Patents by Inventor Sheldon B. Moberg
Sheldon B. Moberg 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: 10220143Abstract: A delivery device includes a durable housing portion and a separable disposable portion that selectively engage and disengage from each other. The disposable housing portion secures to the patient and may be disposed of after it has been in use for a prescribed period. Components that normally come into contact with a patient or with infusion media are supported by the disposable housing portion for disposal after the prescribed use, while the durable housing portion supports other components such as electronics for controlling delivery of infusion media from the reservoir and a drive device and drive linkage.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II
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Publication number: 20190022306Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wearable drug delivery device including a container filled at least partially with a drug including at least one of a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) specific antibody, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a sclerostin antibody, or a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody. The wearable drug delivery device may include a needle and an insertion mechanism configured to insert the needle into a patient. A fluid pathway connector may define a sterile fluid flowpath between the container and the insertion mechanism. Optionally, a cannula initially disposed about the needle may be included. The cannula may be retained in the patient at an injection site created by the needle after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Amgen Inc.Inventors: Scott R. GIBSON, Sheldon B. MOBERG, Basel Hasan TAHA, Margaux Frances BOYAVAL, Mark A. DESTEFANO, John C. LOVE, Ian B. HANSON, Paul F. BENTE, IV, Matthew J. CLEMENTE, Rajan RAMASWAMY, Daniel S. CODD, Scott BEAVER, Kevin L. BOKELMAN, Sean M. O'CONNOR, Robert DECKER, Gautam N. SHETTY, Ryan M. AGARD, Nicholas J. CICCARELLI, Daniel DAVENPORT
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Patent number: 9987426Abstract: A medical device system includes at least one controllable patient-worn or patient-carried medical device, and a plurality of controller devices that are capable of independently controlling features or functions of the patient medical device. Control commands and other data is wirelessly communicated among the patient medical device and the multiple controller devices. A number of techniques, protocols, and other measures are provided to coordinate wireless communication between the various devices in a medical device system. These control command coordination processes address situations where conflicting, redundant, or concurrent control commands might be independently issued by the multiple controller devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson
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Publication number: 20170119966Abstract: A medical device system includes at least one controllable patient-worn or patient-carried medical device, and a plurality of controller devices that are capable of independently controlling features or functions of the patient medical device. Control commands and other data is wirelessly communicated among the patient medical device and the multiple controller devices. A number of techniques, protocols, and other measures are provided to coordinate wireless communication between the various devices in a medical device system. These control command coordination processes address situations where conflicting, redundant, or concurrent control commands might be independently issued by the multiple controller devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson
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Patent number: 9636456Abstract: An infusion system includes an infusion device and a sensing device. The infusion system may further include a characteristic determining device. The infusion device also includes a communication system for transmitting to and receiving communications from the sensing device or a computer. The sensing device may sense an analyte of a bodily fluid of the user. The analyte may be calibrated using data from the infusion device and from a characteristic determining device. The system may be set up to automatically call for assistance when analytes reach a certain level.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Cary D. Talbot, Mark C. Estes, John J. Mastrototaro, Sheldon B. Moberg, John C. Mueller, Jr., “Mike” Charles Vallet Tolle, Gary L. Williams
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Patent number: 9579452Abstract: A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, projecting therefrom. A cap is provided which is adapted to receive the base. The cap includes a first cap engagement member, such as a detent opening, which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. The cap further includes a second cap detent opening which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the first cap detent opening, and the needle pierces the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the second cap detent opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Randy W. Adair, Sheldon B. Moberg, Chalirmkiert Srisathapat
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Patent number: 9579454Abstract: A medical device system includes at least one controllable patient-worn or patient-carried medical device, and a plurality of controller devices that are capable of independently controlling features or functions of the patient medical device. Control commands and other data is wirelessly communicated among the patient medical device and the multiple controller devices. A number of techniques, protocols, and other measures are provided to coordinate wireless communication between the various devices in a medical device system. These control command coordination processes address situations where conflicting, redundant, or concurrent control commands might be independently issued by the multiple controller devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson
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Patent number: 9517304Abstract: A medical device system includes at least one controllable patient-worn or patient-carried medical device, and a plurality of controller devices that are capable of independently controlling features or functions of the patient medical device. Control commands and other data is wirelessly communicated among the patient medical device and the multiple controller devices. A number of techniques, protocols, and other measures are provided to coordinate wireless communication between the various devices in a medical device system. These control command coordination processes address situations where conflicting, redundant, or concurrent control commands might be independently issued by the multiple controller devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson
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Patent number: 9433732Abstract: An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. The methods of detecting occlusions may be dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Cary D. Talbot
