Susan D Mcconnell

US Patent:

6537268, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Jun 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/335936

Inventors:

Scott R. Gibson - Granada Hills CA
Peter C. Lord - Valencia CA
Eric M. Lorenzen - Granada Hills CA
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
John F. Gray - Woodland Hills CA
Robert W. Bosley - Cerritos CA

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61K 922

US Classification:

6048911, 604 93

Abstract:

Embodiments of medical infusion pumps are provided that include structural elements for providing sources of compliance within a fluid path within the pump. Some preferred embodiments provide implantable infusion pumps with compliance positioned between an exit port of a pumping mechanism and an outlet (e. g. an opening in a catheter) of the infusion pump. Other embodiments provide compliance in fluid path in proximity to entrance port of the pumping mechanism. Insertion of compliance in a flow path that is down stream of the pumping mechanism may aid in minimizing negative effects associated with attempting to force fluid through a restricted flow path that is further down-stream, such as that offered by a catheter or other outlet component. Insertion of compliance before the pumping mechanism may aid in reducing negative effects associated with an up stream restricted flow path, such as that which might be offered by a rigid filter located between the reservoir and the pumping mechanism. Several structural components, assemblies, or configurations may be used as sources of compliance.

US Patent:

6607509, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Apr 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/839052

Inventors:

Randa M. Bobroff - Oak Park CA
Lawrence Kiliszewski - Lancaster CA
Hans Lickliter - Santa Clarita CA
Frederick C. Houghton - Moorpark CA
Jason H. Safabash - Aliso Viejo CA
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach CA

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 520

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 or variable 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 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 through 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:

6800071, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Oct 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/698783

Inventors:

Susan McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
Sheldon B. Moberg - Granada Hills CA

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 3700

US Classification:

604155, 604218, 604220, 604228, 604152, 604154, 128DIG 1, 128DIG 12

Abstract:

An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. The piston comprises a first member and a second member. The first member has an external proximate side and an external distal side. The external proximate side is adapted to contact the fluid and is made of a material having a first stiffness. The second member has a first side and a second side and is at least partially disposed within the first member. The first side of the second member is adjacent to the external proximate side of the first member and is made of a material having a stiffness which is greater than the first stiffness.

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:

7318816, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Mar 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/389132

Inventors:

Randa M. Bobroff - Oak Park CA, US
Lawrence Kiliszewski - Lancaster CA, US
Hans Lickliter - Santa Clarita CA, US
Frederick C. Houghton - Moorpark CA, US
Jason H. Safabash - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach 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 or variable 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 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:

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:

7524309, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Dec 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/033993

Inventors:

Susan McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Lawrence C. Kiliszewski - Valencia CA, US
Adam H. Molina - Valencia CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/00

US Classification:

604264

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods for dispensing flexible conduits, such as tubing or electrical cable, are disclosed, particularly for portable medical devices. An exemplary apparatus for dispensing flexible conduit or cable, includes a flexible conduit housing, including a base for temporarily housing a flexible conduit, the base having an opening for receiving the flexible conduit and a cover attached to the base for substantially closing the opening. The apparatus also includes an interface for mounting the housing. The flexible conduit is dispensable with the flexible conduit housing to a fixable variable length.