Patents by Inventor David Cross
David Cross 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: 20140128817Abstract: A medicated module (4) for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module (4) containing a single dose of a secondary medicament (2) and where both medicaments are delivered through a single hollow needle (5). The medicated module (4) is user selectable so that it will deliver both the primary (1) and secondary medicaments (2), or only the primary medicament (1). The module (4) also contains a guard (42) that locks after dose delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140107585Abstract: The invention resides in a hand-held medicament delivery device which comprises a housing containing a first electrical circuit and a battery, a medicament delivery mechanism, and a protective cap releasably securable to the housing. The housing also includes a contactless switch and the cap a switch actuator. The switch is operable between an on state in which the first electrical circuit is connected to the battery and an off state in which the first electrical circuit is disconnected from the battery. The invention also resides in a method of controlling power in a hand held medicament delivery device comprising the steps of actuating a contactless switch in the housing by an actuator in a housing cap when the switch and actuator are in proximity, the actuation of the switch signalling to a microprocessor that the cap is on the housing, detecting the status of the device by the microprocessor, and only if the microprocessor determines the device is inactive, powering down the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ilona Eggert, Aiden Michael O'Hare, Barry Yates, Aled Meredydd James, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140094757Abstract: A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module is initially in a locked state until attached to a drug delivery where interaction of the cartridge holder with the module bypass housing changes the module to a triggerable state. The medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted when the module is in the triggerable state. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after removal from the injection site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: David Richard Mercer, Garen Kouyoumjian, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Michael Bainton, John David Cross
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Patent number: 8663172Abstract: A medicated module (4) for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module (4) containing a single dose of a secondary medicament (2) and where both medicaments are delivered through a single hollow needle (5). The medicated module (4) is user selectable so that it will deliver both the primary (1) and secondary medicaments (2), or only the primary medicament (1). The module (4) also contains a guard (42) that locks after dose delivery.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140058333Abstract: A module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery. Restraining features are present on the module to prevent the needle guard from moving relative to the device, in a trigger locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: John David Cross, Michael Bainton, Garen Kouyoumjian, David Richard Mercer, Malcolm Stanley Boyd
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Publication number: 20140039403Abstract: A module assembly for an injection system that may co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The module assembly is initially in a locked state until attached to a drug delivery device where interaction of the cartridge holder with a locking strut changes the module to a triggering state. The module assembly when configured as a medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted when the module is in the triggering state. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: David Richard Mercer, Garen Kouyoumjian, John David Cross, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140039410Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a single- or multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Michael Harms, Steffen Raab, Dominic George Webber, James Roberts Howarth, Tevor John Beckett, Geoffrey Philip Gray, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140031760Abstract: A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module is initially in a locked state until attached to a drug delivery where a locking plate is moved to a triggering state. The medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted when the module is in the triggering state. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GmbHInventors: David Richard Mercer, Garen Kouyoumjian, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Michael Bainton, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20140025015Abstract: A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery. A biasing member is provided within the medicated module that may be in a first, trigger-locked position within a secondary packaging, and a second, triggerable position when removed from the secondary packaging to prevent accidental triggering of the device prior to removal from its packaging by the user at the point of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: John David Cross, Michael Bainton, Garen Kouyoumjian, David Richard Mercer, Malcolm Stanley Boyd
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Patent number: 8579867Abstract: A medication delivery device comprising a housing, a medication receptacle, a piston rod which is moveable distally, and a drive device for rotating the piston rod in a first rotational direction. The piston rod comprises two threaded sections, a first threaded section for threaded engagement with a reset element and a second threaded section for threaded engagement with the drive device. In an operational state, the reset element is prevented from rotating and the piston rod prevented from moving proximally. In a resetting state, the reset element is allowed to rotate, such that the delivery device is resettable by rotating the piston rod and the reset element in a second rotational direction and moving the piston rod proximally.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Harms, Steffen Raab, Dominic George Webber, James Robert Howarth, Trevor John Beckett, Geoffrey Philip Gray, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20130231614Abstract: A dedicated needle assembly (300) that can be attached only to a dedicated drug delivery device (400) is disclosed. The dedicated needle assembly (300) comprises a connecting body (320) extending from a distal end to a proximal end. A dedicated mechanical coupling (310) is configured at the proximal end of the connecting body (320). The dedicated mechanical coupling (310) forms a releasable connection to a distal end of the dedicated drug delivery device (400). The dedicated needle assembly (300) may comprise a medicated module or, alternatively, a non-medicated module. In one arrangement, the dedicated mechanical coupling (310) is integral with the dedicated needle assembly (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: John David Cross, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Alasdair George Young
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Publication number: 20130226086Abstract: A medicated module attachable to a drug delivery device comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to the drug delivery device. A first needle held within a first needle hub of the connecting body and a second needle fixed within a second needle hub of the connecting body. A recess within the connecting body defining a reservoir. The reservoir containing at least one dose of a medicament and configured for fluid communication with the first needle. The connecting body further comprises a lockout feature that prevents the medicated module from being reconnected to the drug delivery device after the medicated module has been connected to the drug delivery device a first time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Sanofi-Aventid Deutschland GmbHInventors: James Alexander Davies, John David Cross, Malcom Stanley Boyd, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Simon Lewis Bilton, Naceur Rekaya
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Publication number: 20130204186Abstract: A medicated module (4) for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module (4) containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle (3). The medicated module (4) does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir (22) containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member (48) automatically activates the reservoir (22) when the needle guard (42) is retracted. The needle guard (42) prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: David Moore, Garen Kouyoumjian, Christopher John Jones, James Mark Watson, John David Cross, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Alasdair George Young, Naceur Rekaya
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Publication number: 20130197474Abstract: A medicated module (100) is attachable to a drug delivery device (102). The medicated module (100) includes a housing (104) having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end has a connector (110) configured for attachment to a drug delivery device (102). The distal end contains a shuttle (112). A first needle (114) is fixed in the housing (104) and a second needle (116) is fixed in the shuttle (112). The medicated module (100) also includes a reservoir (118) in the housing (104) comprising a medicament (12). Further, the medicated module (100) includes a guard assembly (122) positioned in the housing (104) and configured to move in an axial direction during application to an injection site. Preferably, the medicated module (100) is locked out after at least two injections of the medicament (105) contained in the drug delivery device (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, James Alexander Davies, John David Cross, Aled Meredydd James, David Moore, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell
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Method and system for implementing efficient locking to facilitate parallel processing of IC designs
Patent number: 8438512Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method and system for implementing parallelism for execution of electronic design automation (EDA) tools, such as layout processing tools. Examples of EDA layout processing tools are placement and routing tools. Efficient locking mechanism are described for facilitating parallel processing and to minimize blocking.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Cross, Eric Nequist -
Publication number: 20130053789Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a single- or multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Michael Harms, Steffen Raab, Dominic George Webber, James Robert Howarth, Trevor John Beckett, Geoffrey Philip Gray, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20130041321Abstract: A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module is user selectable so that it will deliver a priming dose of a primary medicament or both the primary and secondary medicaments. The module also contains a needle guard that locks after dose delivery. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection. A locking collar rotates during use as an inner protrusion follows three paths of a track located on the outer surface of a body housing. When the inner facing protrusion is in the third path, it encounters a hard stop and a rotational bias that locks the guard from further refraction and thus covers the sharp distal end of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: John David Cross, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Alasdair George Young, Naceur Rekaya, James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Simon Lewis Bilton
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Patent number: 8267900Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Harms, Steffen Raab, Dominic George Webber, James Robert Howarth, Trevor John Beckett, Geoffrey Philip Gray, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20120226238Abstract: A medicated module attachable to a drug delivery device comprises a connecting body configured for attachment to the drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and a movable needle hub is operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard is operatively coupled to the connecting body and a biasing member is positioned between the connecting body and needle guard. A second needle is fixed within the needle hub. A first cavity within the connecting body defines a reservoir containing at least one dose of a medicament. The reservoir configured for fluid communication with the first and the second needle. The reservoir comprises a bypass configured to allow medicament from the drug delivery device to bypass the reservoir and exit the second needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross
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Publication number: 20120220949Abstract: A medicated module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament contained within a capsule having an integral flow distributor/distribution system and where both medicaments are delivered through a single hollow needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: James Alexander Davies, Steven Wimpenny, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Naceur Rekaya, Simon Lewis Bilton, John David Cross