Patents by Inventor Paul M. DiPerna

Paul M. DiPerna 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: 9211377
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, David Brown, Mike Rosinko, Dan Kincade, Michael Michaud, John Nadworny, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20150122052
    Abstract: A novel enhanced flow metering device is adapted for disposing into a flow material reservoir a known volume of flow material whereby software used in conjunction with a pressure sensor may be calibrated. Additionally, by measuring the known amount of flow material returning to the flow material reservoir, checks are quickly made to ensure the pressure sensor is behaving as expected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. ROSINKO, PAUL M. DIPERNA
  • Patent number: 8986253
    Abstract: Two chamber pumps and related methods provide a platform for measuring flow rate in about real time without contacting the material being pumped. Pressure and optional temperature sensors disposed in a pressurized chamber allow for flow material delivery calculations after being calibrated or by knowing the initial volume of the flow material to be delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna
  • Patent number: 8926561
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik T. Verhoef, Paul M. DiPerna, Mike Rosinko, Mark Williamson, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich, Phil Lamb, Sean Saint, Michael Michaud, William Trevaskis
  • Patent number: 8573027
    Abstract: A novel enhanced flow metering device is adapted for disposing into a flow material reservoir a known volume of flow material whereby software used in conjunction with a pressure sensor may be calibrated. Additionally, by measuring the known amount of flow material returning to the flow material reservoir, checks are quickly made to ensure the pressure sensor is behaving as expected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rosinko, Paul M. DiPerna
  • Patent number: 8448824
    Abstract: A novel enhanced flow metering device is disclosed, as well as related methods, that safely controls and meters the flow of a flow material. A pump fills a flow metering device with a flow material, which then dispenses the flow material to a target. The flow material charges the device by moving into at least one chamber when an actuation shaft is in a charging position. Flow materials are dispensed from the chambers of the flow metering device when the actuation shaft is moved into at least one dispensing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna
  • Patent number: 8408421
    Abstract: A dispenser using a stopcock valve has a first and second chamber. The first chamber has a flow material and is pressurized with air. The first chamber is connected to a stopcock valve that holds a second chamber which has a pressure sensor when the stopcock valve is rotated to the proper orientation. The stopcock valve is then rotated to a dispensing position where the flow material is dispensed under pressure to an outlet. By using the air pressure sensor and by taking into consideration the volume of the second chamber, the amount of flow of material can be dosed out consistently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20130053816
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to multi-reservoir infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPERNA, Steve GRIFFIE
  • Patent number: 8298184
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, David Brown, Mike Rosinko, Dan Kincade, Michael Michaud, John Nadworny, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20120123230
    Abstract: Analyte monitoring systems and methods that make interstitial fluid from a patient's body available to one or more sensors disposed outside the patient's body. The monitoring systems and methods may be used in conjunction with medicament dispensing systems and methods in order to provide a feedback loop for continuous sensing of analyte levels and corresponding dispensing of medicament based on sensed analyte levels. Dispensing or pumping systems or portions thereof may be used to move a patient's interstitial fluid into communication with the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: TANDEM DIEBETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: David BROWN, Paul M. DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20120030610
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPERNA, Mike Rosinko, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich, Christopher Dabrow, Mark Williamson, Brian Bureson, Kathryn Rieger
  • Publication number: 20120029468
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPERNA, David BROWN, Mike ROSINKO, Dan KINCADE, Michael MICHAUD, John NADWORNY, Geoffrey A. KRUSE, Thomas R. ULRICH
  • Publication number: 20110166544
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Erik T. Verhoef, Paul M. DiPerna, Mike Rosinko, Mark Williamson, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich, Phil Lamb, Sean Saint, Michael Michaud, William Trevaskis
  • Publication number: 20110152824
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, David Brown, Mike Rosinko, Dan Kinacde, Michael Michaud, John Nadwoeny, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20110152770
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, Mike Rosinko, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich, Christopher Dabrow, Mark Williamson, Brian Bureson, Kathryn Rieger
  • Publication number: 20100218586
    Abstract: A novel enhanced flow metering device is adapted for disposing into a flow material reservoir a known volume of flow material whereby software used in conjunction with a pressure sensor may be calibrated. Additionally, by measuring the known amount of flow material returning to the flow material reservoir, checks are quickly made to ensure the pressure sensor is behaving as expected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Rosinko, Paul M. DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20100065579
    Abstract: A novel enhanced flow metering device is disclosed, as well as related methods, that safely controls and meters the flow of a flow material. A pump fills a flow metering device with a flow material, which then dispenses the flow material to a target. The flow material charges the device by moving into at least one chamber when an actuation shaft is in a charging position. Flow materials are dispensed from the chambers of the flow metering device when the actuation shaft is moved into at least one dispensing positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20100065578
    Abstract: A novel enhanced stopcock is disclosed, as well as related methods, that safely controls flow of flow materials from a pump. Pump fills a first chamber, from which a second chamber is filled. Flow material is dispensed from the second chamber when the stop cock is moved to a different position wherein it is no longer in fluid communication with the first chamber. Pressure sensors disposed in fluid communication with first and second chambers are used to determine the volume of flow material dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20100008795
    Abstract: Two chamber pumps and related methods provide a platform for measuring flow rate in about real time without contacting the material being pumped. Pressure and optional temperature sensors disposed in a pressurized chamber allow for flow material delivery calculations after being calibrated or by knowing the initial volume of the flow material to be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna
  • Publication number: 20090287180
    Abstract: A device comprises a reusable and a disposable comprising at least one first chamber holding a flow material and a second chamber holding a gas. The disposable is removable from the reusable and maintains sterility when removed from the reusable. Flow metering device provide safety and allow for variably stroke frequency thereby modulating flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Paul M. DiPerna