Patents by Inventor Erik Barnes

Erik Barnes 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: 12274854
    Abstract: A pump system is disclosed that comprises a control unit and one or more modular infusion devices removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular infusion device comprises a pumping mechanism and a processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the control unit. The modular infusion device is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular infusion device is docked to the primary control unit. The modular infusion device is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 11807358
    Abstract: A submersion system for a rotorcraft is described and includes a control module for controlling a depth to which the rotorcraft is submerged in a body of water; a compressed air chamber associated with the control module; and at least one flotation pod including a sealable opening on a top surface thereof and an opening on a bottom surface thereof. The control module selectively causes water to be taken into the at least one flotation pod to cause the submersion system to submerge in the body of water and selectively causes water to be evacuated from the at least one flotation pod to cause the submersion system to float in the body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Brian Erik Barnes, Gary Miller
  • Patent number: 11587671
    Abstract: An infusion system automatically determines when an infusion device moved within a physical area associated with a patient, and automatically displays an electronic list of procedures or prescriptions associated with the patient based on determining the infusion device moved within the physical area associated with the patient and receiving the indication of the operation. When a selection is received from the electronic list, operating parameters associated with the selection and the patient are automatically downloaded from a remote computing device to the infusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20220119104
    Abstract: A submersion system for a rotorcraft is described and includes a control module for controlling a depth to which the rotorcraft is submerged in a body of water; a compressed air chamber associated with the control module; and at least one flotation pod including a sealable opening on a top surface thereof and an opening on a bottom surface thereof. The control module selectively causes water to be taken into the at least one flotation pod to cause the submersion system to submerge in the body of water and selectively causes water to be evacuated from the at least one flotation pod to cause the submersion system to float in the body of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Erik Barnes, Gary Miller
  • Publication number: 20220031938
    Abstract: A pump system is disclosed that comprises a control unit and one or more modular infusion devices removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular infusion device comprises a pumping mechanism and a processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the control unit. The modular infusion device is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular infusion device is docked to the primary control unit. The modular infusion device is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Publication number: 20220037008
    Abstract: An infusion system automatically determines when an infusion device moved within a physical area associated with a patient, and automatically displays an electronic list of procedures or prescriptions associated with the patient based on determining the infusion device moved within the physical area associated with the patient and receiving the indication of the operation. When a selection is received from the electronic list, operating parameters associated with the selection and the patient are automatically downloaded from a remote computing device to the infusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Patent number: 11154655
    Abstract: A pump system is disclosed that comprises a control unit and one or more modular pumping units removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular pumping unit comprises a pumping mechanism and a processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular pumping unit is docked to the primary control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 11152113
    Abstract: An infusion system authorizes changes to operating parameters for a patient by any one of a plurality of caregivers that can be identified as being in a predetermined physical space. Individuals are detected within the space based on detecting signals from respective wireless transmitters associated with the plurality of individuals. Performance of an operation being initiated at the infusion system is authorized based on the identification of the individuals. An association between the operation and the one or more individuals detected within the physical space at a time of the operation is automatically recorded, without requiring a logon of the one or more individuals to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20200365246
    Abstract: An infusion system authorizes changes to operating parameters for a patient by any one of a plurality of caregivers that can be identified as being in a predetermined physical space. Individuals are detected within the space based on detecting signals from respective wireless transmitters associated with the plurality of individuals. Performance of an operation being initiated at the infusion system is authorized based on the identification of the individuals. An association between the operation and the one or more individuals detected within the physical space at a time of the operation is automatically recorded, without requiring a logon of the one or more individuals to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Patent number: 10755807
    Abstract: A real-time locating system (RTLS) identifies individuals within a predetermined area associated with an infusion pump based on detecting signals from respective wireless transmitters associated with the plurality of individuals, the plurality of individuals including at least one of a caregiver or patient. The identifiers for the plurality of individuals are provided for display and selection at the infusion pump, and a selection of a selected individual is received via the infusion pump, and an association between the infusion pump and the selected individual is recorded. Data records of actions or events associated with the infusion pump with each of the plurality of individuals are recorded while the plurality of individuals are being detected within the predetermined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20200005918
    Abstract: A real-time locating system (RTLS) identifies individuals within a predetermined area associated with an infusion pump based on detecting signals from respective wireless transmitters associated with the plurality of individuals, the plurality of individuals including at least one of a caregiver or patient. The identifiers for the plurality of individuals are provided for display and selection at the infusion pump, and a selection of a selected individual is received via the infusion pump, and an association between the infusion pump and the selected individual is recorded. Data records of actions or events associated with the infusion pump with each of the plurality of individuals are recorded while the plurality of individuals are being detected within the predetermined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Publication number: 20190255247
    Abstract: A pump system is disclosed that comprises a control unit and one or more modular pumping units removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular pumping unit comprises a pumping mechanism and a processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular pumping unit is docked to the primary control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Patent number: 10342921
    Abstract: An integrated pump module is disclosed that includes a rigid housing having a fluid outlet, a fluid reservoir within the housing, and a pumping segment coupled between the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet. The pumping segment is configured to cause fluid to flow from the fluid reservoir to the fluid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
  • Patent number: 10347375
    Abstract: A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space may be defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) may be used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects may be determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects may include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 10286143
    Abstract: A pump is disclosed that comprises a primary control unit comprising a first processor and one or more modular pumping units removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular pumping unit comprises a pumping mechanism and a second processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the first processor. The modular pumping unit is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular pumping unit is docked to the primary control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 10188792
    Abstract: A method of infusing a fluid includes receiving values of one or more infusion parameters for an infusion of a fluid, Based on the received infusion parameter values, an occlusion pressure threshold for the infusion of the fluid is automatically calculated. During the infusion, a fluid pressure value is sensed. An indication is provided responsive to whether a value of the sensed fluid pressure is greater than the occlusion pressure threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
  • Publication number: 20180211720
    Abstract: A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space may be defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) may be used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects may be determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects may include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Patent number: 9946837
    Abstract: A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space may be defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) may be used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects may be determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects may include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20180041722
    Abstract: A regulated supply voltage can be established using switching cycles defined at least in part according to a switching clock period. Imaging information can be acquired from an imaging sensor and a discrete-time representation of the imaging information can be received. Noise, such as corresponding to the switching cycles, can be reduced or suppressed. In an example, a discrete-valued noise template can be stored in a memory, wherein a count of values in the noise template is less than a count of an entirety of a physical row of pixels from the imaging sensor. The discrete-valued noise template can be aligned with a portion of the discrete-time representation of the imaging information. The noise in the discrete-time representation can be at least partially canceled using the aligned discrete-valued noise template. The template can be constructed such as by aggregating imaging information obtained from an optically-black portion of the imaging sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Ronald A. Kapusta
  • Publication number: 20170216517
    Abstract: A pump is disclosed that comprises a primary control unit comprising a first processor and one or more modular pumping units removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular pumping unit comprises a pumping mechanism and a second processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the first processor. The modular pumping unit is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular pumping unit is docked to the primary control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Erik BARNES