Patents by Inventor Arne Kloke

Arne Kloke 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).

  • Patent number: 11963930
    Abstract: A transport device for medical containers includes a carrier plate which has openings for receiving medical containers, and optionally a trough-shaped container which is formed such that the carrier plate can be inserted in the trough-shaped container. The carrier plate contains a polymer and 7.5 to 50 wt.-% inorganic particles. The optional trough-shaped container contains a polymer and optionally 7.5 to 50 wt.-% inorganic particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG, SCHOTT Poonawalla Private Limited
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Nicole Sahner, Anil Narayan Narvekar, Pratul Prakash Potdar
  • Patent number: 11897681
    Abstract: A separating layer for the transport of pharmaceutical secondary packagings and to a transport system for transporting pharmaceutical secondary packagings which comprises the separating layer are provided. The separating layer is a polymer layer having a planar section extending in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis and an elevation extending normal to the longitudinal axis. The separating layer has in the axial direction a normal spring force that is 0.2 to 5 N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SCHOTT PHARMA SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Patrick Wolf, Elisa Wiesner, Arne Kloke
  • Publication number: 20240025611
    Abstract: A holding structure includes receptacles formed by peripherally formed side walls, an annular gap being formed between a side wall of a container or device and one of the peripherally formed side walls when containers or devices are received therein, the receptacles being compressed in a first direction and expanded in a second direction transversely thereto, with the result that the gap is widened to form a widened clearance for handling containers or devices which are received in the receptacles, the holding structure further including an upper side, the peripherally formed side walls including an upper edge which forms a closed, smooth curve having at least one local maximum and at least one local minimum in a direction perpendicular to the upper side of the holding structure, the at least one local minimum being situated in a region of the widened clearance that is respectively assigned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Christian Komann, Arne Kloke, Anil Kumar Busimi
  • Publication number: 20230406571
    Abstract: A frame for holding a secondary pharmaceutical packaging includes: a base plate including at least two openings formed to hold the secondary pharmaceutical packaging; at least two sidewalls connected to the base plate; and at least one stacking element located on the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Patrick Wolf, Arne Kloke, Joel Schnetzer, Nithan Vasanthamohan, Belmin Durakovic
  • Patent number: 11794974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding structure for simultaneously holding a plurality of containers for substances for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications or of devices having such containers, having a plurality of receptacles. The receptacles are arranged in a regular arrangement and are formed by in each case peripherally formed side walls. The receptacles have in each case one or two widened clearances having a dimension which is greater than the width of a gap between the containers received in the receptacles and side walls of the receptacles in the regions other than the widened clearances. The widened clearances additionally make available space for access to containers or devices which are received in the receptacles for handling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Christian Komann, Arne Kloke, Anil Kumar Busimi
  • Patent number: 11608211
    Abstract: A transport packaging includes a tray formation which is configured to hold a plurality of containers with mutual separation to avoid mutual contact of the containers. The tray formation includes a first tray part having a plurality of pockets configured to receive first ends of the containers and a second tray part removably coupled to the first tray part and having a corresponding plurality of pockets configured to receive second ends of the containers. The first tray part is formed such that, when the second tray part is removed so that the second ends of the containers are free from the pockets of the second tray part, the free second ends of the containers are free to be brought into mutual contact while the first ends of the containers are still received in the pockets of the first tray part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Rainer Landich, Michael Scheidbach, Aldin Imsic, Tobias Diener, Leah Kidney
  • Patent number: 11540975
    Abstract: A device is provided that accommodates elongate receptacles and charges. The device includes a superior surface, a first positioning device, a detaining device, and either a pusher or a second positioning device. The first positioning device is adapted and arranged to accommodate a pairing of a charge and a corresponding elongate receptacle. The pusher is moveable along a direction towards the superior surface to introduce the charge into the elongate receptacle. The second positioning device accommodates the pusher with the second positioning device and the pusher being moveable along the direction towards the superior surface to introduce the charge into the elongate receptacle. The detaining device limits the extent of movement of the pusher towards the superior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi, Dominique Bauert
