Patents by Inventor Morten Mernoe

Morten Mernoe 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).

  • Wearable insulin dispensing device, and a combination of such a device and a programming controller
    Patent number: 8469920
    Abstract: A disposable, wearable, self-contained insulin dispensing device includes a housing and an insulin source in the housing that is connected to a catheter for injecting insulin into a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Michael Lyngsie
  • Infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8430847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark Estes
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20130046276
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: MORTEN MERNOE, MITCHELL WENGER, JAMES CAUSEY, TODD KIRSCHEN
  • Infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8372039
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Mitchell Wenger, Mark Estes
  • Medicine Dispensing Device
    Publication number: 20120259310
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a wearable, disposable medicine dispensing device may include a piston rod that is advanced to dispense medicine from the device. A rotational motor may be coupled to a drive mechanism so as to carry out a certain number of revolutions and thereby displace the piston rod by a desired distance. Such a device can be used in a method of dispensing liquid medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Morten Mernoe
  • Dispensing fluid from an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8282601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Method and System for Manual and Autonomous Control of an Infusion Pump
    Publication number: 20120245523
    Abstract: A method and system for both autonomous and manual control of an infusion pump for delivering medication to a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey
  • Method and System for Manual and Autonomous Control of an Infusion Pump
    Publication number: 20120245522
    Abstract: A method and system for both autonomous and manual control of an infusion pump for delivering medication to a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey
  • Method and System for Manual and Autonomous Control of an Infusion Pump
    Publication number: 20120245524
    Abstract: A method and system for both autonomous and manual control of an infusion pump for delivering medication to a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey
  • Method and System for Manual and Autonomous Control of an Infusion Pump
    Publication number: 20120220940
    Abstract: A method and system for both autonomous and manual control of an infusion pump for delivering medication to a patient is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey
  • Medicine dispensing device
    Patent number: 8226608
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a wearable, disposable medicine dispensing device may include a piston rod that is advanced to dispense medicine from the device. A rotational motor may be coupled to a drive mechanism so as to carry out a certain number of revolutions and thereby displace the piston rod by a desired distance. Such a device can be used in a method of dispensing liquid medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Morten Mernoe
  • Method and system for manual and autonomous control of an infusion pump
    Patent number: 8192394
    Abstract: A method and system for both autonomous and manual control of an infusion pump for delivering medication to a patient is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20120130312
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a flexible pushrod that can adjust from a curved configuration to a generally straight configuration. The flexible pushrod is part of a drive system of the pump device so that the flexible pushrod can be controllably and incrementally advanced toward a medicine reservoir to incrementally dispense the medicine therein. In particular embodiments, the flexible pushrod may comprise an anti-rotation mechanism, an anti-torsion mechanism, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20120123384
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a flexible pushrod that can adjust from a curved configuration to a generally straight configuration. The flexible pushrod is part of a drive system of the pump device so that the flexible pushrod can be controllably and incrementally advanced toward a medicine reservoir to incrementally dispense the medicine therein. In particular embodiments, the flexible pushrod may comprise an anti-rotation mechanism, an anti-torsion mechanism, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Dispensing fluid from an infusion pump system
    Patent number: 8105279
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a flexible pushrod that can adjust from a curved configuration to a generally straight configuration. The flexible pushrod is part of a drive system of the pump device so that the flexible pushrod can be controllably and incrementally advanced toward a medicine reservoir to incrementally dispense the medicine therein. In particular embodiments, the flexible pushrod may comprise an anti-rotation mechanism, an anti-torsion mechanism, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: M2 Group Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • Medicine Dispensing Device
    Publication number: 20110270160
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a wearable, disposable medicine dispensing device may include a piston rod that is advanced to dispense medicine from the device. A rotational motor may be coupled to a drive mechanism so as to carry out a certain number of revolutions and thereby displace the piston rod by a desired distance. Such a device can be used in a method of dispensing liquid medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Morten Mernoe
  • Operating an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20110245773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Mitchell Wenger, Morten Mernoe, James Causey, Todd Kirschen
  • COMBINATION OF A PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICE AND A PORTABLE DRIP INFUSION SET AND A METHOD OF MONITORING A PORTABLE DRIP INFUSION SET
    Publication number: 20110221596
    Abstract: There is provided a combination of a portable monitoring device for monitoring a portable drip infusion set for use in hospitals and the like and said portable drip infusion set, preferably being of the type comprising a liquid supply, a drip chamber downstream of said liquid supply for forming liquid drops and a flexible tube connecting said drip chamber with an injection needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Dripmate A/S
    Inventors: Morten MERNOE, Morten THING
  • Medicine dispensing device
    Patent number: 7998116
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a wearable, disposable medicine dispensing device may include a piston rod that is advanced to dispense medicine from the device. A rotational motor may be coupled to a drive mechanism so as to carry out a certain number of revolutions and thereby displace the piston rod by a desired distance. Such a device can be used in a method of dispensing liquid medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Morten Mernoe
  • Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System
    Publication number: 20110190705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Mernoe, Mitchell Wenger, James Causey, Todd Kirschen