Patents by Inventor Michael D. Hooven

Michael D. Hooven 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).

  • Patent number: 11883360
    Abstract: Protective locking systems for source vials which helps prevent mishandling of liquid medication to be removed from source vials and used in an injection device, such as a wearable injection device or a syringe. The protective locking systems include at least a key, a locking cap and a slide guard, each of which includes an opening sized at least large enough to receive a needle therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Richard P. Nuchols, David Stefanchik
  • Publication number: 20230389928
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and optionally having a respective pair of shuttle bodies for releasably connecting an occlusion apparatus to the jaws while in an open position and for releasing the occlusion device from the jaws while in a closed position. A system for occluding an anatomical structure is also disclosed that includes an occlusion apparatus and a deployment device for holding the occlusion apparatus in an open position for locating the occlusion device adjacent the anatomical structure to be occluded and then moving the occlusion apparatus to a closed position and locking the occlusion apparatus in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: James David Hughett, SR., Salvatore Privitera, Michael D. Hooven
  • Publication number: 20230293108
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a reusable patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael D. HOOVEN, Matthew J. HUDDLESTON, David STEFANCHIK, Kory GUNNERSON, James MAROUS, Benjamin WEBB
  • Publication number: 20230132382
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Publication number: 20230104373
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed which provide for passive warming of chilled injectable transferred through the transfer apparatus and into the injection device. The injection device may include a skin-facing surface including a skin boundary displacement extension or structure around a needle injection site to create a high pressure zone in the tissue. Radio frequency tracking and monitoring features for tracking patient compliance also may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11571164
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik, Rowan Converse, Kory Gunnerson, James Marous, Phillip Schultz, Benjamin Webb
  • Publication number: 20230023804
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and optionally having a respective pair of shuttle bodies for releasably connecting an occlusion apparatus to the jaws while in an open position and for releasing the occlusion device from the jaws while in a closed position. A system for occluding an anatomical structure is also disclosed that includes an occlusion apparatus and a deployment device for holding the occlusion apparatus in an open position for locating the occlusion device adjacent the anatomical structure to be occluded and then moving the occlusion apparatus to a closed position and locking the occlusion apparatus in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James David Hughett, SR., Salvatore Privitera, Michael D. Hooven
  • Patent number: 11478583
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed which provide for passive warming of chilled injectable transferred through the transfer apparatus and into the injection device. The injection device may include a skin-facing surface including a skin boundary displacement extension or structure around a needle injection site to create a high pressure zone in the tissue. Radio frequency tracking and monitoring features for tracking patient compliance also may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11471161
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for occluding an anatomical structure including an occlusion apparatus having first and second beams and at least one connector for connecting the respective ends of the beams together. The occlusion apparatus may be adapted for use in a deployment device having a pair of jaws and optionally having a respective pair of shuttle bodies for releasably connecting an occlusion apparatus to the jaws while in an open position and for releasing the occlusion device from the jaws while in a closed position. A system for occluding an anatomical structure is also disclosed that includes an occlusion apparatus and a deployment device for holding the occlusion apparatus in an open position for locating the occlusion device adjacent the anatomical structure to be occluded and then moving the occlusion apparatus to a closed position and locking the occlusion apparatus in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James David Hughett, Sr., Salvatore Privitera, Michael D. Hooven
  • Publication number: 20220296160
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Michael D. HOOVEN, Matthew J. HUDDLESTON, David STEFANCHIK, Rowan CONVERSE, Kory GUNNERSON, James MAROUS, Phillip SCHULTZ, Benjamin WEBB
  • Publication number: 20210386621
    Abstract: Protective locking systems for source vials which helps prevent mishandling of liquid medication to be removed from source vials and used in an injection device, such as a wearable injection device or a syringe. The protective locking systems include at least a key, a locking cap and a slide guard, each of which includes an opening sized at least large enough to receive a needle therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Richard P. Nuchols, David Stefanchik
  • Publication number: 20210353222
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. HOOVEN, Matthew J. HUDDLESTON, David STEFANCHIK, Rowan CONVERSE, Kory GUNNERSON, James MAROUS, Phillip SCHULTZ, Benjamin WEBB
  • Publication number: 20210338928
    Abstract: An injection device has a generally disc-shaped housing including an arcuate clear section and graduated markings in an arcuate arrangement on or adjacent to the clear section. An arcuately expandable member is contained within the housing and is configured to hold a volume of liquid. An indicator is connected to the expandable member and positioned within the housing. The indicator is configured to move along an arcuate path adjacent to the clear section such that alignment of the indicator with the graduated markings indicates a volume of liquid within the expandable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik, Michael Lorenz
  • Patent number: 11109800
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: ENABLE INJECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik, Rowan Converse, Kory Gunnerson, James Marous, Phillip Schultz, Benjamin Webb
  • Publication number: 20210268178
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 11040138
    Abstract: Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik
  • Publication number: 20200338257
    Abstract: A medical liquid vial is disclosed with a resilient inner bladder and a prestress member located with the bladder. Injector assemblies are also disclosed for injecting the vial contents into a patient by advancing the vial through a series of stages or positions. Methods of filling and use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik
  • Patent number: 10729842
    Abstract: A medical liquid vial is disclosed with a resilient inner bladder and a pre-stress member located with the bladder. Injector assemblies are also disclosed for injecting the vial contents into a patient by advancing the vial through a series of stages or positions. Methods of filling and use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Enable Injections, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, David Stefanchik
  • Publication number: 20200214625
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more health or physiological parameters in a subject. The systems and methods may comprise a patch coupled to an injector. Data may be transmitted to a mobile device or remote server, where the data may be processed. Processed data may be used to inform a subject on a health or physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael D. HOOVEN, Matthew J. HUDDLESTON, David STEFANCHIK, Rowan CONVERSE, Kory GUNNERSON, James MAROUS, Phillip SCHULTZ, Benjamin WEBB
  • Publication number: 20200061292
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are described employing pressurized gas to transfer, mix and/or reconstitute medicament contained in a vial and flowing it into an injection device. Pressurized gas may be provided by prefilled cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Adam Dunki-Jacobs, Michael D. Hooven, Matthew J. Huddleston, Richard P. Nuchols, Joetta Renee Palmer, David Stefanchik