Patents by Inventor Jacob E. Pananen

Jacob E. Pananen 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: 20260061127
    Abstract: An infusion device configured to implant a cannula and a sensor in a user. The infusion device includes a first unit defining a first housing and a second unit defining a second housing. The second housing is configured to engage the first housing. The infusion device includes a first insertion needle configured to implant the cannula in the user and a second insertion needle configured to implant the sensor in the user when the second unit engages the first unit. The infusion device includes processing circuitry in electrical communication with the sensor and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the cannula. In examples, the first unit and the second unit are configured to engage using an inserter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Ellis Garai
  • Publication number: 20260048200
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to determining a calibrated measurement value indicative of a physiological condition of a patient using sensor calibration data determined based on fabrication measurements. In some embodiments, the techniques involve obtaining one or more electrical signals from a sensing element of a sensing arrangement, where the one or more electrical signals are influenced by a physiological condition in a body of a patient; obtaining calibration data associated with the sensing element, where the calibration data is based on fabrication process measurement data for the sensing element and a calibration model for a certain physiological condition; and determining, using the one or more electrical signals and the calibration data associated with the sensing element, a calibrated output value indicative of the physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Steven C. JACKS, Peter AJEMBA, Akhil SRINIVASAN, Jacob E. PANANEN, Sarkis AROYAN, Pablo VAZQUEZ, Tri T. DANG, Ashley N. GUZMAN, Raghavendhar GAUTHAM
  • Publication number: 20250366787
    Abstract: A system for a physiological characteristic sensor deployed with a sensor inserter includes an adhesive skin patch coupled to the physiological characteristic sensor. The adhesive patch is to couple the physiological characteristic sensor to an anatomy. The system also includes a gravity resistance system coupled to the adhesive patch and to be coupled to the sensor inserter. The gravity resistance system maintains the adhesive patch substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the sensor inserter prior to deployment of the physiological characteristic sensor and is removable from the adhesive patch by the sensor inserter upon deployment of the physiological characteristic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12478733
    Abstract: An infusion device configured to implant a cannula and a sensor in a user. The infusion device includes a first unit defining a first housing and a second unit defining a second housing. The second housing is configured to engage the first housing. The infusion device includes a first insertion needle configured to implant the cannula in the user and a second insertion needle configured to implant the sensor in the user when the second unit engages the first unit. The infusion device includes processing circuitry in electrical communication with the sensor and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the cannula. In examples, the first unit and the second unit are configured to engage using an inserter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Ellis Garai
  • Patent number: 12453817
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to determining a calibrated measurement value indicative of a physiological condition of a patient using sensor calibration data determined based on fabrication measurements. In some embodiments, the techniques involve obtaining one or more electrical signals from a sensing element of a sensing arrangement, where the one or more electrical signals are influenced by a physiological condition in a body of a patient; obtaining calibration data associated with the sensing element, where the calibration data is based on fabrication process measurement data for the sensing element and a calibration model for a certain physiological condition; and determining, using the one or more electrical signals and the calibration data associated with the sensing element, a calibrated output value indicative of the physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Jacks, Peter Ajemba, Akhil Srinivasan, Jacob E. Pananen, Sarkis Aroyan, Pablo Vazquez, Tri T. Dang, Ashley N Sullivan, Raghavendhar Gautham
  • Publication number: 20250319244
    Abstract: Removable devices wearable on a user's skin and methods for using such devices are provided. An exemplary removable device includes a skin adhesive configured to adhere to the skin, a durable component, and an interface component interconnecting the durable component and the skin adhesive. The device separates at the interface component to remove the durable component from the skin adhesive upon application of a removal force to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12433538
    Abstract: A liner associated with an adhesive skin patch of a physiological characteristic sensor includes a first end opposite a second end. The liner includes a first side opposite a second side. The liner includes a surface to couple to the adhesive skin patch, at least a portion of which extends from the first end to the second end. The liner includes at least one graspable member defined between the first side and the second side that extends beyond the first end or the second end to initiate a peel of the liner from the adhesive patch at a center of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12408871
    Abstract: A system for a physiological characteristic sensor deployed with a sensor inserter includes an adhesive skin patch coupled to the physiological characteristic sensor. The adhesive patch is to couple the physiological characteristic sensor to an anatomy. The system also includes a gravity resistance system coupled to the adhesive patch and to be coupled to the sensor inserter. The gravity resistance system maintains the adhesive patch substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the sensor inserter prior to deployment of the physiological characteristic sensor and is removable from the adhesive patch by the sensor inserter upon deployment of the physiological characteristic sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12357749
    Abstract: Removable devices wearable on a user's skin and methods for using such devices are provided. An exemplary removable device includes a skin adhesive configured to adhere to the skin, a durable component, and an interface component interconnecting the durable component and the skin adhesive. The device separates at the interface component to remove the durable component from the skin adhesive upon application of a removal force to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12324897
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Afshin Bazargan, Pablo Vazquez, Edmond W. Yu
  • Publication number: 20250107754
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sensor to observe a characteristic of an anatomy, and a sensor base coupled to the sensor. The medical device includes a coupling system to couple the sensor base to the anatomy. The coupling system includes a first adhesive member and a second adhesive member. The first adhesive member is coupled to the sensor base and the second adhesive member is to couple to the anatomy. The second adhesive member includes at least one cut-out to direct moisture to an ambient environment surrounding the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 12186098
