Patents by Inventor Steffen Lav
Steffen Lav 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: 9016472Abstract: A needle magazine (10, 110) for storing a plurality of pen needle assemblies in combination with a plurality of pen needle units is disclosed. The magazines each comprise a first part (11, 111) and a second part (12, 112), each holding a number of pen needle assemblies. The first part (11, 111) and the second part (12, 112) are hinged together by a hinge mechanism (13, 113) such that the pen needle magazine (10, 110) can be folded to be easily carried by a user. The needle magazine (10, 110) also comprises an irreversible locking mechanism (30, 31, 130) such that the needle magazine (10, 110) can be used as a waste bin when discarding the used pen needle assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Willem Van der Beek, Thomas Nilsson, Steffen Lav, Maria Bjerregaard Andersen, Modesto Javier Mora Benito, Helle Ravn Thomsen
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Publication number: 20130303999Abstract: A metallic cylindrical tubular needle cannula (1) is subjected to a metal etching liquid inside the lumen (7) thereby increasing the inside diameter and enhancing the flow properties while maintaining the outside appearance. The inside wall (5) is further provided with a collapse zone (10) manufactured by radiating heat (11) to a specific outside area of the needle cannula (1) thereby increasing the aggression of the etchant. Further two different methods of in- process testing of the inside diameter of the needle cannulae using any fluid gas are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Mikael Andersen, Steffen Lav
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Publication number: 20130105345Abstract: A needle magazine (10, 110) for storing a plurality of pen needle assemblies in combination with a plurality of pen needle units is disclosed. The magazines each comprise a first part (11, 111) and a second part (12, 112), each holding a number of pen needle assemblies. The first part (11, 111) and the second part (12, 112) are hinged together by a hinge mechanism (13, 113) such that the pen needle magazine (10, 110) can be folded to be easily carried by a user. The needle magazine (10, 110) also comprises an irreversible locking mechanism (30, 31, 130) such that the needle magazine (10, 110) can be used as a waste bin when discarding the used pen needle assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Willem Van der Beek, Thomas Nilsson, Steffen Lav, Maria Bjerregaard Andersen, Modesto Javier Mora Benito, Helle Ravn Thomsen
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Publication number: 20080228057Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system of controlling data information between two portable handheld apparatuses where the portable apparatuses include a first apparatus for performing a first operation and a second operation, and a second apparatus including a drug administration device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Henning Graskov, Henrik Egesborg Hansen, Michael Eilersen, Steffen Lav
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Patent number: 7397730Abstract: The invention relates to a timer device capable of performing one or more control actions in response to the time lapsed since a user initiated action took place. The timer device comprises contact means operatable between two conditions, timer means, and means for storing first and second time stamps. The device further comprises control means for setting a first time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between first and second conditions, setting a second time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between the second and first conditions, calculating the time elapsed between the two time stamps, comparing the elapsed time with a preset time value, and performing a control action if the elapsed time is greater than the preset time value.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Ole Skyggebjerg, Lars Hofmann Christensen, Rasmus Panduro, Nina Bjorlig, Steffen Lav, Barry Weben, Manuel Alvarez Icaza, Steven Syme
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Publication number: 20070293742Abstract: This invention relates to an system for self treatment. The system consists of several portable modules where one of the modules is designated as a master module. The master module controls, supervises and monitors all the mutual information and data exchange between itself and the rest of the modules. The modules can e.g. consist of a BGM, a doser and a storage container. The modules may be able to generate and store data which is transmitted to the master module if it is within range. If the master module is not within range, the data is kept locally in the module until the master module is available. The master module can send the data to an external unit like a computer or database for further processing. A physician or an expert care-team can access the data in the database and give guidance to the patient on the basis of these processed data. This processing could also be done automatically by utilization of an expert system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jan Simonsen, Jens Poulsen, Kent Rokkjaer, Lars Christensen, Soren Aasmul, Steffen Lav
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Publication number: 20070244412Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for self-treatment of diabetes. The apparatus is particularly advantageous by comprising a plurality of devices each of which has its own dedicated function corresponding to a number of acts which a diabetic must perform on himself. The individual devices are mutually interconnectible, and the combination comprises at least a body fluid analyser and a dosing apparatus for administering a predetermined dose of insulin to the patient. Each of the devices may be provided in several sizes so that the user himself may combine the relevant devices of the relevant size with respect to the current need. This reduces the risk of forgetting parts of the equipment, and the confidence of using the equipment is enhanced because it is evident to the user that it is a complete apparatus consisting of unified parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Steffen Lav, Jens Munk, Brian Ritsing
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Publication number: 20070030764Abstract: The invention relates to a timer device capable of performing one or more control actions in response to the time lapsed since a user initiated action took place. The timer device comprises contact means operatable between two conditions, timer means, and means for storing first and second time stamps. The device further comprises control means for setting a first time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between first and second conditions, setting a second time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between the second and first conditions, calculating the time elapsed between the two time stamps, comparing the elapsed time with a preset time value, and performing a control action if the elapsed time is greater than the preset time value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Ole Skyggebjerg, Lars Christensen, Rasmus Panduro, Nina Bjorlig, Steffen Lav, Barry Weben, Manuel Alvarez-Icaza, Steven Syme
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Patent number: 7133329Abstract: The invention relates to a timer device capable of performing one or more control actions in response to the time lapsed since a user initiated action took place. The timer device comprises contact means operatable between two conditions, timer means, and means for storing first and second time stamps. The device further comprises control means for setting a first time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between first and second conditions, setting a second time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between the second and first conditions, calculating the time elapsed between the two time stamps, comparing the elapsed time with a preset time value, and performing a control action if the elapsed time is greater than the preset time value.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Ole Skyggebjerg, Lars Hofmann Christensen, Rasmus Panduro, Nina Bjorlig, Steffen Lav, Barry Weben, Manuel Alvarez-Icaza, Steven Syme
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Publication number: 20040062148Abstract: The invention relates to a timer device capable of performing one or more control actions in response to the time lapsed since a user initiated action took place. The timer device comprises contact means operatable between two conditions, timer means, and means for storing first and second time stamps. The device further comprises control means for setting a first time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between first and second conditions, setting a second time stamp in response to the contact means being operated between the second and first conditions, calculating the time elapsed between the two time stamps, comparing the elapsed time with a preset time value, and performing a control action if the elapsed time is greater than the preset time value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Ole Skyggebjerg, Lars Christensen, Rasmus Panduro, Nina Bjorlig, Steffen Lav, Barry Weben, Manuel Alvarez-Icaza, Steven Syme
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Publication number: 20040039255Abstract: This invention relates to an system for self treatment. The system consists of several portable modules where one of the modules is designated as a master module. The master module controls, supervises and monitors all the mutual information and data exchange between itself and the rest of the modules. The modules can e.g. consist of a BGM, a doser and a storage container. The modules may be able to generate and store data which is transmitted to the master module if it is within range. If the master module is not within range, the data is kept locally in the module until the master module is available. The master module can send the data to an external unit like a computer or database for further processing. A physician or an expert care-team can access the data in the database and give guidance to the patient on the basis of these processed data. This processing could also be done automatically by utilization of an expert system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Jan Henning Simonsen, Jens Ulrik Poulsen, Kent Halfdan Rokkjaer, Lars Hofmann Christensen, Soren Aasmul, Steffen Lav
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Publication number: 20030032868Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling data information between two portable medical apparatuses, the use of the apparatuses including a first operation and a second operation, said portable apparatuses comprising a first apparatus for performing the first operation and a second apparatus for performing the second operation, where each apparatus has means for one or more of the following: storing, transmitting, receiving, processing and displaying data information, and where the two apparatuses have a number of interrelated positions during normal use, where the method comprises the steps of: automatically storing at least first data information relevant to said first operation in said first apparatus, automatically storing at least second data information relevant to said second operation in said second apparatus, and automatically transmitting, via short-range communications means, data information relevant to at least one of said first and second operations between said first and second apparatuses when saidType: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Henning Graskov, Henrik Hansen, Michael Eilersen, Steffen Lav
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Publication number: 20020013522Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for self-treatment of diabetes. The apparatus is particularly advantageous by comprising a plurality of devices each of which has its own dedicated function corresponding to a number of acts which a diabetic must perform on himself. The individual devices are mutually interconnectible, and the combination comprises at least a body fluid analyser and a dosing apparatus for administering a predetermined dose of insulin to the patient. Each of the devices may be provided in several sizes so that the user himself may combine the relevant devices of the relevant size with respect to the current need. This reduces the risk of forgetting parts of the equipment, and the confidence of using the equipment is enhanced because it is evident to the user that it is a complete apparatus consisting of unified parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Steffen Lav, Jens Munk, Brian Ritsing
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Patent number: 6302855Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for self-treatment of diabetes. The apparatus is particularly advantageous by comprising a plurality of devices each of which has its own dedicated function corresponding to a number of acts which a diabetic must perform on himself. The individual devices are mutually interconnectible, and the combination comprises at least a body fluid analyzer and a dosing apparatus for administering a predetermined dose of insulin to the patient. Each of the devices may be provided in several sizes so that the user himself may combine the relevant devices of the relevant size with respect to the current need. This reduces the risk of forgetting parts of the equipment, and the confidence of using the equipment is enhanced because it is evident to the user that it is a complete apparatus consisting of unified parts.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Steffen Lav, Jens Aage Munk, Brian Ritsing
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Patent number: 5971966Abstract: A magazine for storing and final disposal of a snap-on needle unit has a compartment having a bottom, a cylindrical side wall, and an access opening, which compartment accommodates the needle unit with a gap between the outer side wall of this needle unit and the inner side wall of the compartment. A circle of tongue-shaped protrusions are at one end thereof hinged at the inner surface of the side wall of the compartment and are at their other ends free. The length of the protrusions exceeds the width of the gap so that the protrusions are deflected to assume an oblique position with their free ends pointing towards the access opening of the compartment when the unused needle is stored in the magazine and pointing towards the bottom of the compartment when the needle unit is reinserted into the magazine.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventor: Steffen Lav
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Patent number: 5951530Abstract: The present invention relates to a needle mounted in a needle hub fitting onto an injection device from which preset doses of a medicine from a cartridge accommodated in the device is administered through the needle comprises a back needle penetrating a closure membrane of the cartridge and a free injection part shorter than 9 mm, the outer diameter of the needle and the diameter of its bore complying with one of the conditions: a) the outer diameter is smaller than 0.320 mm and the diameter of the bore is larger than 0.165 mm, or b) the outer diameter is smaller than 0.298 mm and the diameter of the bore is larger than 0.133 mm.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Kim Steengaard, Steffen Lav