Patents by Inventor Timothy Bresina
Timothy Bresina 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: 20240066208Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing to enclose the apparatus. The controller is configured to communicate with a second device via the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The housing includes a mechanical coupling to slidably engage the second device which includes a second wireless communication port. Slidably engaging the second device positions the first and second communication ports opposite each other to allow communication via the first and second communication ports when slidably engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 11850394Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing to enclose the apparatus. The controller is configured to communicate with a second device via the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The housing includes a mechanical coupling to slidably engage the second device which includes a second wireless communication port. Slidably engaging the second device positions the first and second communication ports opposite each other to allow communication via the first and second communication ports when slidably engaged.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20200405947Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing to enclose the apparatus. The controller is configured to communicate with a second device via the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The housing includes a mechanical coupling to slidably engage the second device which includes a second wireless communication port. Slidably engaging the second device positions the first and second communication ports opposite each other to allow communication via the first and second communication ports when slidably engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 10773015Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port and a controller. The controller is configured to communicate with a separate device via the communication port to receive information relating to a calendar event stored on an interactive calendar of the separate device. The controller can alter operation of the apparatus based on the calendar event.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20180202429Abstract: A medical infusion pump pressure plate alignment system and components that include a chassis, a sensor module, and a pressure plate in various embodiments. The pressure plate has a first end pivotally mounted to the chassis of the control module for pivotal retention and a second end selectively mounted to chassis of the control module. The pressure plate, hooks or rail contain recessed or projection features configured for receipt of the complementary features of the sensor module. Additional alignment features can include a retaining component incorporated with the hook, a guide feature on the outer surface of the pressure plate, and a kickstand feature attached to the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Timothy Bresina, Renee Robert, Grant Adams
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Patent number: 9889250Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid from a cartridge, a display a temperature sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to compare a temperature within the cartridge as measured by the temperature sensor to a threshold temperature and cause the display to display a message relating to temperature when the measured temperature goes beyond the threshold temperature.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20170203029Abstract: A drug or fluid delivery device includes a pump having a control module. A cassette is removably mounted to the control module. A reservoir is contained within the cassette, and contains a fluid to be delivered to a patient. A protrusion extends from an interior surface of the cassette, creating and maintaining a crease in the reservoir as the fluid is emptied therefrom, thereby creating a fluid path along which the fluid travels to reduce occurrences of the reservoir deleteriously sealing off pockets of fluid as the reservoir is emptied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Timothy Bresina, Renee Robert, Chad Amborn
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Patent number: 9629955Abstract: A drug or fluid delivery device includes a pump having a control module. A cassette is removably mounted to the control module. A reservoir is contained within the cassette, and contains a fluid to be delivered to a patient. A protrusion extends from an interior surface of the cassette, creating and maintaining a crease in the reservoir as the fluid is emptied therefrom, thereby creating a fluid path along which the fluid travels to reduce occurrences of the reservoir deleteriously sealing off pockets of fluid as the reservoir is emptied.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.Inventors: Timothy Bresina, Renee Robert, Chad Amborn
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Patent number: 9378333Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, a processor, and a user interface including a bistable display. A display element of the bistable display is placed in one of two stable orientations upon application of a biasing voltage and stays in the stable orientation when the biasing voltage is removed. The processor includes a display module configured to display a non-blank reversion display screen on the bistable display when no input is received at the user interface after a specified time duration, and to recurrently change the reversion display screen until input is received at the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, Gail Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20160030676Abstract: A device for prevention of unintentional syringe aspiration includes a syringe cartridge. The syringe cartridge includes a syringe barrel having a first end and a second end, and an outlet at the second end. A plunger is slidably disposed in the barrel between the first end and the second end. A cap is engaged with the first end of the cartridge; and the cap includes a force element. When a substance in the barrel is cooled and frozen and then thawed, the force element tends to force the plunger to move back toward the second end of the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Timothy Bresina, Michael Blomquist
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Publication number: 20150250940Abstract: A drug or fluid delivery device includes a pump having a control module. A cassette is removably mounted to the control module. A reservoir is contained within the cassette, and contains a fluid to be delivered to a patient. A protrusion extends from an interior surface of the cassette, creating and maintaining a crease in the reservoir as the fluid is emptied therefrom, thereby creating a fluid path along which the fluid travels to reduce occurrences of the reservoir deleteriously sealing off pockets of fluid as the reservoir is emptied.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Timothy Bresina, Renee Robert, Chad Amborn
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Publication number: 20140323961Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port and a controller. The controller is configured to communicate with a separate device via the communication port to receive information relating to a calendar event stored on an interactive calendar of the separate device. The controller can alter operation of the apparatus based on the calendar event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20140309622Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid from a cartridge, a display a temperature sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to compare a temperature within the cartridge as measured by the temperature sensor to a threshold temperature and cause the display to display a message relating to temperature when the measured temperature goes beyond the threshold temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 8840582Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, an input and a controller. The controller is configured to receive via the input information related to physical activity of a user and to automatically calculate a change in insulin therapy based on an amount of carbohydrates metabolized by the physical activity.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William VanDyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 8414523Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing to enclose the apparatus. The controller is configured to communicate with a second device via the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The housing includes a mechanical coupling to slidably engage the second device which includes a second wireless communication port. Slidably engaging the second device positions the first and second communication ports opposite each other to allow communication via the first and second communication ports when slidably engaged.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20120302991Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid, a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing to enclose the apparatus. The controller is configured to communicate with a second device via the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The housing includes a mechanical coupling to slidably engage the second device which includes a second wireless communication port. Slidably engaging the second device positions the first and second communication ports opposite each other to allow communication via the first and second communication ports when slidably engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, William Van Dyke, Gail Beth Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 8133197Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, a processor, and a user interface including a bistable display. A display element of the bistable display is placed in one of two stable orientations upon application of a biasing voltage and stays in the stable orientation when the biasing voltage is removed. The processor includes a display module configured to display a non-blank reversion display screen on the bistable display when no input is received at the user interface after a specified time duration, and to recurrently change the reversion display screen until input is received at the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, Gail Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20120013802Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, a processor, and a user interface including a bistable display. A display element of the bistable display is placed in one of two stable orientations upon application of a biasing voltage and stays in the stable orientation when the biasing voltage is removed. The processor includes a display module configured to display a non-blank reversion display screen on the bistable display when no input is received at the user interface after a specified time duration, and to recurrently change the reversion display screen until input is received at the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, Gail Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Publication number: 20120013625Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, a processor, and a user interface including a bistable display. A display element of the bistable display is placed in one of two stable orientations upon application of a biasing voltage and stays in the stable orientation when the biasing voltage is removed. The processor includes a display module configured to display a non-blank reversion display screen on the bistable display when no input is received at the user interface after a specified time duration, and to recurrently change the reversion display screen until input is received at the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Michael Blomquist, Timothy Bresina, Gail Bynum, Michael Welsch
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Patent number: 7993306Abstract: A site for a subcutaneous infusion device includes a base positionable relative to skin of a patient, and a cannula extending from the base and configured to be introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient at a generally ninety-degree angle with respect to the skin using a needle. The cannula includes first and second ends and defines a bore extending from the first end to the second end, the first end being coupled to the base. The cannula includes a tapered wall portion formed between the first and second ends and extending from adjacent to the base towards the second end of the cannula, the tapered wall portion being tapered from a greater wall thickness to a lesser wall thickness as the tapered wall portion extends from the base towards the second end.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.Inventors: James Marrs, Mark Faust, Timothy Bresina