Patents by Inventor David Heffron
David Heffron 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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Patent number: 11839589Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet includes one or more lockable compartments, each containing medication, and a biometric input device at least partially disposed within and recessed below a surface of a medication dispensing cabinet. A compartment containing the medication is unlocked when an authorized biometric input is received by the biometric input device. The medication dispensing cabinet may verify that the user attempting access to the medication is authorized to dispense the medication before unlocking the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Publication number: 20220362108Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet includes one or more lockable compartments, each containing medication, and a biometric input device at least partially disposed within and recessed below a surface of a medication dispensing cabinet. A compartment containing the medication is unlocked when an authorized biometric input is received by the biometric input device. The medication dispensing cabinet may verify that the user attempting access to the medication is authorized to dispense the medication before unlocking the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Gary LATORRACA, Kelly LARRABEE, Thomas UTECH, Jitendra URANKAR, Guy ELDREDGE, Brendan BURGESS, Maria JASKELA, David HEFFRON
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Patent number: 11400022Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Publication number: 20200405577Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Gary LATORRACA, Kelly LARRABEE, Thomas UTECH, Jitendra URANKAR, Guy ELDREDGE, Brendan BURGESS, Maria JASKELA, David HEFFRON
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Patent number: 10813841Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 10192036Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Melvin Muecke, David Heffron, Peter Godlewski
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Publication number: 20180235843Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 10037646Abstract: Systems and methods for dispensing medications to hospitalized individuals through a first apparatus containing optional medications that is configured to be replenished by optional medication from a central storage location. Some embodiments provide that the first apparatus is associated with an individual patient. The first apparatus is preferably secured at a location near the individual patient, such as, for example, within the individual patient's room. By creating multiple dispensing apparatuses, a caregiver who administers required medications no longer has to retrieve optional medications from a central storage location.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventor: David Heffron
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Patent number: 9962316Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Publication number: 20170372037Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Melvin Muecke, David Heffron, Peter Godlewski
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Patent number: 9785751Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Melvin Muecke, David Heffron, Peter Godlewski
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Patent number: 9569592Abstract: A medication dispenser is provided, comprising a securable container configured to store one or more doses of one or more medications and an access device configured to selectably permit access to the one or more doses of the one or more medications. The medication dispenser further comprises an electronic interface configured to acquire user input from a user and a processor. The processor is configured to perform the steps of comparing the user input to a database, selecting, responsive to the comparing, an appropriate dose from the one or more doses, and permitting access through the access device to the appropriate dose. A method for dispensing medication is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventor: David Heffron
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Publication number: 20160267253Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Melvin Muecke, David Heffron, Peter Godlewski
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Patent number: 9349233Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Melvin Muecke, David Heffron, Peter Godlewski
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Publication number: 20160089303Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 9135768Abstract: Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems include a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventor: David Heffron
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Publication number: 20140379120Abstract: Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems include a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: David Heffron
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Publication number: 20140365000Abstract: A medication dispenser is provided, comprising a securable container configured to store one or more doses of one or more medications and an access device configured to selectably permit access to the one or more doses of the one or more medications. The medication dispenser further comprises an electronic interface configured to acquire user input from a user and a processor. The processor is configured to perform the steps of comparing the user input to a database, selecting, responsive to the comparing, an appropriate dose from the one or more doses, and permitting access through the access device to the appropriate dose. A method for dispensing medication is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: David Heffron
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Publication number: 20140285314Abstract: A medication delivery system is disclosed that includes a portable container and a controller. The portable container includes a body and a lid that forms a securable storage compartment, and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to releasably secure the lid. The portable container also includes a processor and a power source coupled to the latch, the processor causing the latch to release when an access signal based on a unique identifier is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Melvin MUECKE, David HEFFRON, Peter GODLEWSKI
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Patent number: 8831770Abstract: Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems includes a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Carefusion 303, Inc.Inventor: David Heffron