Charles E Eller

US Patent:

8600903, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/818330

Inventors:

Charles Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US

Assignee:

Express Scripts, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705330, 705 28, 705332, 705337, 705336

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and containers for transporting products, such as medical products are disclosed. The methods and systems involve identifying an environmental condition of a place to where a product is to be shipped, identifying an environmental condition of a place from which the product is to be shipped, identifying the amount of time that the product is expected to be in transit during shipping, and determining the type of container and cooling element that should be employed to transport the product.

US Patent:

20130173277, Jul 4, 2013

Filed:

Dec 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/340318

Inventors:

Charles E. Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US
Jonathan W. Joplin - Chesterfield MO, US

Assignee:

EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

G06Q 50/22

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

Methods and systems for fulfillment gateway are described. In one embodiment, a prescription order for a prescription drug is received from an order processing station. An order message associated with the prescription order is generated. The order message has a prescription parameter and a dispensation preference for fulfilling the prescription order. The order message is assigned to an order fulfillment station based on the prescription parameter, the dispensation preference and a dispensary attribute of the order fulfillment station. In other embodiments, the order message is selected for delivery based on based on the prescription parameter, the dispensation preference and a dispensary attribute of the order fulfillment station. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

US Patent:

52269000, Jul 13, 1993

Filed:

Aug 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/924262

Inventors:

Joseph A. Bancsi - Vernon Hills IL
Charles Eller - Antioch IL
Thomas A. Fowles - McHenry IL
Brian J. Gorman - Lake Geneva WI
Terrance J. Hebron - Antioch IL
Charles Jersild - Vernon Hills IL
Donald A. Jess - Fox Lake IL
Joseph C. T. Wong - Lake Villa IL
Ray W. Wood - Elkhorn WI

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

604411

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improved cannula that can be used to reconstitute powdered drugs in a drug delivery system. Furthermore, the present invention provides a cannula and drug delivery system incorporating same. To this end, the present invention provides a cannula structure for use in a reconstitution device for reconstituting a powdered drug comprising a cannula having a first end and a second end, and defining a channel in an interior thereof between the first and second ends. The first end is closed and includes a member for piercing a septum. The cannula includes at least two slots providing fluid communication between the channel and an exterior of the cannula. The slots are located in juxtaposition to the first end and have a width, as measured along a length of the cannula, that is less than a length, as measured around the cannula. The slots also have a minimum projected area equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of the channel.

US Patent:

54237530, Jun 13, 1995

Filed:

Jun 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/260616

Inventors:

Thomas A. Fowles - McHenry IL
Nick Fotis - Crystal Lake IL
Charles Eller - Antioch IL
Brian J. Gorman - Lake Geneva WI
Mark A. Hoekwater - Vernon Hills IL

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A61M 3700

US Classification:

604 87

Abstract:

An adapter for interconnecting in fluid communication a first connection site and a beneficial agent container having a closure. The adapter includes a plate having first and second connection site sides. A wall extends from the plate from the second connection site side and constructed to surround only the closure. This allows containers having varying sized bodies to be received. A cannula structure is rigidly secured in the plate and defines a flow path extending through the plate. The adapter can be provided in an assembly with the beneficial agent contained or in a drug delivery system.

US Patent:

20190254931, Aug 22, 2019

Filed:

May 6, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/403768

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Charles E. Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US
Mark G. Bini - O'Fallon MO, US
Terry Griffith - Germantown TN, US
Jacob J. Reinhardt - Wentzville MO, US
Kristin Trower - St. Louis MO, US
Stefanie Pitts - Arlington TN, US

International Classification:

A61J 7/04
A61J 7/00

Abstract:

Methods and systems for a drug supply with an associated dosage regimen are described. A plurality of dosage containers are sequentially stored in drug boxes. The dosage containers are associated with a first time of treatment. The drug boxes are associated with a certain recurring time, e.g., morning, afternoon and evening or four boxes associated with four times a day. The entire day is covered by a plurality of drug boxes for treatment. This organizes the drugs such that compliance with complex treatment regimens may be increased. The drugs in each of the dosage containers need not be the same dosage or even the same drugs each time.

US Patent:

20190161276, May 30, 2019

Filed:

Feb 1, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/265089

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jerry W. Christopher - Collinsville IL, US
Charles E. Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US

International Classification:

B65G 1/137
B65B 43/52
B07C 5/34
B65B 7/28
B65B 57/02
B65B 5/04
B67B 3/26
B67B 3/06
B67B 3/02
B07C 5/36
B21B 41/00
B07C 5/38
B07C 3/00
G06F 7/00

Abstract:

Method and systems for accumulation are described. In one embodiment, a dispensing station includes a receiving opening, a dispensing opening and a storage area. The dispensing station receives and dispenses a container. A transportable storage system includes multiple partitions disposed on a carrier portion to define multiple carriage sections. The carriage sections are electronically identifiable and selectively hold or eject the container. A bin apparatus for receiving the container includes a movable portion to selectively hold and release the container. A control unit for commanding the bin apparatus to dispense the container to a desired carriage section of the transportable storage system is provided. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

US Patent:

20180204176, Jul 19, 2018

Filed:

Mar 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/922851

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Charles E. Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G06Q 30/02
G06Q 10/06
G06Q 30/06

Abstract:

Method and systems for product inventory are described. In one embodiment, an inventory surface unit retains a plurality of products in an unordered state. An inventory identification unit acquires information for an orientation, and location of the plurality of products on the inventory surface unit. The inventory identification unit is disposed above the inventory surface unit. An inventory pick unit is adapted to pick a product among the plurality of products from the inventory surface unit based on the orientation and location acquired by the inventory identification unit. The inventory pick unit is disposed proximal the inventory surface unit, and the inventory pick unit is communicatively connected to the inventory identification unit. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

US Patent:

20170065488, Mar 9, 2017

Filed:

Sep 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/259983

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Charles E. Eller - Lake Saint Louis MO, US
Mark G. Bini - O'Fallon MO, US
Terry Griffith - Germantown TN, US
Jacob J. Reinhardt - Wentzville MO, US
Kristin Trower - St. Louis MO, US
Stefanie Pitts - Arlington TN, US

International Classification:

A61J 7/04

Abstract:

Methods and systems for a drug supply with an associated dosage regimen are described. A plurality of dosage containers are sequentially stored in drug boxes. The dosage containers are associated with a first time of treatment. The drug boxes are associated with a certain recurring time, e.g., morning, afternoon and evening or four boxes associated with four times a day. The entire day is covered by a plurality of drug boxes for treatment. This organizes the drugs such that compliance with complex treatment regimens may be increased. The drugs in each of the dosage containers need not be the same dosage or even the same drugs each time.