Patents by Inventor Mitchell Wenger
Mitchell Wenger 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: 7887512Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Publication number: 20110021992Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an illumination instrument that provides the user with an opportunity to illuminate and inspect a targeted location. The illumination instrument can be useful in situations where the ambient lighting is insufficient for the user's inspection needs (e.g., during the night, during presentation or movie in which the lighting is low, or the like). In some embodiments, illumination instrument can be employed to visually inspect one or more components of the pump system, the infusion set, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: MARK C. ESTES, JAMES CAUSEY, STEVE MILLER, MELLANIE BALMEO, MITCHELL WENGER
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Patent number: 7875022Abstract: Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to deliver medicine (e.g., insulin or the like) to a user and to deliver media content to a user. The media content can include, for example, MP3 music and other audio/video data stored in a memory device in the portable system. Thus, in particular embodiments, the portable infusion pump system can serve a dual purpose of providing medication and entertainment for the user from a compact and unobtrusive device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes, Scott Chiang
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Patent number: 7833196Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an illumination instrument that provides the user with an opportunity to illuminate and inspect a targeted location. The illumination instrument can be useful in situations where the ambient lighting is insufficient for the user's inspection needs (e.g., during the night, during presentation or movie in which the lighting is low, or the like). In some embodiments, illumination instrument can be employed to visually inspect one or more components of the pump system, the infusion set, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, James Causey, Steve Miller, Mellanie Balmeo, Mitchell Wenger
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Patent number: 7828528Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor system that communicates with control circuitry to detect the presence of an occlusion. In some embodiments, the occlusion sensor system includes first components that are located within a disposable and non-reusable pump device, and second components that are located within a reusable controller device, the second components being in operable communication with the first components to determine whether a fluid is flowing from the pump device.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, John W. Sadler
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Publication number: 20100256564Abstract: An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes
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Publication number: 20100256598Abstract: An infusion pump system is described that increases patient comfort and convenience. The infusion pump system includes an infusion site interface that is releasably connected to an infusion pump body, and has no tubing associated between the infusion site interface and the pump body. The infusion pump body may include a carrier frame that may be adhered to the skin of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes
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Patent number: 7794427Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Patent number: 7794428Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Publication number: 20100228186Abstract: Some embodiments of a portable medical device, such as an infusion pump, can receive an external reference signal (e.g., a radio, cellular and/or satellite signal) to provide an automatic time-setting and maintenance operation. In these circumstances, the medical device can maintain accurate time and date information even in the event of a power interruption, a time-zone change and/or an internal clock error, for example. In this manner, the portable medical device provides safe operation and added convenience to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger
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Patent number: 7789859Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Patent number: 7776030Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Patent number: 7717903Abstract: Some embodiments of a portable medical device, such as an infusion pump, can receive an external reference signal (e.g., a radio, cellular and/or satellite signal) to provide an automatic time-setting and maintenance operation. In these circumstances, the medical device can maintain accurate time and date information even in the event of a power interruption, a time-zone change and/or an internal clock error, for example. In this manner, the portable medical device provides safe operation and added convenience to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger
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Patent number: 7708717Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Publication number: 20090198186Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump device may include a drive system that accurately and incrementally dispenses fluid from the pump device in a controlled manner. Particular embodiments of the drive system may include a rotational motor that is coupled to a string member, which is used to adjust a pawl relative to a ratchet body. In such circumstances, the drive system can provide a reliable and compact infusion pump device that accurately dispenses the desired volume of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: M2 GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Publication number: 20090156990Abstract: Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to deliver medicine (e.g., insulin or the like) to a user and to deliver media content to a user. The media content can include, for example, MP3 music and other audio/video data stored in a memory device in the portable system. Thus, in particular embodiments, the portable infusion pump system can serve a dual purpose of providing medication and entertainment for the user from a compact and unobtrusive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: M2 Medical Group Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Wenger, Mark C. Estes, Scott Chiang
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Patent number: 7534226Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump device may include a drive system that accurately and incrementally dispenses fluid from the pump device in a controlled manner. Particular embodiments of the drive system may include a rotational motor that is coupled to a string member, which is used to adjust a pawl relative to a ratchet body. In such circumstances, the drive system can provide a reliable and compact infusion pump device that accurately dispenses the desired volume of fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
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Publication number: 20090067989Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor system that communicates with control circuitry to detect the presence of an occlusion. In some embodiments, the occlusion sensor system includes first components that are located within a disposable and non-reusable pump device, and second components that are located within a reusable controller device, the second components being in operable communication with the first components to determine whether a fluid is flowing from the pump device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: M2 MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, John W. Sadler
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Publication number: 20090069745Abstract: Some embodiments of a portable medical device, such as an infusion pump, can receive an external reference signal (e.g., a radio, cellular and/or satellite signal) to provide an automatic time-setting and maintenance operation. In these circumstances, the medical device can maintain accurate time and date information even in the event of a power interruption, a time-zone change and/or an internal clock error, for example. In this manner, the portable medical device provides safe operation and added convenience to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: M2 MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger
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Publication number: 20080294094Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: M2 MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Amit Mhatre, Jian Yao Wu, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman