Mark C Estes

US Patent:

6629527, Oct 7, 2003

Filed:

Sep 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/393003

Inventors:

Mark C. Estes - Sylmar CA
Janice M. Cattano - South Boston VA

Assignee:

Respironics, Inc. - Murrysville PA

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820418, 12820423, 12820222

Abstract:

Improved methodology and apparatus for the clinical study and treatment of sleep apnea which incorporates one or more of the following features: (1) application of mono-level, alternating high and low level, or variable positive airway pressure generally within the airway of the patient with the mono-level, high and low level, or variable airway pressure generally being coordinated with and/or responsive to the spontaneous respiration of the patient, (2) usage of adjustably programmable pressure ramp circuitry capable of producing multiple pressure ramp cycles of predetermined duration and pattern whereby the ramp cycles may be customized to accommodate the specific needs of an individual sleep apnea patient so as to ease the patients transition from wakefulness to sleep, (3) remote control or patient-sensed operation of the apparatus, (4) employment of safety circuitry, reset circuitry and minimum system leak assurance circuitry, controls and methods, and (5) utilization of clinical control circuitry whereby sleep disorder data may be compiled and appropriate therapy implemented during a one-night sleep study.

US Patent:

6932084, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Nov 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/304590

Inventors:

Mark C. Estes - Sylmar CA, US
John Fiore - Monroeville PA, US
Douglas M. Mechlenburg - Murrysville PA, US
Heather Ressler - New Alexandria PA, US
Jeff Kepler - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

RIC Investments, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61M016/00

US Classification:

12820418, 12820421, 12820423

Abstract:

A system including methods and apparatus for treatment of a medical disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea or congestive heart failure. The system involves applying a gain to flow rate of pressurized gas delivered to a patient during inspiratory and/or expiratory phases of a respiratory cycle to deliver the pressurized gas in proportion to the respective gains during inspiration and/or expiration. A base pressure may be applied in addition to the gain-modified pressures and an elevated pressure profile may be employed to assist or control inspiration. The system may be fully automated responsive to feedback provided by a flow sensor that determines the estimated patient flow rate. A leak computer can be included to instantaneously calculate gas leakage from the system. The system may be utilized in connection with conventional continuous positive airway pressure treatments, such as CPAP or bi-level positive airway pressure equipment to effect various beneficial treatment applications.

US Patent:

7013892, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Jul 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/623043

Inventors:

Mark C. Estes - Northridge CA, US
Janice M. Cattano - South Boston VA, US

Assignee:

RIC Investments, LLC - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61M 16/00

US Classification:

12820418, 12820423

Abstract:

Improved methodology and apparatus for the clinical study and treatment of sleep apnea which incorporates one or more of the following features: (1) application of mono-level, alternating high and low level, or variable positive airway pressure generally within the airway of the patient with the mono-level, high and low level, or variable airway pressure generally being coordinated with and/or responsive to the spontaneous respiration of the patient, (2) usage of adjustably programmable pressure ramp circuitry capable of producing multiple pressure ramp cycles of predetermined duration and pattern whereby the ramp cycles may be customized to accommodate the specific needs of an individual sleep apnea patient so as to ease the patient's transition from wakefulness to sleep, (3) remote control or patient-sensed operation of the apparatus, (4) employment of safety circuitry, reset circuitry and minimum system leak assurance circuitry, controls and methods, and (5) utilization of clinical control circuitry whereby sleep disorder data may be compiled and appropriate therapy implemented during a one-night sleep study.

US Patent:

7022072, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Dec 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/034139

Inventors:

James Kelly Fox - Valencia CA, US
Garry M. Steil - Pasadena CA, US
Kerstin Rebrin - Pasadena CA, US
Mark C. Estes - Simi Valley CA, US
Frank Saidara - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61B 5/05
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600365, 600345, 600300, 600309

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods for medical monitoring physiological characteristics values such as blood glucose levels for the treatment of diabetes, are presented. The apparatuses and methods provide dynamic glucose monitoring functions that perform predictive analysis to anticipate harmful conditions, such as glucose crash and hyperglycemic incidents for a patient. The dynamic functions can also be used to maximize athletic performance and warn of inadequate nocturnal basal rate. Other aspects include advanced alarm and reminder functions, as well as advanced data presentation tools to further facilitate convenient and efficient management of various physiological conditions.

US Patent:

7051735, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Apr 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/424299

Inventors:

Douglas M. Mechlenburg - Murrysville PA, US
Mark C. Estes - Simi Valley CA, US
William H. Broadley - Pittsburgh PA, US
J. Raymond Pujol - Murrysville PA, US

Assignee:

RIC Investments, LLC. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

A61M 16/00

US Classification:

12820421, 12820418, 12820423

Abstract:

An interactive pressure support system and method employing a pressure generating system that provides a pressure therapy to the pulmonary system of a patient and an interactive system associated with the pressure generating system to enable the patient to interact with the pressure support system, for example, to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment provided by the pressure support system. The interactive system includes an output device that provides first information to the patient, an input device that allows the patient to provide second information that is based on the first information and a control unit that controls the operation of the output device to present the first information and collection of the second information via the input device. In a further embodiment, the operation of the pressure generating system is controlled based on the second information provided by the patient.

US Patent:

7204823, Apr 17, 2007

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/025052

Inventors:

Mark C. Estes - Simi Valley CA, US
Leif N. Bowman - Burbank CA, US
Denetta Malave - Valencia CA, US
Cary Dean Talbot - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604 65

Abstract:

Systems and methods for the delivery and monitoring of a medication, such as insulin, to a recipient are provided. An exemplary feature-rich system comprises an infusion pump with a control system for controlling medication delivery by the infusion pump and a bolus estimator for estimating an appropriate amount of medication for delivery by the control system with the infusion pump. Estimating the appropriate amount of medication for delivery is based upon one or more settings which each vary according to a setting profile. In other embodiments, the control system comprises a suspend function for temporarily suspending medication delivery by the infusion pump, an alarm profile function for programming a variable alarm volume of the alarm and a simplified menu for controlling the dual wave bolus delivery function.

US Patent:

7278983, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

Jul 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/624177

Inventors:

Jeffrey R. Ireland - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Cary D. Talbot - Santa Clarita CA, US
Mark C. Estes - Simi Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Minimed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/142

US Classification:

604 66, 600365

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for calculating and transmitting medication dosage or bolus information are provided. A blood glucose meter receives a test strip with a sample of the user's blood and measures the user's blood glucose level with a sensor. The meter then calculates a bolus amount that is transmitted to a medication infusion pump using a radio frequency transmitter or transceiver. The infusion pump receives the bolus amount data and then delivers a bolus of medication to the user based on the calculated bolus estimate. The meter may also transmit commands to, and be used to remotely control, the infusion pump.

US Patent:

7647237, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Jun 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/180732

Inventors:

Luis J. Malave - Valencia CA, US
Mark C. Estes - Simi Valley CA, US
Jay Yonemoto - Diamond Bar CA, US
J. Jeffrey Barlow - Valencia CA, US
Todd M. Gross - Saugus CA, US
John Shin - Glendale CA, US
Mike Dobbles - Burbank CA, US
Clifford W. Hague - Sherman Oaks CA, US
Deborah Ruppert - Los Angeles CA, US
Kevin C. Wells - Santa Monica CA, US

Assignee:

MiniMed, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

705 3, 600300, 600309, 600347, 514 12, 604151, 6048901, 604207, 128897, 700214

Abstract:

A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices.