Outer Circle Products, Ltd.

Helene Curtis, Inc.

Baxter International Inc.

Baxter Healthcare Sa

Brivo Systems, Inc.

Elpas North America, Inc.

Peter Charles Simpson

Thomas J Melk

John W Lai

Scott Harold Wilson

Sky Underwood

Janet Stoddard

Elizabeth Kilbourne

Michael Armbruster

Jonathan I Kaplan

Dickon Isaacs

Hans-Christoph Haenlein

Mark A Zeh

Israel Radomsky

Mark Stein

Timothy J Ogilvie

Rodney Hal Monson

Andrew Bert Hodge

Jerimiah P O'Leary

Joesph Thomas Graceffa

Steven L Atkins

James L Katz

Shlomo Yasur

A system and method for automatically delivering an infusate to a patient is disclosed. The system includes an infusion set and an infusion device. A signaling component disposed on an infusion set component identifies the infusion set and is encrypted for security. The encryption may include both an encryption algorithm and a valid number algorithm. A detection device operatively connected to the infusion device decrypts and detects the signaling component and identifies the infusion set. The infusion device is then configured to operate according to an administration protocol suitable for the infusion set and an infusion device, such as an infusion pump.

Method and apparatus for preventing the use of unauthorized disposable sets in infusion pumps

Storage device for unattended, package pick up and delivery

In one aspect of the invention, a dual-mode infrared/radio frequency (IR/RF) transmitter is secured within a wristband worn by the mother and within an ankle and/or wristband worn by the infant. In a matching mode of operation, IR signals are received by infrared receivers located within the various rooms of the hospital to precisely and automatically determine by proximity that mother and infant are correctly united. In a presence detecting mode, RF signals from the infant's badge are detected by RF receivers located throughout the maternity ward of the hospital or throughout the hospital generally. In a security mode, RF receivers located proximate exits of either of the maternity ward and/or the hospital detect RF signals from the ankle and provide a signal to generate an alarm.

Infant and parent matching and security system and method of matching infant and parent

Container

Lower portion of a dispensing device

A dispensing lid assembly for use with a container assembly and a container assembly including the lid assembly. The lid assembly can be attached to a container liner of the container assembly. The lid assembly includes a spigot housing through which liquids are dispensed. The spigot housing is configured with a grip portion which facilitates tipping of the container assembly with the lid assembly attached thereto. A dispensing conduit is provided in the lid assembly which communicates with a cavity in the container liner. A spring loaded valve assembly is retained in the spigot housing to controllably dispense liquids from the container liner through the dispensing conduit. A check valve assembly is included in the lid assembly. The check valve assembly provides controlled introduction of air into the container to equalize the pressure in the cavity during dispensing. The container assembly also includes a bottom or foot which is partially rounded to facilitate tipping of the container assembly to place a nozzle of the lid assembly in a dispensing position and to return the assembly to an upright position to prevent dripping.

Insulated vessel with handle and dispensing spout

Dispensing device

Dispensing cap

A dispensing lid assembly which includes a rotatable spout for use with a container defining a container cavity. The container may be the type having deflectable sidewalls. The rotatable spout includes an arcuate ball portion and a nozzle portion. The arcuate rotator portion is retained on a base of the lid assembly to allow rotation thereof to align a through hole in the spout with a dispensing hole in the base. The arcuate rotator portion is configured to reduce the wear on a sealing gasket. A check valve assembly is attached to the base of the dispensing lid assembly. The check valve assembly includes a diaphragm which is pre-loaded within a valve chamber to provide a desired sealing effect between the diaphragm and the base portion. The check valve assembly is configured to pre-load forces on the diaphragm such that a desired inhaling force will unseat the diaphragm from the corresponding portion of the base to draw air therethrough. Upon equalization of the pressure within the container cavity and the ambient atmosphere, the diaphragm will return to seal against the base portion to prevent dripping therethrough.

Dispensing lid assembly for a container

Dispensing lid

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Glencoe, IL, United States of America

Peter Charles Simpson