Stephen J Brown

Title: Stephen J. Brown and an Enteral Feeding Pump Docking Station

Introduction

Stephen J. Brown is an inventor associated with Taylorsville, Utah, and Zevex, Inc. His patent work includes a docking station designed to automate flushing for enteral feeding equipment.

Latest Patents

Brown 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.

The station includes a valve seat for receiving the set’s switchable flow valve, a flush controller, and an actuator that mates with the valve. Data communication between the pump and docking station allows the controller to receive a flush command and signal the actuator to switch the valve into its flush position.

Career Highlights

Brown’s documented patent contribution focuses on integrating flushing functions with an enteral feeding pump docking station. The design coordinates the pump, administration set, and docking station to support automated operation.

Collaborations

Brown’s listed coworkers include Kent F. Beck and Pablo A. Jiménez Castro. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Stephen J. Brown’s patent describes a coordinated docking system that automates flushing in enteral feeding equipment, reflecting an engineering contribution associated with Zevex, Inc.