Patents by Inventor Steven Wimpenny
Steven Wimpenny 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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Publication number: 20140316343Abstract: A pen-type injector is improved so that a user may select a delivery dose of medicinal product from a multidose cartridge. The injector includes a housing, a cartridge containing medicinal product retained within a housing, a piston rod, a dose selecting member to select a dose of medicinal product to be expelled, and a drive member to expel the selected dose of medicinal product. The housing is formed unitary so that the dose selecting member and the drive member are moveably retained within the housing. The injector may include ratchet means associated with the insert to ensure the piston rod only rotates in a single direction through the insert, a button located on the drive sleeve, and clutch means which upon depression of the button prevents rotation between the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Robert Frederick Veasey, Christopher Nigel Langley, Steven Wimpenny
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Publication number: 20140303555Abstract: The invention is related to an apparatus comprising a dispense interface comprising a lockout element for use with a drug delivery device, the lockout element comprising at least one spring component removeably maintained in a respective first position such that when the dispense interface is first attached and then removed from said drug delivery device, each spring component moves into a respective second position, which respective second position is configured to prevent said dispense interface from being reattached to a drug delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140236093Abstract: A cartridge holder is presented having a first cartridge retainer, at least a second cartridge retainer and a locking device for each cartridge retainer, wherein each cartridge retainer is configured to receive a medicament reservoir and wherein each cartridge retainer is movable between a closed and an open position, wherein the locking devices are configured to lock and unlock the cartridge retainers in the closed position and wherein the locking devices are configured to operate such that only one of the cartridge retainers at a time is movable into the open position. An apparatus is also presented that has a main body and a cartridge holder, wherein the cartridge holder is removably attached to the main body. A method for inserting of a medicament reservoir in a cartridge holder or in an apparatus is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ilona Eggert, Shane Alistair Day, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Steven Wimpenny, Alasdair Mackellar
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Patent number: 8753319Abstract: A method and system for delivering a user-settable dose of a first medicament and a non-user settable dose of a second medicament through a single dose setter and a single dispense interface. The drug delivery system includes a drug delivery device and a medicated module. The drug delivery device comprises a single dose setter operably connected to a primary reservoir containing the first medicament. The medicated module comprises (i) a collapsible feature holding the second medicament and (ii) the single dispense interface having an output needle. Further, the drug delivery device and medicated module are each configured such that the single dose setter is mechanically linked to the collapsible feature after attachment of the medicated module to the drug delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, David Sanders, Paul Richard Draper
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Publication number: 20140128817Abstract: A medicated module (4) for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module (4) containing a single dose of a secondary medicament (2) and where both medicaments are delivered through a single hollow needle (5). The medicated module (4) is user selectable so that it will deliver both the primary (1) and secondary medicaments (2), or only the primary medicament (1). The module (4) also contains a guard (42) that locks after dose delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140066879Abstract: The invention is related to an apparatus comprising an inner body of a dispense interface and a manifold, wherein the inner body comprises a recess configured to receive a distal needle from a distal end of the inner body, a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir, and wherein the manifold comprises a filling block configured to redirect flow, a fluid groove arrangement configured to provide a fluid connection to the filling block, wherein the inner body and the manifold are assembled such that there is formed a channel providing a fluid connection from the first fluid reservoir and the second fluid reservoir, respectively, via the fluid groove arrangement and the filling block to the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Patent number: 8663172Abstract: A medicated module (4) for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module (4) containing a single dose of a secondary medicament (2) and where both medicaments are delivered through a single hollow needle (5). The medicated module (4) is user selectable so that it will deliver both the primary (1) and secondary medicaments (2), or only the primary medicament (1). The module (4) also contains a guard (42) that locks after dose delivery.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross
