Patents by Inventor David John Hearne

David John Hearne 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: 20080223366
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 7389775
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 7225808
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Publication number: 20040250812
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 6792945
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 6536427
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker, James Barry Douglas Palmer
  • Patent number: 6405727
    Abstract: A dosing device comprising a dispensing means for dispensing a dose material, and a dose actuation mechanism, in which the dose actuation mechanism comprises a readily deflectable member, and a cascade of at least two pivoted elements, movement of one causing movement of the other, wherein the deflectable member is moveable by the user, and its movement is transferred to the first of the cascade of pivoted elements, so as to actuate the dispensing means. A first biasing means communicates with one pivoted element so that as movement is transferred between the pivoted elements, energy stored in the first biasing means is released to increase the force associated with the movement. A dose actuating mechanism for use in a dosing inhaler is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: PA Knowledge Limited
    Inventors: Donald Bruce Atherton MacMichael, David John Hearne
  • Publication number: 20020066451
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Publication number: 20020053344
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker, James Barry Douglas Palmer
  • Patent number: 6378519
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 6032666
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 5873360
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker
  • Patent number: 5860419
    Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Birsha Davies, David John Hearne, Paul Kenneth Rand, Richard Ian Walker