Patents by Inventor Mark C. Estes

Mark C. Estes 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).

  • Publication number: 20240342365
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly, a cannula inserter assembly and a fluid connection assembly. The subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly is configured to be located on the user's skin. The cannula inserter assembly is coupled to the cannula base assembly and is configured to drive an infusion cannula through the user's skin in a nominally helical trajectory. The fluid connection assembly is configured to fluidically connect the cannula base assembly to a source of delivery fluid. Cannula and stylet assemblies configured for helical or non-helical insertion are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: David S. Gillett, Andres Dandler, Mark C. Estes, Kenneth C. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240299644
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may be configured to wirelessly communicate with other devices using near field communication (NFC). In particular embodiments, by incorporating near field communication capabilities into the infusion pump system, user communications with the infusion pump system can be enhanced and simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 12064591
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may be configured to wirelessly communicate with other devices using near field communication (NFC). In particular embodiments, by incorporating near field communication capabilities into the infusion pump system, user communications with the infusion pump system can be enhanced and simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 12053615
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump assembly may be equipped with one or more components to facilitate wireless operation of an infusion pump via a user-operated mobile device. In some embodiments, the mobile device and/or the infusion pump may prompt the user to confirm acceptance of a wirelessly communicated command to prevent an operation by the infusion pump (e.g., a dispensation of medicine) that is not desired by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Wenkang Qi, David Thrower
  • Patent number: 12048828
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly, a cannula inserter assembly and a fluid connection assembly. The subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly is configured to be located on the user's skin. The cannula inserter assembly is coupled to the cannula base assembly and is configured to drive an infusion cannula through the user's skin in a nominally helical trajectory. The fluid connection assembly is configured to fluidically connect the cannula base assembly to a source of delivery fluid. Cannula and stylet assemblies configured for helical or non-helical insertion are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Gillett, Andres Dandler, Mark C. Estes, Kenneth C. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240207515
    Abstract: Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to modify alarm limit parameters as the user's insulin load increases or decreases. Moreover, in particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can be configured to provide a “missed bolus” or “missed meal” alarm in response to the user's blood glucose characteristics, the user's insulin load information, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Mark C. ESTES
  • Publication number: 20240139408
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can be used to determine a user's total insulin load (TIL) that provides an accurate indication of the insulin previously delivered to the user's body which has not yet acted. In particular embodiments, the TIL can account for both the bolus deliveries and the basal deliveries that have occurred over a period of time. Such information may be useful, for example, when the infusion pump is operated in conjunction with a continuous glucose monitoring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Mark C Estes
  • Patent number: 11957874
    Abstract: Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to modify alarm limit parameters as the user's insulin load increases or decreases. Moreover, in particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can be configured to provide a “missed bolus” or “missed meal” alarm in response to the user's blood glucose characteristics, the user's insulin load information, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 11918783
    Abstract: Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to modify alarm limit parameters as the user's insulin load increases or decreases. Moreover, in particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can be configured to provide a “missed bolus” or “missed meal” alarm in response to the user's blood glucose characteristics, the user's insulin load information, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 11865299
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can be used to determine a user's total insulin load (TIL) that provides an accurate indication of the insulin previously delivered to the user's body which has not yet acted. In particular embodiments, the TIL can account for both the bolus deliveries and the basal deliveries that have occurred over a period of time. Such information may be useful, for example, when the infusion pump is operated in conjunction with a continuous glucose monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Publication number: 20230310744
    Abstract: Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to modify alarm limit parameters as the user’s insulin load increases or decreases. Moreover, in particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can be configured to provide a “missed bolus” or “missed meal” alarm in response to the user’s blood glucose characteristics, the user’s insulin load information, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Mark C. ESTES
  • Publication number: 20230241314
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for delivering a medicament using a pump are provided. The methods comprise inserting a first cannula into subcutaneous tissue. Medicament is delivered from a medicament pump through the first cannula according to a dosing protocol. The first cannula can removed after a period of time and a second cannula can be inserted. The method comprises modifying the dosing protocol based upon a cannula change indicator, the modifying comprising performing neural network calculations utilizing previously calculated error data, resulting in a modified dosing protocol. Medicament is delivered from the medicament pump through the second cannula according to the modified dosing protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, David S. Gillett, Miami Shafeeq
  • Publication number: 20220370708
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly, a cannula inserter assembly and a fluid connection assembly. The subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly is configured to be located on the user's skin. The cannula inserter assembly is coupled to the cannula base assembly and is configured to drive an infusion cannula through the user's skin in a nominally helical trajectory. The fluid connection assembly is configured to fluidically connect the cannula base assembly to a source of delivery fluid. Cannula and stylet assemblies configured for helical or non-helical insertion are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: David S. GILLETT, Andres DANDLER, Mark C. ESTES, Kenneth C. HSU
  • Patent number: 11471598
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can be configured to control dispensation of medicine according to a closed-loop delivery mode that is responsive to feedback information provided from a monitoring device, and the infusion pump system permits a user to interrupt the closed-loop delivery mode for purposes of dispensing a user-selected manual bolus dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 11464906
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may be configured to allow the user to communicate with the infusion pump system using voice or image input. Optionally, particular embodiments can interpret the voice or image input using speech or image recognition capabilities. By incorporating speech or image recognition equipment within the infusion pump system, user interactions with the pump system can be enhanced and simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Publication number: 20220226568
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods to maintain preservative concentration in a medication delivered using a medical device are provided. A barrier layer can be used to prevent migration of preservatives. A vent can be used to allow release of preservatives prior to delivery to the patient. An absorbent element can be used to maintain preservative concentration at a desired level. A filter can be used to capture particulates from the medication prior to delivery to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Keith A. OBERG, Mark C. ESTES, Kenneth C. HSU, David S. GILLETT
  • Patent number: 11386482
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein provide for a number of portable infusion pumps to be distributed to a pump user via a pharmacy system or like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Patent number: 11273255
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly, a cannula inserter assembly and a fluid connection assembly. The subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly is configured to be located on the user's skin. The cannula inserter assembly is coupled to the cannula base assembly and is configured to drive an infusion cannula through the user's skin in a nominally helical trajectory. The fluid connection assembly is configured to fluidically connect the cannula base assembly to a source of delivery fluid. Cannula and stylet assemblies configured for helical or non-helical insertion are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Capillary Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Gillett, Andres Dandler, Mark C. Estes, Kenneth C. Hsu
  • Patent number: 11260169
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can provide an alarm and user instructions in response to an ambient air pressure change or ambient air temperature that exceeds an alarm limit parameter. In some circumstances, the infusion pump system can be configured to monitor the actual ambient air pressure and temperature around the infusion pump system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes
  • Publication number: 20210379280
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may be configured to wirelessly communicate with other devices using near field communication (NFC). In particular embodiments, by incorporating near field communication capabilities into the infusion pump system, user communications with the infusion pump system can be enhanced and simplified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventor: Mark C. Estes