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).
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Patent number: 11771823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Publication number: 20190388617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Patent number: 10342919Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Patent number: 10076606Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: William Ambruzs, Lauren Burns, Joseph Christian, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Charles Houssiere, Randy Jackson
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Patent number: 9849027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Alimera Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Brian Highley, Morgan Beeson, Randy Jackson, Christopher Edward Wayman, Lance Shetler, Antonio Cutino, Michael Thomas Wright
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Publication number: 20160015892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Patent number: 9238101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
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Patent number: 9039660Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Patent number: 9011379Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.AInventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
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Patent number: 8986252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20130023834Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Publication number: 20120191059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 8226614Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Patton Medical Devices, LPInventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
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Publication number: 20120130309Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
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Publication number: 20110313358Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Seralaathan Hariharesan, Brian Highley
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Publication number: 20110060287Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: PATTON MEDICAL DEVICES, LPInventors: William Ambruzs, Joseph Christian, Brian Highley, charles Houssiere, Randy Jackson
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Publication number: 20100252034Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Julian T. Ross, Steven O. Dunford, Kraig Kooiman, John Lansdown, Kathleen Vaughn, Scott Freeman, Brian Highley, Kevin J. Turner, Michael T. Wright
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Publication number: 20090281520Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Brian HIGHLEY, Morgan BEESON, Randy JACKSON, Christopher Edward WAYMAN, Lance SHETLER, Antonio CUTINO, Michael Thomas WRIGHT
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Publication number: 20090163878Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: 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
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Patent number: D592746Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Alimera SciencesInventors: Brian Highley, Morgan Beeson, Randy Jackson, Antonio Cutino