Patents by Inventor Gregory R. Lanier
Gregory R. Lanier 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: 11478623Abstract: A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Richard J. Lanigan, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Kevin L. Grant, Dean Kamen, Lisa A. Panneton, Bright C. K. Foo, Stephen L. Fichera, Thomas F. Soldau, David D. B. Cannan
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Patent number: 11471594Abstract: A fluid connector assembly. The fluid connector assembly includes a tab portion including a slot; a plug portion slidably connected to the tab portion the plug portion comprising a fluid path and a disc, the disc configured to seat within the slot; a catch feature located on a first end of the tab portion and configured to interact with a reservoir; and a latching feature located on a second end of the tab portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir, wherein force applied to the plug portion may overcome a threshold force and unseat the disc from the slot wherein the plug portion moves with respect to the tab portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Kevin L. Grant, Jason A. Demers, Brian D. Tracey, Dean Kamen, Richard J. Lanigan, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Bright C. K. Foo, Lisa A. Panneton, Thomas F. Soldau, Stephen L. Fichera, David D. B. Cannan
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Patent number: 11452815Abstract: A medical device system. The system includes a first medical device, a first remote interface, and a second remote interface in communication with the first remote interface and the first medical device, wherein the first medical device sends a command to the first medical device through the second remote interface, and wherein when the second remote interface receives the command, the command must be confirmed by the second remote interface before the command is send by the second remote interface to the first medical device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Dean Kamen, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Gregg W. Rivinius
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Patent number: 11364352Abstract: A system for priming an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes a priming cap including a septum and configured to matably connect with a male part comprising a needle and attached to a length of tubing for fluid, wherein when matably connected with the male part, the priming cap occludes the tubing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Dean Kamen, Marc A. Mandro, Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, Kevin L. Grant, Larry B. Gray, Brian D. Tracey
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Publication number: 20220117759Abstract: A prosthetic device control apparatus includes at least one sensor worn by a user. The sensor(s) determines a user's movement. A control module is in communication with the sensor(s). The control module communicates movement information to a prosthetic. A method for controlling a prosthetic device includes sensing a user's movement, communicating the movement through a control module to a prosthetic device; and controlling the movement of a prosthetic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., N. Christopher Perry, Andrew P. Pascoe, Dirk A. van der Merwe
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Publication number: 20220054357Abstract: A fill adapter for filling a reservoir and a related method are disclosed herein. The fill adapter includes a button assembly actuator and a pump chamber plunger actuator hingeably attached to the button assembly actuator, wherein the actuation of the button assembly actuator actuates the pump chamber plunger actuator and wherein the pump chamber plunger actuator actuates a pump chamber membrane before the at least one button assembly is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Richard J. Lanigan, Stephen L. Fichera, Dean Kamen, Larry B. Gray
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Publication number: 20220054358Abstract: A fill adapter for filling a reservoir and a related method are disclosed herein. The fill adapter includes a button assembly actuator and a pump chamber plunger actuator hingably attached to the button assembly actuator, wherein the actuation of the button assembly actuator actuates the pump chamber plunger actuator and wherein the pump chamber plunger actuator actuates a pump chamber membrane before the at least one button assembly is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Richard J. Lanigan, Stephen L. Fichera, Dean Kamen, Larry B. Gray
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Publication number: 20220057247Abstract: An acoustic volume sensing device is disclosed. The device includes a housing comprising a reference volume chamber and a variable volume chamber, the reference volume chamber and the variable volume chamber connected by a resonant port, a first MEMS microphone located in acoustic relation to the variable volume chamber, a second MEMS microphone located in acoustic relation to the reference volume chamber, a MEMS speaker located in acoustic relation to the reference volume chamber, and a circuit board in electric connection with the first and second MEMS microphones and the MEMS speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., John M. Kerwin, Colin H. Murphy, Larry B. Gray
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Publication number: 20210393939Abstract: A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: RICHARD J. LANIGAN, GREGORY R. LANIER, KEVIN L. GRANT, DEAN KAMEN, LISA A. PANNETON, BRIGHT C.K. FOO, STEPHEN L. FICHERA, THOMAS F. SOLDAU, DAVID D.B. CANNAN
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Publication number: 20210379299Abstract: An infusion pump system is disclosed. The infusion pump system includes an infusion pump and a controller device in wireless communication with the infusion pump, wherein the controller including instructions for controlling the infusion pump, wherein the instructions may be synchronized with a secure web portal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, David Blumberg, JR., Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Gerald M. Guay, Colin H. Murphy, Bob D. Peret
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Publication number: 20210361858Abstract: A wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid, and an external infusion set configured to deliver the infusible fluid to a user. A fluid delivery system is configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to the external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a volume sensor assembly, and a pump assembly for extracting a quantity of infusible fluid from the reservoir and providing the quantity of infusible fluid to the volume sensor assembly. The volume sensor assembly is configured to determine the volume of at least a portion of the quantity of fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes at least one optical sensor assembly configured to sense the movement of the pump assembly, a first valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the pump assembly from the reservoir, and a second valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the volume sensor assembly from the external infusion set.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Larry B. Gray, Richard J. Lanigan, Dean Kamen, Stephen L. Fichera, John M. Kerwin
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Patent number: 11166877Abstract: A fill adapter for filling a reservoir and a related method are disclosed herein. The fill adapter includes a button assembly actuator and a pump chamber plunger actuator hingably attached to the button assembly actuator, wherein the actuation of the button assembly actuator actuates the pump chamber plunger actuator and wherein the pump chamber plunger actuator actuates a pump chamber membrane before the at least one button assembly is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Richard J. Lanigan, Stephen L. Fichera, Dean Kamen, Larry B. Gray
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Patent number: 11125597Abstract: An acoustic volume sensing device is disclosed. The device includes a housing comprising a reference volume chamber and a variable volume chamber, the reference volume chamber and the variable volume chamber connected by a resonant port, a first MEMS microphone located in acoustic relation to the variable volume chamber, a second MEMS microphone located in acoustic relation to the reference volume chamber, a MEMS speaker located in acoustic relation to the reference volume chamber, and a circuit board in electric connection with the first and second MEMS microphones and the MEMS speaker.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., John M. Kerwin, Colin H. Murphy, Larry B. Gray
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Patent number: 11103368Abstract: A prosthetic device control apparatus includes at least one sensor worn by a user. The sensor(s) determines a user's movement. A control module is in communication with the sensor(s). The control module communicates movement information to a prosthetic. A method for controlling a prosthetic device includes sensing a user's movement, communicating the movement through a control module to a prosthetic device; and controlling the movement of a prosthetic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., N. Christopher Perry, Andrew P. Pascoe, Dirk A. van der Merwe
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Patent number: 11097070Abstract: An infusion pump system is disclosed. The infusion pump system includes an infusion pump and a controller device in wireless communication with the infusion pump, wherein the controller including instructions for controlling the infusion pump, wherein the instructions may be synchronized with a secure web portal.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, David Blumberg, Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, Gerald M. Guay, Colin H. Murphy, Bob D. Peret
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Publication number: 20210252215Abstract: A medical device system is disclosed. The medical device system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. A remote interface including a touch screen is also included. The remote interface is in wireless communication with the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to provide a user interface to the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to receive user input through a touch screen. Also, a charging device is included. The charging device is configured to receive at least the first medical device and the remote interface and the charging device is configured to recharge a first medical device battery and the charging device is configured to recharge an interface battery in the remote interface. The charging device is connected to a personal computer wherein the personal computer provides information to the remote interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Larry B. Gray, Gregg W. Rivinius, Gerald M. Guay, Bob David Peret, Colin H. Murphy, David Blumberg, JR.
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Publication number: 20210208151Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for identifying the presence or absence of a pulmonary embolism using a combination of tests and brightline thresholds. The first test is a blood based test measuring D-Dimer concentration and the second test is a respiratory analysis that determines a carboximetry ratio. If the measured D-Dimer value is at or above a threshold indicative of concern and the carboximetry value is equal to or less than a carboximetry ratio threshold, pulmonary embolism is present. If the measured D-Dimer value is at or above a threshold indicative of concern and the respiratory analysis yields a carboximetry ratio greater than the carboximetry ratio threshold, test results are inconclusive and additional testing is required to determine whether a pulmonary embolism is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Derek G. Kane
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Patent number: 11027058Abstract: A wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid, and an external infusion set configured to deliver the infusible fluid to a user. A fluid delivery system is configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to the external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a volume sensor assembly, and a pump assembly for extracting a quantity of infusible fluid from the reservoir and providing the quantity of infusible fluid to the volume sensor assembly. The volume sensor assembly is configured to determine the volume of at least a portion of the quantity of fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes at least one optical sensor assembly configured to sense the movement of the pump assembly, a first valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the pump assembly from the reservoir, and a second valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the volume sensor assembly from the external infusion set.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Larry B. Gray, Richard J. Lanigan, Dean Kamen, Stephen L. Fichera, John M. Kerwin
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Patent number: 10987505Abstract: A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Richard J. Lanigan, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Kevin L. Grant, Dean Kamen, Lisa A. Panneton, Bright C. K. Foo, Stephen L. Fichera, Thomas F. Soldau, David D. B. Cannan
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Patent number: 10786621Abstract: A medical device system is disclosed. The medical device system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. A remote interface including a touch screen is also included. The remote interface is in wireless communication with the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to provide a user interface to the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to receive user input through a touch screen. Also, a charging device is included. The charging device is configured to receive at least the first medical device and the remote interface and the charging device is configured to recharge a first medical device battery and the charging device is configured to recharge an interface battery in the remote interface. The charging device is connected to a personal computer wherein the personal computer provides information to the remote interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Larry B. Gray, Gregg W. Rivinius, Gerald M. Guay, Bob David Peret, Colin H. Murphy, David Blumberg, Jr.