Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPH ERLEN

CHRISTOPH ERLEN 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).

  • Publication number: 20230400953
    Abstract: A medical pump for conveying a medical liquid includes a pump housing and a lid housing attachable to the pump housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Stephan Hoevel, Norbert Koop, Jan Sokoll, Stefan Espenhahn, Joachim Schuetz, Yvonne Fischbach, Gerhard Schoeffel
  • Publication number: 20230390482
    Abstract: A device for administering medical liquid, in particular an infusion pump, and a system that includes the device and a holding device. The device includes a housing and a component that generates heat during use of the device. The component is arranged inside the housing. A passive heat sink is attached to an outer side of the housing and is connected thermally, in particular in a heat-conducting manner, to the component. The heat sink has cooling fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christoph Erlen, Gerhard Schoeffel, Joachim Schuetz, Daniel Wolf
  • Publication number: 20230338648
    Abstract: A device for administering a medical liquid and a method for operating the device. The device includes a main part having a receiving region and a drive. The receiving region can receive a liquid-containing hollow body. The drive can act on the hollow body such that liquid in the hollow body is conveyed. A control unit controls the drive. A cover is movably connected to the main part and covers the exterior of the receiving region in a closed position. The cover has a manually blockable input unit for inputting commands. In the closed position of the cover, a manual input can be entered on the input unit. A sensor detects whether the cover is in the closed position. The control unit ensures that the input unit is blocked when the sensor detects that the cover is open. Another device features a lockable cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Maria Buerger, Christoph Erlen, Jana Roeper
  • Patent number: 11775126
    Abstract: A medical pump for conveying a medical liquid has a pump housing and a front lid hingedly arranged at the pump housing. The medical pump also has a lid housing and an operating element integrated in the lid housing. The operating element features a resistive touch element and a separate display element arranged at a parallel distance to the touch element. The touch element and the display element jointly form a touch screen, and are fastened at respectively opposing sides of the lid housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Stephan Hoevel, Norbert Koop, Jan Sokoll, Stefan Espenhahn, Joachim Schuetz, Yvonne Fischbach, Gerhard Schoeffel
  • Patent number: 11701465
    Abstract: A sensor system for a volumetric pump operating according to the linear peristalsis principle includes at least one sensor unit; at least one sensor transmitter unit; and a sensor output signal processing unit. The sensor transmitter unit is arranged to apply a detection variable varying as a function of a travel position to the sensor unit along a predetermined travel along which a fixedly arranged sensor unit and a movably arranged sensor transmitter unit or a movably arranged sensor unit and a fixedly arranged sensor transmitter unit are moving relative to each other. The sensor unit is configured to output a detection signal corresponding to a travel position on the basis of the varying detection variable. The sensor output signal processing unit is arranged to receive the detection signal output by the sensor unit and discriminate at least three travel positions on the basis of the received detection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventor: Christoph Erlen
  • Publication number: 20230201557
    Abstract: A clamping module of or for a medical pump, and a method for identifying a hose clamp of a disposable infusion article insertable into the clamping module. The clamping module includes an electro-optical system for identifying the hose clamp, which has an optical marking. The electro-optical system includes a first light source for emitting at least a first light beam and a second light source for emitting at least a second light beam. The second light source is formed differently than the first light source. A photodetector receives a reflected light, and an optical window bundles the first light beam and/or the second light beam on the disposable infusion article, as well as the reflected light received by the photodetector. The method identifies the hose clamp based on a color and uses a measurement algorithm after insertion of the hose clamp into the medical pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas Katerkamp, Markus Discher, Christoph Erlen, Maria Buerger, Jan Schwarz, Mario Richardt, Stephan Hoevel, Jan Fragner, Jan Eric Herr, Volker Schumacher, Simon Paul, Raphael Jedelhauser
  • Publication number: 20230129139
    Abstract: A drug management system and a method for providing a specific medication at a medical device. The system includes a central drug database and at least one external, decentral medical device. A drug prescription can be input preferably manually via an input interface, and an appropriate drug dataset can be retrieved for the medical device and supplied to the medical device. The central drug database includes a plurality of drug datasets for the medical device. The central drug database is configured to match and validate the drug prescription with the plurality of drug datasets and prepare the prescription so as to only implement the drug dataset corresponding to the drug prescription from the central drug database in the medical device during use of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Horst Schmoll, Michael Duesterhus, Christoph Erlen
  • Publication number: 20230120310
    Abstract: A medical pump includes a cuboid pump housing and a front lid that is pivotably hinged to the pump housing. The front lid includes a display, in particular a touch display, and/or operating elements. The front lid is attached to the pump housing with at least one first hinge element and at least one second hinge element. The at least one first hinge element and/or the at least one second hinge element includes or forms at least one electrical connection between the pump housing and the front lid for electrical linking and exchange of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Carsten Niemeier, Stefan Batzdorf, Michael Kauba, Michael Ostermoeller, Stephan Hoevel, Mario Richardt
  • Publication number: 20230117890
