Patents by Inventor Janet J. Hoffner

Janet J. Hoffner 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: 6890161
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system is provided having a disposable fluid reservoir that is integral with, and supported by, a pump housing. A peristaltic pump head is mounted within the pump housing. A length of flexible tubing is operatively engaged by the peristaltic pump, and includes a first end arranged in flow communication with the fluid reservoir and an accessible second end. A central portion of the tube is operatively engaged by the peristaltic pump head so that consecutive portions of the flexible tubing are successively collapsed to thereby propel fluid through the tubing so as to exit the second end. The disposable cartridge is preferably mateable with a recess in a base housing. A transmission system is mounted within the recess of the base housing and arranged to operatively engage the peristaltic pump head. A control module is disposed in control communication with the transmission system for selective operation of the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Assistive Technology Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Paukovits, Jr., Janet J. Hoffner, Richard V. Spong
  • Publication number: 20040191086
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system is provided having a disposable fluid reservoir that is integral with, and supported by, a pump housing. A peristaltic pump head is mounted within the pump housing. A length of flexible tubing is operatively engaged by the peristaltic pump, and includes a first end arranged in flow communication with the fluid reservoir and an accessible second end. A central portion of the tube is operatively engaged by the peristaltic pump head so that consecutive portions of the flexible tubing are successively collapsed to thereby propel fluid through the tubing so as to exit the second end. The disposable cartridge is preferably mateable with a recess in a base housing. A transmission system is mounted within the recess of the base housing and arranged to operatively engage the peristaltic pump head. A control module is disposed in control communication with the transmission system for selective operation of the fluid delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Edward J. Paukovits, Janet J. Hoffner, Richard V. Spong
  • Patent number: 6752779
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluids which includes a pump (such as a peristaltic pump for example), a pump cartridge, a fluid reservoir, and a variety of fluid dispensers, including oral fluid dispensers. By providing a number of oral fluid dispensers, the one best suited for the needs of a particular application can be selected. The pump cartridge and/or the fluid dispensers may be disposable. The operation of the pump may be controlled based, at least in part, on the type of fluid dispenser being used. Further, a selectable mode can be used to further control the operation of the pump. The amount of fluids delivered over given periods of time may be monitored such that a reminder (such as an audio and/or visual alarm for example) may be provided if too much or too little fluid is delivered (and presumably consumed). The thresholds for such alarm conditions may be set and modified by a user. Further, the state of the fluid delivery system itself, as well as trends in fluid delivery, may be monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Assistive Technology Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dorothy A. Paukovits, Edward J. Paukovits, Jr., Janet J. Hoffner, Paul R. Caron, Andrew I. C. Leonard
  • Publication number: 20030160063
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluids which includes a pump (such as a peristaltic pump for example), a pump cartridge, a fluid reservoir, and a variety of fluid dispensers, including oral fluid dispensers. By providing a number of oral fluid dispensers, the one best suited for the needs of a particular application can be selected. The pump cartridge and/or the fluid dispensers may be disposable. The operation of the pump may be controlled based, at least in part, on the type of fluid dispenser being used. Further, a selectable mode can be used to further control the operation of the pump. The amount of fluids delivered over given periods of time may be monitored such that a reminder (such as an audio and/or visual alarm for example) may be provided if too much or too little fluid is delivered (and presumably consumed). The thresholds for such alarm conditions may be set and modified by a user. Further, the state of the fluid delivery system itself, as well as trends in fluid delivery, may be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Assistive Technology Products, Inc. ,a corporation
    Inventors: Dorothy A. Paukovits, Edward J. Paukovits, Edward J. Paukovits, Janet J. Hoffner, Paul R. Caron, Andrew I.C. Leonard
  • Publication number: 20010051788
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluids which includes a pump (such as a peristaltic pump for example), a pump cartridge, a fluid reservoir, and a variety of fluid dispensers, including oral fluid dispensers. By providing a number of oral fluid dispensers, the one best suited for the needs of a particular application can be selected. The pump cartridge and/or the fluid dispensers may be disposable. The operation of the pump may be controlled based, at least in part, on the type of fluid dispenser being used. Further, a selectable mode can be used to further control the operation of the pump. The amount of fluids delivered over given periods of time may be monitored such that a reminder (such as an audio and/or visual alarm for example) may be provided if too much or too little fluid is delivered (and presumably consumed). The thresholds for such alarm conditions may be set and modified by a user. Further, the state of the fluid delivery system itself, as well as trends in fluid delivery, may be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Dorothy A. Paukovits, Edward J. Paukovits, Janet J. Hoffner, Paul R. Caron, Andrew I.C. Leonard