Patents by Inventor Benjamin Grover
Benjamin Grover 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: 11679063Abstract: A system for dispensing a prescription medication in a controlled manner is disclosed. The system may include a prescription vial and a corresponding programmable cap. The cap may include an outer cover having an exit aperture, an inner cover having an entrance aperture, and a transport portion having a chute. The cap may also include a control system having a processor. In accordance with a schedule prescribed by a medical professional and programmed into the control system, the control system may dispense medication by moving the chute of the transport portion out of alignment with the entrance aperture and into alignment with the exit aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Pill Smart LLCInventors: Wade M. Butaud, Benjamin A. Grover, Kent F. Beck, James A. Malmstrom, Mitchel Nelson
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Publication number: 20220193937Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah James Frerck, Alex James Drew
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Publication number: 20220134584Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah James Frerck, Alex James Drew
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Publication number: 20220065389Abstract: A spherical joint couples an accessory to a support. The spherical joint enables the accessory to be leveled about one or more axes and panned about an axis, such that the accessory may be leveled and panned with respect to a viewing sphere. The spherical joint comprises a collar, a cup, and a ball head, wherein the collar is configured to house the ball head and the ball head is configured to couple to one of an accessory or a support via a mount interface. The ball head further comprises a ball configured to enable rotation of the ball head relative to the collar with respect to one or more axes. The cup is configured to resist rotation of the ball head relative to the collar, such that the spherical joint may be fixed at a suitable orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Benjamin A. Grover, Mark J. Eastwood, James Blake Bullock, Daniel H. Orol
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Patent number: 11247350Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: PenBlade, Inc.Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah James Frerck, Alex James Drew
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Patent number: 11179859Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: PenBlade, Inc.Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah Frerck, Alex Drew
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Patent number: 10874590Abstract: A method of dispensing a prescription medication is disclosed. The method may begin with obtaining a medication dispensing system. The system may include a prescription vial and a programmable cap for the prescription vial. The cap may include an outer cover having an exit aperture, an inner cover having an entrance aperture, and a transport portion having a chute. The cap may also include a control system having a processor. The method may include the step of determining, by the processor, that a first waiting period has passed. The control system may then dispense a first portion of the medication. The dispensing may involve sensing that a tablet or capsule of the medication is loaded into the chute and moving, by the control system, the chute of the transport portion out of alignment with the entrance aperture and into alignment with the exit aperture.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Butaud Enterprises LLCInventors: Wade M. Butaud, Benjamin A. Grover, Kent F. Beck, James A. Malmstrom
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Patent number: 10821222Abstract: A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Afshin Bazargan, Juan M. Alderete, Jr., Sherif M. Ali, Benjamin A. Grover, Edgardo C. Halili, Susan McConnell Montalvo, Anthony C. Ng, Ulrich H. Rankers, Vaughn S. Sakae, Pablo Vazquez, Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Edmond W. Yu, Jennifer L. Wagner, Mark Lin, Arsen Ibranyan, R. Marie Tieck, Adam S. Trock, Eric M. Lorenzen
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Patent number: 10786620Abstract: A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Afshin Bazargan, Juan M. Alderete, Jr., Sherif M. Ali, Benjamin A. Grover, Edgardo C. Halili, Susan McConnell Montalvo, Anthony C. Ng, Ulrich H. Rankers, Vaughn S. Sakae, Pablo Vazquez, Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Edmond W. Yu, Jennifer L. Wagner, Mark Lin, Arsen Ibranyan, R. Marie Tieck, Adam S. Trock, Eric M. Lorenzen
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Patent number: 10710254Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button with a first lock configured to lock the insert in the exposed position upon moving before actuation of the release button, and a second lock that maintains the insert in the exposed position after actuation of the release button but before the button is release. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is actuated and released.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: PenBlade, Inc.Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah Frerck, Alex Drew
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Patent number: 10449306Abstract: A fluid reservoir system is provided. The fluid reservoir system includes a fluid reservoir that defines a chamber to receive a fluid, and the fluid reservoir includes an outlet. The fluid reservoir system includes a source of pressure to draw the fluid into the outlet and a wicking membrane is coupled to the fluid reservoir that covers the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Medtronics MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin A. Grover, Sherif M. Ali
