Patents by Inventor Brian Highley

Brian Highley 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: 11771823
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Publication number: 20190388617
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Patent number: 10342919
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Patent number: 10076606
    Abstract: Insertion devices for installing insertion sets to a user, insertion needles, methods for loading insertion devices with insertion sets, methods for installing insertion sets, methods for instructing others how to load and/or install insertion sets, and certain aspects of insertion sets, including insertion needle hubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ambruzs, Lauren Burns, Joseph Christian, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Charles Houssiere, Randy Jackson
  • Patent number: 9849027
    Abstract: An ocular implantation device comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, a needle configured to receive an implant, and a plunger and a rod operatively coupled together. The plunger and the rod are disposed in the housing and are collectively, translationally moveable along the longitudinal axis of the housing. The rod is configured to be receivable within at least a portion of the needle to enable the rod to move the implant therethrough. An actuator is operatively engaged with the plunger such that movement of the actuator in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis of the housing results in the translational movement of the plunger and the rod along the longitudinal axis of the housing in order to deliver the implant through the needle to a target site. An alternative embodiment of an ocular implantation device uses a retractable needle to deliver an implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Alimera Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Highley, Morgan Beeson, Randy Jackson, Christopher Edward Wayman, Lance Shetler, Antonio Cutino, Michael Thomas Wright
  • Publication number: 20160015892
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Patent number: 9238101
    Abstract: A cassette (1) that is insertable into an infusion pump for delivery of a fluid to a subject that has a housing with two ends for holding flexible tubing (75) through which the fluid is directed. The housing has an open area exposing the tubing, which engages a pumping mechanism when inserted into an infusion pump. An anti-flow valve mechanism (100) associated with the tubing or the cassette and present either in, on or near the housing is made up of a piston (103/105) and spring (110), where the spring biases the piston against the tubing to prevent fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
  • Patent number: 9039660
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Patent number: 9011379
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system that includes an infusion pump and a cassette (1) with tubing (75) that is configured for engaging the pump mechanism of the infusion pump to accurately and repeatably deliver a fluid to a subject. The cassette has a housing with first and second ends for holding flexible tubing through which the fluid is directed, and the tubing engages a pumping mechanism to provide movement of the fluid through the tubing. When engaged with the pumping mechanism, the length of tubing is accurately and repeatably positioned in contact with and between the curved wall and the pumping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A
    Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
  • Patent number: 8986252
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides cassettes and methods of using same for the delivery of fluids to a patient using fluid delivery systems. In a general embodiment, the cassettes of the present disclosure include a flexible tube, a housing having a recessed area and first and second ends for holding the flexible tube, and at least two additional components including, for example, different sensors, false reading components for sensors, anti-flow valve means, insertion guides, directional indicators, latch mechanisms, kink-prevention notches, etc. Such additional components provide the cassettes of the present disclosure with several advantages including, for example, quality control, efficiency of use, cost effectiveness, and safety of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: David Charles Cummings, Alan P. Halbert, Seralaathan Hariharesan, James Allen Higgins, Brian Highley, Michael Rueben Jedwab, Russell Paul Meyer, Andrew Peter Nelson, David Woodruff West
  • Publication number: 20130023834
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120191059
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides cassettes and methods of using same for the delivery of fluids to a patient using fluid delivery systems. In a general embodiment, the cassettes of the present disclosure include a flexible tube, a housing having a recessed area and first and second ends for holding the flexible tube, and at least two additional components including, for example, different sensors, false reading components for sensors, anti-flow valve means, insertion guides, directional indicators, latch mechanisms, kink-prevention notches, etc. Such additional components provide the cassettes of the present disclosure with several advantages including, for example, quality control, efficiency of use, cost effectiveness, and safety of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: David Charles Cummings, Alan P. Halbert, Seralaathan Hariharesan, James Allen Higgins, Brian Highley, Michael Rueben Jedwab, Russell Paul Meyer, Andrew Peter Nelson, David Woodruff West
  • Patent number: 8226614
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Patton Medical Devices, LP
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120130309
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system that includes an infusion pump and a cassette (1) with tubing (75) that is configured for engaging the pump mechanism of the infusion pump to accurately and repeatably deliver a fluid to a subject. The cassette has a housing with first and second ends for holding flexible tubing through which the fluid is directed, and the tubing engages a pumping mechanism to provide movement of the fluid through the tubing. When engaged with the pumping mechanism, the length of tubing is accurately and repeatably positioned in contact with and between the curved wall and the pumping mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20110313358
    Abstract: A cassette (1) that is insertable into an infusion pump for delivery of a fluid to a subject that has a housing with two ends for holding flexible tubing (75) through which the fluid is directed. The housing has an open area exposing the tubing, which engages a pumping mechanism when inserted into an infusion pump. An anti-flow valve mechanism (100) associated with the tubing or the cassette and present either in, on or near the housing is made up of a piston (103/105) and spring (110), where the spring biases the piston against the tubing to prevent fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20110060287
    Abstract: Insertion devices for installing insertion sets to a user, insertion needles, methods for loading insertion devices with insertion sets, methods for installing insertion sets, methods for instructing others how to load and/or install insertion sets, and certain aspects of insertion sets, including insertion needle hubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: PATTON MEDICAL DEVICES, LP
    Inventors: William Ambruzs, Joseph Christian, Brian Highley, charles Houssiere, Randy Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100252034
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a breathing device comprising a housing, oxygen source, water trap, activation mechanism, and breathing apparatus. Operation of the activation mechanism may commence the production of a gas comprising oxygen. The generated oxygen may be bubbled through the water trap prior to being provided to the breathing apparatus attached to the user. Some embodiments may comprise two separate oxygen sources configured to provide distinct flow rates from one another. Other embodiments may comprise a rotating catalyst container configured to evenly and rapidly distribute catalyst upon commencement of the oxygen production. Still other embodiments may comprise a convoluted section of tubing to aid in altering the temperature of the produced oxygen gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Julian T. Ross, Steven O. Dunford, Kraig Kooiman, John Lansdown, Kathleen Vaughn, Scott Freeman, Brian Highley, Kevin J. Turner, Michael T. Wright
  • Publication number: 20090281520
    Abstract: An ocular implantation device comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, a needle configured to receive an implant, and a plunger and a rod operatively coupled together. The plunger and the rod are disposed in the housing and are collectively, translationally moveable along the longitudinal axis of housing. The rod is configured to be receivable within at least a portion of the needle to enable the rod to move an implant therethrough. An actuator is operatively engaged with the plunger such that movement of the actuator in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis of the housing results in translational movement of the plunger and the rod along the longitudinal axis of the housing in order to deliver the implant through the needle to a target site. An alternative embodiment of the device uses a retractable needle to deliver the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Brian HIGHLEY, Morgan BEESON, Randy JACKSON, Christopher Edward WAYMAN, Lance SHETLER, Antonio CUTINO, Michael Thomas WRIGHT
  • Publication number: 20090163878
    Abstract: An infusion set for subcutaneous delivery of an infusant. The infusion set may include a base removably attachable to an infusion site and a connector temporarily lockable to the base. The connector can engage the base in a plurality of orientations. The connector locks into the base after at least partial rotation of the connector about the base. The connector may include flexible arms which unlock the connector from the base. The base includes a cannula for insertion through the infusion site. The connector includes a tubing for passing the infusant. The infusant is subcutaneously passable from the tubing through the cannula when the connector is attached to the base. The infusion set may also include a hub removably attachable to the base that includes a needle that extends through the base and the cannula and a guard removably attachable to the base opposite the hub for surrounding the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Mark D. Holt, Albert D. Candioty, Milad T. Grigis, Julian D. Kavazov, Philip J. Hudak, Frederick C. Houghton, Sean M. Collins, Lance E. Shetler, Jason Adams, Clint Taylor, Brian Highley, Kraig P. Kooiman, Tommy Cushing
  • Patent number: D592746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Alimera Sciences
    Inventors: Brian Highley, Morgan Beeson, Randy Jackson, Antonio Cutino