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump, such as a syringe pump or infusion pump, includes a housing, a front flap hinged to a front side of the housing, and a carrying handle pivotally connected to opposite first and second side surfaces. The carrying handle is pivotable from a storage position to a carrying position in which the carrying handle is disposed above the housing. A plurality of electrical and mechanical components, which are contained within the housing, are necessary for all of the intended functions of the medical fluid pump. A selection of components from the electrical and mechanical components are provided as tare elements, placed within the housing such that a center of gravity of the medical fluid pump is substantially below the carrying handle in the carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Hans-Josef Gerlach, Michael Kauba, Matthias Schwalm, Joachim Schuetz, Gerhard Schoeffel, Daniel Wolf
  • Publication number: 20230120949
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump, such as an infusion pump or syringe pump, includes a printed circuit board equipped with control devices of the medical fluid pump. The control device can include at least the control device of a motor of the medical fluid pump. The medical fluid pump also includes a wireless communication module in the form of a communication circuit board. The communication circuit board is arranged substantially perpendicular or orthogonally to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Carsten Niemeier, Marcel Stich, Michael Kauba, Michael Ostermoeller
  • Publication number: 20230074811
    Abstract: An apparatus for a safety-relevant application and a method for operating the apparatus. The apparatus has a user interface to display digits. The digits are intended to be filled with numerical values by a user. The user interface is designed to limit a selection of digits available for a user input when a numerical value is input by the user, for example the user's first input, for one of the digits that are to be filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christoph Erlen, James Richard Green, Mike Hoellerich
  • Publication number: 20230001074
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump has a housing, a front lid pivotably hinged to the housing, and a carrying handle. The carrying handle, which may have a bow-shaped design, is pivotably hinged to two opposing side faces of the housing. The carrying handle is hinged to the housing such that a handle portion of the carrying handle lies, in a swiveled-out state, in a direction of gravity substantially over a center of gravity of the fluid pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Matthias Schwalm, Marcel Stich, Peter Heine, Christoph Erlen, Joachim Schuetz, Michael Rauscher
  • Publication number: 20230004247
    Abstract: A medical pump for conveying a medical liquid has a pump housing and a front lid hingedly arranged at the pump housing. The medical pump also has a lid housing and an operating element integrated in the lid housing. The operating element features a resistive touch element and a separate display element arranged at a parallel distance to the touch element. The touch element and the display element jointly form a touch screen, and are fastened at respectively opposing sides of the lid housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Stephan Hoevel, Norbert Koop, Jan Sokoll, Stefan Espenhahn, Joachim Schuetz, Yvonne Fischbach, Gerhard Schoeffel
  • Publication number: 20230001094
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump having a housing which encloses an interior space. The housing includes an upper housing shell, a lower housing shell and a front flap pivotally articulated on the housing. An opening of an energy accumulator compartment is formed on the lower housing shell. The energy accumulator compartment is provided and designed to receive an energy accumulator. The energy accumulator compartment comprises a cutout or aperture opening toward the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Matthias Schwalm, Carsten Niemeier, Simon Haemmerle, Christoph Erlen, Joachim Schuetz, Gerhard Schoeffel, Daniel Wolf
  • Publication number: 20230001071
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump with an upper housing shell, a lower housing shell and a front lid pivotably hinged to the lower housing shell. A printed circuit board with essential control devices is arranged in the upper housing shell, and an energy storage is provided and fixed in the lower housing shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Christoph Erlen, Hans-Josef Gerlach, Joachim Schuetz, Gerhard Schoeffel, Daniel Wolf
  • Publication number: 20230001086
    Abstract: A medical fluid pump of the infusion or syringe pump design includes a fluid pump housing which includes a display unit, in particular a display or touch display, with a plurality of display panels that are prepared and configured to display at least one respective function parameter of the fluid pump, including at least one setting parameter which can be set directly by a user of the fluid pump and a plurality of operating parameters which cannot be set directly by the user. The representation of the at least one setting parameter stands out visually against the operating parameters, such as by displaying the at least one setting parameter in an enlarged size compared to the operating parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Jana Roeper, Maria Buerger, Christoph Erlen, James Richard Green, Mike Hoellerich
  • Publication number: 20230001073
    Abstract: A medical pump system includes at least one medical fluid pump of a first type and at least one medical fluid pump of a second type. The medical fluid pumps can be assembled or arranged vertically, with one of the medical fluid pumps positioned above the other. Each medical fluid pump has a movable front flap with an integrated display and operating elements. The medical fluid pumps can be directly connected to one another in a vertical arrangement, or arranged in a vertical arrangement with the aid of a carrying or holding device. When the medical fluid pumps are vertically arranged, the displays and operating elements of the respective medical fluid pumps are aligned vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Schwarz, Maria Buerger, Christoph Erlen, James Richard Green, Norbert Koop, Jan Sokoll, Stefan Espenhahn, Joachim Schuetz
  • Patent number: D979764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Maria Bürger, Christoph Erlen, Stefan Espenhahn, Norbert Koop, Joachim Schütz, Matthias Schwalm, Jan Sokoll
  • Patent number: D979765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Maria Bürger, Christoph Erlen, Stefan Espenhahn, Norbert Koop, Joachim Schütz, Matthias Schwalm, Jan Sokoll
  • Patent number: D991448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: B. Braun Melsungen AG
    Inventors: Maria Bürger, Christoph Erlen, Stefan Espenhahn, Norbert Koop, Joachim Schütz, Matthias Schwalm, Jan Sokoll