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1.

ADAPTABLE REUSEABLE ACCESSORY, DETECTING REVERSIBLE ATTACHMENT OF MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE THEREIN, AND KIT THEREOF

      
Application Number 18798485
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kovalchick, Christopher
  • Balderrama Canales, Jorge A.
  • Clemente, Matthew
  • Price, Rachael
  • Lindeman, Alec
  • Holst, Peter A.
  • Zhang, Jane

Abstract

A reusable accessory for a medication delivery device includes a housing, an adaptive element coupled to the housing and configured to reversibly attach to a medication delivery device received in the housing, and one or more attachment sensors configured to detect the adaptive element reversibly attaching to the medication delivery device. A method for detecting a medication delivery device in a reusable accessory includes determining, based on sensing data from one or more attachment sensors, whether the medication delivery device is reversibly attached, via an adaptable element, to a housing of the reusable accessory, and presenting, via at least one user interface, a status of the medication delivery device. A reusable accessory adaption kit comprises a first reusable accessory, a first adaptive element configured for reversibly attaching a first medication delivery device, and a second adaptive element configured for reversibly attaching a second medication delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

2.

ADAPTABLE REUSEABLE ACCESSORY, DETECTING REVERSIBLE ATTACHMENT OF MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE THEREIN, AND KIT THEREOF

      
Application Number US2024041538
Publication Number 2025/035011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kovalchick, Christopher
  • Balderrama Canales, Jorge A.
  • Clemente, Matthew
  • Price, Rachael
  • Lindeman, Alec
  • Holst, Peter A.
  • Zhang, Jane

Abstract

A reusable accessory for a medication delivery device includes a housing, an adaptive element coupled to the housing and configured to reversibly attach to a medication delivery device received in the housing, and one or more attachment sensors configured to detect the adaptive element reversibly attaching to the medication delivery device. A method for detecting a medication delivery device in a reusable accessory includes determining, based on sensing data from one or more attachment sensors, whether the medication delivery device is reversibly attached, via an adaptable element, to a housing of the reusable accessory, and presenting, via at least one user interface, a status of the medication delivery device. A reusable accessory adaption kit comprises a first reusable accessory, a first adaptive element configured for reversibly attaching a first medication delivery device, and a second adaptive element configured for reversibly attaching a second medication delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

3.

Method of pairing therapy devices using shared secrets, and related systems, methods and devices

      
Application Number 16667876
Grant Number 12205699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-29
First Publication Date 2025-01-21
Grant Date 2025-01-21
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kim, Aaron
  • Mazlish, Bryan

Abstract

Systems, methods and devices are described for establishing trusted connections among two or more therapy devices that form, or form part of, a medication therapy system. A medication delivery electronics may include a first communication interface, a connection manager, and a therapy management application. A first communication interface may be configured to establish and communicate over one or more communication links. A connection manager may be configured to generate a candidate shared secret key and provide the shared key to a first therapy device over a first communication link established by a first communication interface. A candidate shared key may be generated responsive to one or more shared secret parameters. A therapy management application may be configured to receive, using the first communication interface, the first therapy related information from the first therapy device over a first trusted communication link established by the first communication interface responsive to acceptance of a candidate shared secret.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • H04L 9/08 - Key distribution

4.

PERSONALIZING PRESET MEAL SIZES IN INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18746921
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-18
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Naylor, Ross
  • Boissier, Jeff
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine

Abstract

A method may include displaying at least three icons on a user interface of a mobile device, including a first icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a first carbohydrate level, a second icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a second carbohydrate level, and a third icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a third carbohydrate level. The method may also include receiving a user selection of one of the three icons through the user interface of the mobile device, and determining an insulin bolus level from the user selection. The method may also include communicating the insulin bolus level to an insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

5.

COMPUTER-BASED DIABETES MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number 18821533
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mazlish, Bryan

Abstract

A computer-based method includes receiving, from a computer-based user interface, user-specified information about one or more events influential on the user's blood glucose level, generating, with a computer-based processor, a plurality of estimated trajectories of the user's blood glucose level as influenced by the one or more events, receiving a set of data that represents actual blood glucose measurements for the user, and identifying, with the computer-based processor, which of the estimated trajectories represents a best fit to the set of data that represents the actual blood glucose measurements for the user. At least some of the actual blood glucose measurements occurred later in time than a start time of the one or more events influential on the user's blood glucose level. A computer-based system is provided for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

6.

ALARMS AND ALERTS FOR MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18821778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Sieber, Shannon
  • Boissier, Jeff
  • Crothall, George
  • Chan, Yean Wah

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices provide alarms and alerts in an on-body networked diabetes management system. Methods may include receiving glucose sensor data from a continuous glucose monitor and determining a dosage of insulin delivery based at least in part on the glucose sensor data. The method may include detecting an alarm or alert condition, and sending a wireless communication regarding the alarm or alert condition to a remote user-interface device. The method may include triggering an audible, visual, or haptic alarm or alert on the insulin delivery device unless an acknowledgement of the alarm or alert condition is received within a predetermined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value

7.

MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2024027814
Publication Number 2024/233380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-03
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Price, Rachael
  • Clemente, Matthew
  • Mendelson, Laurie
  • Jadhav, Apurva
  • Pitchler, Horst
  • Connell, Amy
  • Johnson, Matthew
  • Lnu, Namisha
  • Bode, Christina
  • Hanson, Ian
  • Morgan, Aaron
  • Zhang, Jane
  • Nguyen, Jenny
  • Drozdz, Pawel
  • Vaughan, Sarah
  • Telstad, Scott
  • Smelyanets, Olga
  • Balderrama Canales, Jorge A.
  • Chenie Chastain, Janet Wu
  • Jordan, Thomas Dean
  • Hinton, Corydon A.
  • Fresquez, John
  • Lane, David
  • Puryear, Chris
  • Kimball, Peter
  • Saptharishi, Vidya
  • Pasika, Paul
  • Sriram, Ashwin

Abstract

Medication delivery methods, devices and systems are provided. The medication delivery device includes a retractable sheath mechanism connected to a distal end of the device. The retractable sheath mechanism is axially movable between a first position to cover a needle attached to the distal end and a second position to expose the needle with an adjustable protrusion length. The retractable sheath mechanism includes one or more skin sensors disposed on an end surface thereof to detect skin before and during injection. In some cases, a needle carousel is provided to connect to the distal end of the device. The needle carousel supports multiple needle capsules each including a needle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/46 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for controlling depth of insertion

8.

MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number 18654826
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-03
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Price, Rachael
  • Clemente, Matthew
  • Mendelson, Laurie
  • Jadhav, Apurva
  • Pitchler, Horst
  • Connell, Amy
  • Johnson, Matthew
  • Lnu, Namisha
  • Bode, Christina
  • Hanson, Ian
  • Morgan, Aaron
  • Zhang, Jane
  • Nguyen, Jenny
  • Drozdz, Pawel
  • Vaughan, Sarah
  • Telstad, Scott
  • Smelyanets, Olga
  • Balderrama Canales, Jorge A.
  • Chenie Chastain, Janet Wu
  • Jordan, Thomas Dean
  • Hinton, Corydon A.
  • Fresquez, John
  • Lane, David
  • Puryear, Chris
  • Kimball, Peter
  • Saptharishi, Vidya
  • Pasika, Paul
  • Sriram, Ashwin

Abstract

Medication delivery methods, devices and systems are provided. The medication delivery device includes a retractable sheath mechanism connected to a distal end of the device. The retractable sheath mechanism is axially movable between a first position to cover a needle attached to the distal end and a second position to expose the needle with an adjustable protrusion length. The retractable sheath mechanism includes one or more skin sensors disposed on an end surface thereof to detect skin before and during injection. In some cases, a needle carousel is provided to connect to the distal end of the device. The needle carousel supports multiple needle capsules each including a needle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

9.

