Patents Assigned to Unomedical A/S
  • Patent number: 11957871
    Abstract: A medical device having an antimicrobial coating on a surface of the medical device and an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting the medical device. The inserter device includes an outer part having one or more locking elements including a first locking element and one or more release elements including a first release element; a housing; and a functional part accommodated in the housing. The housing includes a sidewall with an inner surface forming a cavity, the housing extending from a first end to a second end along a first axis and comprising one or more housing guide members including a first housing guide member for engagement with one or more guide members of the functional part. The functional part comprises a first part with a first body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventor: Steffen Gyrn
  • Patent number: 11944775
    Abstract: An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Ortld Erichsen
  • Patent number: 11833325
    Abstract: An infusion device (50) incl. a preferably soft cannula (1) configured to be inserted by means of an insertion needle. The cannula has a tubular body member having a proximal end and a subcutaneously placed distal portion having a distal end where the distal portion is provided with an opening (2) allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge. The cannula further comprise, in the distal portion, a radial opening allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Unomedical A/S
    Inventors: Holger Dirac, John Myhre Frederiksen, Soren Thorup, Bo L. Justesen
  • Patent number: 11786653
    Abstract: The invention concerns a medical device provided with an outer part or shell and an inner functional part which inner functional part comprises a combination of units. The functional combination of units normally constitutes a device comprising a part being able to penetrate the skin of a patient i.e. a subcutaneous part such as a cannula, a sensor, an insertion needle or the like. Examples of such medical devices are inserter devices and infusion devices where each device comprises an outer part and an inner functional part according to claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Unomedical A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Søren Thorup
  • Patent number: 11684767
    Abstract: An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided. An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Peter Fruerlund, Jacob Andersen
  • Patent number: 11617827
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inserter for an infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises a needle hub comprising an insertion needle and two spring units assuring automatic insertion and automatic retraction of the insertion needle. The inserter comprises a housing (1), a carrier body (2) carrying an infusion part (8), a needle hub (3), a first moving unit (4) bringing the carrier body (2) to a forward position and a second moving unit (5) bringing the carrier body (2) to a retracted position. The inserter is characterized in that it has means for activation which should be activated at least once in order to bring the carrier body (2) from a retracted to a forward position, and back from the forward to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Unomedical A/S
    Inventors: Lasse W. Mogensen, Orla Mathiasen
  • Patent number: 11458292
    Abstract: An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Ortld Erichsen
  • Patent number: 11357912
    Abstract: Infusion devices including a cannula have a tubular body member comprising a tubular wall enclosing a longitudinal extending internal bore. The cannula is adapted to flex in response to a compression force and/or an increased internal pressure in the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Pernelle Kruse Schøndorff, Julie Theander, Rasmus Boje Vendelbo Juliussen
  • Patent number: 11317944
    Abstract: Single use inserter system comprising a housing part and a lid part, the inserter system comprising a carrier part in an initial position in the housing and a drive unit comprising a first drive part attached to the housing, the drive unit comprising at least one spring element supported by the first drive part, wherein the drive unit is configured for moving the carrier part from a first position to a second position in relation to the housing in an insertion direction along a first axis. The inserter system comprises a transcutaneous device having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the transcutaneous device is detachably attached to the carrier part, the inserter system comprising at least one transport protection element preventing movement of the carrier part in a direction along the first axis thereby supporting the carrier part in the initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventor: Rune Frimand Byager
  • Patent number: 11197689
    Abstract: An inserter (100) for subcutaneous insertion of multiple transcutaneous parts (212, 222), the multiple transcutaneous parts at least comprising: —a first transcutaneous part (212) comprising a first body (214) from where a first subcutaneous part (216) extends, and—a second transcutaneous part (222) comprising a second body (224) from where a second subcutaneous part (226) extends, wherein the inserter comprises: —support means for guiding the multiple transcutaneous parts during insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts, and—activation means for activating the inserter, whereby simultaneously insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts subcutaneously in the patient's skin is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventor: Steffen Gyrn