  • Publication number: 20220380070
    Abstract: A method of filling pharmaceutical containers includes: filling a first plurality of containers, the first plurality of containers being supported by a first holder supported on a first step of a first transport and packaging container defining a first step height, the filling includes moving filling needles of a filling device to a filling needle height and dispensing a substance into each of the first plurality of containers; and filling a second plurality of containers, the second plurality of containers being supported by a second holder supported on a second step of a second transport and packaging container defining a second step height equal to the first step height, the filling includes moving the filling needles to the filling needle height and dispensing the substance into each of the second plurality of containers, the second plurality of containers differ from the first plurality of containers in at least one aspect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Schott AG
    Inventors: Gregor Fritz Deutschle, Anil Kumar Busimi, Bertram Kimmerle, Arne Kloke, Fabian Stöcker
  • Patent number: 11505389
    Abstract: A separating layer for the transport of pharmaceutical secondary packagings and to a transport system for transporting pharmaceutical secondary packagings which comprises the separating layer are provided. The separating layer is a polymer layer having a planar section extending in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis and an elevation extending normal to the longitudinal axis. The separating layer has in the axial direction a normal spring force that is 0.2 to 5 N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: SCHOTT SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Patrick Wolf, Elisa Wiesner, Arne Kloke
  • Publication number: 20220340349
    Abstract: A separating layer for the transport of pharmaceutical secondary packagings and to a transport system for transporting pharmaceutical secondary packagings which comprises the separating layer are provided. The separating layer is a polymer layer having a planar section extending in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis and an elevation extending normal to the longitudinal axis. The separating layer has in the axial direction a normal spring force that is 0.2 to 5 N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Patrick WOLF, Elisa WIESNER, Arne KLOKE
  • Patent number: 11472602
    Abstract: A combination includes: a holding structure including receptacles which are arranged in a regular arrangement and are formed by peripherally formed side walls; containers received in the receptacles, the containers having a basic body which, at an upper end, merges into a shoulder portion which is adjoined by a narrowed neck portion with a widened upper edge with an opening; holding projections provided at lower ends of the receptacles and configured to hold the containers in the receptacles, the holding projections at the lower ends protruding radially inwards into the receptacles, the containers being supported directly on the holding projections; and centering elements provided above the holding projections and configured to center the containers in the receptacles. The centering elements have a beveled configuration and protruding into the receptacles in order to reduce a width of the receptacles at the lower ends thereof in a funnel shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Christian Komann, Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi
  • Patent number: 11464705
    Abstract: A holding structure for concurrently holding a plurality of containers for substances for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications includes a plurality of receptacles for receiving the containers therein at least in sections. The receptacles each have an open upper end for inserting the containers into the receptacles and a bottom end having a holding portion for limiting an axial movement of the containers in the receptacles. Guide portions are provided for guiding the containers as they are inserted into the receptacles. The guide portions are formed as guiding ribs extending in the longitudinal direction of the receptacles. Lead-in bevels are formed at upper ends of the guiding ribs which are inclined relative to the guiding ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Schott Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Christian Komann, Levent Kusogullari, Arne Kloke
  • Publication number: 20220097939
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a holding device for primary packaging containers including: a first component including first receptacles and spanning a first component plane; and a second component including second receptacles and spanning a second component plane. The first component and the second component superimpose one another such that each primary packaging container can be detachably accommodated in one of the first receptacles and the second receptacles such that the first component and the second component together restrict movement of the primary packaging container in one of the component planes and in a direction which is perpendicular to one of the component planes. For each of the first receptacles, there is one of the second receptacles which has a minimum distance from the first receptacle and, for each of the first receptacles, the minimum distance is predetermined by the second component, a third component of the holding device, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Christian Komann, Patrick Wolf, Oscar Carrera, Arne Kloke