PEN CAP FOR INSULIN INJECTION PENS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18438865
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-12
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a pen cap for a manual insulin delivery device. Such a pen cap may include a wireless communication interface, a detection circuit, a user interface, and a processor and memory. The detection circuit may be configured to detect cappings and decappings of the pen cap from a manual insulin delivery device. Timing information and recommendations related to capping and decapping of the pen cap may be presented to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

10.

THERAPY DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING A PISTON-STYLE DETECTOR

      
Application Number 18634741
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-12
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Love, John
  • Livingston, Adam Joseph
  • Crothall, George
  • Johnson, Jeffrey
  • Matarese, Sarah

Abstract

A pen cap for a medication delivery pen includes a piston-style detector mechanism. The piston-style detector mechanism includes at least an inner shell having first open end through which the medication delivery pen can be inserted, a second end opposite the first end, a sidewall defined by an outer surface and an opposing inner surface, and a passageway extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The sidewall extends between the first end and the second end thereby defining a pen-receiving cavity there between. The piston-style detector mechanism further includes at least one switch and a translatable shaft at least partially disposed in the passage. The translatable shaft includes a body that extends at least from a pen-interfacing portion in the pen-receiving cavity to a switch-interfacing portion thereof. The translatable shaft is oriented to travel from a first location to at least a second location during capping of a medical delivery pen into the inner shell to toggle the at least one switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

11.

MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR INSULIN THERAPY USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING AND THERAPY ESCALATION PATHWAYS

      
Application Number US2024023557
Publication Number 2024/211880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-08
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Olson Ii, Byron Paul
  • Jacoby, Jeanne M.
  • Clemente, Matthew

Abstract

A method of therapy escalation for patients with diabetes includes receiving glucose data of a user from an in vivo glucose monitoring device, receiving first therapy information of a first therapy, wherein the first therapy includes basal insulin, calculating one or more glucose metrics based on the received glucose data, titrating a dose of the basal insulin based on the one or more glucose metrics, and determining overbasalization based on one or more of the glucose data and the first therapy information. Advantageously the system can regularly monitor glucose control of a user, detect overbasalization, provide frequent therapy intervention and adjustment, decrease a duration of intervention, and increase user adherence, outcomes, and satisfaction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

12.

Dose measurement system and method

      
Application Number 18731813
Grant Number 12281927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-03
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whalley, Richard
  • White, James

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring the dose remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources which are disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the container. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light sources. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated

13.

USER INTERFACE FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 18437101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-08
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a diabetes management system. The diabetes management system may include a computing device that is configured to receive data relating to prior insulin use of a user and calculate a sliding scale glucose correction based, at least in part, on the data relating to prior insulin use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

14.

LIQUID MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS OPTIMIZED WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING

      
Application Number 18634374
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-12
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • White, James
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Legrand, Matthew

Abstract

An apparatus for measuring liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward the container, a plurality of sensors optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources, each sensor of the plurality of sensors for detecting the EMR emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources, a temperature sensor for measuring at least one temperature associated with a liquid in the container, and at least one processor for receiving data representative of the portion of the detected EMR from each of the plurality of sensors, comparing the at least one measured temperature to a temperature guideline to identify any temperature events associated with the received data; normalizing the received data based on any temperature events associated with the received data; and converting the normalized data into a signature representative of the EMR detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes
  • A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

15.

DIABETES THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 18434594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-06
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda

Abstract

Diabetes management systems include an insulin delivery device and a monitoring device for detecting at least one characteristic relating to the insulin delivery device. Monitoring devices may comprise pen caps.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

16.

INSULIN INJECTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 18434612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-06
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a system to assist with manual dosing of insulin. Such a system may include a glucose sensor system, a reusable insulin dosing detector, and a recommendation system. The reusable insulin dosing detector may be configured to be reversibly connectable to a disposable component that may form part of an insulin manual delivery assembly. The reusable insulin dosing detector may be configured to detect insulin delivery associated with the insulin manual delivery assembly. The recommendation system may be configured to analyze blood glucose data and determine adjustments to insulin therapy settings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

17.

DETERMINATION OF DOSES OF INSULIN AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 18438058
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jafar, Adnan
  • Haidar, Ahmad
  • Tsoukas, Michael

Abstract

Determination of bolus doses and/or bolus doses of insulin and related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. A method of determining an insulin dose for a meal bolus, correction bolus, and/or basal may include: tracking variations in carbohydrate ratios (CRs) utilizing a Q-learning algorithm, tracking variations in correction factors (CFs) utilizing a nearest-neighbors Q-learning algorithm, and determining a dose for a meal bolus responsive to the tracked CRs and the tracked CFs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

18.

USE OF Q-LEARNING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF DOSES OF INSULIN AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number US2024015190
Publication Number 2024/168257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-09
Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jafar, Adnan
  • Haidar, Ahmad
  • Tsoukas, Michael

Abstract

Determination of bolus doses and/or bolus doses of insulin and related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. A method of determining an insulin dose for a meal bolus, correction bolus, and/or basal may include: tracking variations in carbohydrate ratios (CRs) utilizing a Q-learning algorithm, tracking variations in correction factors (CFs) utilizing a nearest-neighbors Q-learning algorithm, and determining a dose for a meal bolus responsive to the tracked CRs and the tracked CFs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

19.

CAP FOR USE WITH VARIETY OF INJECTION PENS AND RELATED DEVICES

      
Application Number US2023086106
Publication Number 2024/145401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Smelyanets, Olga
  • Kovalchick, Christopher
  • Price, Rachael
  • Townsend, Aaron
  • Holst, Peter
  • Parrish, Liam
  • Martinez, Alex
  • Lindeman, Alec
  • Sayre, Samue

Abstract

A cap for use with a variety of injection pens includes one or more adaptable elements. The one or more adaptable elements may be configured to removably couple the pen cap to a plurality of different geometries of a plurality of different injection pens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

20.

CAP FOR USE WITH VARIETY OF INJECTION PENS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS

      
Application Number 18398051
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Smelyanets, Olga
  • Kovalchick, Christopher
  • Price, Rachael
  • Townsend, Aaron
  • Holst, Peter
  • Parrish, Liam
  • Martinez, Alex
  • Lindeman, Alec
  • Sayre, Samue

Abstract

A cap for use with a variety of injection pens includes one or more adaptable elements. The one or more adaptable elements may be configured to removably couple the pen cap to a plurality of different geometries of a plurality of different injection pens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

21.

PNEUMATIC INJECTOR FOR MEDICINE DELIVERY

      
Application Number US2023079685
Publication Number 2024/107756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-14
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Kimball, Peter

Abstract

One or more examples included a system. The system includes a cartridge, a pneumatic drive system, a position detector, and a controller. The cartridge includes a piston configured to move within a holding chamber of the cartridge and urge medicine toward an interface between the holding chamber and a region external to the cartridge. The pneumatic drive system to actuate movement of the piston within the holding chamber. The position detector to generate information about a position of the piston within the holding chamber. The controller to vent working fluid from the pneumatic drive system at least partially responsive to information about the position of the piston within the holding chamber generated by the position detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons

22.

