Patents by Inventor Robert R. Gonnelli

Robert R. Gonnelli 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: 20180043090
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a fluid reservoir for containing medicament. The fluid reservoir is sealed proximate one end with a sliding seal piston. A delivery path is configured to fluidly couple the fluid reservoir and a patient wearing the fluid delivery device. A basal engine mechanism is configured to directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir at a controlled basal rate. A bolus mechanism configured to move the basal engine relative to the fluid reservoir and directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir a discrete bolus amount at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert R. Gonnelli
  • Publication number: 20180028743
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device for administering a first medicament and a second medicament includes a first fluid reservoir configured to contain the first medicament and a second fluid reservoir configured to contain the second medicament. The fluid delivery device may include one or more basal drive mechanisms to provide a basal delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. The fluid delivery device may further include one or more bolus drive mechanisms to provide a bolus delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. GONNELLI, Steven F. LEVESQUE, Ronald V. NARDI
  • Patent number: 9833383
    Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Robert L. Standley, Steven F. Levesque
  • Patent number: 9814831
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a fluid reservoir for containing medicament. The fluid reservoir is sealed proximate one end with a sliding seal piston. A delivery path is configured to fluidly couple the fluid reservoir and a patient wearing the fluid delivery device. A basal engine mechanism is configured to directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir at a controlled basal rate. A bolus mechanism configured to move the basal engine relative to the fluid reservoir and directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir a discrete bolus amount at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert R. Gonnelli
  • Publication number: 20170189610
    Abstract: Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque, David Lipson, Peter F. Marshall
  • Patent number: 9687599
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device for administering a first medicament and a second medicament includes a first fluid reservoir configured to contain the first medicament and a second fluid reservoir configured to contain the second medicament. The fluid delivery device may include one or more basal drive mechanisms to provide a basal delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. The fluid delivery device may further include one or more bolus drive mechanisms to provide a bolus delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque, Ronald V. Nardi
  • Patent number: 9636451
    Abstract: Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque, David Lipson, Peter F. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20170035966
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir. A second actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Devin V. McAllister, Steven F. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20170000942
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a fluid reservoir for containing medicament. The fluid reservoir is sealed proximate one end with a sliding seal piston. A delivery path is configured to fluidly couple the fluid reservoir and a patient wearing the fluid delivery device. A basal engine mechanism is configured to directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir at a controlled basal rate. A bolus mechanism configured to move the basal engine relative to the fluid reservoir and directly or indirectly move the sliding seal piston in the fluid reservoir a discrete bolus amount at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert R. Gonnelli
  • Patent number: 9511187
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir. A second actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Devin V. McAllister, Steven F. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20160262983
    Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Valeritas, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Robert L. Standley, Steven F. Levesque
  • Patent number: 9376224
    Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Robert L. Standley, Steven F. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20150328400
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir. A second actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Devin V. McAllister, Steven F. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20150314065
    Abstract: The invention provides various devices for delivering Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (7-36), in various infusion patterns and rates, to optimally stimulate carbohydrate metabolism, to inhibit gastropancreatic secretion and gastric motility, and to treat various disease conditions (including diabete) as described in the instant specification. The devices and methods of the invention provide various ways to deliver doses (escalating, constant, on demand, etc.) of GLP-1 in response to different patient need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert R. Gonnelli
  • Publication number: 20150306306
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a housing having a fluid reservoir. A needle is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in an engaged position and out of fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in armed and storage positions. A proximal end of a biasing member is coupled to the housing and a distal end of the biasing member is configured to deliver a force to the fluid reservoir. A piston member extends through the biasing member and is coupled to the distal end of the biasing member. The piston member is fixed with respect to the housing in a locked position such that the biasing member does not deliver the force to the fluid reservoir and moveable with respect to the housing in a released position such that the biasing member delivers the force to the fluid reservoir. Transitioning the needle from the storage position to the armed position transitions the piston from the locked position to the released position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque
  • Patent number: 9125983
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir. A second actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump chamber and configured to transfer energy through the hydraulic pump chamber to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Devin V. McAllister, Steven F. Levesque
  • Patent number: 9101706
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a housing having a fluid reservoir. A needle is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in an engaged position and out of fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in armed and storage positions. A proximal end of a biasing member is coupled to the housing and a distal end of the biasing member is configured to deliver a force to the fluid reservoir. A piston member extends through the biasing member and is coupled to the distal end of the biasing member. The piston member is fixed with respect to the housing in a locked position such that the biasing member does not deliver the force to the fluid reservoir and moveable with respect to the housing in a released position such that the biasing member delivers the force to the fluid reservoir. Transitioning the needle from the storage position to the armed position transitions the piston from the locked position to the released position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque
  • Patent number: 9089636
    Abstract: The invention provides various devices for delivering Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (7-36), in various infusion patterns and rates, to optimally stimulate carbohydrate metabolism, to inhibit gastropancreatic secretion and gastric motility, and to treat various disease conditions (including diabete) as described in the instant specification. The devices and methods of the invention provide various ways to deliver doses (escalating, constant, on demand, etc.) of GLP-1 in response to different patient need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert R. Gonnelli
  • Patent number: 9072828
    Abstract: Presently disclosed is a hydraulic pump device and its use thereof, especially in a fluid delivery system. In one embodiment, the fluid delivery system is an inexpensive, single-use device for slow dosing medicament applications. The fluid delivery system may employ a spring-compressed bellows crank or other combination of simple mechanisms operating according to the well-known peristaltic principle to force a volume of ultrapure bio-inert hydraulic fluid through an aperture, thereby expanding one chamber of a two chamber hydraulic cylinder. The second, fluid storage chamber, containing the medicament, is emptied through a conventional orifice in response to the expansion of the pump chamber. The medicament may then flow through any suitable infusion set into a patient removeably attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Devin V. McAllister, Steven F. Levesque
  • Publication number: 20150165115
    Abstract: Fluid delivery and measurement systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: VALERITAS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque, David Lipson, Peter F. Marshall