Patents by Inventor Iain Ansell
Iain Ansell 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).
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Patent number: 10022741Abstract: An apparatus includes a selectively actuated fluid system having a plurality of selected fluid reservoirs, for example replaceable cartridge-type fluid reservoirs. A first subset of the reservoirs can be selectively actuated to dispense an individual fluid from the selected reservoir. A second subset of the reservoirs can be simultaneously actuated to dispense two or more fluids in mixed form.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: NSE Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gregory Fuller, Oliver Brian Godbold, Rebecca Ann Wilkins, Henry Charles Innes, Carl Gordon Hewett, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20160262739Abstract: A surgical retrieval apparatus includes a specimen retrieval bag including a rim movable from a collapsed configuration when positioned within a delivery tube to an automatically expanded configuration when advanced from the delivery tube. The rim is configured to receive a tissue specimen when the rim is in the expanded configuration. The retrieval bag defines a proximal portion with respect to the incision and a distal portion with respect to the incision. A specimen retrieval system further includes a delivery tube defining a longitudinal axis and includes the surgical retrieval apparatus contained therein that is configured to be inserted through a first opening in a patient's skin. The delivery tube defines an internal volume extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the delivery tube. The surgical retrieval apparatus is separable from the delivery tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Cormac O'Prey, Alistair Ian Fleming, Michael J. Bettuchi, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20160193432Abstract: Drug delivery devices are described that include sensors and processing circuitry that can detect operating events, such as flow rates and drug delivery, in various types of inhalers, such as dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers, nasal inhalers and nebulisers. The information determined by the processing circuitry can be used to provide feedback to the user or can be stored or transmitted for subsequent analysis. This information can be used to improve clinical trials by providing information about the way in which the inhalers under test are being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: David HARRIS, Iain ANSELL, Richard SIMPSON, Peter BONHAM, Scott GRUBB
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Patent number: 9370378Abstract: A method of retrieving a tissue specimen comprising inserting a surgical retrieval apparatus through an opening in a patient's skin, the surgical retrieval apparatus including a support member and a retrieval bag extending from the support member and having an opening to receive the tissue specimen. A net is introduced into the retrieval bag and placed over the tissue specimen. The net and retrieval bag are removed from the patient's body to remove the tissue specimen.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Cormac O'Prey, Alistair Ian Fleming, Michael J. Bettuchi, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20160052007Abstract: An apparatus includes a selectively actuated fluid system having a plurality of selected fluid reservoirs, for example replaceable cartridge-type fluid reservoirs. A first subset of the reservoirs can be selectively actuated to dispense an individual fluid from the selected reservoir. A second subset of the reservoirs can be simultaneously actuated to dispense two or more fluids in mixed form.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Kevin Gregory Fuller, Oliver Brian Godbold, Rebecca Ann Wilkins, Henry Charles Innes, Carl Gordon Hewett, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20140046337Abstract: A method of retrieving a tissue specimen comprising inserting a surgical retrieval apparatus through an opening in a patient's skin, the surgical retrieval apparatus including a support member and a retrieval bag extending from the support member and having an opening to receive the tissue specimen. A net is introduced into the retrieval bag and placed over the tissue specimen. The net and retrieval bag are removed from the patient's body to remove the tissue specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Cormac O'Prey, Alistair Ian Fleming, Michael J. Bettuchi, Iain Ansell
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Patent number: 8585712Abstract: A method of retrieving a tissue specimen comprising inserting a surgical retrieval apparatus through an opening in a patient's skin, the surgical retrieval apparatus including a support member and a retrieval bag extending from the support member and having an opening to receive the tissue specimen. A net is introduced into the retrieval bag and placed over the tissue specimen. The net and retrieval bag are removed from the patient's body to remove the tissue specimen.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Cormac O'Prey, Alistair Ian Fleming, Michael J. Bettuchi, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20130151162Abstract: Drug delivery devices are described that include sensors and processing circuitry that can detect operating events, such as flow rates and drug delivery, in various types of inhalers, such as dry powder inhalers, metered dose inhalers, nasal inhalers and nebulisers. The information determined by the processing circuitry can be used to provide feedback to the user or can be stored or transmitted for subsequent analysis. This information can be used to improve clinical trials by providing information about the way in which the inhalers under test are being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Sagentia LimitedInventors: David Harris, Iain Ansell, Richard Simpson, Peter Bonham, Scott Grubb
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Publication number: 20120143007Abstract: A surgical access assembly for positioning within an opening in a tissue to provide access to a patient's body for insertion of surgical instrumentation therethrough. The surgical access assembly includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and a passageway and having a proximal portion and a distal portion. At least a portion of the distal portion is configured to transition from a more flexible, first configuration for passage into a patient's body and a more rigid, second configuration to securely maintain the distal portion within the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Fiona Middlemiss Haig, Cormac O'Prey, Iain Ansell, Michael John Cox, Nicholas John Collier
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Publication number: 20110319719Abstract: A surgical access assembly having a body including a leading end, a trailing end, and first and second body members extending between the leading and trailing ends. The leading end, trailing end and first and second body members define a passageway therethrough for receipt of surgical instrumentation. First and second flexible wing members extend proximally from the body. A flexible member is attached to the body and extends proximally therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Cormac O'Prey, Iain Ansell, Wai Ting Chan, Fiona Middlemiss Haig, Valerie Anne Scott, Charlotte Adele Clark