PNEUMATIC INJECTOR FOR MEDICINE DELIVERY

      
Application Number 18509123
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Kimball, Peter

Abstract

One or more examples may include a system. Such a system may include a cartridge, a pneumatic drive system, a position detector, and a controller. The cartridge may include a piston configured to move within a holding chamber of the cartridge and urge medicine toward an interface between the holding chamber and a region external to the cartridge. The pneumatic drive system may be configured to actuate movement of the piston within the holding chamber. The position detector may be configured to generate information about a position of the piston within the holding chamber. The controller may be configured to vent working fluid from the pneumatic drive system at least partially responsive to information about the position of the piston within the holding chamber generated by the position detector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

23.

SMART MEDICATION HOLDER

      
Application Number 18506869
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-10
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Price, Rachael

Abstract

A medication holder may include a housing having a top side defining one or more wells, respective wells configured to receive a medication package or medication container; at least one image sensor arranged to capture an image of an exterior of a medication package when a medication package is received in at least one of the one or more wells; and a processor configured to determine information about the exterior of a medication package from one or more images of the exterior of the medication package.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
  • A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers

24.

SMART MEDICATION HOLDER

      
Application Number US2023079432
Publication Number 2024/103039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-10
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Price, Rachael

Abstract

A medication holder may include a housing having a top side defining one or more wells, respective wells configured to receive a medication package or medication container; at least one image sensor arranged to capture an image of an exterior of a medication package when a medication package is received in at least one of the one or more wells; and a processor configured to determine information about the exterior of a medication package from one or more images of the exterior of the medication package.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
  • A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
  • A61J 7/02 - Pill counting devices
  • A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

25.

Liquid measurement systems, apparatus, and methods optimized with temperature sensing

      
Application Number 18328554
Grant Number 11984204
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • White, James
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Legrand, Matthew

Abstract

An apparatus for measuring liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward the container, a plurality of sensors optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources, each sensor of the plurality of sensors for detecting the EMR emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources, a temperature sensor for measuring at least one temperature associated with a liquid in the container, and at least one processor for receiving data representative of the portion of the detected EMR from each of the plurality of sensors, comparing the at least one measured temperature to a temperature guideline to identify any temperature events associated with the received data; normalizing the received data based on any temperature events associated with the received data; and converting the normalized data into a signature representative of the EMR detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes
  • A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

26.

MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM, METHODS OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK RELATED TO USE OF MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF DETECTING USAGES OF MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023069452
Publication Number 2024/006959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Price, Rachael
  • Smelyanets, Olga

Abstract

A medicine delivery device includes an injection pen and a pen cap. The pen cap includes one or more detectors, a vibration motor, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive information from the one or more detectors of the pen cap regarding physical interactions between the pen cap and the injection pen, analyze the received information to identify at least one of an incorrect physical interaction or a correct physical interaction between the pen cap and the injection pen, and responsive to identifying the at least one of an incorrect physical interaction or a correct physical interaction between the pen cap and the injection pen, provide feedback via the vibration motor of the medicine delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

27.

MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM, METHODS OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK RELATED TO USE OF MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF DETECTING USAGES OF MEDICINE DELIVERY SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03260172
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Open to Public Date 2024-01-04
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Price, Rachael
  • Smelyanets, Olga

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/15 - Devices for taking samples of blood
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

28.

RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS

      
Document Number 03258010
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Open to Public Date 2023-12-21
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Hinton, Corydon A.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/00 - Error detectionError correctionMonitoring
  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring

29.

RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2023068629
Publication Number 2023/245192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Hinton, Corydon A.

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to risk management systems, devices, and methods for analyzing and identifying operational deviations of client devices, medical devices, and applications thereon. The systems and methods may receive operational data of a medical device or an application of a client device. The systems and methods may analyze the operational data to identify one or more deviations from an intended operation of the medical device or the application. The systems and methods may generate a notification indicating the one or more deviations, responsive to identifying the one or more deviations. The systems and methods may also provide the notification to one or more of the medical devices or the client device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/00 - Error detectionError correctionMonitoring
  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance
  • G06F 11/30 - Monitoring

30.

AUTONOMOUS DOSE INJECTION

      
Document Number 03257719
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Open to Public Date 2023-12-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Clemente, Matthew

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

31.

MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2023067866
Publication Number 2023/235866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Clemente, Matthew James
  • Price, Rachael Elizabeth

Abstract

Medication delivery methods, devices and systems are provided. the medication delivery device includes user interface elements, control circuitry, and a memory. The method includes receiving analyte measurement data of a user, presenting information related to the analyte measurement data to the user, and determining an intended dose of medication based on at least one of the analyte measurement data, optionally, therapeutic relevant conditions, therapy parameters, or a calculated insulin-on-board (IOB) value. When the user is queried to indicate that the user is ready for the delivery without presenting the intended dose on any of the one or more user interface elements of the medication delivery device, the intended dose is automatically delivered after receiving the user's indication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61B 34/32 - Surgical robots operating autonomously
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

32.

MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03257715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Open to Public Date 2023-12-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Price, Rachael Elizabeth
  • Clemente, Matthew James

Abstract

Medication delivery methods, devices and systems are provided. the medication delivery device includes user interface elements, control circuitry, and a memory. The method includes receiving analyte measurement data of a user, presenting information related to the analyte measurement data to the user, and determining an intended dose of medication based on at least one of the analyte measurement data, optionally, therapeutic relevant conditions, therapy parameters, or a calculated insulin-on-board (IOB) value. When the user is queried to indicate that the user is ready for the delivery without presenting the intended dose on any of the one or more user interface elements of the medication delivery device, the intended dose is automatically delivered after receiving the user's indication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 34/32 - Surgical robots operating autonomously
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

33.

AUTONOMOUS DOSE INJECTION

      
Application Number US2023067867
Publication Number 2023/235867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Clemente, Matthew

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices relate, generally, to autonomous dose injection. Durable dose, injection device may include a chamber, a drive mechanism, a logic circuit, and an actuator. The chamber may be to receive a prefilled insulin cartridge. The drive mechanism may be to apply force to a plunger of a received prefilled insulin cartridge, the plunger arranged to move within the received cartridge responsive to force applied by the drive mechanism and thereby push fluid in the received cartridge toward an interface for dispensing fluid. The logic circuit may be to receive analyte data for the user and calculate a target amount of insulin to deliver to a user. The dose ready confirmation actuator may be for the user to actuate to cause the delivery of insulin to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

34.

Dose measurement system and method

      
Application Number 18160097
Grant Number 12000725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Grant Date 2024-06-04
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whalley, Richard
  • White, James

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring the dose remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources which are disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the container. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light sources. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated

35.

MEDICATION DELIVERY SIMULATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17996039
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-14
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Lee, Kevin S.

Abstract

This document generally describes systems and methods for simulating a medication delivery system. Some embodiments can include a medication delivery simulation system that simulates an operation of a medication delivery system, such as delivery of a medication and detection of a response to the delivery. The simulation system can be used to simulate at least part of the operation of a medication delivery system and can check operations of one or more components in the medication delivery system, such as a pump, a sensor, a user device (e.g., a mobile device), and a server computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

36.

Monitor user interface for diabetes management systems including flash glucose

      
Application Number 18045391
Grant Number 11944465
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-10
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a diabetes management system. Such a diabetes management system may include a flash glucose monitor and a user interface. The user interface may be configured to display one or more of graphical representations of glucose values and value representative of glucose measurements, and to change values displayed responsive to user interaction with the user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation

37.

