Steven E Minick

US Patent:

55868681, Dec 24, 1996

Filed:

Jun 25, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/494986

Inventors:

Michael W. Lawless - Poway CA
Peter A. Soberon - Cardiff CA
Ashok Kaul - San Diego CA
Steven E. Minick - San Diego CA
Gregory G. Hoerner - Poway CA
Robert A. Hermann - Chula Vista CA
Stephen J. Kreinick - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL

International Classification:

F04B 4302
F04B 5310

US Classification:

417 53

Abstract:

A disposable pumping cassette having an integral auxiliary flow control and pressure monitoring member is used for delivering a medicinal fluid to a patient. The pumping cassette includes an elastomeric member mounted in a rigid body having an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve and an outlet valve on the cassette are opened, and the flow control is positioned to allow the medicinal fluid to flow freely through the cassette, priming it before the outlet is connected to the patient. The cassette is then coupled to an associated pump driver, closing the flow control to disable free fluid flow through the cassette, and the outlet of the cassette is coupled in fluid communication with the patient's body. The medicinal fluid is drawn into a pumping chamber formed in the rigid body as a plunger of the associated pump driver is drawn up from the elastomeric membrane at a recess formed in the rigid body. The plunger is then advanced downwardly, forcing the elastomeric membrane into the pumping chamber to deliver the medicinal fluid to the patient.

US Patent:

54622565, Oct 31, 1995

Filed:

May 13, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/242761

Inventors:

Steven E. Minick - San Diego CA
Michael W. Lawless - Poway CA
Peter A. Soberon - Cardiff CA
Ashok Kaul - San Diego CA
Robert A. Hermann - Chula Vista CA

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL

International Classification:

F04B 4910

US Classification:

251331

Abstract:

A push button flow stop is mounted on a disposable infusion pumping cassette provided for use with a drug infusion pump. The flow stop is operative to enable or to block fluid flow through the cassette in a first mode and to monitor fluid pressure in the cassette in a second mode.

US Patent:

57002576, Dec 23, 1997

Filed:

Dec 19, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/574672

Inventors:

Steven E. Minick - San Diego CA
Judith A. Segerson - La Jolla CA
William C. Rednour - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

604408

Abstract:

A pack (10) for carrying an IV bag (12) and an ambulatory IV pump (16). The pack includes an inner back (30) and an outer back (32) that are sewn together on three edges to form a pocket (38) in which a plastic plate (40) is inserted to provided rigidity. A pair of inner flaps (64, 66) secure the IV bag against the back of the pack. Several straps (42, 50, 52, 62) also secure the IV bag in place, limiting its lateral and longitudinal movement relative to the back of the pack. Outer flaps (70, 72) overlap to enclose the IV bag. One of the outer flaps includes a pocket (14) in which the IV pump (16) is carried. The flaps and straps are secured by engaging a hook material attached to one surface of the strap or flap to a loop material attached to another surface. Although the pack can be carried in a variety of different sizes and styles of carrying bag, an exemplary carrying bag (110) is disclosed that is ideally suited for safely transporting the pack while a medicinal fluid is infused into the body of a patient.

US Patent:

58167790, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

Mar 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/827165

Inventors:

Michael W. Lawless - Poway CA
Peter A. Soberon - Cardiff CA
Ashok Kaul - San Diego CA
Steven E. Minick - San Diego CA
Gregory G. Hoerner - Poway CA
Robert A. Hermann - Chula Vista CA
Stephen J. Kreinick - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL

International Classification:

F04B 4302
F04B 5310

US Classification:

417 63

Abstract:

A disposable pumping cassette having an integral auxiliary flow control and pressure monitoring member is used for delivering a medicinal fluid to a patient. The pumping cassette includes an elastomeric member mounted in a rigid body having an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve and an outlet valve on the cassette are opened, and the flow control is positioned to allow the medicinal fluid to flow freely through the cassette, priming it before the outlet is connected to the patient. The cassette is then coupled to an associated pump driver, closing the flow control to disable free fluid flow through the cassette, and the outlet to the cassette is coupled in fluid communication with the patient's body.