can be the efficient delivery of an aerosol medicine to a subject in need thereof, thus helping to improve treatment outcomes, as well as avoiding wastage of expensive medicines. Additional benefits to the medicine delivery devices disclosed herein can be low cost, lightweight, compact, versatile, and simple to use devices useful for a wide range of patients and healthcare settings. Another benefit of the medicine delivery devices can be safer to use devices that can lower the risk of infection for patients and healthcare providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Lawrence KILISZEWSKI, Arin N. HOLECEK, Francisco D. SALDANA, Kunal S. BIJLANI, Athena Jiunshi CHIEN, Rithika Reddy PRODDUTOOR, Samantha Lee McCLENDON, Franklin Daniel BRIONES, Hope Kiyomi FA-KAJI, Pujita Sai Reddy MUNNANGI
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Patent number: 9333294Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 9056162Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Publication number: 20140194819Abstract: An infusion set is provided for use in delivering fluid through a cannula, which is housed on a cannula housing, to a selected subcutaneous infusion site on a patient. The fluid is generally a medication, e.g., insulin. The cannula is in fluid communication with a fluid passageway surrounded by a projection on the cannula housing that includes one or more rail-like extensions acting as guides. A connector connects the cannula housing to a fluid delivery system, e.g., an infusion pump. The connector includes a needle, one or more guide arms that slide over the rail-like extensions to guide the needle into the self-sealing septum, and one or more locking arms, with barbs at the end, to connect with corresponding recesses in the cannula housing. An introducer having one or more similar guide arms and locking arms, and a longer needle, may be used to insert the cannula into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Susie E. Maule, Sheldon B. Moberg, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov, Paul H. Kovelman
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Patent number: 8764707Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8696743Abstract: A multi-leaflet valve, which includes at least two leaflets, an outer tube, and a seam protector for each seam. Each seam protector is positioned to be in contact with a portion of the outer tube, with tube portions and leaflet ends being positioned between adjacent seam protection pieces. The seam protectors provide a lower stress surface about which the leaflets can bend or flex during their opening and closing. The seam protectors may include an enlarged end portion with an extending straight surface, an inverted U-shaped structure, or a sinusoidal-shaped structure, for example. The valve can further be provided with a seam cover or protector that is stitched onto the seam allowance of the layers of one or more of the seams. The seams can be provided with one or more inserts to fill spaces between adjacent tissue layers and create tension in certain material sheets.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Arin N. Holecek, Carolyn Majkrzak, Carol E. Eberhardt, Billie J. Millwee, Thao M. Nguyen, Janice L. Shay, Cynthia H. Chiu, Tara S. Kupumbati
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Publication number: 20130345635Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8545443Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8511244Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic valve using sheets of material, such as pericardium material, polymer or bioengineered film, or other material. The method provides an accurate and repeatable system of making pericardial valves in which sheets or pieces of material are held securely in place relative to each other throughout the steps of assembling the valve. In addition, methods of the present invention include maintaining consistent alignment of the fixtures and pericardium material throughout the valve assembly process and utilize features that make the tooling components easy to assemble and handle. Certain aspects of the invention can be used to help establish a repeatable sewing and cutting technique for creating a pattern shape for valve leaflets, establishing stitch lengths, and determining the exact placement of stitches.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Arin N. Holecek, Carolyn Majkrzak, Janice L. Shay, Carol E. Eberhardt, David L. Kulcinski
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Patent number: 8414529Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8394058Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8312825Abstract: A method of assembling a prosthetic valve using sheets of material, such as pericardium material, polymer or bioengineered film, or other material. The method provides an accurate and repeatable system of making pericardial valves in which sheets or pieces of material are held securely in place relative to each other throughout the steps of assembling the valve. In addition, methods of the present invention include maintaining consistent alignment of the fixtures and pericardium material throughout the valve assembly process and utilize features that make the tooling components easy to assemble and handle. Certain aspects of the invention can be used to help establish a repeatable sewing and cutting technique for creating a pattern shape for valve leaflets, establishing stitch lengths, and determining the exact placement of stitches.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Arin N. Holecek, Carolyn Majkrzak, Janice L. Shay, Carol E. Eberhardt, David L. Kulcinski
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Publication number: 20120165736Abstract: An infusion set is provided for use in delivering fluid through a cannula, which is housed on a cannula housing, to a selected subcutaneous infusion site on a patient. The fluid is generally a medication, e.g., insulin. The cannula is in fluid communication with a fluid passageway surrounded by a projection on the cannula housing that includes one or more rail-like extensions acting as guides. A connector connects the cannula housing to a fluid delivery system, e.g., an infusion pump. The connector includes a needle, one or more guide arms that slide over the rail-like extensions to guide the needle into the self-sealing septum, and one or more locking arms, with barbs at the end, to connect with corresponding recesses in the cannula housing. An introducer having one or more similar guide arms and locking arms, and a longer needle, may be used to insert the cannula into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Susie E. Maule, Sheldon B. Moberg, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov, Paul H. Kovelman
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Patent number: 8162876Abstract: An infusion set is provided for use in delivering fluid through a cannula, which is housed on a cannula housing, to a selected subcutaneous infusion site on a patient. The fluid is generally a medication, for example, insulin. The cannula is in fluid communication with a fluid passageway surrounded by a projection on the cannula housing that includes one or more rail-like extensions acting as connection guides. A connector connects the cannula housing to a fluid delivery system, such as an infusion pump. The connector includes a connecting needle and one or more guide arms that slide over the rail-like extensions to guide the needle into the self-sealing septum. The connector includes one or more locking arms, with barbs at the end, to connect with one or more recesses that are provided in the cannula housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Susie E. Maule, Sheldon B. Moberg, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov, Paul H. Kovelman
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Publication number: 20120059322Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: SHELDON B. MOBERG, SUSIE E. MAULE, MARK D. HOLT, PAUL S. CHENEY, II, ARIN N. HOLECEK, CHRISTOPHER G. GRIFFIN, JULIAN D. KAVAZOV
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Publication number: 20120059323Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: SHELDON B. MOBERG, SUSIE E. MAULE, MARK D. HOLT, PAUL S. CHENEY, II, ARIN N. HOLECEK, CHRISTOPHER G. GRIFFIN, JULIAN D. KAVAZOV
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Publication number: 20120059320Abstract: An infusion set is provided for use in delivering fluid through a cannula, which is housed on a cannula housing, to a selected subcutaneous infusion site on a patient. The fluid is generally a medication, e.g., insulin. The cannula is in fluid communication with a fluid passageway surrounded by a projection on the cannula housing that includes one or more rail-like extensions acting as guides. A connector connects the cannula housing to a fluid delivery system, e.g., an infusion pump. The connector includes a needle, one or more guide arms that slide over the rail-like extensions to guide the needle into the self-sealing septum, and one or more locking arms, with barbs at the end, to connect with corresponding recesses in the cannula housing. An introducer having one or more similar guide arms and locking arms, and a longer needle, may be used to insert the cannula into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: SUSIE E. MAULE, Sheldon B. Moberg, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov, Paul H. Kovelman
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Publication number: 20120035549Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: SHELDON B. MOBERG, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Patent number: 8070722Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Publication number: 20100160864Abstract: An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: SHELDON B. MOBERG, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov