Patents by Inventor Roger Harrington
Roger Harrington 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: 11520300Abstract: There is provided a load controller for a system, the system comprising a first sub-system arranged to deliver a first load, the load controller being operable to: acquire a first target load profile, being the load initially desired for delivery by the first sub-system over an operational period; measure in real time during an update window within the operational period: a first parameter of the first sub-system, to obtain a first measured Load Controller monitor signal; and the first load, to obtain a first measured load signal; develop in real time a model of the first sub-system, using the first measured monitor signal and the first measured load signal, the model relating the first load to the first parameter; given the first target load profile, and the model of the first sub-system, generate for a future period a first predicted monitor signal, the future period being ahead of the update window; and determine whether the first predicted monitor signal satisfies at least one predetermined criterion.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventors: Georgios Alexandros Amarantidis-Koronaios, Ian Roger Harrington, Roger Dixon
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Patent number: 11395884Abstract: The present invention provides a drug delivery system (1) comprising a drug delivery device (2, 3) carrying at least one reservoir (40a, 40b), and a needle unit (4) being attachable to the drug delivery device (2, 3) in axial extension thereof and adapted to establish a flow way between the at least one reservoir (40a, 40b) and a drug delivery site. The needle unit (4) comprises a needle structure (11) comprising a front needle portion (12) for entering the drug delivery site, and at least one back needle portion (13a, 13b) for insertion into the at least one reservoir (40a, 40b), and a needle shield (20).Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventor: Roger Harrington
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Publication number: 20210173361Abstract: There is provided a load controller for a system, the system comprising a first sub-system arranged to deliver a first load, the load controller being operable to: acquire a first target load profile, being the load initially desired for delivery by the first sub-system over an operational period; measure in real time during an update window within the operational period: a first parameter of the first sub-system, to obtain a first measured Load Controller monitor signal; and the first load, to obtain a first measured load signal; develop in real time a model of the first sub-system, using the first measured monitor signal and the first measured load signal, the model relating the first load to the first parameter; given the first target load profile, and the model of the first sub-system, generate for a future period a first predicted monitor signal, the future period being ahead of the update window; and determine whether the first predicted monitor signal satisfies at least one predetermined criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventors: Georgios Alexandros Amarantidis-Koronaios, Ian Roger Harrington, Roger Dixon
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Publication number: 20210069427Abstract: The present invention provides a drug delivery system (1) comprising a drug delivery device (2, 3) carrying at least one reservoir (40a, 40b), and a needle unit (4) being attachable to the drug delivery device (2, 3) in axial extension thereof and adapted to establish a flow way between the at least one reservoir (40a, 40b) and a drug delivery site. The needle unit (4) comprises a needle structure (11) comprising a front needle portion (12) for entering the drug delivery site, and at least one back needle portion (13a, 13b) for insertion into the at least one reservoir (40a, 40b), and a needle shield (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicants: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk A/SInventor: Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 10332699Abstract: An electronically controlled add-on device with a switch arrangement comprises a powered switch which is open during most of its lifetime, i.e. during both storage and operational use. More specifically, in one embodiment the add-on device comprises a secondary switch so that there are an open and a closed switch. The logics of the electronic circuitry control the circuitry so that the closed switch will be un-powered and the open switch will be powered. When the switch is mechanically changed, both switches are changed by the controller so that the closed switch will be un-powered and the open switch will be powered.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Bo Radmer, Sara Niemann, Nikolai Byskov, Carsten Soerensen, Michael Ejstrup Hansen, Roger Harrington
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Publication number: 20180126088Abstract: A rotary sensor assembly comprises an indicator member adapted to rotate and having first and second axial positions, input means adapted to be actuated by movement of the indicator member, and a processor adapted to receive input from the input means. The indicator member comprises a plurality of actuator structures, and the input means comprises one or more switches adapted to be actuated by an actuator structure. Zero or more switches is/are actuated when the indicator member is moved from the first to the second axial position, this corresponding to a first switch pattern, and zero or more switches is/are actuated when the indicator member is moved from the second to the second axial position, this corresponding to a second switch pattern. Based on input from one or more switches corresponding to the first and second switch patterns, the processor is adapted to determine rotational movement of the indicator member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Bo Radmer, Roger Harrington, Nikolai Byskov, Bennie Peder Smiszek Pedersen
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Patent number: 9861755Abstract: The present invention relates to a torsion spring driven injection device for delivering multiple set doses of a liquid drug from a cartridge by moving a plunger forward inside the cartridge. The torsion spring (134) applies a rotational torque onto a drive member (120) engaging a piston rod (115) which is then driven forward by this rotation. The piston rod driver can be coupled and de-coupled from the torsion spring mechanism. In the de-coupled position, the piston rod driver is freely rotatable and can thus rotate if the piston rod is moved axially. A further torsion arrangement (124) is preferably provided such that a torque is build up between the piston rod driver and the housing whenever the piston rod is moved backwards. This torsion arrangement urges the piston rod driver to rotate in a direction bringing the piston rod forward into abutment with the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Willem van der Beek, Steffen Hansen, Simon Roervig, Simon Munch Pedersen, Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 9649451Abstract: The invention relates to injection device, which device comprises an outer housing (1), a syringe body (10) and a needle shield (30). Both the syringe body (10) and the needle shield (30) are telescopically movable mounted to the housing (1) such that the needle shield (30) is movable relatively to the housing (1) between a first position and a second position, and the syringe body (10) is movable in relation to the housing (1) between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Willem van der Beek, Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 9511201Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The connector is configured to provide a view of the inner cannula, and the inner cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brian Rosekrans, Seamus Maguire, Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 9244060Abstract: Methods for identifying defects in blood vessels and treating such defects are provided. The methods comprise administering to a patient a composition comprising a labeled delivery ligand capable of preferentially accumulating at or near blood vessels defects. In some embodiments, the delivery ligand may carry one or more active agents to the defect.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Josee Roy, Roger Harrington
