Patents by Inventor Edward Sims

Edward Sims 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: 20250268394
    Abstract: A convertible soothing seat for an infant is provided. The convertible soothing seat can include a support frame and a seat portion pivotably connected to the support frame. The seat portion can actuate between a soothing configuration and a sleep-safe configuration, and can include a retractable harness. The retractable harness can cover a portion of the seat portion in a covering position when the seat portion is in the soothing configuration and can retract to a retracted position wherein the retractable harness does not cover the portion of the seat portion when the seat portion is in the sleep-safe configuration, and the retractable harness can retract in response to the actuation of the seat portion from the soothing configuration to the sleep-safe configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: David CONNELL, Elise Rebecca FILLEUL, Poppy FARRUGIA, Edward SIMS, Bernadette DEERE
  • Patent number: 12343310
    Abstract: A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Maxime Gaillot, Roberta Leah, Declan Reilly, Thomas Thueer, Jack Carroll, James Coop, Edward Sims, Mark Teucher
  • Patent number: 12318531
    Abstract: A passive milk collection device for storing milk comprises a flexible inner member including a nipple hole for receiving a nipple, and in which, in use, part of the rear surface of the inner member is configured to securely seal onto a user's breast. The device includes a removable rigid outer member configured to attach onto the front surface of the inner member and to provide a free air space around the nipple area for storing milk from the nipple. The circumference of the outer edge of the rear surface of the flexible inner member is substantially larger than the circumference of the rigid outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Chiaro Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan O'Toole, Andrew Carr, Nick Sardar, Clare Larkspur, Paul Reid, Emma Morris, Edward Sims
  • Patent number: 12290185
    Abstract: A convertible soothing seat for an infant is provided. The convertible soothing seat includes a support frame and a seat portion pivotably connected to the support frame. The seat portion is pivotable between a soothing configuration and a sleep-safe configuration, and includes a retractable harness. The retractable harness covers a portion of the seat portion in a covering position when the seat portion is in the soothing configuration and retracts to a retracted position wherein the retractable harness does not cover the portion of the seat portion when the seat portion is in the sleep-safe configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Chiaro Technology Limited
    Inventors: David Connell, Elise Rebecca Filleul, Poppy Farrugia, Edward Sims, Bernadette Deere
  • Publication number: 20240261188
    Abstract: A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Maxime GAILLOT, Roberta LEAH, Declan REILLY, Thomas THUEER, Jack CARROLL, James COOP, Edward SIMS, Mark TEUCHER
  • Patent number: 11951036
    Abstract: A device for providing a droplet of a liquid stored in an interior of a vial is disclosed that includes a support body and a resilient dome portion mounted to the support body to form a chamber having air, with the dome portion being configured to create an air flow when activated by compression. The support body includes a vial seat, a nozzle, and air flow and transfer conduits. The support body is arranged, when the vial is received by the vial seat, such that the air flow conduit establishes an air connection between the vial interior and the chamber, the transfer conduit establishes a fluid connection between the vial and the nozzle, and, upon activation of the dome portion, the air flow delivers air into the vial that causes liquid to be transferred from the vial to the nozzle through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Maxime Gaillot, Roberta Leah, Declan Reilly, Thomas Thueer, Jack Carroll, James Coop, Edward Sims, Mark Teucher
  • Patent number: 11951073
    Abstract: A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Maxime Gaillot, Roberta Leah, Declan Reilly, Thomas Thueer, Jack Carroll, James Coop, Edward Sims, Mark Teucher
  • Publication number: 20210401621
    Abstract: A device for providing a droplet of a liquid stored in an interior of a vial is disclosed that includes a support body and a resilient dome portion mounted to the support body to form a chamber having air, with the dome portion being configured to create an air flow when activated by compression. The support body includes a vial seat, a nozzle, and air flow and transfer conduits. The support body is arranged, when the vial is received by the vial seat, such that the air flow conduit establishes an air connection between the vial interior and the chamber, the transfer conduit establishes a fluid connection between the vial and the nozzle, and, upon activation of the dome portion, the air flow delivers air into the vial that causes liquid to be transferred from the vial to the nozzle through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Maxime GAILLOT, Roberta LEAH, Declan REILLY, Thomas THUEER, Jack CARROLL, James COOP, Edward SIMS, Mark TEUCHER
  • Publication number: 20210196571
    Abstract: A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Maxime GAILLOT, Roberta LEAH, Declan REILLY, Thomas THUEER, Jack CARROLL, James COOP, Edward SIMS, Mark TEUCHER
  • Publication number: 20050136109
    Abstract: This invention relates to an extended release tableted dosage formulation of the antidepressant venlafaxine hydrochloride or an optical form thereof having improved bioavailability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, Angela Potts, Edward Sims
  • Patent number: D1114241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Willow Blossom HoldCo Limited
    Inventors: Emily Chitty, Sophie Sheriff, Robin Howell, Edward Sims, Conor Mcglacken, Roy Harris, Callum Scott-Collins, Sebastian Ahlers