Patents by Inventor Manfred Maier
Manfred Maier 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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Publication number: 20240009387Abstract: An infusion pump, including a housing, a user interface, a motor and a set of drive components, and a controller. The housing enables selective stacked attachment with other infusion pumps. The housing includes a top portion with a handle integrated into an outer surface that partially defines a generally U-shaped retaining feature. The housing also includes a bottom portion with a generally U-shaped projection that is contoured to selectively mate with the retaining feature of another infusion pump. The user interface provides a front side to the housing that receives commands regarding infusion pump operation. The motor and set of drive components are at least partially located within the housing and mechanically direct infusion of infusate. The controller is located within the housing and that controls operation of the motor and the set of drive components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Grant A. Adams, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Jonathan Sanborn, Manfred Maiers, Walter Dobrovolny, Eric Wilkowske
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Patent number: 11801342Abstract: An infusion pump, including a housing, a user interface, a motor and a set of drive components, and a controller. The housing enables selective stacked attachment with other infusion pumps. The housing includes a top portion with a handle integrated into an outer surface that partially defines a generally U-shaped retaining feature. The housing also includes a bottom portion with a generally U-shaped projection that is contoured to selectively mate with the retaining feature of another infusion pump. The user interface provides a front side to the housing that receives commands regarding infusion pump operation. The motor and set of drive components are at least partially located within the housing and mechanically direct infusion of infusate. The controller is located within the housing and that controls operation of the motor and the set of drive components.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Grant A. Adams, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Jonathan Sanborn, Manfred Maiers, Walter Dobrovolny, Eric Wilkowske
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Publication number: 20200129691Abstract: An infusion pump, including a housing, a user interface, a motor and a set of drive components, and a controller. The housing enables selective stacked attachment with other infusion pumps. The housing includes a top portion with a handle integrated into an outer surface that partially defines a generally U-shaped retaining feature. The housing also includes a bottom portion with a generally U-shaped projection that is contoured to selectively mate with the retaining feature of another infusion pump. The user interface provides a front side to the housing that receives commands regarding infusion pump operation. The motor and set of drive components are at least partially located within the housing and mechanically direct infusion of infusate. The controller is located within the housing and that controls operation of the motor and the set of drive components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Grant A. Adams, Steven Plager, Kevin Krautbauer, Jonathan Sanborn, Manfred Maiers, Walter Dobrovolny, Eric Wilkowske
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Patent number: 10401827Abstract: The invention relates to a device (15) and a method (V) for machining a tool (16) by removing material. The tool (16) is first of all measured in three dimensions using a measuring unit (17) and a three-dimensional virtual tool model (M) is produced therefrom. This virtual tool model (M) is compared with a reference contour (R) from a particular tool data record (WD). If a match was determined, a machining program (PR) assigned to the tool data record (WD) is selected and a desired contour (SK) is determined by fitting the reference contour (R) into the three-dimensional virtual tool model (M). The tool (16) can then be machined on the basis of this desired contour (SK).Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Walter Maschinenbau GmbHInventors: Oliver Wenke, Manfred Maier, Christoph Plüss
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Patent number: 10226568Abstract: An example method includes receiving, within a graphical user interface (GUI) of a medical fluid injection system, a selection of a particular user, providing, within the GUI, a display of a plurality of selectable options, each option including at least a respective graphical symbol, wherein each respective graphical symbol comprises a respective non-textual icon that is a graphical representation of a respective anatomical location associated with the medical procedure, each respective anatomical location comprising one of a left coronary artery, a right coronary artery, or a left ventricle and aorta, retrieving one or more customized injection parameters that have respective values customized for the particular user based on one or more preferences of the particular user, and displaying, within the GUI, the one or more customized injection parameters.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, Jr., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Publication number: 20180143611Abstract: The invention relates to a device (15) and a method (V) for machining a tool (16) by removing material. The tool is first of all measured in three dimensions using a measuring unit (17) and a three-dimensional virtual tool model (M) is produced therefrom. This virtual tool model (M) is compared with a reference contour (R) from a particular tool data record (WD). If a match was determined, a machining program (PR) assigned to the tool data record (WD) is selected and a desired contour (SK) is determined by fitting the reference contour (R) into the three-dimensional virtual tool model (M). The tool (16) can then be machined on the basis of this desired contour (SK).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Oliver WENKE, Manfred MAIER, Christoph PLÜSS
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Patent number: 9566381Abstract: A disposable fluid connector includes a first single-use tubing component having proximal and distal ends and a second single-use tubing component having proximal and distal ends, where the first single-use tubing component and the second single-use tubing component are each usable only for a single patient procedure. The disposable fluid connector also includes a connection comprising an electrical connector that is configured to electrically connect the connection to both a powered injector and to an external medical device, where the disposable fluid connector comprises a disposable cassette including a portion that is non-removably attached to both the first single-use tubing component and the second single-use tubing component.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, Jr., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Patent number: 9457140Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextual lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing a lighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second visual indication on the lighted display.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, Jr., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Patent number: 9259526Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextual lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing a lighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second visual indication on the lighted display.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, Jr., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Publication number: 20150083002Abstract: A hydraulic press and a method for operating the press in cycles. The aim is to lower energy consumption in a hydraulic press for shaping workpieces and a method thereof. Each cycle has at least one phase in which the storage pressure pS in the accumulator presses hydraulic fluid into a chamber of a hydraulic cylinder in order to move a ram relative to the cylinder, the ram being coupled to the cylinder. In at least one portion of each cycle, a hydraulic pump driven by a motor delivers hydraulic fluid to the accumulator at a charging volume flow rate. The storage pressure pS is adjusted to a reference value PSOLL by setting the speed of the motor to a nominal motor speed nN and to at least one intermediate value nZ, where 0<nZ<nN.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen- und AnlagenbauInventors: Matthias Graf, Bernd Bodenstein, Manfred Maier
