Patents by Inventor R. Bussiere

R. Bussiere 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).

  • Patent number: 11744944
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. A sensor coupled to a user can collect information regarding the user. A controller can use the collected information to determine an amount of medication to provide the user. The controller can instruct a drug delivery device to dispense the medication to the user. The drug delivery device can be a wearable insulin pump that is directly coupled to the user. The controller can be part of or implemented in a cellphone. A user can be required to provide a confirmation input to allow a determined amount of insulin to be provided to the user based on detected glucose levels of the user. The sensor, controller, and drug delivery device can communicate wirelessly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason O'Connor, Daniel Allis, David Nazzaro, John R. Bussiere, John D'Arco
  • Publication number: 20210379282
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. An automated drug delivery system may include a sensor and a wearable automated drug delivery device. The wearable automated drug delivery device may be configured to couple to the skin of a user and may include a controller and a pump. The pump may be configured to output the medication. The controller may be within the wearable automated drug delivery device. The sensor may be coupled to the user and may be configured to collect information regarding the user. The controller of the wearable automated drug delivery device may use the collected information to locally determine an amount of medication to be output from the wearable automated drug delivery device and cause delivery of the amount of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jason O'CONNOR, Daniel ALLIS, David NAZZARO, John R. Bussiere, John D'ARCO
  • Patent number: 11090434
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. An automated drug delivery system may include a sensor and a wearable automated drug delivery device. The wearable automated drug delivery device may be configured to couple to the skin of a user and may include a controller and a pump. The pump may be configured to output the medication. The controller may be within the wearable automated drug delivery device. The sensor may be coupled to the user and may be configured to collect information regarding the user. The controller of the wearable automated drug delivery device may use the collected information to locally determine an amount of medication to be output from the wearable automated drug delivery device and cause delivery of the amount of medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason O'Connor, Daniel Allis, David Nazzaro, John R. Bussiere, John D'Arco
  • Publication number: 20210038813
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. An automated drug delivery system may include a sensor and a wearable automated drug delivery device. The wearable automated drug delivery device may be configured to couple to the skin of a user and may include a controller and a pump. The pump may be configured to output the medication. The controller may be within the wearable automated drug delivery device. The sensor may be coupled to the user and may be configured to collect information regarding the user. The controller of the wearable automated drug delivery device may use the collected information to locally determine an amount of medication to be output from the wearable automated drug delivery device and cause delivery of the amount of medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jason O'CONNOR, Daniel ALLIS, David NAZZARO, John R. Bussiere, John D'ARCO
  • Publication number: 20200324048
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. A sensor coupled to a user can collect information regarding the user. A controller can use the collected information to determine an amount of medication to provide the user. The controller can instruct a drug delivery device to dispense the medication to the user. The drug delivery device can be a wearable insulin pump that is directly coupled to the user. The controller can be part of or implemented in a cellphone. A user can be required to provide a confirmation input to allow a determined amount of insulin to be provided to the user based on detected glucose levels of the user. The sensor, controller, and drug delivery device can communicate wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Jason O'CONNOR, Daniel ALLIS, David NAZZARO, John R. Bussiere, John D'ARCO
  • Patent number: 10716896
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. A sensor coupled to a user can collect information regarding the user. A controller can use the collected information to determine an amount of medication to provide the user. The controller can instruct a drug delivery device to dispense the medication to the user. The drug delivery device can be a wearable insulin pump that is directly coupled to the user. The controller can be part of or implemented in a cellphone. A user can be required to provide a confirmation input to allow a determined amount of insulin to be provided to the user based on detected glucose levels of the user. The sensor, controller, and drug delivery device can communicate wirelessly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason O'Connor, Daniel Allis, David Nazzaro, John R. Bussiere, John D'Arco
  • Publication number: 20170173261
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically delivering medication to a user. A sensor coupled to a user can collect information regarding the user. A controller can use the collected information to determine an amount of medication to provide the user. The controller can instruct a drug delivery device to dispense the medication to the user. The drug delivery device can be a wearable insulin pump that is directly coupled to the user. The controller can be part of or implemented in a cellphone. A user can be required to provide a confirmation input to allow a determined amount of insulin to be provided to the user based on detected glucose levels of the user. The sensor, controller, and drug delivery device can communicate wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jason O'Connor, Daniel Allis, David Nazzaro, John R. Bussiere, John D'Arco
  • Patent number: 7144384
    Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a patient including an exit port assembly, a reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly, a threaded lead screw received at least partly in the reservoir and longitudinally extending towards the outlet, and a plunger secured to the lead screw and having an outer periphery linearly slideable along the side wall of the reservoir. A tube is coaxially received on the lead screw and includes a longitudinal slot, a pin extending through the lead screw and the slot of the tube, and a gear is secured to the tube for rotation therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventors: William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, J. Christopher Flaherty, John R. Bussiere, Gaurav Rohatgi
  • Patent number: 7128727
    Abstract: A transcutaneous access tool includes a first cannula moveable along an axis, a fixed member including an elongated prong extending parallel with the axis, and a deployment member secured to the first cannula and movable along the axis away from the fixed member. The deployment member includes spaced-apart, resiliently flexible fingers extending parallel with the axis and having distal ends that are laterally enlarged with respect to the axis. The resiliently flexible fingers are received on the prong of the fixed member. A second cannula is disposed within the lumen of the first cannula, and retraction member is secured to the second cannula and is movable along the axis. The retraction member includes at least one catch catching on the laterally enlarged distal ends of the fingers of the deployment element when the fingers are laterally held apart by the prong of the fixed member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, John R. Bussiere, Matthew D. Abelson, David P. Chastain
  • Patent number: 7121415
    Abstract: An embodiment of a utensil receptacle is disclosed including a peripheral wall structure having an upper end defining a top opening, a lower end and a substantially oval cross-section, an outer base member being releasably engageable to the lower end, a caddy configured to releasably engage the outer base member and including a bottom wall having holes, and a drainage tray for collecting fluids flowing through the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Damien Vizcarra, Allan Cameron, Tonia Giesecke, John R. Bussiere, David W. Laituri
  • Publication number: 20040064088
    Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a patient including an exit port assembly, a reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly, a threaded lead screw received at least partly in the reservoir and longitudinally extending towards the outlet, and a plunger secured to the lead screw and having an outer periphery linearly slideable along the side wall of the reservoir. A tube is coaxially received on the lead screw and includes a longitudinal slot, a pin extending through the lead screw and the slot of the tube, and a gear is secured to the tube for rotation therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, J. Christopher Flaherty, John R. Bussiere, Gaurav Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20040064096
    Abstract: A transcutaneous access tool includes a first cannula moveable along an axis, a fixed member including an elongated prong extending parallel with the axis, and a deployment member secured to the first cannula and movable along the axis away from the fixed member. The deployment member includes spaced-apart, resiliently flexible fingers extending parallel with the axis and having distal ends that are laterally enlarged with respect to the axis. The resiliently flexible fingers are received on the prong of the fixed member. A second cannula is disposed within the lumen of the first cannula, and retraction member is secured to the second cannula and is movable along the axis. The retraction member includes at least one catch catching on the laterally enlarged distal ends of the fingers of the deployment element when the fingers are laterally held apart by the prong of the fixed member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, William Gorman, John T. Garibotto, John R. Bussiere, Matthew D. Abelson, David P. Chastain
  • Patent number: 5090733
    Abstract: A motivational product is provided in the form of a chart which has a plurality of rectangles defining consecutive days for daily motivational effect upon the user. Each rectangle is associated with a label which carries either an "action" for the day or a "thought" for the day. The combination of a thought which requires to be philosophically considered by the user together with a daily action to be physically undertaken by the user is particularly motivational in character. The labels can be applied onto the rectangles on the daily basis to modify an illustration covering the chart from an initial characteristic to a modified characteristic which encourages the user to complete the task over the cycle of days defined by the rectangles provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: R. Bussiere
  • Patent number: D532570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Damien Vizcarra, Allan Cameron, Tonia Giesecke, John R. Bussiere, David W. Laituri
  • Patent number: D393485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: John R. Bussiere, Geoffrey A. Hollington
  • Patent number: D395449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: John R. Bussiere, Geoffrey A. Hollington