Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Miller
Thomas P. Miller 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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Publication number: 20240017022Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a fluid reservoir for holding the fluid, the fluid reservoir defining an internal volume and a stopper positioned in the internal volume of the fluid reservoir, wherein the stopper is formed with a cavity. The device further includes a piston having a distal end received within the cavity of the stopper and an actuator coupled to the piston for driving the piston into the internal volume of the fluid reservoir. Also, the device includes a coupling device for engaging the piston in the cavity of the stopper at a desired position and a sensor for determining whether the piston is engaged in the cavity of the stopper at the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Ryan A. Peck, Thomas P. Miller, Burke K. Chan, Victor A. Sanchez
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Patent number: 11724045Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a fluid reservoir for holding the fluid, the fluid reservoir defining an internal volume and a stopper positioned in the internal volume of the fluid reservoir, wherein the stopper is formed with a cavity. The device further includes a piston having a distal end received within the cavity of the stopper and an actuator coupled to the piston for driving the piston into the internal volume of the fluid reservoir. Also, the device includes a coupling device for engaging the piston in the cavity of the stopper at a desired position and a sensor for determining whether the piston is engaged in the cavity of the stopper at the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Ryan A. Peck, Thomas P. Miller, Burke K. Chan, Victor A. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20230056878Abstract: This disclosure includes an apparatus for detecting mating of a cap with a fluid delivery device having a housing, a receptacle, and a sensor. The housing is configured to carry an insulin delivery device having a reservoir of the fluid. The receptacle is provided by the housing having a coupling with a locking recess configured to receive a cap with a sprung locking arm. The pressure sensor is carried by the receptacle proximate the coupling and configured to detect engagement force of the sprung locking arm with the receptacle when mated with the housing. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Thomas P. Miller
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Publication number: 20220401644Abstract: A cannula includes a tubular body having an axial dimension through which a flow channel extends. The tubular body has a first end for insertion into a subject, and a second end configured to be held within a base of a medical device. The tubular body has a first length portion extending along the axial dimension from the first end toward the second end. A second length portion extends along the axial dimension from the first length portion toward the second end, and has an outer dimension that flares outward to be larger than the outer dimension of the first length portion. The second length portion also has a tubing wall thickness that is greater than the tubing wall thickness of the first length portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Davy Tong, Kiem H. Dang, Hsi C. Fusselman, Sarnath Chattaraj, Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: 11511099Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting mating of a cap with a fluid delivery device having a housing, a receptacle, and a sensor. The housing is configured to carry an insulin delivery device having a reservoir of the fluid. The receptacle is provided by the housing having a coupling with a locking recess configured to receive a cap with a sprung locking arm. The pressure sensor is carried by the receptacle proximate the coupling and configured to detect engagement force of the sprung locking arm with the receptacle when mated with the housing. A method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Thomas P. Miller
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Publication number: 20210100996Abstract: This disclosure includes an apparatus for detecting mating of a cap with a fluid delivery device having a housing, a receptacle, and a sensor. The housing is configured to carry an insulin delivery device having a reservoir of the fluid. The receptacle is provided by the housing having a coupling with a locking recess configured to receive a cap with a sprung locking arm. The pressure sensor is carried by the receptacle proximate the coupling and configured to detect engagement force of the sprung locking arm with the receptacle when mated with the housing. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Thomas P. Miller
