Patents by Inventor Erik Andréen
Erik Andréen 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: 20230330903Abstract: An injection moulding apparatus including at least a first mould plate, the first mould plate having a first injection inlet arranged in fluid connection with a first gate leading into a mould cavity and a second injection inlet arranged in fluid connection with a second gate leading into the mould cavity. The first and second injection inlets are arranged to open in sequence. The second gate includes a first gate volume leading into the mould cavity. The second gate is further provided with a second gate volume allowing injection material to flow into the second gate volume at the same time as into the first gate volume and thereafter into the mould cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventor: Erik ANDREEN
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Patent number: 11027055Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed that can be uses in, for example, rectal irrigation. The system comprises a reservoir for an irrigating liquid and a probe for arrangement in a user. The probe includes an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity. A first pump is provided to pump irrigation liquid from the reservoir to the probe, and a second pump is provided to pump a fluid to the balloon for inflation. A control unit controls the transfer of the irrigation liquid and the fluid, and includes a valve for releasing fluid from the balloon for deflation. Tubing provides fluid communication between the reservoir, control unit and probe. The control unit and the first and second pumps are further arranged as an integrated unitary component, and the manually operable balloon control element is arranged in the vicinity of the second pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventor: Erik Andréen
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Publication number: 20190160221Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed that can be uses in, for example, rectal irrigation. The system comprises a reservoir for an irrigating liquid and a probe for arrangement in a user. The probe includes an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity. A first pump is provided to pump irrigation liquid from the reservoir to the probe, and a second pump is provided to pump a fluid to the balloon for inflation. A control unit controls the transfer of the irrigation liquid and the fluid, and includes a valve for releasing fluid from the balloon for deflation. Tubing provides fluid communication between the reservoir, control unit and probe. The control unit and the first and second pumps are further arranged as an integrated unitary component, and the manually operable balloon control element is arranged in the vicinity of the second pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: Erik Andréen
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Patent number: 10279159Abstract: A coupling device for a tubular arrangement for medical use including a first connector part and a second connector part and, an engagement/disengagement member for at least assisting in engaging and disengaging the engagement between said connector parts, wherein the first connector part includes at least two female connecting portions arranged in a first connector surface and a guiding edge protruding from the first connector surface arranged around the at least two female connecting portions and the second connector part includes at least two male connecting portions arranged in a second connector surface, and wherein at least one of the first connector part and the second connector part includes a locking element arranged to rotatably engage with the engagement/disengagement member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventors: Erik Andréen, Fredrik Andersson
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Patent number: 10238788Abstract: A portable irrigation system comprising a reservoir for an irrigating liquid, a probe for arrangement in a user, an electrical system, a control unit for controlling the transfer of irrigation liquid and tubing providing fluid communication between said reservoir, control unit and probe.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventor: Erik Andréen
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Patent number: 10195338Abstract: An irrigation system comprising a reservoir for an irrigating liquid and a probe for arrangement in a user, wherein said probe comprises an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventor: Erik Andréen
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Patent number: 9919093Abstract: An irrigation system, useable e.g. for rectal/anal irrigation, comprising a reservoir for irrigating liquid; a probe (such as a catheter) for arrangement in a user, and having an inflatable retention member (such as a balloon); and tubing providing fluid communication between the reservoir, the control unit and the probe for conducting the irrigation fluid from the reservoir to the probe.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventors: Erik Andréen, Daniel Holm, Fredrik Andersson, Charlotte Berg
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Patent number: 9878145Abstract: An apparatus comprising a conduit clamping device with a closing mechanism for closing and opening passage of fluid or air in a flexible conduit is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a movable arm or disk that is connected to a manipulation arm or a knob; a conduit in form of a tube, that is laid flat against an abutment or protrusion; and a guide structure that constrains the movable arm or disk between the guide structure and the tube and being designed such that movement of the arm or disk will control the compression of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.Inventors: Niels Erik Holm, Erik Andréen, Bengt Daniel Envall
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Publication number: 20160367793Abstract: A coupling device for a tubular arrangement for medical use including a first connector part and a second connector part and, an engagement/disengagement member for at least assisting in engaging and disengaging the engagement between said connector parts, wherein the first connector part includes at least two female connecting portions arranged in a first connector surface and a guiding edge protruding from the first connector surface arranged around the at least two female connecting portions and the second connector part includes at least two male connecting portions arranged in a second connector surface, and wherein at least one of the first connector part and the second connector part includes a locking element arranged to rotatably engage with the engagement/disengagement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Erik Andréen, Fredrik Andersson
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Publication number: 20160114148Abstract: An apparatus comprising a conduit clamping device with a closing mechanism for closing and opening passage of fluid or air in a flexible conduit is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a movable arm or disk that is connected to a manipulation arm or a knob; a conduit in form of a tube, that is laid flat against an abutment or protrusion; and a guide structure that constrains the movable arm or disk between the guide structure and the tube and being designed such that movement of the arm or disk will control the compression of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Niels Erik Holm, Erik Andréen, Bengt Daniel Envall
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Publication number: 20140155864Abstract: A portable irrigation system comprising a reservoir for an irrigating liquid, a probe for arrangement in a user, an electrical system, a control unit for controlling the transfer of irrigation liquid and tubing providing fluid communication between said reservoir, control unit and probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Erik Andréen
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Publication number: 20140005602Abstract: An irrigation system, useable e.g. for rectal/anal irrigation, comprising a reservoir for irrigating liquid; a probe (such as a catheter) for arrangement in a user, and having an inflatable retention member (such as a balloon); and tubing providing fluid communication between the reservoir, the control unit and the probe for conducting the irrigation fluid from the reservoir to the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Erik Andréen, Daniel Holm, Fredrik Andersson, Charlotte Berg
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Publication number: 20130331781Abstract: An irrigation system comprising a reservoir for an irrigating liquid and a probe for arrangement in a user, wherein said probe comprises an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Erik Andréen
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Publication number: 20120330272Abstract: A self-contained portable apparatus for administration of a drug solution includes a housing having an enclosure for receiving a flexible pouch containing a drug solution, the output of which is connectable to a conduit for delivering the drug solution to a recipient. A pressurization system is arranged for providing a constant and controllable gas pressure to the housing in order to obtain a controllable delivery of the drug solution. The pressurization system includes a pressure source for delivering positive pressure gas; a pressure accumulation tank connected to the source and the second chamber; a one-way valve arranged between the pressure source and the pressure accumulation tank; and a mechanical pressure regulator arranged between the pressure accumulation tank and the housing. Hereby, an extremely stable and well controllable output pressure and output flow is obtainable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Martin NILSSON, Erik Andreen
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Patent number: 8267894Abstract: A self-contained portable apparatus for administration of a drug solution includes a housing having an enclosure for receiving a flexible pouch containing a drug solution, the output of which is connectable to a conduit for delivering the drug solution to a recipient. A pressurization system is arranged for providing a constant and controllable gas pressure to the housing in order to obtain a controllable delivery of the drug solution. The pressurization system includes a pressure source for delivering positive pressure gas; a pressure accumulation tank connected to the source and the second chamber; a one-way valve arranged between the pressure source and the pressure accumulation tank; and a mechanical pressure regulator arranged between the pressure accumulation tank and the housing. Hereby, an extremely stable and well controllable output pressure and output flow is obtainable.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Astra Tech ABInventors: Martin Nilsson, Erik Andreen
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Patent number: 8241264Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and salvaging blood includes: a first chamber with a below atmosphere internal pressure for continuous collection of blood through an inlet port; a second chamber for receiving blood from the first chamber through a connection channel; a channel valve manually controllable to close the connection channel; and a control for simultaneously controlling the channel valve and the internal pressure of the second chamber between an internal pressure corresponding to the internal pressure of the first chamber and ambient air pressure, wherein the control is arranged to provide an internal pressure corresponding to the internal pressure of the first chamber to the second chamber through a passageway separated from the connection channel for providing blood from the first chamber to the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Astra Tech ABInventors: Johan Sjogren, Erik Andreen, Sanna Grange-Jansson, Martin Nilsson
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Publication number: 20110071504Abstract: A coupling device for releasable connection of a medical tubing, such as a catheter, is disclosed. The coupling device has no coupling parts being inserted into the lumen of the medical tubing, and is consequently very advantageous for use with medical tubing with soft walls and/or small internal diameters. The coupling device comprises a hollow body member having a first end for receiving an end part of the medical tubing, an opposite second end, for conveying an input or output to said medical tubing, and an intermediate part between said first end and second end, said intermediate part being arranged to accommodate the end part of the medical tubing inserted through said first end and having an inwardly variable diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Josef SALTELL, Erik Andréen
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Patent number: D681806Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Astra Tech ABInventors: Yutaka Kataoka, Erik Andreén, Martin Nilsson
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Patent number: D815737Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventors: Pär Bergström, Erik Andréen, Fredrik Andersson, Marie-Josée Michon-Gente
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Patent number: D899591Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventors: Pär Bergström, Erik Andréen, Fredrik Andersson, Marie-Josée Michon-Gente