DETERMINING WHETHER ADJUSTMENTS OF INSULIN THERAPY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT

      
Application Number 17756586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

A method comprises: receiving, using a computer system and for a person with diabetes for whom amounts of insulin ingestion is not detected, blood glucose values for a time period, wherein a first changed insulin dosage recommendation was issued to the person with diabetes during the time period; determining, using the computer system and based on the blood glucose values, whether the person with diabetes has taken into account the first changed insulin dosage recommendation in administering insulin; and taking an action based on the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

38.

DETERMINING TOTAL DAILY BASAL DOSE MISMATCH

      
Application Number 17756585
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

A method comprises: receiving, in a computer system, data regarding insulin therapy treatment of a person with diabetes, the data relating to a time period and comprising blood glucose values for the person with diabetes and time-of-administration information for the insulin therapy treatment; determining, using the computer system and based on the blood glucose values and the time-of-administration information, a total daily basal dose (TDBD) mismatch value for the person with diabetes; and generating, using the computer system, an output based on the determined TDBD mismatch value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

39.

TIME MANAGEMENT FOR TIME-DEPENDENT THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 17822236
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Worden, Alexander Howard
  • Mcgowan, Kilty
  • Drozdz, Pawel
  • Naylor, Ross
  • Lee, Kevin S.

Abstract

A therapy delivery device stores a plurality of time-dependent therapy settings. The therapy delivery device is configured to administer time-dependent therapies according to the time-dependent therapy settings based on a universal conception of time that is independent of a local time zone. A mobile device includes a display adapted to depict information about therapy or therapy-related data as compared to a local time that is stored on the mobile device based on a local time zone setting found in the mobile device. The therapy delivery device and a mobile application executing on the mobile device are configured to keep separate clocks, with each clock being based on a universal concept of time that is independent of a local time zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G06F 1/14 - Time supervision arrangements, e.g. real time clock

40.

CERTAINTY

      
Serial Number 97720887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Downloadable mobile application used in conjunction with blood glucose meter and insulin delivery devices for management of diabetes including, capturing, measuring, monitoring, and tracking blood glucose, predicting blood glucose levels, providing recommendations for insulin dosage requirements, and controlling medicament delivery in the field of diabetes management; downloadable computer software for use by healthcare providers and patients with diabetes for use in the collection, display, transmission, management, monitoring, tracking, and sharing of health and medical information for management of diabetes Medical devices for use in managing diabetes, namely, replacement caps for insulin injection devices capable of capturing, measuring, tracking, and monitoring insulin dosage amounts; medical test kits for managing diabetes consisting of blood glucose meters, pen cap with embedded software for collecting time and dosage data, pen cap charging device, single-use pen needles for injecting insulin, continuous glucose monitoring sensor for monitoring glucose levels, test strips, lancing device, lancets, alcohol pads, and carrying case Subscription mail order services in the field of diabetes supplies delivered to the home Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for facilitating the remote access and interoperability of blood glucose meters and mobile applications for data management, monitoring, tracking, sharing, analyzing and viewing of health and medical information for the management of diabetes

41.

AUTONOMY

      
Serial Number 97720895
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Insulin injectors sold filled with insulin Downloadable mobile application used in conjunction with blood glucose meter and insulin delivery devices for management of diabetes including, capturing, measuring, monitoring, and tracking blood glucose, predicting blood glucose levels, providing recommendations for insulin dosage requirements, and controlling medicament delivery in the field of diabetes management; downloadable computer software for use by healthcare providers and patients with diabetes for use in the collection, display, transmission, management, monitoring, tracking, and sharing of health and medical information for management of diabetes Medical devices for use in managing diabetes, namely, insulin injection devices capable of capturing, measuring, tracking, and monitoring insulin dosage amounts; insulin injectors sold empty; medical test kits for managing diabetes consisting of blood glucose meters, pen cap with embedded software for collecting time and dosage data, pen cap charging device, single-use pen needles for injecting insulin, continuous glucose monitoring sensor for monitoring glucose levels, test strips, lancing device, lancets, alcohol pads, and carrying case Subscription mail order services in the field of diabetes supplies delivered to the home Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for facilitating the remote access and interoperability of blood glucose meters and mobile applications for data management, monitoring, tracking, sharing, analyzing and viewing of health and medical information for the management of diabetes

42.

INSULIN DELIVERY AND DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS, INSULIN THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2022071853
Publication Number 2022/232755
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-22
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Helgeson, Stuart

Abstract

An insulin delivery and data collection system includes at least one insulin delivery device, a holding station, and control system. The holding station includes a body defining at least one cavity extending into the body from an upper surface of the body, the at least one cavity configured to receive the at least one insulin delivery device and at least one load cell disposed at a bottom of the at least one cavity. The control system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the control system to receive weight data from the at least one load cell related to the at least one insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

43.

MEDICINE INJECTION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS

      
Application Number 17811681
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-11
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda

Abstract

Diabetes management systems may include a glucose monitoring device adapted to transmit glucose data and at least one accessory in communication with the glucose monitoring device and adapted to provide at least one alarm or alert based on the glucose data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests

44.

INSULIN DELIVERY AND DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS, INSULIN THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number 17660244
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wakim, Michael J.
  • Helgeson, Stuart

Abstract

An insulin delivery and data collection system includes at least one insulin delivery device, a holding station, and control system. The holding station includes a body defining at least one cavity extending into the body from an upper surface of the body, the at least one cavity configured to receive the at least one insulin delivery device and at least one load cell disposed at a bottom of the at least one cavity. The control system includes at least one processor and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the control system to receive weight data from the at least one load cell related to the at least one insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

45.

THERAPY ASSIST INFORMATION AND/OR TRACKING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 17806881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda

Abstract

A monitoring feature, such as, for example, a pen cap, for an insulin delivery device may include at least one circuit adapted to detect at least one of a capping or decapping of the pen cap from an insulin pen and a processor for using information to the at least one of a capping or decapping of the pen cap. A monitoring feature for an insulin delivery device includes at least one circuit adapted to detect use of the insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests

46.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING ACTIVE MEDICATION FROM INJECTIONS

      
Application Number 17806896
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments relate, generally, to a reusable accessory for a medication injection pen. Such a reusable accessory may be adapted to be reversibly attached to a medication injection pen, and configured to detect an event associated with an injection of medication from the medication injection pen. It may also be configured to determine a percentage of medication that remains active for injection by the medication injection pen based on timing information and dosing event information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

47.

THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 17806898
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure are related, generally, to a reusable accessory for a manual medication delivery device. Such a reusable accessory may include a wireless communication interface, a detection circuitry, and a recommendation system. In one or more embodiments, an adapter may be configured to reversibly couple such a reusable accessory to a manual medication delivery device. Dosing events may be detected that are associated with dosing at the manual medication delivery device. Dose recommendations may be provided responsive to analyte measurements and/or dosing events.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests

48.

MEDICINE INJECTION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS

      
Application Number 17806901
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, Per John
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Naylor, Ross

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include an insulin delivery system that includes an insulin delivery device, a user interface that includes multiple user-selectable icons or buttons each representing different meal characteristics, memory to store one or more user-specific dosage parameter, and a processor in communication with the memory and adapted to receive blood glucose data. The processor may also be adapted to determine initial meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based on at least one of the user-specific dosage parameters. The processor may also be adapted to update the meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based upon the blood glucose data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials

49.

MISSED-BOLUS DOSE DETECTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 17596402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-08
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate, generally, to retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and devices for performing retrospective missed-bolus detection by processing insulin therapy data. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods and devices for training missed-bolus classifiers using machine learning techniques to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods, and devices for obtaining training data and test data that may be used to train missed-bolus classifiers to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

50.

