Patents by Inventor Chris Lacy

Chris Lacy 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).

  • INFUSATE TUBING CLAMP SYSTEMS FOR INFUSION PUMPS
    Publication number: 20180140770
    Abstract: An infusate tubing clamp system for an infusion pump includes at least one movable tubing holder for removably securing a portion of infusate tubing. An actuator is operatively coupled to the at least one movable tubing holder. When the actuator is activated, the at least one movable tubing holder responsively and reversibly moves to a position that compressively clamps the portion of infusate tubing with sufficient force to temporarily and reversibly occlude the infusate tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Clint HETCHLER, Grant ADAMS, Chris LACY
  • Two piece medication cassette closure apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7967773
    Abstract: A disposable medical cassette apparatus and method for housing medication in a tamper resistant enclosure for selective coupled attachment to an ambulatory infusion pump. In some embodiments, the device may include a first assembly comprising a rear housing and a pressure plate affixed to one another, as well as a second assembly comprising a cover that includes a plurality of lock feature protrusions and at least one slotted aperture. The first assembly and second assembly are adapted for permanent coupling by a first and second lock arrangements. Generally, the first lock arrangement includes lock feature protrusions of the second assembly engaging within the lock receiving structures of the first assembly. Further, the second lock arrangement includes at least one tabbed snap member of the first assembly engaging within at least one corresponding slotted aperture of the second assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Amborn, Chris Lacy, Steven Cote
  • TWO PIECE MEDICATION CASSETTE CLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110087165
    Abstract: A disposable medical cassette apparatus and method for housing medication in a tamper resistant enclosure for selective coupled attachment to an ambulatory infusion pump. In some embodiments, the device may include a first assembly comprising a rear housing and a pressure plate affixed to one another, as well as a second assembly comprising a cover that includes a plurality of lock feature protrusions and at least one slotted aperture. The first assembly and second assembly are adapted for permanent coupling by a first and second lock arrangements. Generally, the first lock arrangement includes lock feature protrusions of the second assembly engaging within the lock receiving structures of the first assembly. Further, the second lock arrangement includes at least one tabbed snap member of the first assembly engaging within at least one corresponding slotted aperture of the second assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Chad Amborn, Chris Lacy, Steven Cote
  • Infusion pump cassette
    Patent number: D626647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Amborn, Chris Lacy, Steven Cote
  • Infusion pump cassette
    Patent number: D655810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Amborn, Chris Lacy, Steven Cote