Patents by Inventor Allen John Pearson
Allen John Pearson 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: 20240109762Abstract: Apparatus (10) for the preparation of aerated drinks, comprising: an aerator stage (20) comprising: a removable aerator bottle (30) defining a chamber (32) for receiving a liquid to be aerated; an aerator bottle interface (40) operative to engage the removable aerator bottle (30) and seal the chamber (32) thereof; a gas inlet line (60) operative to fluidly connect a gas source (50) to the aerator bottle interface (40); and a gas supply mechanism (70) for controlling supply of gas from the gas source (50) to the aerator bottle interface (40) via the gas inlet line (60); an aerated liquid dispenser stage (100) comprising: an aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110); a liquid outlet line (120) operative to fluidly connect the aerator bottle interface (40) to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110) to allow aerated liquid to flow from the chamber (32) of the removable aerator bottle (30) to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110); and a liquid flow controller (130) for controlling discharge of aerated liquid froType: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ian Alexander ALDRED, Alistair John SCOTT, Allen John PEARSON, Daniel O'CONNELL
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Publication number: 20220287333Abstract: Apparatus (10) for the preparation of aerated drinks, comprising: an aerator stage (20) comprising: a removable aerator bottle (30) defining a chamber (32) for receiving a liquid to be aerated; an aerator bottle interface (40) operative to engage the removable aerator bottle (30) and seal the chamber (32) thereof; a gas inlet line (60) operative to fluidly connect a gas source (50) to the aerator bottle interface (40); and a gas supply mechanism (70) for controlling supply of gas from the gas source (50) to the aerator bottle interface (40) via the gas inlet line (60); characterised by: an aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110); a liquid outlet line (120) operative to fluidly connect the aerator bottle interface (40) to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110) to allow aerated liquid to flow from the chamber (32) of the removable aerator bottle (30) to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet (110); and a liquid flow controller (130) for controlling discharge of aerated liquid from the removable aerator bottle (30Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Ian Alexander ALDRED, Alistair John SCOTT, Christopher Michael GRAY, Allen John PEARSON, Daniel O'CONNELL
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Patent number: 10307532Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
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Patent number: 9821333Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component 112, 165 for a fluid dispenser 110 which defines a dosing chamber 120 for a piston member 114 to stroke in and has an end 160 adapted for engaging a fluid outlet 152 of the fluid dispenser or a seal 154 which overlies the fluid outlet 152 to selectively close and open the fluid outlet 152 or seal 154. Other aspects are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: Glaxo Group Limited, Meadwestvaco Calmar GMBHInventors: James Terence Collins, Thomas Franz Paul Gratzfeld, Heiko Harms, Werner Hertrampf, Richard David Lintern, Gerdhard Niebecker, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Karl Heinz Waitz, Karl Gisbert Welp
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Publication number: 20170189611Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Roche Diagnostics International AGInventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
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Patent number: 9592338Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
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Patent number: 9327087Abstract: A dust cap for a pMDI having a cap part adapted for a push-fit on the dispensing nozzle of the pMDI and a strap part for connecting the dust cap to the pMDI, wherein the cap part is slidably mounted on the strap part for sliding movement between an extended position and a contracted position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Allen John Pearson, Ian Cude, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Patent number: 9050433Abstract: A device for dispensing a substance having a dispensing outlet, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction U from a first position to a second position, such movement, in use, causing the substance to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet, and an actuator mechanism for moving the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The actuator mechanism has a first member mounted for movement in a predetermined direction and a second member pivotally mounted on the first member for pivotal movement in a predetermined pivotal sense A. The actuator mechanism is adapted such that movement of the first member in the predetermined direction results in the second member moving therewith and pivoting in the predetermined pivotal sense and the pivotal movement of the second member in the predetermined pivotal sense results in the dispensing member moving from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Ralph George Lamble, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Publication number: 20140203049Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component 112, 165 for a fluid dispenser 110 which defines a dosing chamber 120 for a piston member 114 to stroke in and has an end 160 adapted for engaging a fluid outlet 152 of the fluid dispenser or a seal 154 which overlies the fluid outlet 152 to selectively close and open the fluid outlet 152 or seal 154. Other aspects are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: James Terence COLLINS, Thomas Franz Paul GRATZFELD, Heiko HARMS, Werner HERTRAMPF, Richard David LINTERN, Gerdhard NIEBECKER, Allen John PEARSON, Paul Kenneth RAND, Karl Heinz WAITZ, Karl Gisbert WELP
