Patents by Inventor Brian William Ward
Brian William Ward 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: 20230272862Abstract: A multi-tubing pinch valve assembly including a receiving space defined between a pinch protrusion and tubing contact body. The multi-tubing pinch valve assembly is moveable between a retracted state and an extended state. In the extended state, multiple tubes disposed in the receiving space are pinched, restricting flow therethrough. In the retracted state, multiple tubes are capable of being loaded into and/or out of the receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Andrew GLOOR, Brian William WARD, Alexander BROWN, Briden Ray STANTON, Brett BAEVERSTAD, Chuankun WANG, Stuart MCKNIGHT, Daniel CLEMENT
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Publication number: 20230256158Abstract: Ambulatory modular infusion pump systems are provided, including a housing having a housing front and a housing back, a controller coupled to the housing front, and one or more pump modules disposed within the housing. Each pump module includes a door assembly including a door having a door securement, a channel housing, a cartridge gasket, at least one sensor, a plurality of pump fingers, a frame assembly and a motor. One or more button assemblies are disposed on the housing front, each button assembly having a button disposed adjacent a corresponding pump module and configured to release the door of the corresponding pump module when the button is moved to a release position. Methods of single handed operation of and configuration of ambulatory modular infusion pump systems are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Lee William TRAVIS, Brian William WARD, Jon ANDERSON
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Patent number: 11395886Abstract: A single plate capacitive bubble detection sensor. The detector may employ a single active plate. A parasitic capacitance of the active plate relative to the environment may be monitored without reference to any particular ground source. In this regard, highly sensitive measurements may be made of a tube disposed adjacent to the active plate to detect, for example, the presence of air, liquid, or a change between liquid and air in the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, David Lee Holien, Brian William Ward
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Patent number: 11141527Abstract: Removable tubing cartridges are described herein. A removable tubing cartridge includes an elongated cartridge body. The cartridge body further includes an upper lip disposed about the upper end of the cartridge body, wherein the upper lip extends axially away from the cartridge body. The cartridge can further include at least one lower fastener disposed about the lower end of the cartridge body, wherein the upper lip and the at least one lower fastener are configured to cooperatively align the cartridge body within the infusion pump. The cartridge can further include an upper tubing adapter cavity and a lower tubing adapter cavity that are configured to cooperatively align the pump segment tubing relative to the cartridge body.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: CME AMERICA, LLCInventors: Brian William Ward, Lee William Travis
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Publication number: 20210085892Abstract: A single plate capacitive bubble detection sensor. The detector may employ a single active plate. A parasitic capacitance of the active plate relative to the environment may be monitored without reference to any particular ground source. In this regard, highly sensitive measurements may be made of a tube disposed adjacent to the active plate to detect, for example, the presence of air, liquid, or a change between liquid and air in the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, David Lee HOLIEN, Brian William WARD
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Patent number: 10881812Abstract: A single plate capacitive bubble detection sensor. The detector may employ a single active plate. A parasitic capacitance of the active plate relative to the environment may be monitored without reference to any particular ground source. In this regard, highly sensitive measurements may be made of a tube disposed adjacent to the active plate to detect, for example, the presence of air, liquid, or a change between liquid and air in the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, David Lee Holien, Brian William Ward
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Patent number: 10843824Abstract: Syringe positioning apparatus and methods are disclosed that provide for automated positioning of a syringe at an axially aligned position on a predetermined axis. The apparatus and methods employ first and second members having opposing surfaces that include first and second ramps, respectively, wherein the first ramp angles upward and away from the second member, and the second ramp angles upward and away from the first member. At least one of the first and second members may be advanceable toward the other by an actuator, wherein the first and second ramps may slidably engage a syringe and thereby elevate the syringe to the axially aligned position on the predetermined axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignees: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE SAInventors: Tammy Stultz, David Lee Holien, Sophoeun Svai, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, Brian William Ward, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Joshua Nathan Aumiller
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Patent number: 10821233Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: James Robert Hutchison, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, Brian William Ward, Robert Mitchell Clark
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Patent number: 10668215Abstract: A syringe tip cap is provided for use with an automatic syringe loading apparatus. The cap includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is defined by at least one generally āVā-shaped ramp on each of two sides of the exterior surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Brian William Ward, James McCrea, Stephen Norman Donnigan, Gregory Walter Hall, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, III, Steve K. Kele, Michael Dickson Olichney, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Tammy Lynn Stultz
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Publication number: 20190125961Abstract: Removable tubing cartridges are described herein. A removable tubing cartridge includes an elongated cartridge body. The cartridge body further includes an upper lip disposed about the upper end of the cartridge body, wherein the upper lip extends axially away from the cartridge body. The cartridge can further include at least one lower fastener disposed about the lower end of the cartridge body, wherein the upper lip and the at least one lower fastener are configured to cooperatively align the cartridge body within the infusion pump. The cartridge can further include an upper tubing adapter cavity and a lower tubing adapter cavity that are configured to cooperatively align the pump segment tubing relative to the cartridge body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Brian William WARD, Lee William TRAVIS
