Patents by Inventor James Causey

James Causey 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: 11547792
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Scott R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20220323201
    Abstract: An implant for attaching a tendon or ligament to a hard tissue is provided. The implant includes a head, a first prong, a second prong, first pillars for contacting a hard tissue, first slots to be occupied by the hard tissue, second pillars for contacting a tendon or ligament, and second slots to be occupied by the tendon or ligament. The implant has a Youngs modulus of elasticity of at least 3 GPa, a first surface ratio of the sum of the volumes of the first slots to the sum of the volumes of the first pillars and the first slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1, and a second surface ratio of the sum of the volumes of the second slots to the sum of the volumes of the second pillars and the second slots of 0.60:1 to 0.98:1. The second surface ratio is greater than the first surface ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: George J. PICHA, James PRICE, Gregory CAUSEY
  • Patent number: 10603431
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump device may include a drive system that accurately and incrementally dispenses fluid from the pump device in a controlled manner. Particular embodiments of the drive system may include a rotational motor that is coupled to a string member, which is used to adjust a pawl relative to a ratchet body. In such circumstances, the drive system can provide a reliable and compact infusion pump device that accurately dispenses the desired volume of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Publication number: 20190321543
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Scott R. Gibson
  • Patent number: 10307536
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 10272196
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Scott R. Gibson
  • Patent number: 10064993
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a flexible pushrod that can adjust from a curved configuration to a generally straight configuration. The flexible pushrod is part of a drive system of the pump device so that the flexible pushrod can be controllably and incrementally advanced toward a medicine reservoir to incrementally dispense the medicine therein. In particular embodiments, the flexible pushrod may comprise an anti-rotation mechanism, an anti-torsion mechanism, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Publication number: 20180110920
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Publication number: 20180085518
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump device may include a drive system that accurately and incrementally dispenses fluid from the pump device in a controlled manner. Particular embodiments of the drive system may include a rotational motor that is coupled to a string member, which is used to adjust a pawl relative to a ratchet body. In such circumstances, the drive system can provide a reliable and compact infusion pump device that accurately dispenses the desired volume of fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Patent number: 9872957
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 9814830
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump device may include a drive system that accurately and incrementally dispenses fluid from the pump device in a controlled manner. Particular embodiments of the drive system may include a rotational motor that is coupled to a string member, which is used to adjust a pawl relative to a ratchet body. In such circumstances, the drive system can provide a reliable and compact infusion pump device that accurately dispenses the desired volume of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Patent number: 9750875
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Scott M. Loftin
  • Publication number: 20170080147
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 9539388
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 9517301
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Patent number: 9498573
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Scott R. Gibson, Lawrence Scott Ring
  • Patent number: 9381300
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey, Tom Xiaohai He
  • Patent number: 9320849
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey
  • Patent number: 9314569
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 9308320
    Abstract: Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: perQflo, LLC
    Inventors: Roger E. Smith, James Causey