Sealed infusion device with electrical connector port

• US 9,381,297 B2
• Filed: 03/14/2013
• Issued: 07/05/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care Incorporated
• Inventors: Brown, Justin, Ludolph, Donald, Lamb, Philip, Barghini, Anthony, Saint, Sean, Julian, Marcus, Eastridge, Robert, Rosinko, Michael, Michaud, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Jonaitis, Justin
• Assistant Examiner(s): Brunjes, Christopher
• Application Number:
  US13/827,707
• Publication Number:
  US 20130331790A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,209 Days
• Field of Search: 604/151, 604/246, 604/65, 439/89, 439/271, 439/272, 439/278, 439/57, 439/358, 439/606, 439/607.413
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2039/1022 additionally providing electrical connection
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3569 sublocal, e.g. between console and disposable
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3584 using modem, internet or bluetooth
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/505 Touch-screens; Virtual keyboard or keypads; Virtual buttons; Soft keys; Mouse touches
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8206 battery-operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8237 Charging means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8262 connectable to external power source, e.g. connecting to automobile battery through the cigarette lighter
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 39/10 Tube connectors; Tube couplings A61M39/02 takes precedence; connecting needles to syringes or hubs A61M5/34; connecting catheter tubes to hubs A61M25/0014
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14 Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/142 Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14244 adapted to be carried by the patient, e.g. portable on the body
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/447 Shutter or cover plate
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/5213 Covers
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/5224 for medical use

Abstract

A portable medical device includes an interface for accepting a power supply and enabling data transfer while still connected to a human body. The interface may include a universal serial bus interface and may be coupled to a data isolation chip and a power isolation chip. A power controlling processor may determine how the supplied power, e.g., voltage, is supplied to other components within the infusion device. Additional circuitry within the system may provide a secure power transfer within the device to ensure user safety and ensure that a high frequency noise is properly attenuated.

Claims

1. An ambulatory infusion pump, comprising:

a housing having a front surface and a back surface that are spaced apart and enclosed by side surfaces to define an internal cavity;

an electrical connector port fitted to the housing and extending into the internal cavity, the electrical connector port operably connected to a power isolation connector and a data isolation connector disposed within the housing, the electrical connector port adapted to receive electrical power and data via a direct electrical connection, and to direct the electrical power to the power isolation connector and the data to the data isolation connector,

an overmold mechanically coupled to the housing and having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the electrical connector port is disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion such that the overmold physically separates the electrical connector from the housing, and wherein the overmold, the housing, and the electrical connector port are configured to provide a seal preventing passage of moisture into the internal cavity;

a transformer disposed within the overmold and configured to control electrical input from the electrical connector port; and

a battery charger disposed within the overmold and configured to receive substantially constant output from the transformer.

2. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 1, further comprising an electrical connector port door configured to be attached to the housing over the electrical connector port.

3. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 2, wherein a seal is formed between the electrical connector port and the electrical connector port door.

4. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 3, wherein the overmold comprises an insulator material having a shape determined by the power isolation connector and associated circuitry in order to meet regulatory emissions requirements for a medical device.

5. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 4, wherein the overmold comprises a membrane.

6. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 1, wherein the power isolation connector is electrically isolated from the data isolation connector.

7. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 1, further comprising:

a processor disposed in the housing; and

a touch sensitive display screen, wherein the processor is capable of receiving inputs from the touch sensitive display screen.

8. An ambulatory infusion pump, comprising:

a housing having a front surface and a back surface that are spaced apart and enclosed by side surfaces to define an internal cavity;

an electrical connector port fitted to the housing and extending into the internal cavity, the electrical connector port operably connected to a power isolation connector and a data isolation connector disposed within the housing, the electrical connector port adapted to receive electrical power and data via a direct electrical connection, and direct the electrical power to the power isolation connector and the data to the data isolation connector;

an overmold mechanically coupled to the housing and having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the electrical connector port is disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion such that the overmold physically separates the electrical connector from the housing, and wherein the overmold, the housing, and the electrical connector port are configured to provide a seal preventing passage of moisture into the internal cavity, and wherein the power isolation connector is coupled to a power isolation circuit;

a transformer disposed within the overmold and configured to control electrical input from the electrical connector port; and

a battery charger disposed within the overmold and configured to receive substantially constant output from the transformer.

9. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 8, further comprising an electrical connector port door configured to be attached to the housing over the electrical connector port.

10. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 9, wherein a seal is formed between the electrical connector port and the electrical connector port door.

11. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 10, wherein the overmold comprises an insulator material having a shape determined by the power isolation connector and associated circuitry in order to meet regulatory emissions requirements for a medical device.

12. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 8, wherein the overmold is comprised of a non-conductive material.

13. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 8, wherein the power isolation connector is electrically isolated from the data isolation connector.

14. The ambulatory infusion pump of claim 8, further comprising:

a processor disposed in the housing; and

a touch sensitive display screen, wherein the processor is capable of receiving inputs from the touch sensitive display screen.