Patents by Inventor Jacques L. Favreau

Jacques L. Favreau 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).

  • Patent number: 10228663
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 10145710
    Abstract: A motor may be configured to drive a drive shaft and an engagement member supported on the drive shaft. A detectable feature comprising a rotary member may be supported on the drive shaft such that movement of the drive shaft by the motor changes a state of the detectable feature. At least one sensor may be arranged to detect the state of the detectable feature. Circuitry may be configured to provide a signal in response to a change in the state of the detectable feature detected by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian B. Hanson, Paul F. Bente, IV, Jacques L. Favreau, Lothar Westerweck
  • Patent number: 10141882
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20160268954
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20160266555
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 9379652
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 9379653
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 9344024
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor and rotates the rotor to deliver fluid via a fluid path. The control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects an occlusion condition in the fluid path based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20140158873
    Abstract: A motor may be configured to drive a drive shaft and an engagement member supported on the drive shaft. A detectable feature comprising a rotary member may be supported on the drive shaft such that movement of the drive shaft by the motor changes a state of the detectable feature. At least one sensor may be arranged to detect the state of the detectable feature. Circuitry may be configured to provide a signal in response to a change in the state of the detectable feature detected by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ian B. HANSON, Paul F. BENTE,, IV, Jacques L. Favreau, Lothar Westerweck
  • Patent number: 8674288
    Abstract: A motor may be configured to drive a drive shaft and an engagement member supported on the drive shaft. A detectable feature comprising a rotary member may be supported on the drive shaft such that movement of the drive shaft by the motor changes a state of the detectable feature. At least one sensor may be arranged to detect the state of the detectable feature. Circuitry may be configured to provide a signal in response to a change in the state of the detectable feature detected by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian B. Hanson, Paul F. Bente, IV, Jacques L. Favreau, Lothar Westerweck
  • Publication number: 20140055073
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20140055076
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor and rotates the rotor to deliver fluid via a fluid path. The control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects an occlusion condition in the fluid path based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 8603026
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 8603027
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor and rotates the rotor to deliver fluid via a fluid path. The control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects an occlusion condition in the fluid path based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20130303989
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20130253421
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20130253420
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor and rotates the rotor to deliver fluid via a fluid path. The control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects an occlusion condition in the fluid path based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20130253419
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Patent number: 8523803
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques L. Favreau
  • Publication number: 20110233393
    Abstract: A motor may be configured to drive a drive shaft and an engagement member supported on the drive shaft. A detectable feature comprising a rotary member may be supported on the drive shaft such that movement of the drive shaft by the motor changes a state of the detectable feature. At least one sensor may be arranged to detect the state of the detectable feature. Circuitry may be configured to provide a signal in response to a change in the state of the detectable feature detected by the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Ian B. HANSON, Paul F. Bente, IV, Jacques L. Favreau, Lothar Westerweck