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Patent number: 9433733Abstract: An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. The methods of detecting occlusions may be dynamic.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INCInventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Cary D. Talbot
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Patent number: 9364608Abstract: An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on a series of measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Cary D. Talbot
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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: 9326708Abstract: A first sensor may be configured to measure a sensed amount of a physiological parameter and to generate a first signal based on the sensed amount of the physiological parameter measured by the first sensor. A second sensor may be configured to measure a temperature and to generate a second signal based on the temperate measured by the second sensor. A housing may have heat-generating electronics including a processor that may be configured to determine an overall amount of the physiological parameter based on the first signal generated from the first sensor and the second signal generated from the second sensor. The second sensor may be thermally insulated from the heat-generating electronics.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Ian B. Hanson, Dore Mark, Sean Daley, Sheldon B. Moberg, Susie E. Buckman, Paul F. Bente, IV
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Patent number: 9327073Abstract: An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on a series of measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Cary D. Talbot
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Patent number: 9320471Abstract: An infusion system is for infusing a fluid into the body of a patient. The infusion system includes at least one sensor for monitoring blood glucose concentration of the patient and an infusion device for delivering fluid to the patient. The sensor produces at least one sensor signal input. The infusion device uses the at least one sensor signal input and a derivative predicted algorithm to determine future blood glucose levels. The infusion device delivers fluid to the patient when future blood glucose levels are in a patient's target range. The infusion device is capable of suspending and resuming fluid delivery based on future blood glucose levels and a patient's low shutoff threshold. The infusion device suspends fluid delivery when future blood glucose levels falls below the low shutoff threshold. The infusion device resumes fluid delivery when a future blood glucose level is above the low shutoff threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Hayes, John J. Mastrototaro, Sheldon B. Moberg, John C. Mueller, Jr., H. Bud Clark, Mike Charles Vallet Tolle, Gary L. Williams, Bihong Wu, Garry M. Steil
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Publication number: 20160067403Abstract: A delivery device includes a durable housing portion and a separable disposable portion that selectively engage and disengage from each other. The disposable housing portion secures to the patient and may be disposed of after it has been in use for a prescribed period. Components that normally come into contact with a patient or with infusion media are supported by the disposable housing portion for disposal after the prescribed use, while the durable housing portion supports other components such as electronics for controlling delivery of infusion media from the reservoir and a drive device and drive linkage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II
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Publication number: 20160038691Abstract: A delivery device includes first and second housing portions that selectively engage and disengage. A reservoir on one housing portion operatively engages a drive device and/or a needle inserting device on the other housing portion. Upon proper engagement of the housing portions, the reservoir operatively couples to the drive device and/or the needle inserting device. A first magnet on the first housing portion and a second magnet (or a magnetically-attractive material) on the second housing portion are positioned to magnetically interact with each other, upon operative engagement of the housing portions. A third magnet on the second housing portion may be opposed to the first magnet to help align the housing portions for connection. A magnet-responsive device may be on one or both housing portions to detect alignment and/or connection of the housing portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: R. Paul MOUNCE, Melissa D. NORTON, Paul F. BENTE,, IV, Ian B. HANSON, Sheldon B. MOBERG, Paul H. KOVELMAN
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Patent number: 9233203Abstract: A needle structure for communicating media to or from a patient includes a hollow shaft having two ends and a longitudinal dimension between the two ends. A passage is provided along at least a portion of its longitudinal dimension for conveying a flowable media. The shaft has at least one bend along its longitudinal dimension to dampen motion of one end of the needle relative to the other end of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II
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Patent number: 9199030Abstract: A delivery device includes first and second housing portions that selectively engage and disengage. A reservoir on one housing portion operatively engages a drive device and/or a needle inserting device on the other housing portion. Upon proper engagement of the housing portions, the reservoir operatively couples to the drive device and/or the needle inserting device. A first magnet on the first housing portion and a second magnet (or a magnetically-attractive material) on the second housing portion are positioned to magnetically interact with each other, upon operative engagement of the housing portions. A third magnet on the second housing portion may be opposed to the first magnet to help align the housing portions for connection. A magnet-responsive device may be on one or both housing portions to detect alignment and/or connection of the housing portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: R. Paul Mounce, Melissa D. Norton, Paul F. Bente, IV, Ian B. Hanson, Sheldon B. Moberg, Paul H. Kovelman
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Patent number: 9180248Abstract: A delivery device includes a durable housing portion and a separable disposable portion that selectively engage and disengage from each other. The disposable housing portion secures to the patient and may be disposed of after it has been in use for a prescribed period. Components that normally come into contact with a patient or with infusion media are supported by the disposable housing portion for disposal after the prescribed use, while the durable housing portion supports other components such as electronics for controlling delivery of infusion media from the reservoir and a drive device and drive linkage.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Paul S. Cheney, II