Patents by Inventor Suzanne Willey

Suzanne Willey 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: 20190096518
    Abstract: A drug infusion device determines whether an infusion program is stored within a memory. If so, a user is prompted to confirm usage of the program and a drug identifier, and to review the configuration of the device. If the program is not in the memory, the drug infusion device is enabled to receive an auto program with which it can configure itself. When auto program receipt is enabled, the drug infusion device waits for the auto program or for a selection for manual entry of the infusion program. A menu screen is displayed to indicate that the drug infusion device is waiting for the auto program, but the menu screen is not displayed if the auto program is already received. Therefore, a waiting for auto program menu screen may be avoided in many cases, reducing device setup time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: William Bruce PACE, Jeffrey Eugene RINDA, Angela MARINO, Suzanne WILLEY
  • Patent number: 9393362
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Mihaela Cozmi, John Arrizza, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Patent number: 9381296
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Patent number: 9026370
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Angela LeCaptain, Katalin M. Schroeder, Raymond P. Silkaitis, Suzanne Willey, Marwan A. Fathallah
  • Patent number: 8771251
    Abstract: In example methods and systems described, a medical device can store information locally and in a separate database on a server, for example. If the device fails, or a patient is moved to a second device, information may be transferred to the second device such that the second device can resume a complex therapy at a point where the initial medical device left off. The data necessary to restart the complex therapy system may include certain underlying patient-specific parameters according to a model capturing the patient's physiological response to the medication in question. As a result, it is not necessary for the second device to restart the complex therapy or regress to an initial set of baseline assumptions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Lewis Ruchti, Steven R. Wehba, John Harrison Thornley, Harsh Dharwad, Joanne Marie Watt, Carol Dian Martin, Suzanne Willey
  • Patent number: 8700421
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen Feng, John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Patent number: 8543416
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: John Erik Michael Palmroos, John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Patent number: 8231578
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for controlling at least one infusion pump wherein the system comprises a first channel for delivering a first fluid, a second channel for delivering a second fluid, a first input for receiving channel sequence data wherein the channel sequence data identifies the sequence for delivering the first fluid from the first channel and the second fluid from the second channel, a second input for receiving first delivery data for the first channel and the second delivery data for the second channel, and a processor for controlling delivery of the first fluid from the first channel and the second fluid from the second channel according to the channel sequence data, the first delivery data, and the second delivery data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan A. Fathallah, Geoffrey N. Holland, Martin A. McNeela, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Katalin M. Schroeder, Patrick B. Keely, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Suzanne Willey, Raymond P. Silkaitis
  • Patent number: 8185322
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Katalin M. Schroeder, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Angela LeCaptain, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Suzanne Willey
  • Publication number: 20110152830
    Abstract: In example methods and systems described, a medical device can store information locally and in a separate database on a server, for example. If the device fails, or a patient is moved to a second device, information may be transferred to the second device such that the second device can resume a complex therapy at a point where the initial medical device left off. The data necessary to restart the complex therapy system may include certain underlying patient-specific parameters according to a model capturing the patient's physiological response to the medication in question. As a result, it is not necessary for the second device to restart the complex therapy or regress to an initial set of baseline assumptions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY L. RUCHTI, STEVEN R. WEHBA, JOHN Harrison THORNLEY, HARSH DHARWAD, JOANNE Marie WATT, CAROL Dian MARTIN, SUZANNE WILLEY
  • Patent number: 7945452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for operating a medical device with a screen having an improved graphical user interface, which selectively reallocates screen display for both single and multi-channel pumps. Channel indicators associate operation information with a specific delivery channel. Patient or drug order verification is facilitated with a rendering of the patient or the entire drug order/label on the screen. Decimal numbers are presented in vertically offset decimal format. A dual function button cancels the current operation and, after a delay, clears entered parameters. An area sensitive scrollbar cycles through information at various speeds. Screen brightness is adjusted based on an ambient light detector. A screen saver mode activates based on several operating conditions. The screen is incorporated in a removable user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan A. Fathallah, Heather J. Barnes, Kristine T. Delano, Amy B. Magurno, Eric R. Wald, Corinna S. Paine Proctor, Kevin O. Roughton, Kevin Barkan, John W. Huang, Raymond P. Silkaitis, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Katalin M. Schroeder, Suzanne Willey
  • Publication number: 20100010647
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Katalin M. Schroeder, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Angela LeCaptain, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Suzanne Willey
  • Publication number: 20090177180
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernardino Rubalcaba, JR., Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Angela LeCaptain, Katalin M. Schroeder, Raymond P. Silkaitis, Suzanne Willey, Marwan A. Fathallah
  • Publication number: 20090153595
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventors: Mihaela Cozmi, John Arrizza, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Publication number: 20090157432
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: John Erik Michael Palmroos, John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Publication number: 20090153058
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Wen Feng, John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Publication number: 20090153463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
  • Publication number: 20080243055
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program for controlling at least one infusion pump wherein the system comprises a first channel for delivering a first fluid, a second channel for delivering a second fluid, a first input for receiving channel sequence data wherein the channel sequence data identifies the sequence for delivering the first fluid from the first channel and the second fluid from the second channel, a second input for receiving first delivery data for the first channel and the second delivery data for the second channel, and a processor for controlling delivery of the first fluid from the first channel and the second fluid from the second channel according to the channel sequence data, the first delivery data, and the second delivery data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Marwan A. Fathallah, Geoffrey N. Holland, Martin A. McNeela, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Katalin M. Schroeder, Patrick B. Keely, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Suzanne Willey, Raymond P. Silkaitis