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sensor to observe a characteristic of an anatomy, and a sensor base coupled to the sensor. The medical device includes a coupling system to couple the sensor base to the anatomy. The coupling system includes a first adhesive member and a second adhesive member. The first adhesive member is coupled to the sensor base and the second adhesive member is to couple to the anatomy. The second adhesive member includes at least one cut-out to direct moisture to an ambient environment surrounding the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Publication number: 20240252749
    Abstract: An infusion device configured to implant a cannula and a sensor in a user. The infusion device includes a first unit defining a first housing and a second unit defining a second housing. The second housing is configured to engage the first housing. The infusion device includes a first insertion needle configured to implant the cannula in the user and a second insertion needle configured to implant the sensor in the user when the second unit engages the first unit. The infusion device includes processing circuitry in electrical communication with the sensor and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the cannula. In examples, the first unit and the second unit are configured to engage using an inserter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Ellis Garai
  • Publication number: 20240225544
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sensor to observe a characteristic of an anatomy, and a sensor base coupled to the sensor. The medical device includes a coupling system to couple the sensor base to the anatomy. The coupling system includes a first adhesive member and a second adhesive member. The first adhesive member is coupled to the sensor base and the second adhesive member is to couple to the anatomy. The first adhesive member includes at least one cut-out to direct moisture to an ambient environment surrounding the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Publication number: 20240189508
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to determining a calibrated measurement value indicative of a physiological condition of a patient using sensor calibration data determined based on fabrication measurements. In some embodiments, the techniques involve obtaining one or more electrical signals from a sensing element of a sensing arrangement, where the one or more electrical signals are influenced by a physiological condition in a body of a patient; obtaining calibration data associated with the sensing element, where the calibration data is based on fabrication process measurement data for the sensing element and a calibration model for a certain physiological condition; and determining, using the one or more electrical signals and the calibration data associated with the sensing element, a calibrated output value indicative of the physiological condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Steven C. Jacks, Peter Ajemba, Akhil Srinivasan, Jacob E. Pananen, Sarkis Aroyan, Pablo Vazquez, Tri T. Dang, Ashley N. Sullivan, Raghavendhar Gautham
  • Patent number: 11957488
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sensor to observe a characteristic of an anatomy, and a sensor base coupled to the sensor. The medical device includes a coupling system to couple the sensor base to the anatomy. The coupling system includes a first adhesive member and a second adhesive member. The first adhesive member is coupled to the sensor base and the second adhesive member is to couple to the anatomy. The first adhesive member includes at least one cut-out to direct moisture to an ambient environment surrounding the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasson Rodriguez, Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Sara M. Voisin, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 11944786
    Abstract: An infusion device configured to implant a cannula and a sensor in a user. The infusion device includes a first unit defining a first housing and a second unit defining a second housing. The second housing is configured to engage the first housing. The infusion device includes a first insertion needle configured to implant the cannula in the user and a second insertion needle configured to implant the sensor in the user when the second unit engages the first unit. The infusion device includes processing circuitry in electrical communication with the sensor and a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the cannula. In examples, the first unit and the second unit are configured to engage using an inserter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Ellis Garai
  • Patent number: 11938303
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein relate to determining a calibrated measurement value indicative of a physiological condition of a patient using sensor calibration data and a performance model. In some embodiments, the techniques involve obtaining one or more electrical signals from a sensing element of a sensing arrangement, where the one or more electrical signals are influenced by a physiological condition in a body of a patient. The techniques also involve obtaining calibration data associated with the sensing element from a data storage element of the sensing arrangement, converting the one or more electrical signals into one or more calibrated measurement parameters using the calibration data, obtaining a performance model associated with the sensing element, obtaining personal data associated with the patient, and determining, using the performance model and based on the personal data and the one or more calibrated measurement parameters, a calibrated output value indicative of the physiological condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Jacks, Peter Ajemba, Akhil Srinivasan, Jacob E. Pananen, Sarkis Aroyan, Pablo Vazquez, Tri T. Dang, Ashley N. Sullivan, Raghavendhar Gautham
  • Publication number: 20240058527
    Abstract: Removable devices wearable on a user's skin and methods for using such devices are provided. An exemplary removable device includes a skin adhesive configured to adhere to the skin, a durable component, and an interface component interconnecting the durable component and the skin adhesive. The device separates at the interface component to remove the durable component from the skin adhesive upon application of a removal force to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellis Garai, Ravi R. Deverkadra, Jacob E. Pananen
  • Patent number: 11806505
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a first insertion needle and a second insertion needle. The first insertion needle may be configured to carry a first medical device (e.g., a sensor) through an opening in an apparatus housing. The second insertion needle may be configured to carry a second medical device (e.g., a cannula) along a curved path that passes through the opening in the apparatus housing such that a distal end of the first medical device becomes increasingly displaced from the distal end of the second medical device as the distal end of the second medical device is carried along the curved path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Ellis Garai