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Patent number: 8678243Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component for a fluid dispenser which defines a dosing chamber for a piston member to stroke in and has an end adapted for engaging a fluid outlet of the fluid dispenser or a seal which overlies the fluid outlet to selectively close and open the fluid outlet or seal. Other aspects are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignees: Glaxo Group Limited, MeadWestVaco Calmar GmbHInventors: James Terence Collins, Thomas Franz Paul Gratzfeld, Heiko Harms, Werner Hertrampf, Richard David Lintern, Gerdhard Niebecker, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Karl Heinz Waitz, Karl Gisbert Welp
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Patent number: 8657341Abstract: A connecting element for establishing a frictional connection with a neck portion of a liquid container, like a vial. The connecting element may include a basic structure and contact elements connected with the basic structure that provide contact surfaces for contacting the neck portion. The contact surfaces may be configured to form a receiving space for receiving the neck portion. The receiving space can be enlarged by moving apart the contact surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Roche Diagnositics International Ltd.Inventors: Torsten Kraft, James Richard McLaren, Allen John Pearson
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Publication number: 20130213394Abstract: A dust cap for a pMDI having a cap part adapted for a push-fit on the dispensing nozzle of the pMDI and a strap part for connecting the dust cap to the pMDI, wherein the cap part is slidably mounted on the strap part for sliding movement between an extended position and a contracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Allen John Pearson, Peter John Brand, Mark Anthony Cox, Ian Cude, Philip William Farr, Andrew Michael Kelly, Daniel Thomas de Sausmarez Lintell, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Patent number: 8397714Abstract: An inhaler is provided with a restricting member to prevent unintentional actuation of the inhaler. Also provided is an inhaler with an extensible strap joining a dust cap to the housing of an inhaler, the strap being particularly suited for use with inhalers that comprise a restricting member. The inhaler is useful, for example, in the treatment of asthma.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Allen John Pearson, Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Peter John Brand, Mark Anthony Cox, Ian Cude, Phillp William Farr, Andrew Michael Kelly, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Patent number: 8251056Abstract: An inhaler is provided with a closure which may be moved between a closed and open position in order to cover and uncover a mouthpiece. The closure is associated with a revolvable element including a restricting member. Movement of the closure from the open position to the closed position causes the revolvable element to revolve around an axis X thereby placing the restricting member in a restricting position which restricts relative movement between a container unit and the housing such that unintentional actuation of the inhaler is prevented. The inhaler is useful, for example, in the treatment of asthma.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Publication number: 20110291406Abstract: The present application concerns a connecting element for establishing a frictional connection with a neck portion of liquid drug container, like a vial. The connecting element may include a basic structure and contact elements connected with the basic structure that provide contact surfaces for contacting the neck portion. The contact surfaces may be configured to form a receiving space for receiving the neck portion. The receiving space can be enlarged by moving apart the contact surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Torsten Kraft, James Richard McLaren, Allen John Pearson
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Publication number: 20100308082Abstract: A device for dispensing a substance has a dispensing outlet from which the substance is dispensable, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction U from a first position to a second position, said movement, in use, causing the substance to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet, and an actuator mechanism for moving the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The actuator mechanism has a first member mounted for movement in a predetermined direction and a second member pivotally mounted on the first member for pivotal movement in a predetermined pivotal sense A. The actuator mechanism is adapted such that movement of the first member in the predetermined direction results in the second member moving therewith and pivoting in the predetermined pivotal sense and said pivotal movement of the second member in the predetermined pivotal sense results in the dispensing member moving from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Ralph George Lamble, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand
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Patent number: D639931Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Matthew Spencer Collins, David Vincent Elliman, Richard David Lintern, Andrew Michael Kelly, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Mark Digby Teucher, James Anthony West
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Patent number: D653326Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Matthew Spencer Collins, David Vincent Elliman, Richard David Lintern, Andrew Michael Kelly, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Mark Digby Teucher, James Anthony West
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Patent number: D653327Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Matthew Spencer Collins, David Vincent Elliman, Richard David Lintern, Andrew Michael Kelly, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Mark Digby Teucher, James Anthony West
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Patent number: D653747Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Gregor John McLennan Anderson, Matthew Spencer Collins, David Vincent Elliman, Richard David Lintern, Andrew Michael Kelly, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Mark Digby Teucher, James Anthony West