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Publication number: 20110190780Abstract: A method of retrieving a tissue specimen comprising inserting a surgical retrieval apparatus through an opening in a patient's skin, the surgical retrieval apparatus including a support member and a retrieval bag extending from the support member and having an opening to receive the tissue specimen. A net is introduced into the retrieval bag and placed over the tissue specimen. The net and retrieval bag are removed from the patient's body to remove the tissue specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Cormac O'Prey, Alistair lan Fleming, Michael J. Bettuchi, Iain Ansell
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Patent number: 7857796Abstract: An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal around or directly against the stoma; a stoma occluder for occluding the stoma without passing internally into the stoma; a peristomal foam wall; a confinement seal for confining at least solid excreta to a confinement region adjacent to the stoma; a stowable collector bag; and interchangeable controlled discharge devices and ostomy pouches. The foam wall may provide a barrier to stool, but allow escape of flatus. The foam wall and/or the stoma occluder and/or the confinement seal may apply a force in a direction to increase the sealing force on the stoma seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: John B. Cline, Tinh Nguyen DeMary, Andrew M. Lovatt, Philip A. Davies, Paul A. Johnson, Gary Stacey, Iain Ansell
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Publication number: 20080119804Abstract: An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal around or directly against the stoma; a stoma occluder for occluding the stoma without passing internally into the stoma; a peristomal foam wall; a confinement seal for confining at least solid excreta to a confinement region adjacent to the stoma; a stowable collector bag; and interchangeable controlled discharge devices and ostomy pouches. The foam wall may provide a barrier to stool, but allow escape of flatus. The foam wall and/or the stoma occluder and/or the confinement seal may apply a force in a direction to increase the sealing force on the stoma seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANYInventors: John Cline, Tinh DeMary, Andrew Lovatt, Philip Davies, Paul Johnson, Gary Stacey, Iain Ansell
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Patent number: 7347844Abstract: An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal around or directly against the stoma; a stoma occluder for occluding the stoma without passing internally into the stoma; a peristomal foam wall; a confinement seal for confining at least solid excreta to a confinement region adjacent to the stoma; a stowable collector bag; and interchangeable controlled discharge devices and ostomy pouches. The foam wall may provide a barrier to stool, but allow escape of flatus. The foam wall and/or the stoma occluder and/or the confinement seal may apply a force in a direction to increase the sealing force on the stoma seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: John B. Cline, Tinh Nguyen DeMary, Andrew M. Lovatt, Philip A. Davies, Paul A. Johnson, Gary Stacey, Iain Ansell
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Patent number: 7322764Abstract: A secure housing for an electronic unit, in particular a franking machine has a first housing part and a second housing part releasably connected to the first housing part via at least one connecting device. In order to prevent the housing from being opened without leaving trace of the opening, there is provided at least one covering device on and/or in the first or second housing part. The covering device blocks the access to the connecting device and can only be removed from the first or second housing part with noticeable damage being caused.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Francotyp-Postalia AG & Co. KGInventors: Iain Ansell, Adrian Cooper
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Publication number: 20050058494Abstract: A secure housing for an electronic unit, in particular a franking machine has a first housing part and a second housing part releasably connected to the first housing part via at least one connecting device. In order to prevent the housing from being opened without leaving trace of the opening, there is provided at least one covering device on and/or in the first or second housing part. The covering device blocks the access to the connecting device and can only be removed from the first or second housing part with noticeable damage being caused.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Iain Ansell, Adrian Cooper
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Patent number: 6821040Abstract: A secure housing for an electronic unit, in particular a franking machine, has a first housing part and a second housing part releasably connected to the first housing part via at least one connecting device. In order to prevent the housing from being opened without leaving trace of the opening, there is provided at least one covering device on and/or in the first or second housing part. The covering device blocks the access to the connecting device and can only be removed from the first or second housing part with noticeable damage being caused.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Francotyp-Postalia AG & Co. KGInventors: Iain Ansell, Adrian Cooper
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Publication number: 20040193122Abstract: An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal around or directly against the stoma; a stoma occluder for occluding the stoma without passing internally into the stoma; a peristomal foam wall; a confinement seal for confining at least solid excreta to a confinement region adjacent to the stoma; a stowable collector bag; and interchangeable controlled discharge devices and ostomy pouches. The foam wall may provide a barrier to stool, but allow escape of flatus. The foam wall and/or the stoma occluder and/or the confinement seal may apply a force in a direction to increase the sealing force on the stoma seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: John B. Cline, Tinh Nguyen DeMary, Andrew M. Lovatt, Philip A. Davies, Paul A. Johnson, Gary Stacey, Iain Ansell
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Patent number: 6709087Abstract: A printing device, in particular a franking machine, has a print head that can be moved along a first direction into a first longitudinal position, and a station that cooperates with the print head in the first longitudinal position. The print head is cleaned and/or maintained and/or retained and preserved at the station. The print head is designed and/or arranged to move toward the station in a second direction that extends transversely with respect to the first direction in order to cooperate with the station.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Francotyp Postalia AG & Co.Inventors: Iain Ansell, Steven Roland Brace
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Patent number: 6692166Abstract: The franking machine has a clamping device which can be driven via a drive device and which securely clamps an item of mail to be franked against a stop element. The clamping device has a clamping unit, which is provided for interacting with the item of mail, and a gearing device which is connected to the clamping unit and the drive device. The gearing device displaces the clamping unit in the direction of the stop element. The clamping unit and/or the gearing device have at least one compensation section which is configured elastically such that, in the case of a predetermined drive displacement of the drive device, compensation for different thicknesses of the item of mail is provided by elastic deformation of the compensation section.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Francotyp-Postalia AG & Co.Inventors: Iain Ansell, Steven Roland Brace