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Publication number: 20210052828Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a fluid reservoir for holding the fluid, the fluid reservoir defining an internal volume and a stopper positioned in the internal volume of the fluid reservoir, wherein the stopper is formed with a cavity. The device further includes a piston having a distal end received within the cavity of the stopper and an actuator coupled to the piston for driving the piston into the internal volume of the fluid reservoir. Also, the device includes a coupling device for engaging the piston in the cavity of the stopper at a desired position and a sensor for determining whether the piston is engaged in the cavity of the stopper at the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Amith Wijesuriya, Ryan A. Peck, Thomas P. Miller, Burke K. Chan, Victor A. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20200093399Abstract: A breath analyzer device includes a tube for communicating a breath sample from a user of the breath analyzer device, the tube having a first opening where the breath sample enters and a second opening where the breath sample exits. The tube is adapted to provide minimal restrictions on the flow of the breath sample. The device also includes an oxygen sensor and carbon dioxide sensor disposed partially within the tube and adapted to detecting an amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide present in the breath sample respectively. The device also includes a controller adapted to receive data from the oxygen sensor and the carbon dioxide sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: 9937292Abstract: A transfer device for filing a fluid reservoir of a fluid infusion device with a fluid is provided. The transfer device comprises a first end to couple to a source of the fluid, and a second end to couple to a pressurizing device. The transfer device also comprises a body interconnecting the first end and the second end, and having an end to couple to the fluid reservoir. The body defining at least one fluid flow path between the source of the fluid, the pressurizing device and the fluid reservoir to enable the filling of the fluid reservoir with the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sherif M. Ali, Thomas P. Miller, Vaughn S. Sakae, Edgardo C. Halili
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Publication number: 20160158104Abstract: A transfer device for filing a fluid reservoir of a fluid infusion device with a fluid is provided. The transfer device comprises a first end to couple to a source of the fluid, and a second end to couple to a pressurizing device. The transfer device also comprises a body interconnecting the first end and the second end, and having an end to couple to the fluid reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Sherif M. Ali, Thomas P. Miller, Vaughn S. Sakae, Edgardo C. Halili
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Patent number: 8613725Abstract: A reservoir includes a reservoir body portion and a collecting portion. The reservoir body portion having a wall defining an interior volume for containing fluidic media, the reservoir having a first port in the reservoir body portion to be in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the first port for expelling fluidic media from the interior volume as a plunger is moved within the reservoir. The collecting portion having a wall defining a volume in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the volume of the collecting portion for collecting gas bubbles in the fluidic media as the fluidic media is expelled through the first port from the interior volume of the reservoir body portion, the reservoir having a second port in the collecting portion to be in fluid flow communication with the volume of the collecting portion, the second port for receiving fluidic media into the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Ian B. Hanson, Colin A. Chong, Eric M. Lorenzen, Rafael Bikovsky, Truong Gia Luan, Mike Teang Lee, Thomas P. Miller
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Publication number: 20110190700Abstract: A reservoir includes a reservoir body portion and a collecting portion. The reservoir body portion having a wall defining an interior volume for containing fluidic media, the reservoir having a first port in the reservoir body portion to be in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the first port for expelling fluidic media from the interior volume as a plunger is moved within the reservoir. The collecting portion having a wall defining a volume in fluid flow communication with the interior volume, the volume of the collecting portion for collecting gas bubbles in the fluidic media as the fluidic media is expelled through the first port from the interior volume of the reservoir body portion, the reservoir having a second port in the collecting portion to be in fluid flow communication with the volume of the collecting portion, the second port for receiving fluidic media into the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Julian D. KAVAZOV, Ian B. Hanson, Colin A. Chong, Eric M. Lorenzen, Rafael Bikovsky, Truong Gia Luan, Mike Teang Lee, Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: 7282032Abstract: A portable, handheld device for measuring lung- and airway-specific respiratory parameters. The device defines a chamber in fluid communication with a mouthpiece. A sensor and/or a flow sensor monitor pressure and/or airflow within the device. A respiratory gas source, e.g., an internal pump, or an external compressor, is also in fluid communication with the chamber and a mouthpiece. The device operates in an active phase and a passive phase. In the active phase, a subject forcibly exhales into the device and the sensors collect spirometric data. In the passive phase, the pump is activated to pump air from the device and inflate the subject's lungs to a specific capacity. The sensors monitor pressure and/or flow as the air is introduced into the subject's respiratory system. The data collected by the sensor is used to determine lung and airway specific parameters, including but not limited to, airway conductance, airway resistance, airway compliance and total lung capacity.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventor: Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: 6858108Abstract: A process of making multiple layer labels includes securing an upper label web to a base label web by means of hold-down openings in the upper label web and an adhesive overlaminate laid thereon and extending through to the base web. Die cutting and matrix removal steps, all carried out in-line in a single pass, produce a multiple layer label. Varied processes and label supply and label structures are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Ampersand LabelInventors: Lowell F. Matthews, Thomas P. Miller, Kyle J. Putzier
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Publication number: 20040249300Abstract: A portable, handheld device for measuring lung- and airway-specific respiratory parameters. The device defines a chamber in fluid communication with a mouthpiece. A sensor and/or a flow sensor monitor pressure and/or airflow within the device. A respiratory gas source, e.g., an internal pump, or an external compressor, is also in fluid communication with the chamber and a mouthpiece. The device operates in an active phase and a passive phase. In the active phase, a subject forcibly exhales into the device and the sensors collect spirometric data. In the passive phase, the pump is activated to pump air from the device and inflate the subject's lungs to a specific capacity. The sensors monitor pressure and/or flow as the air is introduced into the subject's respiratory system. The data collected by the sensor is used to determine lung and airway specific parameters, including but not limited to, airway conductance, airway resistance, airway compliance and total lung capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: 6749916Abstract: A multiple layer label has a pre-curved upper label on a base label. When applied to a curved or non-planar surface, a gap between portion of the labels accommodates the wrapping of the label structure around the surface and avoids tearing, splitting, bunching and wrinkling in the respective upper and base labels. The label structure is formed by bending the labels around a forming surface, releasing one end of the upper label and repositioning it on the base label so that when removed from the bending operation and straightened out, the upper label is arched away from the base label. Apparatus and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Ampersand LabelInventors: Lowell F. Matthews, Thomas P. Miller, Kyle J. Putzier
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Publication number: 20020084026Abstract: A process of making multiple layer labels includes securing an upper label web to a base label web by means of hold-down openings in the upper label web and an adhesive overlaminate laid thereon and extending through to the base web. Die cutting and matrix removal steps, all carried out in-line in a single pass, produce a multiple layer label. Varied processes and label supply and label structures are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Ampersand Label, IncorporatedInventors: Lowell F. Matthews, Thomas P. Miller, Kyle J. Putzier
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Patent number: 6413604Abstract: A process of making multiple layer labels includes securing an upper label web to a base label web by means of hold-down openings in the upper label web and an adhesive overlaminate laid thereon and extending through to the base web. Die cutting and matrix removal steps, all carried out in-line in a single pass, produce a multiple layer label. Varied processes and label supply and label structures are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Ampersand Label, Inc.Inventors: Lowell F. Matthews, Thomas P. Miller, Kyle J. Putzier
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Patent number: 4903872Abstract: A food receptacle attaches to either a left or right-hand door of an automobile and provides the occupants with convenient storage for food and change. A reversible drawer slides between two rails suspended below the body of the receptacle with the front of the drawer facing in either direction. To prevent the drawer from being pulled out of the rails, a projection is positioned to one side of the drawer and contacts one of two diametrically opposed protuberances on the receptacle body. When the drawer is reversed, the drawer projection contacts the other protuberance. A coin holder is attached to the front of the drawer and includes an aperture to receive coins. Any coins placed in the holder are trapped therein when the holder is positioned under the receptacle body. These coins will strike a projection on the body to prevent the drawer from being pushed out of the rails. Snap-off tabs are attached to the bottom of the receptacle and rest against the automobile door.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1988Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Assignee: Douglas Alan HenricksenInventors: Douglas A. Henricksen, Joseph R. Clemente, Thomas P. Miller
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Patent number: D384225Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Inventor: Thomas P. Miller