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Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States of America

William Van Dyke

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Van Dyke. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-van-dyke

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 141(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 208 
 
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12714782 - Infusion pump with add-on modules (2026-08-25),
2. 11850394 - Infusion pump with add-on modules (2023-12-26),
3. 10773015 - Infusion pump incorporating information from personal information manager devices (2020-09-15),
4. 9889250 - Infusion pump with temperature monitoring (2018-02-13),
5. 8414523 - Infusion pump with add-on modules (2013-04-09),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of William Van Dyke

Introduction

William Van Dyke is a notable inventor based in Inver Grove Heights, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of medical technology, particularly in the development of infusion pumps. With a total of four patents to his name, Van Dyke's work has had a meaningful impact on patient care and medical device functionality.

Latest Patents

One of Van Dyke's latest patents is for an infusion pump with add-on modules. This invention includes an apparatus designed to deliver fluid, featuring a wireless communication port, a controller, and a housing that encloses the device. The controller is capable of communicating with a second device through the communication port using an open standard wireless communication protocol. The design allows for a mechanical coupling that enables the second device to be slidably engaged, positioning the communication ports opposite each other for effective communication.

Another significant patent by Van Dyke is for an infusion pump that incorporates information from personal information manager devices. This apparatus is also configured to deliver fluid and includes a wireless communication port and a controller. The controller can communicate with a separate device to receive information related to calendar events stored on that device. This innovative feature allows the infusion pump to alter its operation based on the user's calendar events, enhancing its usability and effectiveness.

Career Highlights

William Van Dyke is currently employed at Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., where he continues to

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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