Patents by Inventor Alistair David Morton
Alistair David Morton 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: 20250000334Abstract: An endoscope including a handle and an insertion cord. The handle includes a Y-connector having: a first branch (26) having a first opening (28) from which a first channel (30) extends; a second branch (32) having a second opening (34) from which a second channel extends (36); and a third branch (40) having a third opening (42), wherein the first channel (30) and the second channel (36) join each other in a third joined channel (38) that extends inside the third branch (40) towards the third opening (42). The first channel (30) and a first portion (44) of the third joined channel (38) form together an instrument insertion channel, the second channel (36) and a second portion (48) of the third joined channel (38) form together a suction channel. The instrument insertion channel and the suction channel are at least in portions displaced or offset with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: AMBU A/SInventor: Alistair David MORTON
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Publication number: 20240423449Abstract: An endoscope and a system including the endoscope and a monitor. The endoscope includes a handle or interface; an insertion cord extending distally from the handle or interface; and a fluid pathway system having a first flow-through part having a fluid conduit formed therein and including a receiver portion; a second flow-through part having a fluid conduit formed therein and including a tubular connector portion; a retainer having an insertion end and a reception end, the insertion end of the retainer inserted in the receiver portion of the first flow-through part, the tubular connector portion of the second flow-through part inserted in the reception end of the retainer, and the retainer being sized and configured to fluidly sealingly secure the second flow-through part to the first flow-through part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: AMBU A/SInventor: Alistair David MORTON
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Publication number: 20240398211Abstract: An endoscope (1) including a handle (5) including a housing part and a insertion cord (6a) coupled to the handle (5) by means of a rotary coupling mechanism allowing rotation about a rotation axis. The coupling mechanism includes a bushing having a through-aperture defining an inner bushing wall surface adapted to receive a connection member and an outer bushing wall surface adapted to engage an inner handle surface in the handle. A connection member is received in the through-aperture and has a wall defining a through passage between a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to an insertion cord sub-assembly, and the second end is rotatably coupled to a working channel part within the handle (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: AMBU A/SInventors: Victor SILBERMANN, Alistair David MORTON
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Publication number: 20240181212Abstract: A urinary catheter assembly includes a catheterization aid having a handle and a guide channel formed in the handle, and an intermittent catheter retained within the guide channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
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Patent number: 11931524Abstract: An intermittent urinary catheterisation aid 2 and an assembly is provided. The aid allows a user to manipulate an intermittent urinary catheter 3 in one direction and insert it into the urethra in another direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
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Publication number: 20230277047Abstract: An endoscope including: a handle; and an insertion cord; the handle including: a working channel access port providing access to a working channel extending from the handle to a distal tip unit of the insertion cord; and a biopsy valve attached or attachable to the working channel access port; the biopsy valve including: a valve body attached or attachable to the working channel access port; and a valve lid configured to be detachably attached to the valve body; wherein the valve lid includes a slit which is formed or configured so as to close and seal the working channel access port and which provides a passageway for insertion of the tool or instrument; and wherein the slit includes at least one slit end arranged in a weakened portion determining a defined crack-growth direction starting from the at least one slit end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: AMBU A/SInventors: Victor SILBERMANN, Alistair David MORTON
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Publication number: 20230157527Abstract: An endoscope including a handle and an insertion cord. The handle includes a Y-connector having: a first branch/socket having a first opening from which a first channel extends; a second branch/socket having a second opening from which a second channel extends; and a third branch/socket having a third opening, wherein the first channel and the second channel join each other in a third joined channel and the third joined channel extends inside the third branch or socket towards the third opening. The first channel and the third joined channel form together an instrument insertion channel of the Y-connector. The first channel is a curved channel having a curvature at least in sections inside the first branch or socket and/or the third joined channel is a curved channel having a curvature at least in sections inside the third branch or socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Alistair David Morton, Victor Silbermann, Søren Pedersen
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Publication number: 20220134054Abstract: An intermittent urinary catheterisation aid 2 and an assembly is provided. The aid allows a user to manipulate an intermittent urinary catheter 3 in one direction and insert it into the urethra in another direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
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Patent number: 11041491Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (2) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner annular surface (5), wherein the annular surface comprises an opening (12), a flexible tube (6), wherein a section of the tube is placed upon the annular surface (5), a compression element (7) configured for peristaltic engagement with the section of the tube placed upon the annular surface (5), at least one counter acting element (11), an arm (10) comprising the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11), wherein the arm (10) is rotatably mounted with a rotation axis perpendicular to the arm, driving means for rotating the arm (10), and thereby moving the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11) in a circular motion.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: FLUISENSE APSInventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
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Patent number: 10895253Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (3) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner surface (5) comprising at least one circular section (6), a flexible tube (8) placed upon the at least one circular section of the surface, a flexible layer (9) placed between the surface and the flexible tube, at least one compression element (10), driving means for moving the at least one compression element in an eccentric circular motion having a circular circumference (14), whereby the at least one compression element is peristaltically engaged at the circumference with the tube placed upon the circular section of the surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: FLUISENSE APSInventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
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Patent number: 10806856Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/SInventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
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Publication number: 20190388614Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Steffen GYRN, Richard Morgan HICKMOTT, Alistair David MORTON, Henrik JEPPESEN
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Patent number: 10376637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/SInventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
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Publication number: 20190032651Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (2) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner annular surface (5), wherein the annular surface comprises an opening (12), a flexible tube (6), wherein a section of the tube is placed upon the annular surface (5), a compression element (7) configured for peristaltic engagement with the section of the tube placed upon the annular surface (5), at least one counter acting element (11), an arm (10) comprising the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11), wherein the arm (10) is rotatably mounted with a rotation axis perpendicular to the arm, driving means for rotating the arm (10), and thereby moving the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11) in a circular motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
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Publication number: 20180372085Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (3) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner surface (5) comprising at least one circular section (6), a flexible tube (8) placed upon the at least one circular section of the surface, a flexible layer (9) placed between the surface and the flexible tube, at least one compression element (10), driving means for moving the at least one compression element in an eccentric circular motion having a circular circumference (14), whereby the at least one compression element is peristaltically engaged at the circumference with the tube placed upon the circular section of the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
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Patent number: 9872593Abstract: A tipping method for a tipping arrangement which includes a first element (1) and a second element (2), arranged between a moveable base unit (4) and a rotatable container (3). The container (3) is rotated by moving the second element (2) along a first track (7) on the first element (1). The second element (2) is moved along the track (7) by rotating the second element (2) relative to the first element (1). A number of engaging parts (9, 10) may be arranged on the tracks (7, 8) of the elements (1, 2), respectively. An interlocking arrangement may be arranged between the first element (1) and the second element (2) to secure the second element (2) in a starting position. A movable unit includes the tipping arrangement and a section unit, with the container (3) locked in a vertical position by a locking arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: NILFISK A/SInventors: Henrik Thomsen, Carl Olsen, Henrik Jeppesen, Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton
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Publication number: 20170246386Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
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Patent number: 9566384Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/SInventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
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Publication number: 20140332545Abstract: A tipping method for a tipping arrangement which includes a first element (1) and a second element (2), arranged between a moveable base unit (4) and a rotatable container (3). The container (3) is rotated by moving the second element (2) along a first track (7) on the first element (1). The second element (2) is moved along the track (7) by rotating the second element (2) relative to the first element (1). A number of engaging parts (9, 10) may be arranged on the tracks (7, 8) of the elements (1, 2), respectively. An interlocking arrangement may be arranged between the first element (1) and the second element (2) to secure the second element (2) in a starting position. A movable unit includes the tipping arrangement and a section unit, with the container (3) locked in a vertical position by a locking arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Henrik Thomsen, Carl Olsen, Henrik Jeppesen, Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton
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Patent number: D720900Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Nilfisk-Advance A/SInventors: Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton