Patents by Inventor Grant Adams

Grant Adams 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: 20240100244
    Abstract: Infusion pump interfaces providing simple and intuitive user experiences. A controller display subsystem for implementing infusion pump interfaces includes a processor, a memory, display logic, keypad I/O, and screen I/O. Display logic can command the processor via the memory to implement desirable displays on screen I/O.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: James Surine, Grant A. Adams, Ryan D. Heilman, Ricky Ledford, Nancy Bayer, Gail B. Bynum, James B. Drost, Chris Pickles, Lisa Hoh, Jennifer Tsai, Eric J. Wilkowske, Nathan Vang, Kou Lor, Janet Shallbetter
  • Patent number: 11904133
    Abstract: An LVP that provides peristaltic pumping to removably couplable administration set tubing assemblies supplying medical infusate. The LVP includes a housing, a drive-train assembly, and a controller. The housing includes an assembly receptacle configured to receive an administration set tubing assembly. The drive-train assembly provides mechanical peristaltic movement within the assembly receptacle. The drive-train assembly includes a stepper motor located within the housing and a camshaft assembly, driven by the stepper motor and at least partially extending into the assembly receptacle. The camshaft assembly includes a unitary camshaft and a plurality of tube engaging members that cooperatively move according to rotation of the unitary camshaft. Further, the controller is located within the housing that controls operation of the stepper motor and the camshaft assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Adams, James B. Drost, Christopher A. Lacy, Jonathan Sanborn, Daniel L. Adamson, Sameer Pai, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Erik Jagger, Benn Horrisberger, Larry R. Zalesky
  • Publication number: 20240009387
    Abstract: An infusion pump, including a housing, a user interface, a motor and a set of drive components, and a controller. The housing enables selective stacked attachment with other infusion pumps. The housing includes a top portion with a handle integrated into an outer surface that partially defines a generally U-shaped retaining feature. The housing also includes a bottom portion with a generally U-shaped projection that is contoured to selectively mate with the retaining feature of another infusion pump. The user interface provides a front side to the housing that receives commands regarding infusion pump operation. The motor and set of drive components are at least partially located within the housing and mechanically direct infusion of infusate. The controller is located within the housing and that controls operation of the motor and the set of drive components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Grant A. Adams, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Jonathan Sanborn, Manfred Maiers, Walter Dobrovolny, Eric Wilkowske
  • Patent number: 11801342
    Abstract: An infusion pump, including a housing, a user interface, a motor and a set of drive components, and a controller. The housing enables selective stacked attachment with other infusion pumps. The housing includes a top portion with a handle integrated into an outer surface that partially defines a generally U-shaped retaining feature. The housing also includes a bottom portion with a generally U-shaped projection that is contoured to selectively mate with the retaining feature of another infusion pump. The user interface provides a front side to the housing that receives commands regarding infusion pump operation. The motor and set of drive components are at least partially located within the housing and mechanically direct infusion of infusate. The controller is located within the housing and that controls operation of the motor and the set of drive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Grant A. Adams, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Jonathan Sanborn, Manfred Maiers, Walter Dobrovolny, Eric Wilkowske
  • Patent number: 11801341
    Abstract: Infusion pump interfaces providing simple and intuitive user experiences. A controller display subsystem for implementing infusion pump interfaces includes a processor, a memory, display logic, keypad I/O, and screen I/O. Display logic can command the processor via the memory to implement desirable displays on screen I/O.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: James Surine, Grant A. Adams, Ryan D. Heilman, Ricky Ledford, Nancy Bayer, Gail B. Bynum, James B. Drost, Chris Pickles, Lisa Hoh, Jennifer Tsai, Eric J. Wilkowske, Nathan Vang, Kou Lor, Janet Shallbetter
  • Patent number: 11786650
    Abstract: An assembly is configured to position a peristaltic tube with respect to a linear peristaltic pump drive of an infusion pump. The assembly can include a peristaltic tube, first and second tube couplers, a frame, first and second securement plates, a free-flow prevention arm, and a biasing mechanism. The frame can include a snap-fit tab configured to releasably secure the assembly to an assembly receptacle of the infusion pump. The free-flow prevention arm can be selectively movable between a free-flow preventing position and a free-flow allowing position. A latching mechanism can be ergonomically manipulable to latch the free-flow prevention arm in a free-flow allowing position, and to unlatch the free-flow prevention arm such that the biasing mechanism is able to bias the free-flow prevention arm to the free-flow preventing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Adams, James Bryan Drost, Christopher Allen Lacy, Jonathan Sanborn, Daniel L. Adamson, Harshad Borgaonkar, Sameer Pai, Sean Riley
  • Publication number: 20230271232
    Abstract: A system configured to protect valuable, sensitive, or electro-mechanical equipment during cleaning of the equipment can include a cover having a single opening leading to an interior cavity. The cover can be waterproof. A plate can be permanently attached to the cable of the equipment. An outer periphery of the plate can be approximately the same size as an inner periphery of the opening. The plate can be configured to sealingly fit within the single opening. The system can include a latching mechanism configured to sealingly attach the plate to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Ralf Seip, Grant Adam Morris, Kelly Ledbetter, Ashok Mehta, Joshua Huff
  • Publication number: 20220399095
    Abstract: A method for managing use of a disposable with an infusion pump is provided. The method can include adding validity information about a particular set of disposables to a list of disposables. Subsequent to adding the validity information, the method can include modifying the validity information about the particular set of disposables on the list of disposables. The method can include an infusion pump reading identifying information from a disposable, and can include determining whether the disposable is valid for use, based at least in part upon comparison of the identifying information read from the disposable by the infusion pump with the validity information about the particular set of disposables on the list of disposables. The method can also include the infusion pump making a determination of whether to deliver or not deliver an infusate based at least in part upon the determining whether the disposable is valid for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. ADAMS, Alison L. BLOOMQUIST, Ryan D. HEILMAN, Michael D. WELSCH, Larry R. ZALESKY
  • Publication number: 20220387755
    Abstract: A medical tube or cannula comprising enhanced imaging structure and/or materials is provided. In some embodiments, an otherwise solid echogenic band may be interrupted by echolucent features and/or materials. In other embodiments, an echogenic band may be adjacent to an echolucent band, while in other embodiments one or more echolucent bands may be provided. In some cases, two or more spaced-apart echolucent bands may be provided. In some embodiments, an echolucent band may comprise an echogenic feature or materials. Generally, the juxtaposition of echogenic and echolucent materials enhances the imaging contrast of an intravascular device and allows easy identification and positioning of the juxtaposed echogenic and echolucent regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph P. Higgins, Grant A. Adams, Ric A. Gould
  • Patent number: 11503189
    Abstract: A camera includes a lens, an image sensor, and a display. The lens and the image sensor are configured to capture images. The display may include an array of lights that are selectively illuminable to display the graphics. The lights may be arranged in a grid with each of the lights forming a pixel of the display. The display is hidden from view when not illuminated and displays graphics when illuminated. The camera may include a body that hides the display from view when not illuminated and permits light from the display to pass therethrough when illuminated. The body may include an elastomeric, light-permeable outer layer through which light from the display passes. The body may have a first side having the lens and on which the display displays the graphics. The camera may include a second display on a second side of the body facing opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Yui, Clark Weber, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Grant Adam McCauley
  • Publication number: 20220339347
    Abstract: A method of adjusting a pressure distribution within an administration set to minimize an inadvertent delivery of a large bolus of infusate upon a sudden release of the occlusion, while ensuring that a maximum safe pressure limitation of the administration set is not exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Sameer Pai, Paul Harrison Coons, Quinn Morrison, Grant Adams
  • Patent number: 11379095
    Abstract: An image capture device may include a display for presenting controls. The controls may be used by a user to operate the image capture device in capturing visual content. A control customization interface may include interface feature(s) that enables selection of one or more selectable controls for inclusion in a set of controls. Based on user interaction with the control customization interface, the set of controls may be determined and presented on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Adam McCauley
  • Patent number: 11375121
    Abstract: A camera includes an image sensor, a display, and a controller. The controller operates the image sensor to record a video recording and operates the display to display a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface includes an elapsed time indicator that increases in length as time elapses to form a border around the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Adam McCauley
  • Patent number: 11322239
    Abstract: A method for managing use of a disposable with an infusion pump is provided. The method can include adding validity information about a particular set of disposables to a list of disposables. Subsequent to adding the validity information, the method can include modifying the validity information about the particular set of disposables on the list of disposables. The method can include an infusion pump reading identifying information from a disposable, and can include determining whether the disposable is valid for use, based at least in part upon comparison of the identifying information read from the disposable by the infusion pump with the validity information about the particular set of disposables on the list of disposables. The method can also include the infusion pump making a determination of whether to deliver or not deliver an infusate based at least in part upon the determining whether the disposable is valid for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Adams, Alison L. Bloomquist, Ryan D. Heilman, Michael D. Welsch, Larry R. Zalesky
  • Patent number: 11310432
    Abstract: An image capture device may buffer video footage in a memory buffer before a command to record video is received. The image capture device may present a progression of color along a path to reflect the amount of buffered video footage. When the command to record the video is received, the video may be generated to include both buffered video footage and the video footage captured after the command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Adam McCauley, Michael Adkins Knott
  • Publication number: 20220096737
    Abstract: An assembly is configured to position a peristaltic tube with respect to a linear peristaltic pump drive of an infusion pump. The assembly can include a peristaltic tube, first and second tube couplers, a frame, first and second securement plates, a free-flow prevention arm, and a biasing mechanism. The frame can include a snap-fit tab configured to releasably secure the assembly to an assembly receptacle of the infusion pump. The free-flow prevention arm can be selectively movable between a free-flow preventing position and a free-flow allowing position. A latching mechanism can be ergonomically manipulable to latch the free-flow prevention arm in a free-flow allowing position, and to unlatch the free-flow prevention arm such that the biasing mechanism is able to bias the free-flow prevention arm to the free-flow preventing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Grant A. ADAMS, James Bryan DROST, Christopher Allen LACY, Jonathan SANBORN, Daniel L. ADAMSON, Harshad BORGAONKAR, Sameer PAI, Sean RILEY
  • Publication number: 20220080110
    Abstract: An infusion pump includes a pumping mechanism having at least one sensor and a pump motor and a pump control subsystem configured to control operation of the pumping mechanism, the pump control subsystem including a processor, a memory, and a startup module configured to drive the pump motor at a first rate, receive input from the at least one sensor, and drive the pump motor at a second rate based on the input received from the at least one sensor. Startup algorithms command an infusion pump to reach a targeted delivery rate or steady state in minimal time without requiring priming of the pump line or otherwise engaging in known methods of pump startup analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Grant Adams, William Rossi, Jim Drost, Eric Wilkowske, Larry Zalesky, Taylor Dowden, Jacob Wander, Beth Kregel, Sean Riley
  • Patent number: 11212481
    Abstract: An image capture device may capture visual content using a capture setting. A machine-readable optical code conveying the capture setting may be generated. The machine-readable optical code may convey the capture setting such that an image capture device capturing an image including the machine-readable optical code: (1) identifies the machine-readable optical code within the image; (2) determines the capture setting conveyed by the machine-readable optical code; and (3) stores the capture setting for use in visual content capture. A graphical user interface may enable a user to associate the machine-readable optical code with the visual content. The association of the machine-readable optical code with the visual content may cause subsequent presentation of the visual content to include presentation of the machine-readable optical code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Adam McCauley
  • Publication number: 20210392245
    Abstract: A camera includes a lens, an image sensor, and a display. The lens and the image sensor are configured to capture images. The display may include an array of lights that are selectively illuminable to display the graphics. The lights may be arranged in a grid with each of the lights forming a pixel of the display. The display is hidden from view when not illuminated and displays graphics when illuminated. The camera may include a body that hides the display from view when not illuminated and permits light from the display to pass therethrough when illuminated. The body may include an elastomeric, light-permeable outer layer through which light from the display passes. The body may have a first side having the lens and on which the display displays the graphics. The camera may include a second display on a second side of the body facing opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Yui, Clark Weber, John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Grant Adam McCauley
  • Patent number: D975835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Adams, James Bryan Drost, Christopher Allen Lacy, Jonathan Sanborn, Daniel L. Adamson, Harshad Borgaonkar, Sameer Pai, Sean Riley