Patents by Inventor Benjamin M. Rush
Benjamin M. Rush 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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Publication number: 20100057038Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100049130Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100049132Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100049131Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100049133Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100008794Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo
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Publication number: 20100000905Abstract: Containers and methods for dispensing test strips. Embodiments of the invention include a container and a cap or an insert. The container holds or stores the test strips and the test strips may be dispensed through the cap or the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Yi Wang, Benjamin M. Rush, Frank D. Fujimoto, Edward J. Kupa, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090179044Abstract: A micro fluid delivery device is particularly useful in medical applications. The device may be worn or carried by the user and may deliver drugs or other medicaments to the user or patient. The device has a control system that accepts input from the user and controls all aspects of operation of the device. The control system measures the output of the pump and adjusts the output of the pump to achieve the desired dosage rate and size. This eliminates differences from pump to pump that result from inevitable variations in the manufacturing of such small scale affordable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Publication number: 20090182276Abstract: A micro fluid delivery device is particularly useful in medical applications. The device may be worn or carried by the user and may deliver drugs or other medicaments to the user or patient. The device has a control system that accepts input from the user and controls all aspects of operation of the device. The control system measures the output of the pump and adjusts the output of the pump to achieve the desired dosage rate and size. This eliminates differences from pump to pump that result from inevitable variations in the manufacturing of such small scale affordable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Publication number: 20090177160Abstract: A micro fluid delivery device is particularly useful in medical applications. The device may be worn or carried by the user and may deliver drugs or other medicaments to the user or patient. The device has a control system that accepts input from the user and controls all aspects of operation of the device. The control system measures the output of the pump and adjusts the output of the pump to achieve the desired dosage rate and size. This eliminates differences from pump to pump that result from inevitable variations in the manufacturing of such small scale affordable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Abbott diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Publication number: 20090163869Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20090112165Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20090112156Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20090105649Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20090105647Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20090105648Abstract: A portable pumping system provides insulin or other drugs to a user. A shape memory element is used to actuate the pump and an intelligent system controls the actuator in order to minimize stresses within the system and provide accurate and reliable dosage delivery. The control system utilizes various types of feedback to monitor and optimize the position of the pumping mechanisms. Physical design aspects also minimize stress and the combination of the physical design aspects and the intelligent operation of the system results in a lightweight and cost effective pump that may be used in a disposable fashion if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo, Arthur E. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20080267787Abstract: A device for use in assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is provided. The device comprises at least one electrochemical cell, comprising a working electrode and at least one other electrode, sufficient for communication with the fluid, or sufficient for communication with a flow path, such that when sufficient fluid is in the flow path, the cell is in communication with the fluid. The fluid comprises a component sufficient to affect a mass-transport limited electrochemical reaction at the working electrode. The device also comprises at least one microcontroller operably connected to the at least one electrochemical cell for providing a potential or a current to the working electrode and for assessing the electrochemical reaction. A method of assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is also provided. The device and the method of the present invention may be used in connection with the delivery of a fluid-borne or fluidized drug or medicament to a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Publication number: 20080257063Abstract: A device for use in assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is provided. The device comprises at least one electrochemical cell, comprising a working electrode and at least one other electrode, sufficient for communication with the fluid, or sufficient for communication with a flow path, such that when sufficient fluid is in the flow path, the cell is in communication with the fluid. The fluid comprises a component sufficient to affect a mass-transport limited electrochemical reaction at the working electrode. The device also comprises at least one microcontroller operably connected to the at least one electrochemical cell for providing a potential or a current to the working electrode and for assessing the electrochemical reaction. A method of assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is also provided. The device and the method of the present invention may be used in connection with the delivery of a fluid-borne or fluidized drug or medicament to a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Patent number: 7399401Abstract: A device for use in assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is provided. The device comprises at least one electrochemical cell, comprising a working electrode and at least one other electrode, sufficient for communication with the fluid, or sufficient for communication with a flow path, such that when sufficient fluid is in the flow path, the cell is in communication with the fluid. The fluid comprises a component sufficient to affect a mass-transport limited electrochemical reaction at the working electrode. The device also comprises at least one microcontroller operably connected to the at least one electrochemical cell for providing a potential or a current to the working electrode and for assessing the electrochemical reaction. A method of assessing a flow condition of a fluid, or a fluid in a flow path, is also provided. The device and the method of the present invention may be used in connection with the delivery of a fluid-borne or fluidized drug or medicament to a subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin M. Rush
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Patent number: 6916159Abstract: A system for the metering and delivery of small discrete volumes of liquid is comprised of a small or minimal number of inexpensive components. One such component is a movable member, such as a miniature precision reciprocating displacement pump head, which is driven by an actuator that comprises a shape memory alloy material. The operating mechanism of the system is of little or minimal complexity. The system facilitates the precise metering and delivery of the small discrete volumes of liquid. Potential applications for the system include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, for example, the delivery of insulin to a person with diabetes. In such an application, the small, simple and inexpensive nature of the invention would allow for its use as both a portable and a disposable system.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: TheraSense, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin M. Rush, Christopher V. Reggiardo