Assignee
MEDTRONIC MINIMED INC
US·987 granted patents·433 pending applications·122,088 citations·filing 1999–2025
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1,420 records- 0199US9452255B2Smart connection interfaceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 27, 2016·61 cites·14 claims
- 0299US8764723B2Reservoir pressure equalization systems and methodsMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 1, 2014·63 cites·27 claims
- 0399US8356645B2Transfer guard systems and methodsMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 22, 2013·87 cites·24 claims
- 0499US7981105B2Medication reservoirMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 19, 2011·93 cites·6 claims
- 0599US7963954B2Automated filling systems and methodsMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 21, 2011·606 cites·48 claims
- 0699US7955305B2Needle inserter and method for infusion deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 7, 2011·608 cites·26 claims
- 0799US7892206B2Method and apparatus for detecting errors, fluid pressure, and occlusions in an ambulatory infusion pumpMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 22, 2011·568 cites·9 claims
- 0899US7828764B2Systems and methods allowing for reservoir filling and infusion medium deliveryMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 9, 2010·571 cites·29 claims
- 0999US7831310B2Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 9, 2010·313 cites·33 claims
- 1099US7819843B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 26, 2010·638 cites·35 claims
- 1199US7806886B2Apparatus and method for controlling insulin infusion with state variable feedbackMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 5, 2010·801 cites·12 claims
- 1299US7785313B2Closed loop/semi-closed loop therapy modification systemMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 31, 2010·708 cites·24 claims
- 1399US7766873B2Method and apparatus for detecting occlusions in an ambulatory infusion pumpMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 3, 2010·328 cites·17 claims
- 1499US7686787B2Infusion device and method with disposable portionMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 30, 2010·190 cites·26 claims
- 1599US7682338B2Infusion medium delivery system, device and method with needle inserter and needle inserter device and methodMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 23, 2010·248 cites·32 claims
- 1699US7621893B2Methods and apparatuses for detecting occlusions in an ambulatory infusion pumpMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 24, 2009·499 cites·19 claims
- 1799US7569050B2Infusion device and method with drive device in infusion device and method with drive device in separable durable housing portionMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 4, 2009·203 cites·35 claims
- 1899US7569030B2Safety limits for closed-loop infusion pump controlMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 4, 2009·577 cites·20 claims
- 1999US7455663B2Infusion medium delivery system, device and method with needle inserter and needle inserter device and methodMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 25, 2008·480 cites·31 claims
- 2099US7347819B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2004·Granted Mar 25, 2008·397 cites·17 claims
- 2199US7207974B2Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the sameMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 24, 2007·823 cites·58 claims
- 2299US7171274B2Method and apparatus for communicating between an ambulatory medical device and a control device via telemetry using randomized dataMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 30, 2007·917 cites·43 claims
- 2399US7109878B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 19, 2006·684 cites·56 claims
- 2499US7025743B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 11, 2006·2.9k cites·21 claims
- 2599US7024245B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 4, 2006·881 cites·42 claims
- 2699US6997907B2Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the sameMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 14, 2006·1k cites·61 claims
- 2799US6997920B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 14, 2006·858 cites·44 claims
- 2899US6997921B2Infusion device and driving mechanism for sameMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 14, 2006·254 cites·43 claims
- 2999US6979326B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 27, 2005·877 cites·40 claims
- 3099US6974437B2Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 13, 2005·1.1k cites·29 claims
- 3199US6958705B2Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 25, 2005·1.2k cites·22 claims
- 3299US6950708B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a telemetry system with predefined reception listeningMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 27, 2005·1.1k cites·40 claims
- 3399US6936029B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 30, 2005·1k cites·22 claims
- 3499US6872200B2External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilitiesMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 29, 2005·985 cites·60 claims
- 3599US6873268B2Microprocessor controlled ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 29, 2005·1.4k cites·12 claims
- 3699US6827702B2Safety limits for closed-loop infusion pump controlMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 7, 2004·684 cites·40 claims
- 3799US6811534B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a telemetry system with predefined reception listening periodsMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 2, 2004·1.2k cites·48 claims
- 3899US6811533B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 2, 2004·1.2k cites·38 claims
- 3999US6813519B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 2, 2004·1.3k cites·22 claims
- 4099US6810290B2Ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 26, 2004·1.5k cites·43 claims
- 4199US6805693B2Infusion device and driving mechanism for sameMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 19, 2004·270 cites·40 claims
- 4299US6801420B2Selective potting for controlled failure and electronic devices employing the sameMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 5, 2004·680 cites·62 claims
- 4399US6770729B2Polymer compositions containing bioactive agents and methods for their useMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 3, 2004·390 cites·18 claims
- 4499US6758810B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 6, 2004·1.3k cites·48 claims
- 4599US6752787B1Cost-sensitive application infusion deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 22, 2004·1.1k cites·9 claims
- 4699US6740072B2System and method for providing closed loop infusion formulation deliveryMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 25, 2004·1.1k cites·45 claims
- 4799US6740075B2Ambulatory medical apparatus with hand held communication deviceMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 25, 2004·1.6k cites·26 claims
- 4899US6733446B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a telemetry system with predefined reception listening periodsMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 11, 2004·1.1k cites·17 claims
- 4999US6694191B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method having telemetry modifiable control softwareMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 17, 2004·1.8k cites·21 claims
- 5099US6687546B2Ambulatory medical apparatus and method using a robust communication protocolMEDTRONIC MINIMED INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 3, 2004·1.4k cites·30 claims
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