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).
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Patent number: 9623172Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventor: Erik Barnes
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Patent number: 9561322Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert D. Butterfield
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Publication number: 20160051753Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Erik BARNES
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Publication number: 20160030668Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Erik BARNES, Robert Dwaine BUTTERFIELD
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Patent number: 9192711Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventor: Erik Barnes
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Patent number: 9162023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
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Publication number: 20140337055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: ERIK BARNES
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Patent number: 8786402Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Carefusion 303, Inc.Inventor: Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20120283691Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert Dwaine Butterfield
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Publication number: 20120179130Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Erik Barnes, Robert D. Butterfield
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Publication number: 20120078218Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventor: ERIK BARNES
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Publication number: 20120075061Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventor: Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20070162184Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20070162183Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20070010910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20060272976Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20050192705Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Asteres Inc.Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Publication number: 20050023286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Asteres Inc.Inventors: Linda Pinney, John Beane, Angus Colson, David Williams, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Reynolds, Erik Barnes
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Patent number: 6361263Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Pyxis CorporationInventors: Paul Dewey, Brian L. Ganz, Erik Barnes