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Publication number: 20150320939Abstract: The invention relates to injection device, which device comprises an outer housing (1), a syringe body (10) and a needle shield (30). Both the syringe body (10) and the needle shield (30) are telescopically movable mounted to the housing (1) such that the needle shield (30) is movable relatively to the housing (1) between a first position and a second position, and the syringe body (10) is movable in relation to the housing (1) between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Willem van der Beek, Roger Harrington
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Publication number: 20150265791Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The connector is configured to provide a view of the inner cannula, and the inner cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Brian Rosekrans, Seamus Maguire, Roger Harrington
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Publication number: 20150265776Abstract: The present invention relates to a torsion spring driven injection device for delivering multiple set doses of a liquid drug from a cartridge by moving a plunger forward inside the cartridge. The torsion spring (134) applies a rotational torque onto a drive member (120) engaging a piston rod (115) which is then driven forward by this rotation. The piston rod driver can be coupled and de-coupled from the torsion spring mechanism. In the de-coupled position, the piston rod driver is freely rotatable and can thus rotate if the piston rod is moved axially. A further torsion arrangement (124) is preferably provided such that a torque is build up between the piston rod driver and the housing whenever the piston rod is moved backwards. This torsion arrangement urges the piston rod driver to rotate in a direction bringing the piston rod forward into abutment with the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Willem van der Beek, Steffen Hansen, Simon Roervig, Simon Munch Pedersen, Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 9072851Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes an outer cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway and an inner cannula configured to be disposed inside the outer cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the outer cannula, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the outer cannula. The connector is configured to provide a view of the inner cannula, and the inner cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Brian Rosekrans, Seamus Maguire, Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 8899235Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheostomy tube assemblies including a cannula, a cap, and a flange are provided. The cannula includes a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being adapted to be inserted into a patient's trachea. The annular cap includes an annular body having a first surface adapted to be received into the proximal end of the cannula to retain a portion of the cap in the annular body. The flange member includes a second surface that engages the proximal end of the cannula such that the proximal end of the cannula is retained between the second surface of the flange member and the first surface of the annular cap. The flange member also includes a third surface adapted to engage an inner surface of the annular body of the annular cap to retain the flange member between the annular cap and the proximal end of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Roger Harrington, Paul Waldron, James Stephenson, Seamus Maguire
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Patent number: 8887729Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheostomy tube assemblies including a first subassembly and a flange subassembly are provided. The first subassembly includes a connector and a first spherical bearing element coupled to a first end of the connector. The first spherical bearing element includes at least two protrusions radially offset about a circumference of the first spherical bearing element. The flange subassembly includes an outer spherical bearing element having recesses for receiving the at least two protrusions and being adapted to encapsulate the first spherical bearing element.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Roger Harrington
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Patent number: 8715594Abstract: A histology tissue embedding apparatus having an outlet for embedding medium and a generally horizontal working area beneath the outlet for supporting a cassette. The working area includes a generally horizontal trimming surface having corrugations and being substantially flush with the remainder of the working area.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Thermo Shandon Ltd.Inventors: Peter Goerner, Caroline Breen, Roger Harrington Smith, Sheila Christine Dandy, Alan Harold Bridge
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Patent number: 8715705Abstract: The present disclosure describes a medical which includes a body defining a conduit. The body includes a multilayer wall having at least one edge. The wall including a core layer positioned between an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein at least one of the inner and outer layers encapsulates the core layer along the edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Seamus Maguire, Paul Waldron, Roger Harrington, Theodore H. Moore
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Patent number: 8602030Abstract: Various embodiments of a tracheal tube having a tubular body with an open distal end and a tube wall with a variable thickness are provided. The tube wall may include a thickened section comprising a void. The tracheal tube may also include an offset ventilation lumen disposed in the tubular body and adapted to facilitate airflow to and from a patient. Embodiments of the tracheal tube may also include a suction lumen disposed in the thickened section of the tube wall and terminating in a port opening into the void for removal of secretions from the patient's trachea.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Roger Harrington, Olaf Lally
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Publication number: 20130230905Abstract: A histology tissue embedding apparatus including a reservoir for an-embedding medium and an outlet valve connected to the reservoir through which the embedding medium is dispensable, and including trigger means which control the operation of the outlet valve, the trigger means having a rest position in which the outlet valve is closed, wherein the rest position of the trigger means in relation to the outlet valve is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Thermo Shandon Ltd.Inventors: Peter GOERNER, Caroline BREEN, Roger Harrington SMITH, Sheila Christine DANDY, Alan Harold BRIDGE