Patents by Inventor Ian McLaughlin

Ian McLaughlin 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: 20210100959
    Abstract: A needle mechanism module for automatically inserting a fluid path into a patient for drug delivery is provided. The needle mechanism module can be a component of a wearable drug delivery device. The needle mechanism module can insert a needle and cannula into the patient responsive to activation of the drug delivery device by a user. After insertion, the needle can be automatically retracted, leaving only the cannula in the patient. As a result, discomfort of the user is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Maureen MCCAFFREY, Ian MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 10898656
    Abstract: A needle mechanism module for automatically inserting a fluid path into a patient for drug delivery is provided. The needle mechanism module can be a component of a wearable drug delivery device. The needle mechanism module can insert a needle and cannula into the patient responsive to activation of the drug delivery device by a user. After insertion, the needle can be automatically retracted, leaving only the cannula in the patient. As a result, discomfort of the user is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Maureen McCaffrey, Ian McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200376925
    Abstract: A vehicle dashboard includes a trim panel defining an airflow opening. At least one register duct defines a register opening. The at least one register duct is disposed adjacent to the trim panel and the register opening aligns with the airflow opening. At least one demister duct defines a demister opening. The at least one demister duct is disposed adjacent to the trim panel and the demister opening aligns with the airflow opening. A first air deflector slidably engaged with the at least one register duct. A second air deflector slidably engaged with the at least one register duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yahong Zhang, Eric J. Hupfel, Elisangela Po Previte, Craig Wetzel, Ian McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200378294
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an exhaust system of a vehicle. In one example, the exhaust system includes an exhaust tail pipe with an asymmetric outlet. The asymmetric outlet of the tail pipe may flare outwards, away from a central axis of the tail pipe, circumferentially surrounded by a housing with a geometry matching a geometry of the asymmetric outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Yahong Zhang, Erich J. Nowka, Eric Hupfel, Elisangela Po Previte, Ian McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200297920
    Abstract: A system for sterilizing a drug delivery device includes a drug delivery device having a first self-healing seal configured to seal a fluid reservoir disposed within the drug delivery device. A sealable container is configured to receive the drug delivery device therein. The sealable container has a base portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has a second self-healing seal positioned to align with the first self-healing seal when the drug delivery device is disposed within the sealable container. A fill port includes a fill path, the fill path being configured to pass through the first and second self-healing seals to fluidly couple the fill port to the reservoir of the drug delivery device. Other systems, methods, and devices of sterilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Ian MCLAUGHLIN
  • Publication number: 20200254179
    Abstract: Systems, components, and methods are disclosed for withdrawing drug from a liquid drug container and transferring drug to a medical device. One or more components may have keying features so that only the correct liquid drug container and medical device are accessed, making sure the medical device is filled with the correct drug. A syringe needle hub may have keying features corresponding to keying features on a cap on the liquid drug container and on the medical device. An alignment device facilitates easy-to-operate filling of a medical device. The alignment device aligns a liquid drug container over a fill port of the medical device and can include components for moving the liquid drug container into engagement with the medical device and for automatically initiating drug transfer to the medical device. A retractable skirt or needle cover protects the needle and is unlocked only when the skirt or needle cover is close to or touching the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: David NAZZARO, Maureen MCCAFFREY, Robert F. RIOUX, Michael Philip GRAFFEO, Ian MCLAUGHLIN, Nicholas JANSKY, Sam ROSENBLUM, David CLARE, Robert D. SCHAEFER, Daniel P. ALLIS, Bryan DILLON, Steven BARLETTA, Bryan CHOATE, Raymond DOBRY, John LEFAVOUR
  • Patent number: 10722640