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Patent number: 8663175Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dose setting mechanism that may be used with a drug delivery device. The dose setting mechanism may include an inner body having a helical thread along an outer cylindrical surface of the inner body, and a drive sleeve for driving a piston rod in an axial direction, the drive sleeve positioned within at least a portion of the inner body. The dose setting mechanism may further include a dose dial sleeve rotatably engaged with the helical thread of the inner body and a dial grip connected to the dose dial sleeve and releasably connected to the drive sleeve. Further when a dose is set, the dial grip is rotated so that both the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve rotate with respect to the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Robert Frederick Veasey, Christopher Nigel Langley, Steven Wimpenny
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Publication number: 20140054295Abstract: The present invention inter alia relates to an apparatus and a method. The apparatus comprises a body part and a cover part, wherein the body part and the cover part are configured to at least partially form a fluid channel between a surface of the body part and a surface of the cover part. The surfaces of the body part and the cover part may be facing surfaces. The method comprises manufacturing the apparatus according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140052077Abstract: The invention faces the technical problem of providing a tight connection between a tube and an dispense interface, while at the same time the biocompatibility of the connection can be improved. The technical problem is solved by an apparatus comprising a tube configured to guide a medium and a dispense interface. The tube comprises a first opening and a second opening, while the dispense interface comprises a recess. The recess has a first opening and a second opening and the tube is at least in part inserted into the recess. The tube is permanently affixed to the dispense interface by a combination of an interference fit and an adhesive, such that the interference fit prevents the adhesive from contaminating the medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, Jeffrey Zajac, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140052079Abstract: The invention faces the technical problem of reducing the uncertainty over exact doses ejected from a medical device and at the same time providing a homogeneous, but controlled mixture of at least two fluids while a simple production should be maintained. A medical device comprising a first valve, a second valve, a first pre-valve ullage, a second pre-valve ullage, a post-valve ullage with a first end and a second end and a needle is presented. The first pre-valve ullage is connected to the post-valve ullage by the first valve and the second pre-valve ullage is connected to the post-valve ullage by the second valve. A first fluid is guidable from the first pre-valve ullage to the post-valve ullage and a second fluid is guidable from the second pre-valve ullage to the post-valve ullage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Ilona Eggert, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140049041Abstract: The invention relates to a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device with an inner body and with a lockout element, wherein the lockout element is coupled to the inner body, wherein the lockout element is movable from a receptive condition to a locked condition, wherein in the receptive condition the dispense interface is attachable to the drug delivery device, wherein in the locked condition the dispense interface is not-attachable to the drug delivery device and wherein the lockout element is configured to move from the receptive condition to the locked condition when said dispense interface is attached to and detached from said drug delivery device. The invention solves the technical problem of reducing the risk of reuse of a dispense interface, after it has already been used with a drug delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Ilona Eggert, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140042741Abstract: The invention relates to a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device with an inner body and with a lockout element, wherein the lockout element is coupled to the inner body, wherein the lockout element is movable from a receptive condition to a locked condition, wherein in the receptive condition the dispense interface is attachable to the drug delivery device, wherein in the locked condition the dispense interface is not-attachable to the drug delivery device and wherein the lockout element is configured to move from the receptive condition to the locked condition when said dispense interface is attached to and detached from said drug delivery device. The invention solves the technical problem of reducing the risk of reuse of a dispense interface, after it has already been used with a drug delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Ilona Eggert, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140046267Abstract: The invention is related to a manifold comprising at least two valve receptacles, further comprising a fluid groove arrangement comprising at least two fluid grooves, wherein a first fluid groove of the at least two fluid grooves has a starting point near a first valve receptacle of the at least two valve receptacles and an end point near a second valve receptacle of the at least two valve receptacles and wherein a second fluid groove of the at least two fluid grooves has a starting point near a second valve receptacle of the at least two valve receptacles. The invention is further related to an apparatus comprising a manifold of the aforementioned kind and further comprising an inner body of a dispense interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140039390Abstract: The invention is related to an apparatus comprising a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device, the dispense interface comprising a lockout element being arranged at least partially between an outer body of the dispense interface and an inner body of the dispense interface and wherein the lockout element is configured to be removeably maintained in a first position, such that when the dispense interface is first attached and then removed from said drug delivery device, the lockout element moves into a second position, wherein the lockout element in the second position is configured to prevent said dispense interface from being reattached to a drug delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, Ilona Eggert, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley
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Publication number: 20140018743Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dose setting mechanism that may be used with a drug delivery device. The dose setting mechanism may include an inner body having a helical thread along an outer cylindrical surface of the inner body, and a drive sleeve for driving a piston rod in an axial direction, the drive sleeve positioned within at least a portion of the inner body. The dose setting mechanism may further include a dose dial sleeve rotatably engaged with the helical thread of the inner body and a dial grip connected to the dose dial sleeve and releasably connected to the drive sleeve. Further when a dose is set, the dial grip is rotated so that both the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve rotate with respect to the inner body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: DCA Design International LtdInventors: Robert Frederick Veasey, Christopher Nigel Langley, Steven Wimpenny
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Publication number: 20140005603Abstract: A dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device. The dispense interface comprises a main outer body and an inner body. The inner body may be configured for connection to a drug delivery device and defines a first reservoir and a second reservoir. A first piercing needle is in fluid communication with the first reservoir and positioned for piercing a first cartridge of a drug delivery device. A second piercing needle is provided and in fluid communication with the second reservoir and positioned for piercing a second cartridge contained with a drug delivery device. A manifold is positioned adjacent the inner body and comprises a fluid groove arrangement. A valve arrangement is positioned between the inner body and the manifold and controls fluid communication of a first fluid contained in the first cartridge and a second fluid contained in the second cartridge by way of the fluid groove arrangement to a holding chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Marc Holtwick, Ilona Eggert, James Alexander Davies, Simon Lewis Bilton, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Nigel Langley, Jeffrey Zajac
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Patent number: 8574198Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dose setting mechanism that may be used with a drug delivery device. The dose setting mechanism may include an inner body having a helical thread along an outer cylindrical surface of the inner body, and a drive sleeve for driving a piston rod in an axial direction, the drive sleeve positioned within at least a portion of the inner body. The dose setting mechanism may further include a dose dial sleeve rotatably engaged with the helical thread of the inner body and a dial grip connected to the dose dial sleeve and releasably connected to the drive sleeve. Further when a dose is set, the dial grip is rotated so that both the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve rotate with respect to the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: DCA Design International Ltd.Inventors: Robert Frederick Veasey, Christopher Nigel Langley, Steven Wimpenny
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Publication number: 20130237922Abstract: A method and system for sequentially dispensing a non-user settable dose of one medicament followed by a user-settable dose of a primary medicament. A medicated module may be attachable to a drug delivery device and the drug delivery device may have a drug reservoir holding a first medicament. The medicated module includes a first needle, a second needle, a deformable membrane, and a second medicament. The deformable membrane facilitates sequential dosing of the second medicament followed by the first medicament. After the medicated module is attached to the drug delivery device, (i) the first needle is in fluid communication with the drug reservoir and (ii) the deformable membrane prevents fluid communication between the first and second needle. The deformable membrane prevents fluid communication between the first and second needle until substantially all of the second medicament is dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: James Alexander Davies, David Sanders, David Moore, Steven Wimpenny
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Publication number: 20130226089Abstract: A method and system for sequentially dispensing a non-user settable dose of one medicament followed by a user-settable dose of a primary medicament. The system may include a dual cross-section, floating piston arranged to facilitate first delivering all or substantially all of a given medicament (e.g., a secondary medicament) through an output needle and then thereafter delivering yet another medicament (e.g., a primary medicament) through the same output needle in a single injection step. The dual cross-section, floating piston of the system also reduces or limits ullage left in the medicated module relative to the amount of the secondary medicament dispensed from the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny