Patents by Inventor Troy A. Bartz

Troy A. Bartz 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).

  • Patent number: 9687601
    Abstract: A tool or computer-readable medium for interfacing with an infusion pump includes i) computer-readable code for generating a drug library, generating a run profile, or a combination thereof, and ii) computer-readable code for configuring the infusion pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Curlin Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Troy A. Bartz, Paul T Kotnik, Rana Balci, Rajat Khare
  • Patent number: 8864474
    Abstract: A method of fluid delivery from a rotary peristaltic pump is provided. A roller assembly having a plurality of rollers is provided, the roller assembly having at least one anomalous range. A rotational position of the plurality of rollers is determined. A speed of the plurality of rollers is increased when at least one of the plurality of rollers is in the anomalous range and the speed of the plurality of rollers is decreased when each of the plurality of rollers is outside the anomalous range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Curlin Medical Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Troy A. Bartz
  • Patent number: 8858494
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing an undesirable reverse rotation of an infusion pump assembly. The infusion pump motor includes a roller assembly, a coil, a rotor, a rotor position sensor, and a controller. The rotor is in communication with the coil, and the rotor is rotationally coupled to a roller assembly. If the pump is in not pumping, then the system monitors for reverse rotation of the pump, and if reverse rotation of the pump is detected, energizes the coil in a manner that holds the rotor in place. The system may also activate an indicator if reverse rotation is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Curlin Medical Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Troy A. Bartz
  • Publication number: 20130189120
    Abstract: A method of fluid delivery from a rotary peristaltic pump is provided. It comprises providing a roller assembly having a plurality of rollers, the roller assembly having at least one anomalous range and determining a rotational position of the plurality of rollers. The method further comprises increasing a speed of the plurality of rollers when at least one of the plurality of rollers are in the anomalous range and decreasing the speed of the plurality of rollers when each of the plurality of rollers are outside the anomalous range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Troy A. Bartz
  • Publication number: 20130191770
    Abstract: A method of inputting data into an infusion pump includes inputting the data into a user interface using a data entry system. The user interface includes i) the data entry system for inputting the data related to a drug, a subject, a caregiver, and a protocol for infusing the drug to the subject, ii) a display operative associated with the data entry system, and iii) a processor operatively associated with the display and the data entry system, where the processor has stored therein a program for prompting a user of the infusion pump, via a screen presented on the display, for respective data entry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Troy A. Bartz, Paul T. Kotnik, Monika Zeinert, Robert R. Voltenburg, Rana Balci
  • Publication number: 20130023848
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing an undesirable reverse rotation of an infusion pump assembly. The infusion pump motor includes a roller assembly, a coil, a rotor, a rotor position sensor, and a controller. The rotor is in communication with the coil, and the rotor is rotationally coupled to a roller assembly. If the pump is in not pumping, then the system monitors for reverse rotation of the pump, and if reverse rotation of the pump is detected, energizes the coil in a manner that holds the rotor in place. The system may also activate an indicator if reverse rotation is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Troy A. Bartz
  • Patent number: 8352290
    Abstract: A method of automatically programming an infusion pump includes scanning, via a machine-readable scanner wirelessly connected to the infusion pump, a machine-readable label for a drug container to automatically program the infusion pump according to a protocol included in the label. The machine-readable label for the drug container further includes a drug name and data associated with a drug corresponding to the drug name.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Curlin Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Troy A. Bartz, Paul T Kotnik
  • Publication number: 20110264043
    Abstract: A method of loading a drug library into an infusion pump includes transferring the drug library, stored on a remote device, to the infusion pump via a wireless connection. The drug library includes a plurality of subdirectories, and each subdirectory includes a care area, at least one drug, data associated with and dependent upon the drug(s), and at least one mode of operation for infusing the drug(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Paul T. Kotnik, Troy A. Bartz
  • Publication number: 20110259954
    Abstract: A method of automatically programming an infusion pump includes scanning, via a machine-readable scanner wirelessly connected to the infusion pump, a machine-readable label for a drug container to automatically program the infusion pump according to a protocol included in the label. The machine-readable label for the drug container further includes a drug name and data associated with a drug corresponding to the drug name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Troy A. Bartz, Paul T. Kotnik
  • Publication number: 20110264044
    Abstract: A tool or computer-readable medium for interfacing with an infusion pump includes i) computer-readable code for generating a drug library, generating a run profile, or a combination thereof, and ii) computer-readable code for configuring the infusion pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: CURLIN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Troy A. Bartz, Paul T. Kotnik, Rana Balci, Rajat Khare