Sealed infusion device with electrical connector port

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9381297-B2
Application number	US-201313827707-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Mar 14, 2013
Priority date	Jun 7, 2012
Publication date	Jul 5, 2016
Grant date	Jul 5, 2016

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.

First claim

The invention claimed is:

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.

Assignees

• Tandem Diabetes Care Inc

Inventors

• Brown Justin
• Ludolph Donald
• Lamb Philip
• Barghini Anthony
• Saint Sean
• Julian Marcus
• Eastridge Robert
• Rosinko Michael
• Michaud Michael

Classifications

• A61M2205/8206

  battery-operated · CPC title

• A61M2205/3584

  using modem, internet or Bluetooth® · CPC title

• A61M2205/8262

  connectable to external power source, e.g. connecting to automobile battery through the cigarette lighter · CPC title

• A61M2205/3569

  sublocal, e.g. between console and disposable · CPC title

• A61M2205/8237

  Charging means · CPC title