Patents by Inventor Charles Hendrixson

Charles Hendrixson 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: 9391670
    Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other and to confirm the authenticity of instructions sent to the infusion device from the remote controller. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Animas Corporation
    Inventors: Krzysztof Z. Brukalo, Manfred Ebner, Steven Getz, David Hohl, David Pohlman, Charles Hendrixson, John Quinlan
  • Publication number: 20140113553
    Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other and to confirm the authenticity of instructions sent to the infusion device from the remote controller. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: ANIMAS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Krzysztof Z. BRUKALO, Manfred EBNER, Steven GETZ, David HOHL, David POHLMAN, Charles HENDRIXSON, John QUINLAN
  • Publication number: 20130338576
    Abstract: Described is drug infusion device configure to maintain its intended drug delivery rate by monitoring atmospheric effects. The device may include one or more vents that permit the passage of gas between the exterior and interior of the device's housing. The device may also include one or more pressure and/or temperature sensors, the readings from which may be used to determine malfunctions in the venting of the device and/or changes in pressure that could cause the unintended over-delivery or under-delivery of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Sean O'Connor, Charles Hendrixson, Luis Jahn
  • Publication number: 20130338635
    Abstract: Described is method for maintaining proper drug delivery rate by monitoring atmospheric effects on a drug infusion device. The device may include one or more vents that permit the passage of gas between the exterior and interior of the device's housing. The device may also include one or more pressure and/or temperature sensors, the readings from which may be used to determine malfunctions in the venting of the device and/or changes in pressure that could cause the unintended over-delivery or under-delivery of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Sean O'Connor, Charles Hendrixson, Luis Jahn
  • Publication number: 20090105646
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical infusion device, such as an externally worn insulin pump, capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter. The disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote device and the antenna is mounted using a spring-design that inhibits transmission of vibration to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Animas Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Hendrixson, Bahram Sharifi
  • Publication number: 20090099505
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical infusion device, such as an externally worn insulin pump, capable of being in remote communication with a controller or data acquisition unit such as a blood glucose meter. The disclosed medical infusion device includes a dual frequency antenna to facilitate communication with the remote device and the antenna is mounted using a spring-design that inhibits transmission of vibration to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Animas Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Hendrixson, Bahram Sharifi
  • Publication number: 20090005729
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical infusion device including a dedicated processing unit for detecting abnormal operation of the operation of the device. Specifically, a watchdog controller is employed as an independent monitor of the functioning of microprocessors used in the medical infusion device for controlling things such as RF communication, insulin infusion, and system integrity. Through the use of an independently-powered watchdog control system, the accuracy and reliability of the device is enhanced, resulting in greater assurance to the patient receiving periodic or continuous infusion of a drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Animas Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Hendrixson, Ian Maxwell Shipway, John Quinlan, Brian J. McLaughlin, Steven Getz