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Patent number: 10279128Abstract: Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device comprises a housing having a reservoir chamber that receives a fluid reservoir and a pump chamber. The fluid infusion device also includes a drive system contained within the pump chamber, and the drive system includes a slide that is movable relative to the fluid reservoir. The slide includes a proximal slide end that cooperates with a portion of the fluid reservoir to dispense fluid, and the proximal slide end has a projection. The fluid infusion device includes a pressure management system defined in the projection of the slide. The pressure management system includes at least one bore defined through the projection. The at least one bore is spaced a distance apart from a perimeter of the projection to vent air from the reservoir chamber into the pump chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Juan M. Alderete, Jr., Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Benjamin A. Grover, Pablo Vazquez
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Publication number: 20190039255Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button with a first lock configured to lock the insert in the exposed position upon moving before actuation of the release button, and a second lock that maintains the insert in the exposed position after actuation of the release button but before the button is release. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is actuated and released.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah Frerck, Alex Drew
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Publication number: 20180272546Abstract: A safety cutting device includes a slidable insert that moves longitudinally within a cavity of a housing. The slidable insert has a cutting blade attached and moves within the housing from a safe position in which the blade is covered to an exposed position for cutting. The safety device has a release button positioned near an anterior end of the housing. A biasing member automatically retracts the blade when the release button is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Branden D. Rosenhan, Benjamin Grover, Timothy R. Nieman, Andrew S. Hansen, Micah James Frerck, Alex James Drew
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Publication number: 20180064888Abstract: Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device comprises a housing having a reservoir chamber that receives a fluid reservoir and a pump chamber. The fluid infusion device also includes a drive system contained within the pump chamber, and the drive system includes a slide that is movable relative to the fluid reservoir. The slide includes a proximal slide end that cooperates with a portion of the fluid reservoir to dispense fluid, and the proximal slide end has a projection. The fluid infusion device includes a pressure management system defined in the projection of the slide. The pressure management system includes at least one bore defined through the projection. The at least one bore is spaced a distance apart from a perimeter of the projection to vent air from the reservoir chamber into the pump chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Juan M. Alderete, JR., Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Benjamin A. Grover, Pablo Vazquez
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Patent number: 9839753Abstract: Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device comprises a housing having a chamber for receiving a fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device also comprises a drive system contained within the housing. A portion of the drive system is movable for dispensing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device comprises a pressure management system at least partially defined in the portion of the drive system to vent air from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Juan M. Alderete, Jr., Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Benjamin A. Grover, Pablo Vazquez
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Patent number: 9833563Abstract: Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device is provided. The fluid infusion device comprises a housing defining a reservoir chamber for receiving a fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device also comprises a drive system contained within the housing for dispensing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device comprises a pressure management system at least partially defined in the reservoir chamber to manage air pressure in the reservoir chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Juan M. Alderete, Jr., Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Benjamin A. Grover, Pablo Vazquez
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Publication number: 20170143914Abstract: A fluid reservoir system is provided. The fluid reservoir system includes a fluid reservoir that defines a chamber to receive a fluid, and the fluid reservoir includes an outlet. The fluid reservoir system includes a source of pressure to draw the fluid into the outlet and a wicking membrane is coupled to the fluid reservoir that covers the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Benjamin A. Grover, Sherif M. Ali
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Publication number: 20160089505Abstract: Systems for managing pressure in a fluid reservoir chamber of a fluid infusion device are provided. For example, a fluid infusion device comprises a housing having a chamber for receiving a fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device also comprises a drive system contained within the housing. A portion of the drive system is movable for dispensing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The fluid infusion device comprises a pressure management system at least partially defined in the portion of the drive system to vent air from the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Juan M. Alderete, JR., Andrew E. Weaver, Matthew William Yavorsky, Benjamin A. Grover, Pablo Vazquez
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Patent number: D823926Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin A. Grover, Johnathan R. Hatcher, Craig R. Williams, Kevin Walsh, Nathan A. Patulski