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Patent number: 8479703Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a crankcase, a crankshaft and at least one crankshaft bearing that can be loaded with lubricant for the purpose of mounting the crankshaft in the crankcase. The at least one crankshaft bearing has at least two separate lubricant feed systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bertram Zapp, Manfred Maier, Johannes Hoehl
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Publication number: 20130066202Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextual lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing a lighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second visual indication on the lighted display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, JR., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Publication number: 20130067416Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextural lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing alighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second indication on the lighted display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, JR., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Publication number: 20130053692Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextual lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing a lighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second visual indication on the lighted display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Joseph Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, JR., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Publication number: 20120055441Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a crankcase, a crankshaft and at least one crankshaft bearing that can be loaded with lubricant for the purpose of mounting the crankshaft in the crankcase. The at least one crankshaft bearing has at least two separate lubricant feed systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bertram Zapp, Manfred Maier, Johannes Hoehl
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Publication number: 20090149743Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of using contextual lighting to assist a user of a medical fluid injection system. In this embodiment, the method includes providing a lighted display in proximity to a component of the injection system during setup of the medical fluid injection system. If the user has properly performed a setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a first visual indication on the lighted display. If the user has not properly performed the setup function that is associated with the component of the injection system, the method further comprises providing a second visual indication on the lighted display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Traci Barron, Niels Clausen-Stuck, Mark Fisher, Jospeh Graceffa, David J. Hajicek, Martin G. Hieb, Anastasios G. Karahalios, Karen Kensok, Robert Kim, Lawrence Lunzer, Manfred Maiers, Adolfo Menendez, JR., Khader Mohiuddin, Richard A. Oftedahl, Volker Roos, Jeremiah O'Leary
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Patent number: 6942596Abstract: An electronic transmission control system that can achieve a transmission ratio based on the operator inputs and the current vehicle operating conditions. The transmission constantly connects the engine to the load, and the transmission ratio is only varied by a change in command from the present invention. The transmission's mechanical function is solely to vary the ratio between its input and output. In using the present invention, an operator must select an operating mode, either automatic or manual, using a two-position switch. While in the automatic mode, the present invention determines the vehicle speed by considering the position of the throttle and the operator's use of brakes. In the manual mode, the present invention further considers the operator's selection of a gear condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.Inventors: Ryan R. Carlson, Manfred Maiers, Steven H. Gluck
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Publication number: 20050085979Abstract: An electronic transmission control system is provided that can achieve a transmission ratio based on the operator inputs and the current vehicle operating conditions. The transmission constantly connects the engine to the load, and the transmission ratio is only varied by a change in command from the present invention. The transmission's mechanical function is solely to vary the ratio between its input and output. In using the present invention, an operator must select an operating mode, either automatic or manual, using a two-position switch. While in the automatic mode, the present invention determines the vehicle speed by considering the position of the throttle and the operator's use of brakes. In the manual mode, the present invention further considers the operator's selection of a gear condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: Sauer-Danfoss Inc.Inventors: Ryan Carlson, Manfred Maiers, Steven Gluck
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Patent number: 6852064Abstract: An electronic transmission control system that can achieve a transmission ratio based on the operator inputs and the current vehicle operating conditions. The transmission constantly connects the engine to the load, and the transmission ratio is only varied by a change in command from the present invention. The transmission's mechanical function is solely to vary the ratio between its input and output. In using the present invention, an operator must select an operating mode, either automatic or manual, using a two-position switch. While in the automatic mode, the present invention determines the vehicle speed by considering the position of the throttle and the operator's use of brakes. In the manual mode, the present invention further considers the operator's selection of a gear condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.Inventors: Ryan R. Carlson, Manfred Maiers, Steven H. Gluck
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Publication number: 20040112439Abstract: The invention relates to a safety container arrangement (10) for holding hazardous liquids, especially an organic peroxide (OP). It is envisaged, according to the invention, that the safety container arrangement (10) has receiving spaces (12, 14) separated from one another, of which at least one first receiving space (12) serves for holding the hazardous liquid (OP) and at least one second receiving space (14) serves for holding another liquid (V) miscible with the hazardous liquid (OP) for lowering the potential risk, especially a liquid (V) for diluting and/or neutralizing the hazardous liquid (OP). At least one connection (106) is provided between the receiving spaces (12, 14), which is closed by at least one safety mechanism (16), which in the case of danger releases the at least one connection (106) and permits mixing of the liquids (OP, V).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Hans-Peter Eisenhut, Manfred Maier