Justin Lyall Smith

Title: Justin Lyall Smith and an Enteral Feeding Pump Docking Station

Introduction

Justin Lyall Smith is an inventor associated with South Jordan, Utah, and Zevex, Inc. His patent work includes a docking station designed to automate flushing for an enteral feeding pump.

Latest Patents

Smith is credited with 1 patent: “Enteral Feeding Pump Docking Station Having Integrated Flush Module.” The invention describes a docking station that connects removably to an enteral feeding pump and enables automated flushing of an administration set loaded in the pump. Its components include a valve seat for receiving the set’s switchable flow valve, a flush controller, and an actuator that mates with the valve. When the pump sends a flush command, the controller signals the actuator to switch the valve to its flush position.

Career Highlights

Smith’s listed patent reflects work on integrating pump communication and automated flushing into a docking station. The design coordinates signals from the feeding pump with the docking station’s valve actuator.

Collaborations

Smith’s listed coworkers include Kent F. Beck and James A. Malmstrom. His patent is associated with Zevex, Inc.

Conclusion

Justin Lyall Smith’s patent describes a connected docking station that automates flushing for an enteral feeding pump, highlighting his contribution to medical-device innovation.