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: 7520867
    Abstract: A subcutaneous infusion set. The subcutaneous infusion set may include a base for providing an infusion path; a cannula connected to and extending away from the base; a connector removably attachable to the base; and a tubing affixed to the connector. The connector may be limitedly rotatable on the base when the connector is removably attached to the base. Also, a contiguous pass for passing fluids may be formed from the tubing to the cannula when the connector is removably attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Leif N. Bowman, Albert D. Candioty, Milad T. Girgis, Thomas V. Rudolph, Frederick C. Houghton, Jason Adams, Brian Highley
  • Patent number: 7494481
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Mark D. Holt, Albert D. Candioty, Milad T. Girgis, Julian D. Kavazov, Philip J. Hudak, Frederick C. Houghton, Sean M. Collins, Lance E. Shelter, Jason Adams, Clint Taylor, Brian Highley, Kraig P. Kooiman, Tommy Cushing
  • Publication number: 20070215159
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a breathing device comprising a reservoir bag, oxygen source, scrubber, and activation device. The oxygen source and an exit from the scrubber may be fluidly connected to the reservoir bag. The reservoir bag may be attached to a mouthpiece to provide inhalation air. Expired air may be exhaled through the mouthpiece and directed to an inlet for the scrubber. As a user breaths normally, expired air is scrubbed of undesired components, such as excess CO2. The scrubbed expired air is then mixed with generated oxygen, and delivered back to the user for inhalation. Additionally, the oxygen source and the scrubber may be replaced and/or replenished without interrupting or compromising a breathing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Julian Ross, Steven Dunford, Kraig Kooiman, John Lansdown, Kathleen Vaughn, Scott Freeman, Brian Highley, Kevin Turner, Michael Wright
  • Publication number: 20070135774
    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: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060129090
    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: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Sheldon Moberg, Mark Holt, Albert Candioty, Milad Girgis, Julian Kavazov, Philip Hudak, Frederick Houghton, Sean Collins, Lance Shetler, Jason Adams, Clint Taylor, Brian Highley, Kraig Kooiman, Tommy Cushing
  • Publication number: 20050189178
    Abstract: An inline oiler cartridge assembly for a pneumatically powered instrument includes a housing, a first conduit and a second conduit. The housing includes a lower portion removably attached to an upper portion. The lower portion defines an inner cylindrical cavity and an outer cylindrical cavity. A source of oil is disposed in the inner cylindrical cavity. A dry fiber cellulose material is disposed in the outer cylindrical cavity. The first conduit has a first end for attachment to a source of pressurized air and a second end for attachment to a pneumatically powered instrument. The first conduit passes through a portion of the upper portion of the housing and defines a channel for transmission of the source of pressurized air. The channel is in fluid communication with the inner cylindrical cavity such that the source of pressurized air draws oil into an air stream for delivery to the pneumatically powered instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Highley
  • Patent number: 6920960
    Abstract: An inline oiler cartridge assembly for a pneumatically powered instrument includes a housing, a first conduit and a second conduit. The housing includes a lower portion removably attached to an upper portion. The lower portion defines an inner cavity and an outer cavity. A source of oil is disposed in the inner cavity. A dry fiber cellulose material is disposed in the outer cavity. The first conduit has a first end for attachment to a source of pressurized air and a second end for attachment to a pneumatically powered instrument. The first conduit passes through a portion of the upper portion of the housing and defines a channel for transmission of the source of pressurized air. The channel is in fluid communication with the inner cavity such that the source of pressurized air draws oil into an air stream for delivery to the pneumatically powered instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20050101910
    Abstract: A subcutaneous infusion set. The subcutaneous infusion set may include a base for providing an infusion path; a cannula connected to and extending away from the base; a connector removably attachable to the base; and a tubing affixed to the connector. The connector may be limitedly rotatable on the base when the connector is removably attached to the base. Also, a contiguous pass for passing fluids may be formed from the tubing to the cannula when the connector is removably attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Leif Bowman, Albert Candioty, Milad Girgis, Thomas Rudolph, Frederick Houghton, Jason Adams, Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20030000774
    Abstract: An inline oiler cartridge assembly for a pneumatically powered instrument includes a housing, a first conduit and a second conduit. The housing includes a lower portion removably attached to an upper portion. The lower portion defines an inner cylindrical cavity and an outer cylindrical cavity. A source of oil is disposed in the inner cylindrical cavity. A dry fiber cellulose material is disposed in the outer cylindrical cavity. The first conduit has a first end for attachment to a source of pressurized air and a second end for attachment to a pneumatically powered instrument. The first conduit passes through a portion of the upper portion of the housing and defines a channel for transmission of the source of pressurized air. The channel is in fluid communication with the inner cylindrical cavity such that the source of pressurized air draws oil into an air stream for delivery to the pneumatically powered instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc. d/b/a Medtronic Midas Rex
    Inventor: Brian Highley
  • Publication number: 20020165549
    Abstract: For use in a hospital or other medical facility, provided is a powered surgical instrument. The surgical instrument can be used by doctors and the like for the dissection of bone and tissue. The surgical instrument includes a disposable drive unit and a dissection tool. The drive unit is made of a moldable or non-machined material, such as plastic, which does not have to sustain repeated use and sterilization over an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Owusu-Akyaw, Rob Ellins, John K. Henderson, E. Paul Strauss, Keith Williams, Raymond Lyle Schenk,, Allen P. Hilton, Brian Highley, Michael John Busker, Steven John Lundeen, Mark A. Serre, Curtis Wayne Quiring, Bryan Michael Clem, Richard Dennis Wilson