Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Hudson

Joseph A. Hudson 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: 8052642
    Abstract: A pumping apparatus and pump set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device being adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: James M. Harr, Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, Glenn G. Fournie, Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7927304
    Abstract: An enteral feeding pump and feeding set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The enteral feeding pump has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source operatively connected to the control system of the enteral feeding pump emits an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device is adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the enteral feeding pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hudson, Ricky A. Sisk, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James M. Harr, Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, James G. Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20110021979
    Abstract: An enteral feeding set for an enteral feeding pump having a control system for controlling operation of the pump to supply nutrient liquid to a patient through the enteral feeding set loaded in the pump, a source of electromagnetic radiation for emitting electromagnetic radiation and an electromagnetic radiation detector for receiving the electromagnetic radiation. The enteral feeding set includes a conduit for carrying nutrient liquid to a patient and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit adapted for mounting in the pump. The safety interlock device includes an electromagnetic radiation propagation affecting member formed to affect the propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation through the safety interlock device and block visible light when properly loaded on the pump for directing the electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation to the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hudson, Ricky A. Sisk, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James M. Harr, Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7846131
    Abstract: An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The feeding set includes tubing adapted to extend from the fluid source for flow of fluid through the tubing from the fluid source toward a patient. A locating finger projects outwardly from the tubing and is positioned on the tubing so that when received on the flow control apparatus in an operating position the finger permits a locating member of the flow control apparatus to close. However, when the tubing is received on the flow control apparatus in a non-operating position the finger does not permit the locating member to close thereby to verify whether the tubing is in the operating position on the flow control apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hudson, James Harr, Joel T. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey
  • Publication number: 20100282807
    Abstract: A carrier for an enteral feeding device including a pump, enteral feeding containers and tubing. The carrier has a case for holding the enteral feeding pump, and a shoulder strap for carrying the case. The shoulder strap has one or more compartments for holding the one or more enteral feeding containers. The carrier permits a patient to receive nutrition from the enteral feeding device concealed within the carrier while the patient is mobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20100198144
    Abstract: A controller for operating a pumping apparatus to supply fluid to a patient through a pump set includes a processor programmed to instruct a first source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking a safety interlock of the pump set. The processor activates a first electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source. The processor instructs a second source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking the safety interlock. The processor activates a second electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source. The processor controls the pumping apparatus to operate for pumping fluid in the pump set only when electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source is detected by the first detector and when the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source is not detect by the second detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: COVIDIEN AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Joel D. Wiesner, James M. Harr, Glenn G. Fournie, Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7763005
    Abstract: A method of using a pump set on a pump to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The pumping apparatus has a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is controlled by the control system to emit an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking a safety interlock device associated with the pump set. The safety interlock device affects the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the pump set conduit is properly positioned in the pump. The pump is controlled to pump liquid in the pump set only when electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source is detected by the first detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Joel D. Wiesner, James M. Harr, Glenn G. Fournie, Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7758551
    Abstract: A pump set for use with a pump to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device is adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and providing an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, James M. Harr, James G. Hanlon, Joseph A. Hudson, Ricky A. Sisk, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier
  • Patent number: 7722573
    Abstract: A pumping apparatus and pump set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device being adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: James M. Harr, Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, Glenn G. Fournie, Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7703750
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a mounting mechanism, a hoist system and a storage member. The hoist system, which is attached to the mounting mechanism, comprises at least one pulley. A hoist wire is disposed within each of the at least one pulleys. A hoist wire mount receives a first end of each of the hoist wires and also includes a power source. Finally, the storage member is affixed to a second end of each of the hoist wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Design Society, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Krengel, Joseph Hudson, Paul Hatch, Troy Livingston
  • Publication number: 20100082011
