Jeffrey M Field

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:

8628498, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Jun 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/174123

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 Beach CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/34

US Classification:

60416412, 60416401

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:

20070156094, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/687560

Inventors:

Jason Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April Marano - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Jeffrey Field - Camarillo CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

604164120

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:

62939254, Sep 25, 2001

Filed:

Dec 18, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/215356

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

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 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:

58511970, Dec 22, 1998

Filed:

Feb 5, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/795968

Inventors:

April A. Marano - Los Angeles CA
Jeffrey F. Field - Northridge CA
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Granada Hills CA

Assignee:

Minimed Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61M 520

US Classification:

604135

Abstract:

An injector is provided for automatic placement of a subcutaneous infusion set or the like used for delivering a selected medication to a patient. The injector comprises a spring-loaded plunger having a head for receiving and supporting an infusion set in a position for placement of an insertion needle and related cannula through the skin of a patient at a selected insertion site. The plunger head includes a safety lock mechanism for engaging and retaining the infusion set during spring-loaded advancement with a controlled force and speed toward the patient's skin to transcutaneously place the insertion needle and cannula. When the plunger head reaches a fully advanced position, with the infusion set placed on the patient, the infusion set is releasible from the safety lock mechanism with minimal force to permit quick and easy separation of the injector.

US Patent:

D422356, Apr 4, 2000

Filed:

Apr 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/069359

Inventors:

April A. Marano - Los Angeles CA
Jeffrey F. Field - Northridge CA
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Granada Hills CA

Assignee:

MiniMed Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24114