Stephen H Kaufman

US Patent:

52304418, Jul 27, 1993

Filed:

Jul 29, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/737205

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Aleandro DiGianfilippo - Crystal Lake IL
Tamara L. Sager - Libertyville IL
James R. Hitchcock - Barrington IL
Mitchell S. Budniak - Highland Park IL

Assignee:

HealthTech Services Corp. - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G07F 1166

US Classification:

221 25

Abstract:

A system for dispensing medication includes a dispensing device unto which a prepackaged cassette can be releasably installed. The cassette contains medication that has been prepackaged in individual pockets along a strip. The strip is wound between a supply reel and a take up reel within the cassette. A control mechanism associated with the dispensing device advances the strip within the cassette by winding the strip onto the take up reel, while unwinding the strip from the supply reel, and while moving a dispensing mechanism also associated with the device into contact with the strip for opening a medication pocket to expel the medication from the strip and out of the cassette.

US Patent:

48420280, Jun 27, 1989

Filed:

May 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/049233

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Dale L. Robson - Highland Park IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65B 316

US Classification:

141114

Abstract:

Apparatus for the automated transfer of contents between a rubber diaphragm port-type vial and a flexible, collapsible bag for medical solutions, which bag has at least one needle-pierceable access port. A double-pointed hollow needle is positioned so that the vial is held with its rubber diaphragm facing one pointed end of the needle and the medical solution bag is held with its needle-pierceable access port facing the other pointed end of the needle. Apparatus is provided for bringing the vial and bag into needle-penetrated relation, to provide flow communication therebetween through the hollow needle. Means are also provided for compressing the bag to force liquid from the bag into the vial, and for releasing the compression to allow the liquid to flow from the vial back to the bag. As a result of this, the original contents of the vial may be carried into the bag in automated manner.

US Patent:

49338730, Jun 12, 1990

Filed:

Jun 2, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/201779

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Shelly Hyland - Crystal Lake IL
Michael A. Lesczynski - Gurnee IL
Calvin L. Bryant - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

HealthTech Services Corp. - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G10L 708
G06F 1542
A61B 500

US Classification:

3645135

Abstract:

An interactive patient assistance device houses both preselected doses of medication and a physical testing device. Both medication and the testing device are normally retained within separate compartments within the device away from access by the patient. The device keeps track of medication and diagnostic testing schedules. The device is also capable of receiving and interpreting verbal commands of the patient. The device makes a preselected dose of medication available to the patient in response to either the medication schedule or the receipt of a verbal command by the patient. Likewise, the testing device is made available to the patient in response either to the testing schedule or the receipt of a verbal command from the patient.

US Patent:

50364626, Jul 30, 1991

Filed:

Sep 29, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/414705

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Aleandro DiGianfilippo - Crystal Lake IL
Tamara L. Sager - Libertyville IL
Alan R. Meyer - North Riverside IL

Assignee:

Healthtech Services Corp. - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06F 1542
A61J 103
B65D 8304

US Classification:

36441301

Abstract:

A medication delivery device measures a preselected physical parameter of a patient as well measures at least one preselected parameter in the patient's immediate environment that relates to the physical parameter. A control element compares the preselected physical parameter measured with the preselected environmental parameter measured. A first command signal is generated when a predetermined correlation exists between the two parameters, while a second command signal is generated when it does not. The command signal can be used to base a decision to dispense medication to the patient, or to change the patient's immediate environment.

US Patent:

D3281337, Jul 21, 1992

Filed:

Dec 22, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/458792

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Gary Grossman - Riverside CT

Assignee:

HealthTech Services Corp. - Northbrook IL

US Classification:

D24186

US Patent:

53294599, Jul 12, 1994

Filed:

Sep 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/116080

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Aleandro DiGianfilippo - Crystal Lake IL
Tamara L. Sager - Libertyville IL

Assignee:

Healthtech Services Corporation - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G06F 1542
B65D 8304

US Classification:

364479

Abstract:

A medication delivery device includes a housing containing separate first and second storage locations for holding medication dosages away from access by the user. Associated separate first and second delivery mechanisms permit selective delivery of a medication dose from either the first or second storage locations to the patient. The invention provides a control element that discriminates between the actuation of the first delivery mechanism and the second delivery mechanism, thereby discriminating between the delivery of medication housed in the first and second storage locations. The control element discriminates between different first and second input criteria. In response to the first input criteria but not in response to the second input criteria, the control element actuates the first delivery mechanism. In response to the second input criteria, the control element actuates the second delivery mechanism.

US Patent:

51489449, Sep 22, 1992

Filed:

Sep 29, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/414921

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Aleandro DiGianfilippo - Crystal Lake IL
Tamara L. Sager - Libertyville IL
Ralph J. DeVito - Stanhope NJ

Assignee:

Health Tech Services Corporation - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

B65G 5900

US Classification:

221131

Abstract:

A medication delivery device includes a housing that encloses a storage chamber for holding at least one pill/caplet. The housing also includes a dispensing chamber. The storage chamber has a first opening communicating with the dispensing chamber for conveying a pill/caplet from the storage chamber into the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber has a second opening for dispensing the pill/caplet from the housing. A shuttle member is movable within the dispensing chamber between a first and second position. The shuttle member has a delivery mechamism that receives a pill/caplet through the first opening as the shuttle member is moved from its first position toward its second position. The delivery mechanism carries the received pill/caplet to the second opening for dispensing as the shuttle member is returned to its first position.

US Patent:

51424843, Aug 25, 1992

Filed:

Dec 19, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/452788

Inventors:

Stephen B. Kaufman - Highland Park IL
Shelly Hyland - Crystal Lake IL
Michael A. Lesczynski - Gurnee IL
Calvin L. Bryant - Bartlett IL

Assignee:

Health Tech Services Corporation - Northbrook IL

International Classification:

G10L 708
A61B 500

US Classification:

222638

Abstract:

An interactive patient assistance device houses first and second compartments for storing a first item and a second item away from access by the patient. First and second delivery mechanisms are associated with the first and second compartments for making the first stored item available to the patient in response to a first command signal and for making the second stored item available to the patient in response to a second command signal. The first and second items are delivered to the patient according to schedules stored in resident memory. The schedules may be altered by a prescribed command issued by the patient.