    Abstract: Detection of fluid conditions in an administration set. A light source is positioned to transmit an infrared light through administration set tubing and any fluid therein. A light sensor senses the infrared light transmitted through the tubing and generates an output signal. A frequency of the output signal is a function of an intensity of the light transmitted through the tubing. A processor receives and determines the frequency of the output signal, and compares the determined frequency to threshold frequency values to determine whether fluid is in the tubing. The processor also monitors the generated output signal to determine if the frequency of the output signal changes over time, and determines whether fluid is flowing in the tubing as a function of the determined change in frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Thomas G. Lewis, William J. Byrd, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20100056994
    Abstract: A pumping apparatus and pump set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device being adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: COVIDIEN AG
    Inventors: James M. Harr, Joel D. Wiesner, Christopher A. Knauper, Glenn G. Fournie, Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert B. Gaines, Kevin C. Meier, James G. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7608059
    Abstract: There is disclosed a flow control apparatus comprising a housing adapted to load an administration feeding set, and a means for driving fluid through the administration feeding set operatively engaged through the housing and adapted to engage tubing of the administration feeding set. A single motor source is operatively engaged to the means for driving fluid, such as a rotor, and adapted to be engaged to a means for controlling fluid flow, such as a valve mechanism. The single motor source is adapted to control operation of the means for driving fluid or the means for controlling fluid flow through a gear arrangement. The gear arrangement is operatively engaged with the single motor source and the means for driving fluid, as well as adapted to operatively engage the means for controlling fluid flow, and is adapted to non-simultaneously operate the means for driving fluid or the means for controlling fluid flow using a microprocessor that controls operation of at least the single motor source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: James Harr, Ricky A. Sisk, Robert B. Gaines, Glenn G. Fournie, Joseph A. Hudson, Robert Allyn
  • Publication number: 20090191066
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump is able to deliver accurate volumes over the life of a pump set that is operated on by the pump to drive the flow of fluid. The pump delivers fluid in small volumes or aliquots. In order to deliver fluid at any particular selected flow rate, the pump determines how often the rotor will rotate. The pump is able to calculate aliquot volume based on selected flow rate, but also on a factor that compensates for changes in the dimensions of the pump set over its life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: COVIDIEN AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Eric B. Holderle, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Patent number: 7534099
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump is able to deliver accurate volumes over the life of a pump set that is operated on by the pump to drive the flow of fluid. The pump delivers fluid in small volumes or aliquots. In order to deliver fluid at any particular selected flow rate, the pump determines how often the rotor will rotate. The pump is able to calculate aliquot volume based on selected flow rate, but also on a factor that compensates for changes in the dimensions of the pump set over its life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Eric B. Holderle, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20090055107
    Abstract: A flow control apparatus having a flow monitoring system capable of detecting and identifying a downstream occlusion present within an administration feeding set loaded to the flow control apparatus is disclosed. A software subsystem is associated with the flow control apparatus and administration feeding set, the software system plots at least one discrete date point against a standard occlusion profile to detect if a downstream occlusion present within the administration feeding set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: SHERWOOD SERVICES AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20080308778
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a mounting mechanism, a hoist system and a storage member. The hoist system, which is attached to the mounting mechanism, comprises at least one pulley. A hoist wire is disposed within each of the at least one pulleys. A hoist wire mount receives a first end of each of the hoist wires and also includes a power source. Finally, the storage member is affixed to a second end of each of the hoist wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: The Design Society, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Krengel, Joseph Hudson, Paul Hatch, Troy Livingston
  • Patent number: 7447566
    Abstract: A flow control apparatus having a flow monitoring system capable of detecting and identifying a downstream occlusion present within an administration feeding set loaded to the flow control apparatus is disclosed. A software subsystem is associated with the flow control apparatus and administration feeding set, the software system plots at least one discrete date point against a standard occlusion profile to detect if a downstream occlusion present within the administration feeding set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Christopher A. Knauper, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20080035694
    Abstract: A concealment belt having a first member and a second member, each member if forms a cavity by folding a first fold and a second fold. The first member is inserted into the second member with a feeding device, such as a feeding tube within and concealed by the first and second member. The first and second member move relative one another to adjust to the amount of feeding device that needs to be concealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: SHERWOOD SERVICES AG
    Inventors: Ricky Sisk, Joseph Hudson
  • Patent number: 7282044
    Abstract: A portable enteral feeding apparatus (20) facilitates ambulatory enteral feeding and prevents damage to an enteral feeding tube during use. The apparatus includes a backpack type enteral feeding support, a soft pouch (38) having a hook and loop surface on the pouch and a rigid spacer (68). The pouch surrounds the fluid container (42), trapping and attaching it to the inside of a backpack using hook and loop system. The soft sided pouch provides easy removal and replacement of a variety of fluid containers in a mobile backpack. The rigid spacer supports the pouch and provides clearance for connection to enteral feeding tubing (32). Shoulder straps (26) substantially immobilize the apparatus relative to a subject. A telescopic enteral feeding tube concealment belt (30) is provided that allows patient mobility while concealing and protecting enteral feeding tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hudson, Ricky A. Sisk