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).

  • Publication number: 20240181212
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
  • Patent number: 11931524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
  • Publication number: 20230277047
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: AMBU A/S
    Inventors: Victor SILBERMANN, Alistair David MORTON
  • Publication number: 20230157527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Alistair David Morton, Victor Silbermann, Søren Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20220134054
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Alistair David Morton, Berker Diker
  • Patent number: 11041491
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: FLUISENSE APS
    Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 10895253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: FLUISENSE APS
    Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20190388614
    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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Steffen GYRN, Richard Morgan HICKMOTT, Alistair David MORTON, Henrik JEPPESEN
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20190032651
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
  • Publication number: 20180372085
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 9872593
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: NILFISK A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Thomsen, Carl Olsen, Henrik Jeppesen, Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton
  • Publication number: 20170246386
    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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
  • Patent number: 9566384
    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 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: UNOMEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
  • Publication number: 20140332545
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Henrik Thomsen, Carl Olsen, Henrik Jeppesen, Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton
  • Publication number: 20110046456
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising—an inserter (10) for insertion of a penetrating member (7) into a patient,—a penetrating member attached to the inserter (10) before use,—a base part comprises a position shaped to receive the penetrating member where the penetrating member can be attached to the base part during use and fastening means (2) which can provide for the base part to be attached to the patient, where the inserter (10) comprises inserter attachment means (14) locking the inserter (10) to the base part before and during insertion of the penetrating member (7) which inserter attachment means can be unlocked so that the inserted can be removed from the base part after insertion of the penetrating member (7), the inserter attachment means comprise at least one protruding part and at least one corresponding opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Elo Lau Hørdum, Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton
  • Publication number: 20110040254
    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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Steffen Gyrn, Richard Morgan Hickmott, Alistair David Morton, Henrik Jeppesen
  • Patent number: D720900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Nilfisk-Advance A/S
    Inventors: Richard Hickmott, Alistair David Morton