Patents by Inventor Roger J. Hill
Roger J. Hill 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: 8486019Abstract: A wireless communication system from an IV medication infusion pump to a hospital information management system (HIMS) is disclosed. The system includes an IV pump having pump operation circuitry for monitoring pre-selected characteristics of pump operation indicative of IV administration of medication to a patient. A transmitter or transceiver is connected to the pump operation circuitry for receiving a wireless pump signal representing instructional data to the IV pump and for transmitting a wireless pump signal representing the pre-selected pump operation characteristics. The wireless pump transmitter or transceiver communicates with a hospital information management system (HIMS). The HIMS includes a receiver or transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving the pump signal representing the pump operation characteristics and also includes a computer processor capable of storing and displaying the pump operation characteristics that are represented by the received wireless pump signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gale White, Roger J. Hill, Michael J. Zakrewski, Ruth Kummerlen, Martyn Stuart Abbott, Robert C. Brooks
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Publication number: 20120071833Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable anchor for holding a catheter in place within a patient, comprises a body comprising a channel for holding the catheter; a plurality of apertures such that at least one aperture is disposed on each side of the spiral channel; and one or more suture structures to allow a surgeon to suture the anchor to tissue of the patient; wherein when a catheter is disposed within the channel and is threaded through the plurality of apertures, the plurality of apertures limit longitudinal displacement of the catheter in either longitudinal direction relative to the anchor without continuously applying a compressive force to the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Roger J. Hill, Brian Blischak, Kurt Cantlon
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Patent number: 7840268Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide management of historical information associated with a medical device, such as an implantable neurostimulation pulse generator, drug pump, cardiac device, hearing enhancement device, or vision enhancement device. Such management of historical information includes storage of historical information within an associated medical device. Historical information stored within a medical device may provide a complete summary of the use, configuration, and operation of the medical device, e.g., information spanning the entire in-service life of the medical device. Historical information for which management is provided may include both static data and dynamic data. The historical information may be used in configuring the medical device, analyzing the operation of the medical device, autonomously altering operation of the medical device, etcetera.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Blischak, Roger J. Hill, Robert L. McCormick, Jr.
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Patent number: 7645258Abstract: A wireless communication system from an IV medication infusion pump to a hospital information management system (HIMS) is disclosed. The system includes an IV pump having pump operation circuitry for monitoring pre-selected characteristics of pump operation indicative of IV administration of medication to a patient. A transmitter or transceiver is connected to the pump operation circuitry for receiving a wireless pump signal representing instructional data to the IV pump and for transmitting a wireless pump signal representing the pre-selected pump operation characteristics. The wireless pump transmitter or transceiver communicates with a hospital information management system (HIMS). The HIMS includes a receiver or transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving the pump signal representing the pump operation characteristics and also includes a computer processor capable of storing and displaying the pump operation characteristics that are represented by the received wireless pump signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gale White, Roger J. Hill, Michael J. Zakrewski, Ruth Kummerlen, Martyn Stuart Abbott, Robert C. Brooks
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Publication number: 20090203329Abstract: A wireless communication system from an IV medication infusion pump to a hospital information management system (HIMS) is disclosed. The system includes an IV pump having pump operation circuitry for monitoring pre-selected characteristics of pump operation indicative of IV administration of medication to a patient. A transmitter or transceiver is connected to the pump operation circuitry for receiving a wireless pump signal representing instructional data to the IV pump and for transmitting a wireless pump signal representing the pre-selected pump operation characteristics. The wireless pump transmitter or transceiver communicates with a hospital information management system (HIMS). The HIMS includes a receiver or transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving the pump signal representing the pump operation characteristics and also includes a computer processor capable of storing and displaying the pump operation characteristics that are represented by the received wireless pump signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gale White, Roger J. Hill, Michael J. Zakrewski, Ruth Kummerlen, Martyn Stuart Abbott, Robert C. Brooks
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Patent number: 6731216Abstract: A tubing installation checking device is provided for determining proper installation of a tubing along a tube receiving channel in a peristaltic pump of the type having a tube receiving channel and a door for holding a tubing therein. The tubing installation checking device includes a pressure sensor held in the peristaltic pump positioned along the tube receiving channel downstream from the pumping mechanism for sensing pressure in the tubing and for providing a signal representing the sensed pressure. A valve is provided held in the peristaltic pump along the tube receiving channel downstream from the pressure sensor for closing the tubing when it is installed in the tube receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Chen Ho, Thinh Vo, Roger J. Hill
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Publication number: 20030214412Abstract: A tubing installation checking device is provided for determining proper installation of a tubing along a tube receiving channel in a peristaltic pump of the type having a tube receiving channel and a door for holding a tubing therein. The tubing installation checking device includes a pressure sensor held in the peristaltic pump positioned along the tube receiving channel downstream from the pumping mechanism for sensing pressure in the tubing and for providing a signal representing the sensed pressure. A valve is provided held in the peristaltic pump along the tube receiving channel downstream from the pressure sensor for closing the tubing when it is installed in the tube receiving channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Chen Ho, Thinh Vo, Roger J. Hill
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Patent number: 6635033Abstract: A medical tubing and slide clamp set is disclosed for use with a medical infusion pump designed for operation with a preselected medical tubing set having predetermined size and functional characteristics. The medical tubing and slide clamp includes a preselected medical tubing set having predetermined size and function characteristics. An opaque slide clamp is provided with a grasping end and a longitudinal clamp plate extending from the grasping end. The longitudinal clamp plate defines a clamp slot with a wide open portion sized for receiving the preselected medical tubing without closing the tubing, a narrow open portion sized for closing the tubing and a transition portion interconnecting the narrow and wide portions. A plurality of orifices are formed along the longitudinal clamp plate at predetermined locations arranged according to the size and functional characteristics of the medical tubing set.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Hill, James H. Monti, Jr., David J. Harrison
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Publication number: 20020099075Abstract: The invention provdes methods of reducing tissue damage resulting from ischemia which comprise administering to a mammal in need of such reduction an effective amount of a combination, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such combination, of an NHE-1 inhibitor and a second compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) a complement modulator, (b) a metabolic modulator, (c) an anti-apoptotic agent, (d) a nitric oxide synthase-related agent, and (e) an enzyme/protein modulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Wayne R. Tracey, Roger J. Hill
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Patent number: 6423705Abstract: The invention provdes methods of reducing tissue damage resulting from ischemia which comprise administering to a mammal in need of such reduction an effective amount of a combination, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising Such combination, of an NHE-1 inhibitor and a second compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) a complement modulator, (b) a metabolic modulator, (c) an anti-apoptotic agent, (d) a nitric oxide synthase-related agent, and (e) an enzyme/protein modulator.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Wayne R. Tracey, Roger J. Hill
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Patent number: 6234773Abstract: A linear peristaltic pump of the type for removable engagement of a portion of a flexible tubing and having a plurality of sequentially actuated pumping elements which act along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing, with the pumping elements reciprocated in a first direction to collapse adjacent segments of the tubing and then in a second direction to release the adjacent segments of the tubing, each pumping element having a flat pumping surface reciprocated in a sequence so that fluid in the flexible tubing is moved along the engaged portion of the tubing. The linear peristaltic pump is provided with a plurality of opposed pairs of pivotable reshaping fingers, with each pair of the reshaping fingers interposed adjacent to one of the pumping elements in sequence along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: B-Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Hill, James H. Monti, Jr., Joseph A. Oliver, Gary Lindemann, Harry C. Copp
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Patent number: 6117115Abstract: A medical tubing and slide clamp set is disclosed for use with a medical infusion pump designed for operation with a preselected medical tubing set having predetermined size and functional characteristics. The medical tubing and slide clamp includes a preselected medical tubing set having predetermined size and function characteristics. An opaque slide clamp is provided with a grasping end and a longitudinal clamp plate extending from the grasping end. The longitudinal clamp plate defines a clamp slot with a wide open portion sized for receiving the preselected medical tubing without closing the tubing, a narrow open portion sized for closing the tubing and a transition portion interconnecting the narrow and wide portions. A plurality of orifices are formed along the longitudinal clamp plate at predetermined locations arranged according to the size and functional characteristics of the medical tubing set.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: B. Braun Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Hill, James H. Monti, Jr., David J. Harrison
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Patent number: 5888052Abstract: A linear peristaltic pump of the type for removable engagement of a portion of a flexible tubing and having a plurality of sequentially actuated pumping elements which act along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing, with the pumping elements reciprocated in a first direction to collapse adjacent segments of the tubing and then in a second direction to release the adjacent segments of the tubing, each pumping element reciprocated in a sequence so that fluid in the flexible tubing is moved along the engaged portion of the tubing. The linear peristaltic pump further comprises a plurality of opposed pairs of pivotable reshaping fingers, with each pair of the reshaping fingers interposed adjacent to one of the pumping elements in sequence along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: McGraw, Inc.Inventor: Roger J. Hill
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Patent number: 5660529Abstract: A linear peristaltic pump of the type for removable engagement of a portion of a flexible tubing and having a plurality of sequentially actuated pumping elements which act along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing, with the pumping elements reciprocated in a first direction to collapse adjacent segments of the tubing and then in a second direction to release the adjacent segments of the tubing, each pumping element reciprocated in a sequence so that fluid in the flexible tubing is moved along the engaged portion of the tubing. The linear peristaltic pump further comprises a plurality of reshaping fingers, with each of the reshaping fingers interposed adjacent to one of the pumping elements in sequence along the engaged portion of the flexible tubing.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Assignee: McGaw, Inc.Inventor: Roger J. Hill