Patents by Inventor Giorgio Cirelli

Giorgio Cirelli has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for introducing active substance into a patient
    Patent number: 5848990
    Abstract: A device for introducing an active substance solution into a patient and with means for fastening to the skin and a cannula. The cannula is held in a withdrawn position by a retaining and releasing mechanism before use and, after release, is propelled into the patient's skin. A connector connected to the rear of the cannula serves to connect the cannula to an active substance reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Giorgio Cirelli, Benno Rothenhausler, Hans Steffen
  • Portable injection appliance
    Patent number: 4886499
    Abstract: The portable appliance is of use for the subcutaneous or intradermal injection of a liquid formulation of an active principle and it comprises in combination: a supply vessel for the formulation; an injection needle adapted to communicate with the vessel; pump means for emptying the vessel through the injection needle; securing means for securing the appliance to an appropriate part of the patient's body; and needle-driving means for shooting the injection needle into the patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Giorgio Cirelli, Hans Steffen, Christian Surber