Patents Examined by Amber S Stiles
  • Patent number: 10850041
    Abstract: A drug delivery device is provided comprising or adapted to receive a cartridge with an axially displaceable piston. The drug delivery device comprises a housing, a stationary capacitive sensor assembly, and a moveable indicator element comprising a surface with a code pattern detectable by the stationary capacitive sensor. The code pattern is formed from conductive markings printed onto the surface. The capacitive sensor is formed on a flexible sheet mounted at least in part to the exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Andre Larsen, Henrik Riehm Soerensen
  • Patent number: 10814067
    Abstract: A drug delivery device is provided comprising or adapted to receive a cartridge with an axially displaceable piston. The drug delivery device comprises a housing, a stationary capacitive sensor assembly, and a moveable indicator element comprising a surface with a code pattern detectable by the stationary capacitive sensor. The code pattern is formed from conductive markings printed onto the surface. The capacitive sensor is formed on a flexible sheet mounted at least in part to the exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Andre Larsen, Henrik Riehm Soerensen