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: 9623172
    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: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 9561322
    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 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert D. Butterfield
  • Publication number: 20160051753
    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: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Erik BARNES
  • Publication number: 20160030668
    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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Erik BARNES, Robert Dwaine BUTTERFIELD
  • Patent number: 9192711
    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: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 9162023
    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: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
  • Publication number: 20140337055
    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: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: ERIK BARNES
  • Patent number: 8786402
    Abstract: A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space is defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) is used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Carefusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20120283691
    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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
  • Publication number: 20120179130
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert D. Butterfield
  • Publication number: 20120078218
    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: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: ERIK BARNES
  • Publication number: 20120075061
    Abstract: A system and method of associating a plurality of objects is disclosed. A physical space is defined and a real-time locating system (RTLS) is used to determine objects that are within the physical space. The objects determined by the RTLS to be within the physical space are associated. The objects include at least one of a caregiver, a patient, a medical device, a medication, and a medical substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20070162184
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20070162183
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20070010910
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20060272976
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20050192705
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Asteres Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Publication number: 20050023286
    Abstract: The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Asteres Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
  • Patent number: 6361263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for inventorying packages on a storage device which consists of removing packages from the storage device with a variable pitch inventory screw, scanning a surface of the packages to read indicia on the surface and recording information obtained from the indicia about the contents in the packages. The present invention enables users to quickly and efficiently scan and store packages of items hanging on a lead screw in a centralized storage/retrieval system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Pyxis Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Dewey, Brian L. Ganz, Erik Barnes