Patents by Inventor Edgardo Halili
Edgardo Halili 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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Patent number: 10391239Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to equalizing pressure in a reservoir containing fluidic media, possibly due to imperfect installation of the reservoir or an external influence such as an altitude or a temperature change. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled from the reservoir through a needle and contained in an interior volume of a pierceable member before the needle pierces the pierceable member to establish a flow path to a user. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a port of the reservoir into a chamber or to the outside environment. In further embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a channel in a plunger head and out a passage in the reservoir when the channel and passage are aligned. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a valve, and the valve may be pierceable by a needle to establish a flow path to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Eric M. Lorenzen, Edgardo Halili
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Publication number: 20170143896Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to equalizing pressure in a reservoir containing fluidic media, possibly due to imperfect installation of the reservoir or an external influence such as an altitude or a temperature change. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled from the reservoir through a needle and contained in an interior volume of a pierceable member before the needle pierces the pierceable member to establish a flow path to a user. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a port of the reservoir into a chamber or to the outside environment. In further embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a channel in a plunger head and out a passage in the reservoir when the channel and passage are aligned. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a valve, and the valve may be pierceable by a needle to establish a flow path to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Eric M. Lorenzen, Edgardo Halili
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Patent number: 9598210Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to equalizing pressure in a reservoir containing fluidic media, possibly due to imperfect installation of the reservoir or an external influence such as an altitude or a temperature change. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled from the reservoir through a needle and contained in an interior volume of a pierceable member before the needle pierces the pierceable member to establish a flow path to a user. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a port of the reservoir into a chamber or to the outside environment. In further embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a channel in a plunger head and out a passage in the reservoir when the channel and passage are aligned. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a valve, and the valve may be pierceable by a needle to establish a flow path to the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Eric M. Lorenzen, Edgardo Halili
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Publication number: 20110282282Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to equalizing pressure in a reservoir containing fluidic media, possibly due to imperfect installation of the reservoir or an external influence such as an altitude or a temperature change. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled from the reservoir through a needle and contained in an interior volume of a pierceable member before the needle pierces the pierceable member to establish a flow path to a user. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a port of the reservoir into a chamber or to the outside environment. In further embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a channel in a plunger head and out a passage in the reservoir when the channel and passage are aligned. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be expelled through a valve, and the valve may be pierceable by a needle to establish a flow path to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Eric M. LORENZEN, Edgardo HALILI
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Publication number: 20080064944Abstract: An improved insertion set is provided for transcutaneous placement of a sensor such as a glucose sensor at a selected site within the body of a patient. The insertion set comprises a mounting base defining an upwardly open channel for receiving and supporting a flexible thin film sensor, in combination with a cap assembled with said mounting base to capture and retain a proximal end of the sensor within said channel. The sensor further includes a distal segment with sensor electrodes thereon which protrudes from the mounting base for transcutaneous placement, wherein the sensor distal segment is slidably carried by a slotted insertion needle fitted through the assembled base and cap. Placement of the insertion set against the patient's skin causes the insertion needle to pierce the skin to carry the sensor electrodes to the desired subcutaneous site, after which the insertion needle can be slidably withdrawn from the insertion set.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Nannette VanAntwerp, Edgardo Halili
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Publication number: 20080057779Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for electrically connecting a medical glucose monitor to a glucose sensor set, as well as for testing the operation of the glucose monitor, monitor cable and glucose sensor set are provided. In one embodiment, an electric cable comprises a cable member, a first connector and a second connector. The cable member in turn comprises at least one insulated conductor, a conductive shielding layer disposed around the at least one insulated conductor; and an insulating layer disposed around the conductive shielding layer. A glucose monitoring system test plug provides for a releasable electrical connection with the electric cable. In one embodiment, the test plug comprises a housing and a fitting affixed thereto which is adapted to electrically couple the test plug with the electric cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: John Mastrototaro, Richard Purvis, Edgardo Halili, Eric Johnson
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Publication number: 20070087633Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for electrically connecting a medical glucose monitor to a glucose sensor set, as well as for testing the operation of the glucose monitor, monitor cable and glucose sensor set are provided. In one embodiment, an electric cable comprises a cable member, a first connector and a second connector. The cable member in turn comprises at least one insulated conductor, a conductive shielding layer disposed around the at least one insulated conductor; and an insulating layer disposed around the conductive shielding layer. A glucose monitoring system test plug provides for a releasable electrical connection with the electric cable. In one embodiment, the test plug comprises a housing and a fitting affixed thereto which is adapted to electrically couple the test plug with the electric cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: MINIMED INC.Inventors: John Mastrototaro, Richard Purvis, Edgardo Halili, Eric Johnson
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Publication number: 20060142705Abstract: A medication delivery device having a housing including at least one needle receiving port comprising a septum and a needle entrance opening. The entrance opening in accordance with the invention comprises an elongate slot having a length L and a width W where L is significantly greater than W and where W is dimensioned to pass only needles smaller than a certain size.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventor: Edgardo Halili
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Publication number: 20050197636Abstract: A medical device needle receiving port configured to stop a needle's penetration without physically engaging the needle's tip thereby reducing the likelihood of tip damage. The port preferably incorporates a particulate chamber for collecting particulates larger then a fluid outlet dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventor: Edgardo Halili