Patents by Inventor Joshua Nathan Aumiller
Joshua Nathan Aumiller 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).
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Patent number: 10843824Abstract: Syringe positioning apparatus and methods are disclosed that provide for automated positioning of a syringe at an axially aligned position on a predetermined axis. The apparatus and methods employ first and second members having opposing surfaces that include first and second ramps, respectively, wherein the first ramp angles upward and away from the second member, and the second ramp angles upward and away from the first member. At least one of the first and second members may be advanceable toward the other by an actuator, wherein the first and second ramps may slidably engage a syringe and thereby elevate the syringe to the axially aligned position on the predetermined axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignees: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE SAInventors: Tammy Stultz, David Lee Holien, Sophoeun Svai, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, Brian William Ward, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Joshua Nathan Aumiller
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Patent number: 10821233Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: James Robert Hutchison, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, Brian William Ward, Robert Mitchell Clark
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Publication number: 20190009935Abstract: Syringe positioning apparatus and methods are disclosed that provide for automated positioning of a syringe at an axially aligned position on a predetermined axis. The apparatus and methods employ first and second members having opposing surfaces that include first and second ramps, respectively, wherein the first ramp angles upward and away from the second member, and the second ramp angles upward and away from the first member. At least one of the first and second members may be advanceable toward the other by an actuator, wherein the first and second ramps may slidably engage a syringe and thereby elevate the syringe to the axially aligned position on the predetermined axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Tammy STULTZ, David Lee HOLIEN, Sophoeun SVAI, Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, Brian William WARD, Roy Sven HOVLAND, James Robert HUTCHISON, Joshua Nathan AUMILLER
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Publication number: 20190009030Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: James Robert HUTCHISON, Joshua Nathan AUMILLER, Michael Dickson OLICHNEY, Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, Brian William WARD, Robert Mitchell CLARK
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Patent number: 9474690Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Baxter Corporation EnglewoodInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, Joshua Nathan Aumiller
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Publication number: 20150101707Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, Joshua Nathan Aumiller
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Patent number: 8863788Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Baxter Corporation EnglewoodInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, Joshua Nathan Aumiller
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Publication number: 20120060966Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Baxa CorporationInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, IV, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney
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Patent number: 7997304Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Baxa CorporationInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, IV, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney