Patents by Inventor David Martin Leak

David Martin Leak 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: 9248239
    Abstract: A drug delivery device for co-delivery of two medicaments. The drug delivery device has a dose setter, a first dose dial component, a second dose dial component, and a collar. The first dose dial component is configured to select a first dose of a first medicament, and the first dose dial component is operably connected to the dose setter. The second dose dial component is configured to select a second dose of a second medicament. In addition, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are connected to the collar. The collar is configured to be moved in a proximal direction by actuation of the dose setter. Further, when the collar is moved in a proximal direction, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are configured to move proximally to set a dose “A” for the first medicament with the first dose dial component and set a dose “B” for the second medicament with the second dose dial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, David Aubrey Plumptre, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell
  • Patent number: 9089645
    Abstract: A drug delivery device having a fixed dose setting mechanism with a biasing element. The drug delivery device includes a first dose setting mechanism, where the first dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The device also includes a dose setter operably coupled to the first dose setting mechanism. The device further includes second dose setting mechanism, where the second dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament. The second dose setting mechanism is mechanically linked to the first dose setting mechanism, and the second dose setting mechanism includes a biasing element. The dose setter is configured to set a variable dose of the first medicament and automatically set a fixed dose of the second medicament upon activation. In addition, the biasing element is configured to assist with dispense of the second medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Carmen Patricia Keating
  • Patent number: 8651338
    Abstract: A injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments (1, 2) having a drug delivery device (10) containing a primary reservoir containing a first medicament (1) and that has a secondary reservoir containing a second medicament (2) where the drug delivery device (10) has only one dose setter (12) for the primary reservoir and that automatically determines the dose of the second medicament (2). Both medicaments (1, 2) are delivered through a single dispense interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, David Aubrey Plumptre, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Elizabeth Anne Marshall, Christopher Smith, Elliot Lucas Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20130296802
    Abstract: A dose setting mechanism comprises a drug delivery device housing and a dual state track provided within the housing that is axially and rotationally fixed with respect to the housing. A dose dial component is positioned in the housing and rotatable during dose setting and dose delivery. A clutch is rotatable during dose setting and non-rotatable during dose delivery. A clutch plate is rotationally fixed relative to the housing; and a clutch blocker is in threaded engagement with the clutch plate and has a radial key engaged with the dual state track. The mechanism may comprise a biasing member positioned between the clutch blocker and clutch plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland G
    Inventors: David Moore, Joseph Butler, David Martin Leak
  • Publication number: 20130267908
    Abstract: A drug delivery device having a fixed dose setting mechanism with a biasing element. The drug delivery device includes a first dose setting mechanism, where the first dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The device also includes a dose setter operably coupled to the first dose setting mechanism. The device further includes second dose setting mechanism, where the second dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament. The second dose setting mechanism is mechanically linked to the first dose setting mechanism, and the second dose setting mechanism includes a biasing element. The dose setter is configured to set a variable dose of the first medicament and automatically set a fixed dose of the second medicament upon activation. In addition, the biasing element is configured to assist with dispense of the second medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Carmen Patricia Keating
  • Publication number: 20130267911
    Abstract: A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device is provided comprising a dose setting member and a further element. Maximum dose stop features are provided on a housing and on the further element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Joseph Butler, David Martin Leak
  • Publication number: 20130253440
    Abstract: A drug delivery device having a dose limiting system. The drug delivery device includes a first dose setting mechanism operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The first dose setting mechanism includes a first dose setter and is a variable dose setting mechanism. The device further includes a second dose setting mechanism operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament, and the second dose setting mechanism includes a second dose setter. Still further, the device includes a dose limiting system. The dose limiting system operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. Further, the dose limiting system is configured to limit a settable amount of a dose of the second medicament a user can set using the second dose setter based on an amount of a variable dose that a user sets using the first dose setter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Christopher James Smith, Carmen Patricia Keating, David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd
  • Publication number: 20130253465
    Abstract: A dispense interface component for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The dispense interface component may include a main body, a first piercing portion, a second piercing portion, and a biasing element. The main body is configured for connection to the drug delivery device. The first piercing portion is for piercing a first cartridge contained within the drug delivery device, and the first piercing portion is connected to the main body. The second piercing portion is for piercing a second cartridge contained with the drug delivery device, and the second piercing portion is connected to the main body. The at least one biasing element is operably coupled to the main body, wherein the at least one biasing element is configured to, when the load on the at least one biasing element is less than or equal to a threshold load, bias (i) the first piercing portion away from the first cartridge and (ii) the second piercing portion away from the second cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Holtwick, Zdenek Cerman, David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, David Saunders
  • Publication number: 20130253441
    Abstract: Various examples of a drug delivery device and corresponding method for sequentially delivering at least two medicaments via a single dispense interface are provided. In one example, the device includes a variable dose setting mechanism operably connected to a first cartridge containing a first medicament, a fixed dose setting mechanism operably connected to a second cartridge containing a second medicament, a dose setter for setting a user settable dose of the first medicament and a fixed dose of the second medicament, and a connecting feature for detachably connecting the variable dose setting mechanism to the fixed dose setting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SanofiI-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Carmen Patricia Keating, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, David Martin Leak, David Sanders, Elizabeth Anne Marshall, David Aubrey Plumptre
  • Publication number: 20130245565
    Abstract: A drug delivery device having a spring element that provides dispense assistance. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism, a fixed dose setting mechanism, and a mechanical coupling having a spring element. The variable dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a first reservoir holding a first medicament, and the variable dose setting mechanism comprises a dose setter. The fixed dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a second reservoir holding a second medicament. The mechanical coupling operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. Further, the variable dose setting mechanism is configured to set a variable dose of the first medicament upon activation of the dose setter, and the fixed dose setting mechanism is configured to set a fixed dose of the second medicament during variable dose setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Simon Lewis Bilton, Daniel David Higgins
  • Publication number: 20130237924
    Abstract: A drug delivery device for co-delivery of two medicaments. The drug delivery device has a dose setter, a first dose dial component, a second dose dial component, and a collar. The first dose dial component is configured to select a first dose of a first medicament, and the first dose dial component is operably connected to the dose setter. The second dose dial component is configured to select a second dose of a second medicament. In addition, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are connected to the collar. The collar is configured to be moved in a proximal direction by actuation of the dose setter. Further, when the collar is moved in a proximal direction, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are configured to move proximally to set a dose “A” for the first medicament with the first dose dial component and set a dose “B” for the second medicament with the second dose dial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, David Aubrey Plumptre, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell
  • Publication number: 20130231613
    Abstract: A drug delivery device having a trigger biasing member that provides dispense assistance. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism that is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The drug delivery device also includes a fixed dose setting mechanism that is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament. The fixed dose setting mechanism comprises a trigger biasing member or spring. In addition, the drug delivery device includes a mechanical coupling that operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. During dose setting, activation of a single dose setter sets a variable dose of the first medicament. Setting of a minimum dose of the first medicament causes a fixed dose of the second medicament to be automatically set, and, during dispense, the trigger spring at least assists with the dispense of the fixed dose of the second medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd
  • Publication number: 20130211341
    Abstract: A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device. The mechanism may comprise a drug delivery device housing. A dose dial component is positioned in the housing and rotatable during dose setting and dose delivery. A split threaded insert is in threaded engagement with the dose dial component. The insert can transform from a first configuration to a second configuration when the dose dial component is rotated. In one dose setting mechanism arrangement, the first configuration may comprise a first open configuration and the second configuration may comprise a second closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, David Martin Leak
  • Publication number: 20130197478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device and a method of using same. The mechanism comprises a drug delivery device housing, a dose dial sleeve positioned at least partly in the housing and being rotatable during dose setting and dose delivery, a clutch rotatable during dose setting and non-rotatable during dose delivery, and a clutch nut, that is threadedly engaged with the clutch and is splined to the housing to prevent rotation of the clutch nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Joseph Butler
  • Publication number: 20120330228
    Abstract: A computerized electro-mechanical drug delivery device configured to deliver at least one dose of two or more medicaments. The device comprises a control unit. An electro-mechanical drive unit is operably coupled to the control unit and a primary reservoir for a first medicament and a secondary reservoir for a fluid agent, e.g. a second medicament. An operator interface is in communication with the control unit. A single dispense assembly is configured for fluid communication with the primary and the secondary reservoir. Activation of the operator panel sets a first dose from the primary reservoir and based on the first dose and a therapeutic dose profile, the control unit is configured to determine a dose or range of the fluid agent. Alternatively, the control unit determines or calculates a dose or range of a third medicament. Further, a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Shane Alistair Day, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Jones, Aidan Michael O'Hare, Barry Yates, Robert Veasey, Christopher James Smith, Malcolm Boyd, David Martin Leak, Carmen Patricia Keating, David Sanders, Elizabeth Anne Marshall
  • Publication number: 20120136334
    Abstract: An injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments (1, 2) having a drug delivery device (7) containing a primary reservoir (11) containing a first medicament (1) and having a secondary reservoir (5, 17, 30) containing a second medicament (2) where the drug delivery device (7) has only one dose setter (12) for the primary reservoir (11) and that automatically determines the dose of the second medicament (2). Both medicaments (1, 2) are delivered through a single dispense interface (3, 16, 21, 31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Daneil Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, David Martin Leak, Carmen Patricia Keating, David Sanders, Elizabeth Anne Marshall, Jay Graham, Ross Douglas Laurie MacArthur, Michael James Heald, Christopher James Smith, Elliot Lucas Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20120125951
    Abstract: A injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments (1, 2) having a drug delivery device (10) containing a primary reservoir containing a first medicament (1) and that has a secondary reservoir containing a second medicament (2) where the drug delivery device (10) has only one dose setter (12) for the primary reservoir and that automatically determines the dose of the second medicament (2). Both medicaments (1, 2) are delivered through a single dispense interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: David Martin Leak, Malcolm Stanley Boyd, David Aubrey Plumptre, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Elizabeth Anne Marshall, Christopher Smith, Elliot Lucas Ortiz