  • Patent number: 11286095
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a supporting structure for concurrently supporting a plurality of containers for substances for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications, having a plurality of receptacles for accommodating the containers therein at least partially. Each of the receptacles has an open upper end for inserting the containers into the receptacles and a lower end having a retaining portion for delimiting an axial movement of the containers in the receptacles. Guiding portions are provided for guiding the containers into the receptacles during insertion. The guiding portions can have upper guiding and positioning portions close to the upper ends of the receptacles and lower guiding and positioning portions close to the lower ends of the receptacles, which are formed separately from each other and delimit a radial movement of the containers in the receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: SCHOTT SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Christian Komann
  • Publication number: 20210214142
    Abstract: A separating layer for the transport of pharmaceutical secondary packagings and to a transport system for transporting pharmaceutical secondary packagings which comprises the separating layer are provided. The separating layer is a polymer layer having a planar section extending in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis and an elevation extending normal to the longitudinal axis. The separating layer has in the axial direction a normal spring force that is 0.2 to 5 N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Patrick WOLF, Elisa WIESNER, Arne KLOKE
  • Publication number: 20210212897
    Abstract: A transport device for medical containers includes a carrier plate which has openings for receiving medical containers, and optionally a trough-shaped container which is formed such that the carrier plate can be inserted in the trough-shaped container. The carrier plate contains a polymer and 7.5 to 50 wt.-% inorganic particles. The optional trough-shaped container contains a polymer and optionally 7.5 to 50 wt.-% inorganic particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicants: SCHOTT SCHWEIZ AG, SCHOTT KAISHA Pvt. Ltd.
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Nicole Sahner, Anil Narayan Narvekar, Pratul Prakash Potdar
  • Publication number: 20210093510
    Abstract: A device is provided that accommodates elongate receptacles and charges. The device includes a superior surface, a first positioning device, a detaining device, and either a pusher or a second positioning device. The first positioning device is adapted and arranged to accommodate a pairing of a charge and a corresponding elongate receptacle. The pusher is moveable along a direction towards the superior surface to introduce the charge into the elongate receptacle. The second positioning device accommodates the pusher with the second positioning device and the pusher being moveable along the direction towards the superior surface to introduce the charge into the elongate receptacle. The detaining device limits the extent of movement of the pusher towards the superior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi, Dominique Bauert
  • Publication number: 20210069060
    Abstract: A charge device is provided that includes a charge barrel having a charge. The charge barrel has an exit aperture and a flexible positioning device at the exit aperture. The charge is located inside the charge barrel. The charge barrel is adapted and arranged so that the charge is able to exit the charge barrel via the exit aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi, Dominique Bauert
  • Publication number: 20210060256
    Abstract: A container for accommodating pharmaceutical compositions, which is installable in a medical device, is provided. The container includes a hollow cylindrical body having an open end and a dead end opposite to the open end. The dead end is closed by a bottom portion. The hollow cylindrical body and the bottom portion are formed integrally and of the same material. The bottom portion transitions into the hollow cylindrical body via a curved heel that is defined by an outer radius ro, an inner radius ri and a thickness dh in a center portion of the curved heel, wherein the following condition is fulfilled: ri+dh?ro>0 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi, Dominique Bauert
  • Publication number: 20210030964
    Abstract: Container assemblies for accommodating pharmaceutical compositions are provided. The container assembly includes a container and a plunger. The container has a hollow cylindrical body with an open end and a closed end, which is closed by a bottom portion. The hollow cylindrical body has a length (L), an outer diameter (DO), and an inner diameter with a length to outer diameter ratio between 3:1 and 15:1. The hollow cylindrical body and the bottom portion are formed integrally and of the same material, which is a glass or polymer material. The container has an inner surface with an average Zn-leachability of 0.00085 ?g/cm2 or less. The plunger is inside the hollow cylindrical body at the open end, is pierceable by a cannula, and is slidable relative to the hollow cylindrical body from the open end towards the closed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Arne Kloke, Anil-Kumar Busimi, Dominique Bauert