    Abstract: A system for sterilizing a drug delivery device includes a drug delivery device having a first self-healing seal configured to seal a fluid reservoir disposed within the drug delivery device. A sealable container is configured to receive the drug delivery device therein. The sealable container has a base portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has a second self-healing seal positioned to align with the first self-healing seal when the drug delivery device is disposed within the sealable container. A fill port includes a fill path, the fill path being configured to pass through the first and second self-healing seals to fluidly couple the fill port to the reservoir of the drug delivery device. Other systems, methods, and devices of sterilization are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ian McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200188581
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid delivery device including a fluid reservoir and a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, wherein the transcutaneous access tool includes a needle or a trocar. The fluid delivery device may further include a transcutaneous access tool insertion mechanism for deploying the transcutaneous access tool, wherein the insertion mechanism is configured to insert and retract the needle/trocar in a single, uninterrupted motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Steven DIIANNI, Ian MCLAUGHLIN, Jason O'CONNOR, Robert CAMPBELL, Kevin SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20200179608
    Abstract: Drug delivery systems with reduced hold-up volumes are provided. The drug delivery systems include a cartridge configured to hold a liquid drug. A cartridge stopper is positioned in a first portion of the cartridge. A needle guide component is positioned within the cartridge stopper. A needle is positioned within a central opening of the needle guide. A plunger is positioned in a second portion of the cartridge. The plunger includes a fluid path pocket facing and aligned with the central opening of the needle guide component. The plunger is driven toward the cartridge stopper to expel the liquid drug from the cartridge through the needle. An end of the needle can be positioned within the fluid path pocket when the plunger is pushed against the cartridge stopper, ensuring that only a small volume of the liquid drug remains in the cartridge when delivery of the liquid drug is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Maureen MCCAFFREY, David NAZZARO, Ian MCLAUGHLIN, Simon KOZIN
  • Publication number: 20200171239
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of drug delivery. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a drug delivery system that includes a sealed and sterile fluid path attached to a drug-loaded container. The disclosure further relates to methods for sterilizing a portion of the drug delivery system without exposing the drug-loaded container to harmful sterilization parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventor: Ian MCLAUGHLIN
  • Publication number: 20200164143
    Abstract: A multiple pulse volume shuttle pump powered by a shape memory alloy (SMA) wire is disclosed. In some embodiments, a shuttle pump system may include a pump chamber, a valve operable with the pump chamber, and a wire coupled to a valve shaft of the valve for controlling a position of the valve. The shuttle pump system may further include a pin disposed within an inset pathway of a cam, wherein the pin is moveable between multiple positions of the inset pathway in response to actuation of the valve shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven CARDINALI, Lucas MCGAHREN, Nicholas LAU, Ian MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 10661012
    Abstract: Systems, components, and methods are disclosed for withdrawing drug from a liquid drug container and transferring drug to a medical device. One or more components may have keying features so that only the correct liquid drug container and medical device are accessed, making sure the medical device is filled with the correct drug. A syringe needle hub may have keying features corresponding to keying features on a cap on the liquid drug container and on the medical device. An alignment device facilitates easy-to-operate filling of a medical device. The alignment device aligns a liquid drug container over a fill port of the medical device and can include components for moving the liquid drug container into engagement with the medical device and for automatically initiating drug transfer to the medical device. A retractable skirt or needle cover protects the needle and is unlocked only when the skirt or needle cover is close to or touching the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventors: David Nazzaro, Maureen McCaffrey, Robert F. Rioux, Michael Philip Graffeo, Ian McLaughlin, Nicholas Jansky, Sam Rosenblum, David Clare, Robert D. Schaefer, Daniel P. Allis, Bryan Dillon, Steven Barletta, Bryan Choate, Raymond Dobry, John LeFavour
  • Publication number: 20200113515
    Abstract: A drug delivery device may include an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is provided. The IMU may include an accelerometer, a magnetometer, or a gyroscope. Motion parameters may be detected when the drug delivery device is shipped, being prepared for activation for use, or during use. The IMU may provide data indicative of a rapid deceleration, such as when a package containing the drug delivery device is dropped, or some other physical event experienced by the drug delivery device. The drug delivery device may also include internal or external pressure sensors or a blood glucose sensor that may coordinate with the IMU to provide additional feedback regarding the status of the device or user. A controller of the drug delivery device may generate a response depending on the particular parameters being monitored or may change device operational parameters as a result of detected system events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jason O'CONNOR, Joon Bok LEE, Ian MCLAUGHLIN, John D'ARCO
