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).

  • Dispensing fluid from an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8105279
    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: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20120022496
    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: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Dispensing fluid from an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8057436
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system 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: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Operating an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20110245773
    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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20110190705
    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: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7981084
    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: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20110112504
    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: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Dispensing fluid from an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7938803
    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: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7922708
    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 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7887512
    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 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Controlled adjustment of medicine dispensation from an infusion pump device
    Patent number: 7879026
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can incorporate an accelerometer or other motion sensor to detect the user's activity level. If the user's activity level indicates that he or she is exercising or otherwise at an elevated level, the infusion pump device can be configured to automatically adjust the dispensation rate of a medicine such as insulin. Accordingly, an insulin delivery rate can be corrected to account for a user's activity level (e.g., an elevated activity level during exercise or the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, James Causey
  • Illumination Instrument for an Infusion Pump
    Publication number: 20110021992
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an illumination instrument that provides the user with an opportunity to illuminate and inspect a targeted location. The illumination instrument can be useful in situations where the ambient lighting is insufficient for the user's inspection needs (e.g., during the night, during presentation or movie in which the lighting is low, or the like). In some embodiments, illumination instrument can be employed to visually inspect one or more components of the pump system, the infusion set, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: MARK C. ESTES, JAMES CAUSEY, STEVE MILLER, MELLANIE BALMEO, MITCHELL WENGER
  • Illumination instrument for an infusion pump
    Patent number: 7833196
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an illumination instrument that provides the user with an opportunity to illuminate and inspect a targeted location. The illumination instrument can be useful in situations where the ambient lighting is insufficient for the user's inspection needs (e.g., during the night, during presentation or movie in which the lighting is low, or the like). In some embodiments, illumination instrument can be employed to visually inspect one or more components of the pump system, the infusion set, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, James Causey, Steve Miller, Mellanie Balmeo, Mitchell Wenger
  • Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20100256564
    Abstract: An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes
  • Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20100256563
    Abstract: An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Michell Wenger, Mark C. Estes
  • Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20100256598
    Abstract: An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7794428
    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: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7794427
    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: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7789859
    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: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Operating an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 7776030
    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: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen