Randy W Adair

US Patent:

6585695, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Oct 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/428818

Inventors:

Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA
Sheldon Moberg - Granada Hills CA

Assignee:

MiniMed Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61M 5178

US Classification:

604183

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, projecting therefrom. A cap is provided which is adapted to receive the base. The cap includes a first cap engagement member, such as a detent opening, which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. The cap further includes a second cap detent opening which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the first cap detent opening, and the needle pierces the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the second cap detent opening. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing.

US Patent:

6997907, Feb 14, 2006

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371137

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20
A61M 5/178

US Classification:

604157, 60416404

Abstract:

An insertion set for insertion through the skin of a patient includes at least one piercing member adapted to be secured to an insertion device and a set housing to be removable from the insertion device while maintaining installation of the insertion set. At least a portion of the at least one piercing member is insertable through the skin. The set housing is coupled to the at least one piercing member and is adapted so that it is shaped to fit an insertion device to orient the at least one piercing member for placement through the skin of at least a portion of the at least one piercing member at a predetermined angle relative to the skin to install the insertion set. The at least one piercing member is adapted to be retainable by the insertion device during removal from the insertion set.

US Patent:

7207974, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370831

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20

US Classification:

604136, 604137

Abstract:

An insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient, including: a device housing and a carrier body for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient. A driver urges the carrier body with a controlled force and speed to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set through the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure is removable from the insertion set while maintaining installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

7329239, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370436

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderbunk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Minimed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20

US Classification:

604136

Abstract:

An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

7628772, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Jul 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/884609

Inventors:

Susan McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Sheldon Moberg - Granada Hills CA, US
Chad Srisathapat - Sun Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/178
A61M 5/00
A61M 25/00
A61M 25/16

US Classification:

604183, 604181, 604187, 604533, 604523, 604535

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump are provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir and engage a cap. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base is in a first detent position, and the needle pierces a reservoir septum when the base is in a second detent position. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing. In some embodiments, an integral connector couples directly to the reservoir.

US Patent:

7628782, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Aug 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/923133

Inventors:

Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Sheldon Moberg - Granada Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

604523

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, projecting therefrom. A cap is provided which is adapted to receive the base. The cap includes a first cap engagement member, such as a detent opening, which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. The cap further includes a second cap detent opening which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the first cap detent opening, and the needle pierces the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the second cap detent opening. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing.

US Patent:

7658734, Feb 9, 2010

Filed:

Dec 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/328393

Inventors:

Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Sheldon Moberg - Granada Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

604523

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, projecting therefrom. A cap is provided which is adapted to receive the base. The cap includes a first cap engagement member, such as a detent opening, which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. The cap further includes a second cap detent opening which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the first cap detent opening, and the needle pierces the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the second cap detent opening. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing.

US Patent:

7981105, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/361203

Inventors:

Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Sheldon B. Moberg - Thousand Oaks CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 25/16

US Classification:

604533

Abstract:

A medication reservoir includes a reservoir. A swage is coupled to the reservoir enclosing an outer periphery of a septum to secure the septum to the reservoir. A base is attached to the reservoir secured around the swage, wherein the base includes at least one slot along sides of the base. At least one base engagement member is disposed on the sides of the base to engage a cap engagement member on a cap when the base is inserted into a lower end of the cap. The cap includes a needle located internal to the cap to pierce the septum and permit flow of liquid from the reservoir through the needle and into infusion set tubing and to a user.