  • Patent number: 10603440
    Abstract: Drug delivery systems with reduced hold-up volumes are provided. The drug delivery systems include a cartridge configured to hold a liquid drug. A cartridge stopper is positioned in a first portion of the cartridge. A needle guide component is positioned within the cartridge stopper. A needle is positioned within a central opening of the needle guide. A plunger is positioned in a second portion of the cartridge. The plunger includes a fluid path pocket facing and aligned with the central opening of the needle guide component. The plunger is driven toward the cartridge stopper to expel the liquid drug from the cartridge through the needle. An end of the needle can be positioned within the fluid path pocket when the plunger is pushed against the cartridge stopper, ensuring that only a small volume of the liquid drug remains in the cartridge when delivery of the liquid drug is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Maureen McCaffrey, David Nazzaro, Ian McLaughlin, Simon Kozin
  • Patent number: 10589025
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of drug delivery. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a drug delivery system that includes a sealed and sterile fluid path attached to a drug-loaded container. The disclosure further relates to methods for sterilizing a portion of the drug delivery system without exposing the drug-loaded container to harmful sterilization parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ian McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20200069875
    Abstract: A drug delivery system having a drug delivery device and an associated sensor is provided. The sensor can be associated with a sensing site on user. The drug delivery device can be positioned over the sensor in any rotational position and can be associated with an infusion site on the user. The close positioning of the sensor and the drug delivery device allows data from the sensor to be relayed to the drug delivery device and then on to a remote control device. Further, the drug delivery device can be replaced at the end of its duration of use, which is shorter than the duration of use of the sensor, without disturbing the sensor. Subsequent drug delivery devices can then be used with the sensor while allowing each corresponding infusion site to be changed, thereby providing more efficient operation of the drug delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: David NAZZARO, John D`ARCO, Jason O'CONNOR, Ian MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 10569011
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprising a fluid reservoir; a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, the transcutaneous access tool including a needle or a trocar; and a transcutaneous access tool insertion mechanism for deploying the transcutaneous access tool, wherein the insertion mechanism is configured to insert and retract the needle/trocar in a single, uninterrupted motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Dilanni, Ian McLaughlin, Jason Brian O'Connor, Robert Campbell, Kevin Schmid
  • Publication number: 20200054826
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprising a fluid reservoir; a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir; and a drive mechanism for driving fluid from the reservoir, the drive mechanism comprising a plunger received in the reservoir; a leadscrew extending from the plunger; a nut threadably engaged with the leadscrew; a drive wheel; and a clutch mechanism coupled to the drive wheel, wherein the clutch mechanism is configured to allow the nut to pass through when disengaged and is configured to grip the nut when engaged such that the drive wheel rotates the nut to advance the drive rod and the plunger into the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Steven DIIANNI, Ian MCLAUGHLIN, Jason Brian O'CONNOR, Robert Campbell, Kevin Schmid
  • Patent number: 10561797
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring an operational state and/or a fill status of a drug container of a drug delivery device are provided. The drug container can hold a liquid drug. A plunger can be positioned within the drug container. A drive system can advance the plunger to expel the liquid drug from the container. A monitoring system can detect a movement and/or a position of the plunger and/or any component coupled to the plunger. The detection can enable determination of an amount of liquid drug that has been expelled and/or an amount of liquid drug remaining in the drug container. Dosing rates, flow rates, and dosage completion can also be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Nazzaro, Ian McLaughlin, Daniel Allis, Simon Kozin, Maureen McCaffrey
  • Patent number: D911897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yahong Zhang, Erich J. Nowka, Eric Hupfel, Elisangela Po Previte, Ian McLaughlin