VISUALIZING OUTCOMES OF APPLYING RECOMMENDED INSULIN THERAPY SETTINGS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

      
Application Number US2021073188
Publication Number 2022/147467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-30
Publication Date 2022-07-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Choi, Kc
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Nelson, Berkley

Abstract

Examples to visualize change of quality of glucose control is disclosed, as well as systems, methods and devices for performing the same. In one or more examples, graphical representations of changes in quality of glucose control are combined with representations of changes to therapy settings for visualization of outcomes of applying therapy-setting updates to an insulin therapy of a patient. Such therapy setting updates may be provided by an insulin therapy management system, a health care provider, a caregiver, or a patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients

51.

VISUALIZING OUTCOMES OF APPLYING RECOMMENDED INSULIN THERAPY SETTINGS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 17646568
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-30
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Choi, Kc
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Nelson, Berkley

Abstract

Visualization of change of quality of glucose control is discussed, as well as systems, methods and devices for performing the same. In one or more examples, graphical representations of changes in quality of glucose control are combined with representations of changes to therapy settings for visualization of outcomes of applying therapy-setting updates to an insulin therapy of a patient. Such therapy setting updates may be provided by an insulin therapy management system, a health care provider, a caregiver, or a patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

52.

Liquid measurement systems, apparatus, and methods optimized with temperature sensing

      
Application Number 17455806
Grant Number 11670407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC (USA)
Inventor
  • White, James
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Legrand, Matthew

Abstract

An apparatus for measuring liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward the container, a plurality of sensors optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources, each sensor of the plurality of sensors for detecting the EMR emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources, a temperature sensor for measuring at least one temperature associated with a liquid in the container, and at least one processor for receiving data representative of the portion of the detected EMR from each of the plurality of sensors, comparing the at least one measured temperature to a temperature guideline to identify any temperature events associated with the received data; normalizing the received data based on any temperature events associated with the received data; and converting the normalized data into a signature representative of the EMR detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

53.

Personalizing preset meal sizes in insulin delivery system

      
Application Number 17647688
Grant Number 11957888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-11
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Naylor, Ross
  • Boissier, Jeff
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine

Abstract

A method may include displaying at least three icons on a user interface of a mobile device, including a first icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a first carbohydrate level, a second icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a second carbohydrate level, and a third icon associated with the at least three icons associated with a third carbohydrate level. The method may also include receiving a user selection of one of the three icons through the user interface of the mobile device, and determining an insulin bolus level from the user selection. The method may also include communicating the insulin bolus level to an insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation

54.

Systems and methods for monitoring use of and ensuring continuity of functionality of insulin infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other diabetes treatment equipment

      
Application Number 17647112
Grant Number 12283357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-05
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner BIIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brewer, Jeffrey
  • Brilliant, Jon

Abstract

A personal diabetes equipment management system can include at least one diabetes treatment device adapted for use with one or more disposable diabetes devices; a remote server system including an inventory database identifying operational diabetes treatment devices and operational disposable diabetes devices in the possession of a user; and a controller in communication with (i) the at least one diabetes treatment device over a first network connection and (ii) the remote server system over a second network connection, the controller adapted to automatically detect use of the at least one diabetes treatment device and determine an operational condition for the diabetes treatment device or the one or more disposable diabetes treatment devices based on information received from the at least one diabetes treatment device over the first network connection, the controller transmitting update information to the remote server system over the second network connection to update the inventory database.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
  • G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

55.

INJECTION SITE DETERMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTION SITE TRACKING AND RECOMMENDING INJECTION SITES

      
Application Number 17449157
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-28
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Helgeson, Stuart

Abstract

A method of improving insulin delivery includes detecting a dosing event of an upcoming insulin dose, identifying a next injection site to recommend to a user for the upcoming insulin dose, and transmitting a recommended injection site to a delivery device to be displayed on the delivery device. The method further includes receiving a user selection of a plurality of injection sites to include within an injection site recommendation profile, receiving a user selection of an injection cycle to utilize within the injection site recommendation profile, and generating an injection site recommendation profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

56.

Pen cap for medication injection pen having temperature sensor

      
Application Number 17643940
Grant Number 12208251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a replacement pen cap for a medication injection pen comprising at least one temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of a medication, detect dosing events, and determine that medication may be denatured based on temperature data, received analyte measurement data prior, and the detected dosing events.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value

57.

INJECTION SITE DETERMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTION SITE TRACKING AND RECOMMENDING INJECTION SITES

      
Application Number US2021071616
Publication Number 2022/072994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-28
Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Helgeson, Stuart

Abstract

A method of improving insulin delivery includes detecting a dosing event of an upcoming insulin dose, identifying a next injection site to recommend to a user for the upcoming insulin dose, and transmitting a recommended injection site to a delivery device to be displayed on the delivery device. The method further includes receiving a user selection of a plurality of injection sites to include within an injection site recommendation profile, receiving a user selection of an injection cycle to utilize within the injection site recommendation profile, and generating an injection site recommendation profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests

58.

Therapy management systems, methods, and devices

      
Application Number 17455172
Grant Number 11547805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-16
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure are related, generally, to a reusable accessory for a manual medication delivery device. Such a reusable accessory may include a wireless communication interface, a detection circuitry, and a recommendation system. In one or more embodiments, an adapter may be configured to reversibly couple such a reusable accessory to a manual medication delivery device. Dosing events may be detected that are associated with dosing at the manual medication delivery device. Dose recommendations may be provided responsive to analyte measurements and/or dosing events.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

59.

Diabetes therapy management systems, methods, and devices

      
Application Number 17452319
Grant Number 11904145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda

Abstract

Diabetes management systems include an insulin delivery device and a monitoring device for detecting at least one characteristic relating to the insulin delivery device. Monitoring devices may comprise pen caps.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

60.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17450865
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-14
First Publication Date 2022-02-03
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brewer, Jeffrey
  • Lee, Kevin S.

Abstract

A variety of location-based and/or proximity-based features related to diabetes management systems can be used to improve maintenance compliance and/or to provide important information to PWD designated assistance entities (e.g., family, friends, givers, HCPs, emergency medicine providers) under certain conditions. In some cases, a user's location can be tracked or determined to trigger and/or time alerts about upcoming maintenance tasks in a way that will increase the likelihood that the PWD will immediately perform the designated maintenance task. In some cases, methods, devices, and systems provided herein can use proximity to non-paired mobile computing devices to deliver data to PWD designated assistance entities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation

61.

Systems and methods for monitoring use of and ensuring continuity of functionality of insulin infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other diabetes treatment equipment

      
Application Number 15646283
Grant Number 11238133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-11
First Publication Date 2022-02-01
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brewer, Jeffrey
  • Brilliant, Jon

Abstract

A personal diabetes equipment management system can include at least one diabetes treatment device adapted for use with one or more disposable diabetes devices; a remote server system including an inventory database identifying operational diabetes treatment devices and operational disposable diabetes devices in the possession of a user; and a controller in communication with (i) the at least one diabetes treatment device over a first network connection and (ii) the remote server system over a second network connection, the controller adapted to automatically detect use of the at least one diabetes treatment device and determine an operational condition for the diabetes treatment device or the one or more disposable diabetes treatment devices based on information received from the at least one diabetes treatment device over the first network connection, the controller transmitting update information to the remote server system over the second network connection to update the inventory database.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring

62.

Dose measurement systems and methods

      
Application Number 17481834
Grant Number 11690959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-22
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Legrand, Matthew
  • White, James
  • Carothers, Jeffrey

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring a volume or number of doses remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a light guide disposed and configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation toward the container. The dose measurement system also includes a light guide disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation into the light guide. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the light guide and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light guide. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance

63.

DETECTING MEAL INGESTION OR MISSED BOLUS

      
Document Number 03182069
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-10
Open to Public Date 2021-12-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Bennett, Paul Curtis

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of detecting a missed bolus comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; classifying, based on the blood glucose values and the bolus information, each of multiple time periods within the period of time regarding whether the time period is associated with ingestion of a meal by the person; performing regression analysis on the classified multiple time periods to identify a first time period of the classified multiple time periods as corresponding to a beginning of the meal, wherein the bolus information indicates no bolus associated with the identified first time period; and associating, based on the regression analysis, a missed bolus event with the meal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

64.

DETECTING MEAL INGESTION OR MISSED BOLUS

      
Application Number 17303927
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-10
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Bennett, Paul Curtis

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of detecting a missed bolus comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; classifying, based on the blood glucose values and the bolus information, each of multiple time periods within the period of time regarding whether the time period is associated with ingestion of a meal by the person; performing regression analysis on the classified multiple time periods to identify a first time period of the classified multiple time periods as corresponding to a beginning of the meal, wherein the bolus information indicates no bolus associated with the identified first time period; and associating, based on the regression analysis, a missed bolus event with the meal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation

65.

CLOSED-LOOP DIABETES TREATMENT SYSTEM DETECTING MEAL OR MISSED BOLUS

      
Application Number US2021070689
Publication Number 2021/253045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-10
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wiktorowicz, Bartholomew
  • Bennett, Paul Curtis
  • Mazlish, Bryan

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of performing closed-loop insulin therapy comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; determining, based on the blood glucose values, the bolus information, and a meal size propensity record regarding the person, an amount of insulin for the person; and causing, in response to the determination, the amount of insulin to be administered to the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

66.

Insulin injection assistance systems, methods, and devices

      
Application Number 17444007
Grant Number 11957884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-29
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a system to assist with manual dosing of insulin. Such a system may include a glucose sensor system, a reusable insulin dosing detector, and a recommendation system. The reusable insulin dosing detector may be configured to be reversibly connectable to a disposable component that may form part of an insulin manual delivery assembly. The reusable insulin dosing detector may be configured to detect insulin delivery associated with the insulin manual delivery assembly. The recommendation system may be configured to analyze blood glucose data and determine adjustments to insulin therapy settings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

67.

DETECTING MEAL INGESTION OR MISSED BOLUS

      
Application Number US2021070690
Publication Number 2021/253046
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-10
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Bennett, Paul Curtis

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of detecting a missed bolus comprises: receiving blood glucose values and bolus information regarding a person with diabetes, the blood glucose values and the bolus information relating to a period of time; classifying, based on the blood glucose values and the bolus information, each of multiple time periods within the period of time regarding whether the time period is associated with ingestion of a meal by the person; performing regression analysis on the classified multiple time periods to identify a first time period of the classified multiple time periods as corresponding to a beginning of the meal, wherein the bolus information indicates no bolus associated with the identified first time period; and associating, based on the regression analysis, a missed bolus event with the meal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value

68.

Therapy management systems, methods, and devices

      
Application Number 17445123
Grant Number 11918789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure are related, generally, to a reusable accessory for a manual medication delivery device. Such a reusable accessory may include a wireless communication interface, a detection circuitry, and a recommendation system. In one or more embodiments, an adapter may be configured to reversibly couple such a reusable accessory to a manual medication delivery device. Dosing events may be detected that are associated with dosing at the manual medication delivery device. Dose recommendations may be provided responsive to analyte measurements and/or dosing events.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

69.

User interface for diabetes management systems and devices

      
Application Number 17444011
Grant Number 11931549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-29
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a diabetes management system. The diabetes management system may include a computing device that is configured to receive data relating to prior insulin use of a user and calculate a sliding scale glucose correction based, at least in part, on the data relating to prior insulin use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

70.

Devices, systems, and methods for estimating active medication from injections

      
Application Number 17443130
Grant Number 11844923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-21
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2023-12-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments relate, generally, to a reusable accessory for a medication injection pen. Such a reusable accessory may be adapted to be reversibly attached to a medication injection pen, and configured to detect an event associated with an injection of medication from the medication injection pen. It may also be configured to determine a percentage of medication that remains active for injection by the medication injection pen based on timing information and dosing event information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically

71.

MEDICATION DELIVERY SIMULATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2021070390
Publication Number 2021/212140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-14
Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Lee, Kevin S.

Abstract

This document generally describes systems and methods for simulating a medication delivery system. Some embodiments can include a medication delivery simulation system that simulates an operation of a medication delivery system, such as delivery of a medication and detection of a response to the delivery. The simulation system can be used to simulate at least part of the operation of a medication delivery system and can check operations of one or more components in the medication delivery system, such as a pump, a sensor, a user device (e.g., a mobile device), and a server computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests

72.

Therapy assist information and/or tracking device and related methods and systems

      
Application Number 17303748
Grant Number 11771835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
First Publication Date 2021-09-23
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda

Abstract

A monitoring feature, such as, for example, a pen cap, for an insulin delivery device may include at least one circuit adapted to detect at least one of a capping or decapping of the pen cap from an insulin pen and a processor for using information to the at least one of a capping or decapping of the pen cap. A monitoring feature for an insulin delivery device includes at least one circuit adapted to detect use of the insulin delivery device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 20/60 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to nutrition control, e.g. diets
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
  • A61K 38/28 - Insulins
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

73.

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface associated with insulin delivery

      
Application Number 29676276
Grant Number D0930033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-09
First Publication Date 2021-09-07
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Bowland, Jacob

74.

THERAPY DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17302792
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-12
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kevin S.
  • Hinton, Corydon A.
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena

Abstract

A method for managing therapy data using computing nodes is disclosed. A computing node is associated with a blockchain identifying therapy data and features. The method includes: obtaining, by a first computing node from a first medical device, first therapy data, the first computing node being associated with a first blockchain; validating the first therapy data using features associated with the first blockchain; and in response to validating the first therapy data, adding the first therapy data to the first blockchain; receiving a request from a second medical device to obtain the first therapy data from the first block chain; providing, from the first computing node to the second medical device, and in response to receiving the request, the first therapy data to the second medical device, wherein the therapy data is used by the second medical device to provide a patient therapy recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices

75.

Therapy devices, methods, and systems including a piston-style detector

      
Application Number 17052653
Grant Number 11957881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-02
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Love, John
  • Livingston, Adam Joseph
  • Crothall, George
  • Johnson, Jeffrey
  • Matarese, Sarah

Abstract

A pen cap for a medication delivery pen includes a piston-style detector mechanism. The piston-style detector mechanism includes at least an inner shell having first open end through which the medication delivery pen can be inserted, a second end opposite the first end, a sidewall defined by an outer surface and an opposing inner surface, and a passageway extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The sidewall extends between the first end and the second end thereby defining a pen-receiving cavity there between. The piston-style detector mechanism further includes at least one switch and a translatable shaft at least partially disposed in the passage. The translatable shaft includes a body that extends at least from a pen-interfacing portion in the pen-receiving cavity to a switch-interfacing portion thereof. The translatable shaft is oriented to travel from a first location to at least a second location during capping of a medical delivery pen into the inner shell to toggle the at least one switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

76.

Pen cap for insulin injection pens and associated methods and systems

      
Application Number 17249887
Grant Number 11896797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-17
First Publication Date 2021-07-08
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, John
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Crothall, George
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Mackowiak, Linda
  • Desborough, Lane

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a pen cap for a manual insulin delivery device. Such a pen cap may include a wireless communication interface, a detection circuit, a user interface, and a processor and memory. The detection circuit may be configured to detect cappings and decappings of the pen cap from a manual insulin delivery device. Timing information and recommendations related to capping and decapping of the pen cap may be presented to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically

77.

DETERMINING TOTAL DAILY BASAL DOSE MISMATCH

      
Application Number US2020070828
Publication Number 2021/113858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
Publication Date 2021-06-10
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

A method comprises: receiving, in a computer system, data regarding insulin therapy treatment of a person with diabetes, the data relating to a time period and comprising blood glucose values for the person with diabetes and time-of-administration information for the insulin therapy treatment; determining, using the computer system and based on the blood glucose values and the time-of-administration information, a total daily basal dose (TDBD) mismatch value for the person with diabetes; and generating, using the computer system, an output based on the determined TDBD mismatch value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

78.

DETERMINING WHETHER ADJUSTMENTS OF INSULIN THERAPY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT

      
Application Number US2020070829
Publication Number 2021/113859
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
Publication Date 2021-06-10
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

A method comprises: receiving, using a computer system and for a person with diabetes for whom amounts of insulin ingestion is not detected, blood glucose values for a time period, wherein a first changed insulin dosage recommendation was issued to the person with diabetes during the time period; determining, using the computer system and based on the blood glucose values, whether the person with diabetes has taken into account the first changed insulin dosage recommendation in administering insulin; and taking an action based on the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

79.

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface associated with insulin delivery

      
Application Number 29676277
Grant Number D0920343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-09
First Publication Date 2021-05-25
Grant Date 2021-05-25
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Bowland, Jacob

80.

Dose measurement system and method

      
Application Number 16861899
Grant Number 11566931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-29
First Publication Date 2021-04-29
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whalley, Richard
  • White, James

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring the dose remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources which are disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the container. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light sources. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details

81.

ADJUSTING INSULIN THERAPY SETTING BASED ON VARIABILITY OF BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUES

      
Application Number US2020070641
Publication Number 2021/072437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-09
Publication Date 2021-04-15
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor Constantin, Alexandra Elena

Abstract

A method of adjusting insulin therapy settings for a person with diabetes that treats the diabetes by administering first and second types of insulin includes: storing, in a non-transitory storage medium of an electronic device, a first-type insulin dosage suggestion for a person with diabetes regarding a first type of insulin having an active time that is longer than an active time for a second type of insulin; receiving blood glucose data for the person with diabetes, the blood glucose data including blood glucose values for a plurality of days; determining a first variability of the blood glucose values for a selected first period of time during the plurality of days; and modifying the first-type insulin dosage suggestion in the non-transitory storage medium based on the determined first variability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

82.

Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface

      
Application Number 29642496
Grant Number D0911355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-29
First Publication Date 2021-02-23
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Boissier, Jeff
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Mazlish, Bryan

83.

MISSED-BOLUS DOSE DETECTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

      
Application Number US2020070127
Publication Number 2020/252496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-08
Publication Date 2020-12-17
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate, generally, to retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and devices for performing retrospective missed-bolus detection by processing insulin therapy data. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods and devices for training missed-bolus classifiers using machine learning techniques to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods, and devices for obtaining training data and test data that may be used to train missed-bolus classifiers to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

84.

MISSED-BOLUS DOSE DETECTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

      
Document Number 03141278
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-08
Open to Public Date 2020-12-17
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Eghtesadi, Zahra

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate, generally, to retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate to systems, methods, and devices for performing retrospective missed-bolus detection by processing insulin therapy data. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods and devices for training missed-bolus classifiers using machine learning techniques to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection. Some embodiments relate, generally, to systems, methods, and devices for obtaining training data and test data that may be used to train missed-bolus classifiers to perform retrospective missed-bolus detection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

85.

Diabetes management system

      
Application Number 16947227
Grant Number 11147915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-23
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2021-10-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brewer, Jeffrey
  • Lee, Kevin S.

Abstract

A variety of location-based and/or proximity-based features related to diabetes management systems can be used to improve maintenance compliance and/or to provide important information to PWD designated assistance entities (e.g., family, friends, givers, HCPs, emergency medicine providers) under certain conditions. In some cases, a user's location can be tracked or determined to trigger and/or time alerts about upcoming maintenance tasks in a way that will increase the likelihood that the PWD will immediately perform the designated maintenance task. In some cases, methods, devices, and systems provided herein can use proximity to non-paired mobile computing devices to deliver data to PWD designated assistance entities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

86.

Dose measurement systems and methods

      
Application Number 16880352
Grant Number 11389595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-21
First Publication Date 2020-10-22
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Legrand, Matthew
  • White, James
  • Carothers, Jeffrey

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring a volume or number of doses remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a light guide disposed and configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation toward the container. The dose measurement system also includes a light guide disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation into the light guide. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the light guide and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light guide. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
  • A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles

87.

Replacement cap for pen-injector device

      
Application Number 29645954
Grant Number D0889638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-30
First Publication Date 2020-07-07
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Crothall, George
  • Lewis, Jr., Charles R.
  • Johnson, Jeffrey Michael
  • Sjölund, Per John
  • Matarese, Sarah
  • Srinath, Ambika
  • Bochenko, Andrew

88.

GLUCAGON ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM AND METHODS

      
Application Number 16720821
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-19
First Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Estes, Mark C.

Abstract

Some embodiments a glucagon administration system can provide a suggested glucagon dosage based on one or more particular parameters (e.g., the user's recent blood glucose characteristics, a glucagon sensitivity value of the user, and other parameters). In some circumstances, the glucagon administration system can receive information indicative of the user's blood glucose level and suggest a glucagon dosage that is at least partially dependent upon a previously stored glucagon sensitivity for the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
  • A61K 38/26 - Glucagons

89.

THERAPY DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2019044464
Publication Number 2020/028548
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
Publication Date 2020-02-06
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kevin S.
  • Hinton, Corydon A.
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena

Abstract

A method for managing therapy data using computing nodes is disclosed. A computing node is associated with a blockchain identifying therapy data and features. The method includes: obtaining, by a first computing node from a first medical device, first therapy data, the first computing node being associated with a first blockchain; validating the first therapy data using features associated with the first blockchain; and in response to validating the first therapy data, adding the first therapy data to the first blockchain; receiving a request from a second medical device to obtain the first therapy data from the first block chain; providing, from the first computing node to the second medical device, and in response to receiving the request, the first therapy data to the second medical device, wherein the therapy data is used by the second medical device to provide a patient therapy recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof

90.

Therapy data management system

      
Application Number 16528149
Grant Number 11049601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2021-06-29
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lee, Kevin S.
  • Hinton, Corydon A.
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena

Abstract

A method for managing therapy data using computing nodes is disclosed. A computing node is associated with a blockchain identifying therapy data and features. The method includes: obtaining, by a first computing node from a first medical device, first therapy data, the first computing node being associated with a first blockchain; validating the first therapy data using features associated with the first blockchain; and in response to validating the first therapy data, adding the first therapy data to the first blockchain; receiving a request from a second medical device to obtain the first therapy data from the first block chain; providing, from the first computing node to the second medical device, and in response to receiving the request, the first therapy data to the second medical device, wherein the therapy data is used by the second medical device to provide a patient therapy recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

91.

Liquid measurement systems, apparatus, and methods optimized with temperature sensing

      
Application Number 16280656
Grant Number 11183278
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-20
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • White, James
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Legrand, Matthew

Abstract

An apparatus for measuring liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) toward the container, a plurality of sensors optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources, each sensor of the plurality of sensors for detecting the EMR emitted by at least a portion of the plurality of light sources, a temperature sensor for measuring at least one temperature associated with a liquid in the container, and at least one processor for receiving data representative of the portion of the detected EMR from each of the plurality of sensors, comparing the at least one measured temperature to a temperature guideline to identify any temperature events associated with the received data; normalizing the received data based on any temperature events associated with the received data; and converting the normalized data into a signature representative of the EMR detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • A61B 5/1495 - Calibrating or testing in vivo probes
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

92.

Dose measurement system and method

      
Application Number 16283084
Grant Number 10821234
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-22
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whalley, Richard
  • White, James

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring the dose remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a plurality of light sources which are disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the container. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the plurality of light sources and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light sources. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 22/00 - Methods or apparatus for measuring volume of fluids or fluent solid material, not otherwise provided for
  • A61M 5/24 - Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or cartridges, e.g. automatic
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising

93.

Medicine injection and disease management systems, devices, and methods

      
Application Number 16566544
Grant Number 11806514
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-10
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sjolund, Per John
  • Desborough, Lane
  • Mazlish, Bryan
  • Bochenko, Andrew
  • Naylor, Ross

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include an insulin delivery system that includes an insulin delivery device, a user interface that includes multiple user-selectable icons or buttons each representing different meal characteristics, memory to store one or more user-specific dosage parameter, and a processor in communication with the memory and adapted to receive blood glucose data. The processor may also be adapted to determine initial meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based on at least one of the user-specific dosage parameters. The processor may also be adapted to update the meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based upon the blood glucose data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
  • G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text

94.

PRESENTING INSULIN THERAPY SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THERAPY INSIGHT FOR A PERSON WITH DIABETES (PWD) AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number 16442281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-14
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bowland, Jacob
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Boissier, Jeff

Abstract

A method for presenting insulin therapy setting recommendations associated with a therapy insight for a person with diabetes (PWD) at an electronic device. The method includes, at a device with one or more processors, memory, and a display, displaying on a dashboard of a PWD, at the display a first layer. The first layer includes a therapy insight corresponding to a PWD. The therapy insight generated based in part on insulin therapy data of the PWD. The therapy insight corresponds to insulin therapy of the PWD. The therapy insight comprises clinical advice for insulin-based management of PWDs diabetes. The first layer also includes an insulin therapy recommendation associated with the therapy insight. The insulin therapy recommendation corresponds to a pattern of behavior associated with the insulin-based management of the PWDs diabetes wherein the first layer overlays at least a portion of a second layer. The first layer overlays at least a portion of a second layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic

95.

AUTOMATED PROVISIONING OF CLINICAL ADVICE ASSOCIATED WITH A PATIENT WITH DIABETES (PWD) AND RELATED SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

      
Application Number 16442238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-14
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bowland, Jacob
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Constantin, Alex
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Boissier, Jeff

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for automated provisioning of clinical advice to a provider caring for a patient with diabetes (PWD). The method includes detecting a clinically relevant pattern in therapy data of a patient under the care of a provider, and identifying a predefined behavior of a PWD responsive to the detected clinically relevant pattern. The clinically relevant detected pattern is indicative of desirable behaviors and/or undesirable behaviors. The method further includes selecting a therapy insight associated with the identified predefined behavior, wherein the therapy insight comprises clinical advice associated with the PWD that includes a behavior recommendation, and responsive to the selecting the therapy insight, automatically sending, to a provider-dashboard associated with the provider caring for the PWD, the selected therapy insight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

96.

RECEIVING INSULIN THERAPY INFORMATION RELATED TO INSULIN-BASED MANAGEMENT OF A PERSON WITH DIABETES (PWD)

      
Application Number 16442252
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-14
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bowland, Jacob
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Boissier, Jeff

Abstract

A method for receiving insulin therapy information related to insulin-based management of person with diabetes (PWD) at a provider-dashboard associated with a provider caring for the PWD. The method includes displaying, on the display, a therapy insight, at a provider-dashboard associated with a provider caring for a PWD. The therapy insight comprises clinical advice for insulin-based management of the person's diabetes. The method further includes receiving insulin therapy information related to insulin-based management of the person's diabetes provided at the provider-dashboard, and updating the therapy insight to include the insulin therapy information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

97.

PRESENTING INSULIN THERAPY INSIGHTS THAT INCLUDE PRE-GENERATED CONTENT AT AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

      
Application Number 16442271
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-14
First Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bowland, Jacob
  • Salmon, Bethany Leigh
  • Block, Jennifer Martin
  • Constantin, Alexandra Elena
  • Kabel-Eckes, Sabine
  • Boissier, Jeff

Abstract

A method for presenting therapy insights that includes pre-generated content at an electronic device. The method comprising, at a device with one or more processors, memory and a display, displaying, on the display, and insulin therapy data. The therapy insight corresponding to a person with diabetes (PWD). The therapy insight generated based in part on the insulin therapy data of the PWD. The therapy insight includes pre-generated content. The pre-generated content includes clinical advice of insulin-based management of diabetes associated with the PWD.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

98.

BIGFOOT UNITY

      
Application Number 1497789
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-09-10
Registration Date 2019-09-10
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical devices for use in managing diabetes, namely, replacement caps for insulin injection devices capable of capturing, measuring, tracking, and monitoring insulin dosage amounts; medical test kits for managing diabetes consisting of blood glucose meters, pen cap with embedded software for collecting time and dosage data, pen cap charging device, single-use pen needles for injecting insulin, continuous glucose monitoring sensor for monitoring glucose levels, test strips, lancing device, lancets, alcohol pads, and carrying case.

99.

UNITY

      
Application Number 1496480
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-09-10
Registration Date 2019-09-10
Owner Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Medical devices for use in managing diabetes, namely, replacement caps for insulin injection devices capable of capturing, measuring, tracking, and monitoring insulin dosage amounts; medical test kits for managing diabetes consisting of blood glucose meters, pen cap with embedded software for collecting time and dosage data, pen cap charging device, single-use pen needles for injecting insulin, continuous glucose monitoring sensor for monitoring glucose levels, test strips, lancing device, lancets, alcohol pads, and carrying case.

100.

Dose measurement systems and methods

      
Application Number 16209580
Grant Number 10695501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-04
First Publication Date 2019-11-07
Grant Date 2020-06-30
Owner BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sihlanick, Kevin
  • Whalley, Richard
  • Legrand, Matthew
  • White, James
  • Carothers, Jeffrey

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, systems and methods for measuring a volume or number of doses remaining in a drug delivery device that is used for delivering a dose to a patient. In some embodiments, a dose measurement system for measuring the liquid volume in a container includes a light guide disposed and configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation toward the container. The dose measurement system also includes a light guide disposed and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation into the light guide. A plurality of sensors are located in the apparatus that are optically coupleable to the light guide and are disposed and configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least a portion of the light guide. The apparatus also includes a processing unit configured to receive data representing the portion of the detected electromagnetic radiation from each of the plurality of sensors. The processing unit is further operable to convert the received data into a signature representative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the plurality of sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
  • G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
  • G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
  • G01F 23/284 - Electromagnetic waves
  • G01F 23/292 - Light
  • A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes Details
  • A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
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