  • Patent number: 11110261
    Abstract: An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided, An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Peter Fruerlund, Jacob Andersen
  • Patent number: 11020526
    Abstract: An infusion device (50) incl. a preferably soft cannula (1) configured to be inserted by means of an insertion needle. The cannula has a tubular body member having a proximal end and a subcutaneously placed distal portion having a distal end where the distal portion is provided with an opening (2) allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge. The cannula further comprise, in the distal portion, a radial opening allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Unomedical A/S
    Inventors: Holger Dirac, John Myhre Frederiksen, Søren Thorup, Bo L. Justesen
  • Patent number: 10966860
    Abstract: A hose connection for an arrangement for collection of liquid from a patient is disclosed which connection comprises a first tubular member (1) to be in fluid connection with the patient and having one or more protrusions (3) arranged on an outer surface, and an outlet (2), and further comprises a collection bag (24) having an inlet to be connected to the outlet for collection of liquid coming through the first tubular member. The inlet comprises a second tubular member (5) being connected to the bag and adapted to receive and surround at least a part of said first tubular member. The second tubular member has one or more receiving means (6, 11) being engageable with the protrusions for providing a locked, but separable connection between the first and second tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Trygve Kalf Hansen, Michael James
  • Patent number: 10898643
    Abstract: The application relates to an infusion part comprising a cannula part (7) and a fluid path, whereby a sealing (18) is positioned between the cannula part and an inlet/outlet opening (12) of the fluid path when the cannula part is in position for use in order to keep the fluid path to a cannula tight. The sealing (18) is surrounding the inlet/outlet opening (12) and/ or the distance d1 between a centre line c of the cannula part and a point on an outer surface of the cannula part positioned at or above an upper edge of the sealing (18) is larger than the distance d2 between the centre line c of the cannula part and a point on the outer surface of the cannula part positioned at or below a lower edge of the sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Elo Lau Hørdum
  • Patent number: 10806856
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insertion device comprising—a penetrating member (50) connected to transformation means (52), —a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the penetrating member (50) from a first to a second position in a first direction, i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and—a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38). The guiding means (32) guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
  • Patent number: 10702632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Per Otto Børresen Gravesen, Torsten Winther, Karsten Aakerlund
  • Patent number: 10376637
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insertion device comprising —a penetrating member (50) connected to transformation means (52), —a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the penetrating member (50) from a first to a second position in a first direction, i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and —a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38). The guiding means (32) guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
  • Patent number: 10369277
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inserter for an infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises a needle hub comprising an insertion needle and two spring units assuring automatic insertion and automatic retraction of the insertion needle. The inserter comprises a housing (1), a carrier body (2) carrying an infusion part (8), a needle hub (3), a first moving unit (4) bringing the carrier body (2) to a forward position and a second moving unit (5) bringing the carrier body (2) to a retracted position. The inserter is characterized in that it has means for activation which should be activated at least once in order to bring the carrier body (2) from a retracted to a forward position, and back from the forward to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Lasse W. Mogensen, Orla Mathiasen
  • Patent number: 10076607
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting a medical device, the inserter device comprising an outer part comprising one or more locking elements including a first locking element and one or more release elements including a first release element; a housing; and a functional part accommodated in the housing; wherein the housing comprises a sidewall with an inner surface forming a cavity, the housing extending from a first end to a second end along a first axis and comprising one or more housing guide members including a first housing guide member for engagement with one or more guide members of the functional part, and where the housing is at least partly covered by the outer part; wherein the functional part comprises a first part with a first body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis, the first part comprising one or more first locking members; a second part releasably connected to the first part and comprising a second body extending from a first end
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: UnoMedical A/S
    Inventor: Steffen Gyrn
  • Patent number: D883474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Unomedical A/S
    Inventor: Henrik Tipsmark