Patents by Inventor Brendan Burgess
Brendan Burgess 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: 11839589Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet includes one or more lockable compartments, each containing medication, and a biometric input device at least partially disposed within and recessed below a surface of a medication dispensing cabinet. A compartment containing the medication is unlocked when an authorized biometric input is received by the biometric input device. The medication dispensing cabinet may verify that the user attempting access to the medication is authorized to dispense the medication before unlocking the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Publication number: 20220362108Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet includes one or more lockable compartments, each containing medication, and a biometric input device at least partially disposed within and recessed below a surface of a medication dispensing cabinet. A compartment containing the medication is unlocked when an authorized biometric input is received by the biometric input device. The medication dispensing cabinet may verify that the user attempting access to the medication is authorized to dispense the medication before unlocking the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Gary LATORRACA, Kelly LARRABEE, Thomas UTECH, Jitendra URANKAR, Guy ELDREDGE, Brendan BURGESS, Maria JASKELA, David HEFFRON
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Patent number: 11400022Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 11238971Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Bell, Gary John Latorraca, Brendan Burgess
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Publication number: 20210369959Abstract: Drip chamber detection assemblies for intravenous sets used with an infusion pump are provided. A drip chamber detection assembly includes a sensor coupled to a drip chamber. The sensor is positioned to generate signals related to the fluid level within the drip chamber. The signal data is transmitted to an infusion pump or a controller. A fluid level status or condition is determined and used for closed loop control of the infusion system, which generates an alarm and/or stops the infusion pump based on abnormal conditions. Methods of operating drip chamber detection assemblies are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Daniel M. ABAL, Brendan BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Michael ZIRKLE
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Publication number: 20210249121Abstract: A method for generative evidence of a diversion event is provided. The method includes detecting a triggering event at a dispensing cabinet including medication. The method also includes activating, in response to the detection of the triggering event, one or more surveillance devices to capture a recording. The recording includes a possible diversion event. The method also includes generating one or more transaction records associated with the recording. The method also includes filtering, at a database and based on one or more of the transaction records, a plurality of recordings. The plurality of recordings includes the recording to determine whether the possible diversion event occurred. In response to a determination that the possible diversion event occurred, the method includes generating an alert indicating that the possible diversion event has occurred. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Brendan Burgess, Mustafa Yusufi, Magnus Felke, Paul Preziotti, Gary Latorraca
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Publication number: 20200405577Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Gary LATORRACA, Kelly LARRABEE, Thomas UTECH, Jitendra URANKAR, Guy ELDREDGE, Brendan BURGESS, Maria JASKELA, David HEFFRON
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Publication number: 20200365248Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Gary BELL, Gary John LATORRACA, Brendan BURGESS
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Patent number: 10813841Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 10777311Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Bell, Gary John Latorraca, Brendan Burgess
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Publication number: 20190362832Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Gary BELL, Gary John LATORRACA, Brendan BURGESS
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Patent number: 10318713Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Bell, Gary John LaTorraca, Brendan Burgess
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Patent number: 10108232Abstract: An electronics enclosure is disclosed that provides passive cooling of electronic components while reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions. The electronics enclosure includes an electronics assembly with at least one electronic component and a heat sink coupled to the electronics assembly. The heat sink has a base portion configured to thermally couple to the at least one electronic component when the heat sink is coupled to the electronic assembly. The electronics enclosure also includes a conductive enclosure forming an enclosed volume around the electronics assembly. The enclosure has a first opening configured to fit around the heat sink and at least one second opening. All non-conductive passages from the volume to the external environment have at least one cross-sectional opening having a continuous conductive perimeter with a maximum linear length within the opening of less than one quarter wavelength of a determined maximum shielding frequency.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: David H. Nicol, Michael Dugan Joyce, Brendan Burgess
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Publication number: 20180235843Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 9962316Abstract: Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Gary Latorraca, Kelly Larrabee, Thomas Utech, Jitendra Urankar, Guy Eldredge, Brendan Burgess, Maria Jaskela, David Heffron
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Patent number: 9685031Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: United Tote CompanyInventors: Scott B. Pfennighausen, Jim Baker, Brendan Burgess, Kenneth A. Vlazny
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Publication number: 20170161459Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Gary BELL, Gary John LATORRACA, Brendan BURGESS
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Publication number: 20170083060Abstract: An electronics enclosure is disclosed that provides passive cooling of electronic components while reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions. The electronics enclosure includes an electronics assembly with at least one electronic component and a heat sink coupled to the electronics assembly. The heat sink has a base portion configured to thermally couple to the at least one electronic component when the heat sink is coupled to the electronic assembly. The electronics enclosure also includes a conductive enclosure forming an enclosed volume around the electronics assembly. The enclosure has a first opening configured to fit around the heat sink and at least one second opening. All non-conductive passages from the volume to the external environment have at least one cross-sectional opening having a continuous conductive perimeter with a maximum linear length within the opening of less than one quarter wavelength of a determined maximum shielding frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: David H. NICOL, Michael Dugan JOYCE, Brendan BURGESS
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Patent number: 9600634Abstract: A smart carrier has a housing comprising one or more docking locations configured to accept a secure receptacle, a wireless interface module disposed within the housing, and a processor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the one or more docking locations and the wireless interface module. The processor is configured to communicate with an external device through the wireless interface module and with a secure receptacle that is mated with one of the one or more docking locations. The smart carrier also has a battery disposed within the housing and configured to provide all operational power to the processor, the wireless interface module, and the one or more docking locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Gary Bell, Gary John Latorraca, Brendan Burgess
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Patent number: 9513675Abstract: An electronics enclosure is disclosed that provides passive cooling of electronic components while reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions. The electronics enclosure includes an electronics assembly with at least one electronic component and a heat sink coupled to the electronics assembly. The heat sink has a base portion configured to thermally couple to the at least one electronic component when the heat sink is coupled to the electronic assembly. The electronics enclosure also includes a conductive enclosure forming an enclosed volume around the electronics assembly. The enclosure has a first opening configured to fit around the heat sink and at least one second opening. All non-conductive passages from the volume to the external environment have at least one cross-sectional opening having a continuous conductive perimeter with a maximum linear length within the opening of less than one quarter wavelength of a determined maximum shielding frequency.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: David H. Nicol, Michael Dugan Joyce, Brendan Burgess