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Publication number: 20190015601Abstract: A single plate capacitive bubble detection sensor. The detector may employ a single active plate. A parasitic capacitance of the active plate relative to the environment may be monitored without reference to any particular ground source. In this regard, highly sensitive measurements may be made of a tube disposed adjacent to the active plate to detect, for example, the presence of air, liquid, or a change between liquid and air in the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, David Lee HOLIEN, Brian William WARD
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Publication number: 20190015588Abstract: A medical tube set is provided, including a length of tubing having a first end, and an opposite second end, the first end connected to a spike. An outlet valve is connected to the second end and forms a connector configured for affixing the second end to a medication delivery device, the connector having a connector body having an inlet end and an opposite delivery end. A tip cover is slidably engaged on the delivery end and is movable between an extended position in which the cover obscures the delivery end, and a retracted position in which the delivery end is exposed for delivery of fluid from the tubing in a medical apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Brian William WARD, Cari Lyn HEFFNER, Megan Marie KLECKNER
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Publication number: 20190009935Abstract: Syringe positioning apparatus and methods are disclosed that provide for automated positioning of a syringe at an axially aligned position on a predetermined axis. The apparatus and methods employ first and second members having opposing surfaces that include first and second ramps, respectively, wherein the first ramp angles upward and away from the second member, and the second ramp angles upward and away from the first member. At least one of the first and second members may be advanceable toward the other by an actuator, wherein the first and second ramps may slidably engage a syringe and thereby elevate the syringe to the axially aligned position on the predetermined axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Tammy STULTZ, David Lee HOLIEN, Sophoeun SVAI, Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, Brian William WARD, Roy Sven HOVLAND, James Robert HUTCHISON, Joshua Nathan AUMILLER
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Publication number: 20190009030Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: James Robert HUTCHISON, Joshua Nathan AUMILLER, Michael Dickson OLICHNEY, Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, Brian William WARD, Robert Mitchell CLARK
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Patent number: 9937301Abstract: A tamper-evident syringe tip cap is provided and includes an outer housing with an outer shell, and a tip cover secured to an upper end of the outer shell. An inner core has a female Luer lock fitting, a spindle projecting vertically from the fitting, and a sleeve matingly engaging the spindle and being constructed and arranged for releasably securing the outer housing to the inner core. The outer housing is movable relative to the inner core between a first, pre-activated position and a second, activated position.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventor: Brian William Ward
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Patent number: 9845168Abstract: A source fluid inlet for an automated filling device. The source fluid inlet may comprise features that limit engagement and/or disengagement of a source fluid tubing set from a port in the source fluid inlet except when the port is disposed in a predetermined load position. In turn, engagement and/or disengagement of the source fluid tubing may be selectively allowed to assist in reduction of interconnection errors of one or more source fluid sources. The source fluid inlet may selectively position a source fluid tubing set in a fill position to facilitate fluid communication with a receptacle to be filled (e.g., a syringe). The source fluid inlet further comprises one or more mechanisms for engagement and/or retention of a cap disposed on a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Baxter Corporation EnglewoodInventors: Brian William Ward, Cari Lyn Heffner, David Lee Holien, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Richard Wayne LeVaughn, Michael Dickson Olichney, Tammy Stultz, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy
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Publication number: 20170354792Abstract: A tamper-evident syringe tip cap is provided and includes an outer housing with an outer shell, and a tip cover secured to an upper end of the outer shell. An inner core has a female Luer lock fitting, a spindle projecting vertically from the fitting, and a sleeve matingly engaging the spindle and being constructed and arranged for releasably securing the outer housing to the inner core. The outer housing is movable relative to the inner core between a first, pre-activated position and a second, activated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventor: Brian William Ward
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Publication number: 20170190448Abstract: A source fluid inlet for an automated filling device. The source fluid inlet may comprise features that limit engagement and/or disengagement of a source fluid tubing set from a port in the source fluid inlet except when the port is disposed in a predetermined load position. In turn, engagement and/or disengagement of the source fluid tubing may be selectively allowed to assist in reduction of interconnection errors of one or more source fluid sources. The source fluid inlet may selectively position a source fluid tubing set in a fill position to facilitate fluid communication with a receptacle to be filled (e.g., a syringe). The source fluid inlet further comprises one or more mechanisms for engagement and/or retention of a cap disposed on a syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Brian William Ward, Cari Lyn Heffner, David Lee Holien, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Richard Wayne LeVaughn, Michael Dickson Olichney, Tammy Stultz, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy
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Publication number: 20170189618Abstract: A syringe tip cap is provided for use with an automatic syringe loading apparatus. The cap includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is defined by at least one generally āVā-shaped ramp on each of two sides of the exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Brian William WARD, James MCCREA, Stephen Norman DONNIGAN, Gregory Walter HALL, Roy Sven HOVLAND, James Robert HUTCHISON, III, Steve K. KELE, Michael Dickson OLICHNEY, Jeffery Jonathan RAU, Tammy Lynn STULTZ
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Patent number: 8864725Abstract: A system is provided for use and handling a medical liquid (e.g. hazardous drugs) that includes a transfer adapter having a port rotatably interconnectable to a male luer fitting of a needleless syringe or infusion tubing line port, and a patient connector having a port rotatable interconnectable to a female luer fitting of an intravascular catheter access port. Ports of the transfer adapter and patient connector are interconnectable to automatically define a closed fluid passageway. A vial adapter and/or a reservoir adapter may be provided for selective interconnection to the transfer adapter wherein a second closed fluid passageway and/or a third closed fluid passageway are automatically defined upon interconnection with the transfer adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Baxter Corporation EnglewoodInventors: Joseph V. Ranalletta, Randy Kent Hall, Brian William Ward, Caryl Lyn Wojcik