Patents by Inventor Esben W. Johansen

Esben W. Johansen 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: 10994082
    Abstract: An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation is disclosed. The inhaler comprises a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism being configured to dispense a dose of medicament on actuation. The inhaler further comprises a dose counting mechanism comprising a counter and a translating member. The translating member comprises a pawl. The counter comprises a first count wheel, a second count wheel and an intermediate wheel engaged with the second count wheel and in selective engagement with the first count wheel. When the inhaler is fired to dispense a dose of medicament, the dispensing mechanism moves the translating member in a substantially linear direction. The pawl thus rotates the first count wheel, and as the first count wheel rotates, the intermediate wheel is selectively engaged thereby selectively rotating the second count wheel to count the doses of the inhaler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Simon Christopher Berry, Jonas Christiansen, Svend Erik Elgaard, Esben W. Johansen, Claus Schmidt Moller, Jorgen Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, William Richard Treneman
  • Patent number: 10716899
    Abstract: An auto injector having sequential control of needle insertion and dose injection is disclosed. A syringe with a needle is movably positioned in a housing between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside the housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. A plunger rod tube has at least one locking member configured to normally lock a plunger rod to the plunger rod tube. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of at least one dose of medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20190336685
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector wherein a syringe assembly is movably positioned between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside a housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. The assembly comprises a syringe, a plunger rod and a plunger rod driver configured to apply a force to the plunger rod to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering at least one dose of medicament. A syringe driver is configured to apply a force to the assembly thereby moving the assembly from the first position to the second position. A reload handle may be connected to the assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the assembly to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament. The plunger rod driver is not re-activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Soeren BECHMANN, Flemming MADSEN, Esben W. JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20190328970
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector wherein a syringe assembly is movably positioned between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside a housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. The assembly comprises a syringe, a plunger rod and a plunger rod driver configured to apply a force to the plunger rod to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering at least one dose of medicament. A syringe driver is configured to apply a force to the assembly thereby moving the assembly from the first position to the second position. A reload handle may be connected to the assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the assembly to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament. The plunger rod driver is not re-activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Soeren BECHMANN, Flemming MADSEN, Esben W. JOHANSEN
  • Patent number: 10426891
    Abstract: A disposable cassette (1) for storing and delivering a medical drug, the cassette (1) comprising a cartridge (7) containing the medical drug, a waste reservoir (8) arranged to receive waste liquid and/or gas, an injection needle (9)arranged to deliver the medical drug, and a valve block (10) being movable between a first position and a second position. The first position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the waste reservoir (8), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the injection needle (9), and the second position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the injection needle (9), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the waste reservoir (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Medicom Innovation Partner A/S
    Inventor: Esben W. Johansen
  • Patent number: 10357608
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector wherein a syringe assembly is movably positioned between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside a housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. The assembly comprises a syringe, a plunger rod and a plunger rod driver configured to apply a force to the plunger rod to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering at least one dose of medicament. A syringe driver is configured to apply a force to the assembly thereby moving the assembly from the first position to the second position. A reload handle may be connected to the assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the assembly to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament. The plunger rod driver is not re-activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20190175849
    Abstract: An inhaler for delivery of a medicament by inhalation is disclosed. The inhaler comprises a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism being configured to dispense a dose of medicament on actuation. The inhaler further comprises a dose counting mechanism comprising a counter and a translating member. The translating member comprises a pawl. The counter comprises a first count wheel, a second count wheel and an intermediate wheel engaged with the second count wheel and in selective engagement with the first count wheel. When the inhaler is fired to dispense a dose of medicament, the dispensing mechanism moves the translating member in a substantially linear direction. The pawl thus rotates the first count wheel, and as the first count wheel rotates, the intermediate wheel is selectively engaged thereby selectively rotating the second count wheel to count the doses of the inhaler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Simon Christopher Berry, Jonas Christiansen, Svend Erik Elgaard, Esben W. Johansen, Claus Schmidt Moller, Jorgen Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, William Richard Treneman
  • Patent number: 10092701
    Abstract: A medical cartridge containing multiple doses of a medical drug is disclosed. An outlet end is arranged to be connected to an injection needle for delivering the medical drug. The medical cartridge comprises a one way valve arranged in an interior part of the medical cartridge at a position near the outlet end. The one way valve allows a fluid flow from the interior of the medical cartridge towards the outlet end, but prevents a fluid flow from the outlet end towards the interior of the medical cartridge. Thereby the risk of contamination of the medical drug remaining in the cartridge is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: MEDICOM INNOVATION PARTNER A/S
    Inventors: Esben W. Johansen, Niels Kure, Henrik Leisner
  • Publication number: 20170348488
    Abstract: An auto injector having sequential control of needle insertion and dose injection is disclosed. A syringe with a needle is movably positioned in a housing between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside the housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. A plunger rod tube has at least one locking member configured to normally lock a plunger rod to the plunger rod tube. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of at least one dose of medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren BECHMANN, Flemming MADSEN, Esben W. JOHANSEN
  • Patent number: 9775948
    Abstract: An auto injector having sequential control of needle insertion and dose injection is disclosed. A syringe with a needle is movably positioned in a housing between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside the housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. A plunger rod tube has at least one locking member configured to normally lock a plunger rod to the plunger rod tube. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of at least one dose of medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20170043094
    Abstract: A medical cartridge containing multiple doses of a medical drug is disclosed. An outlet end is arranged to be connected to an injection needle for delivering the medical drug. The medical cartridge comprises a one way valve arranged in an interior part of the medical cartridge at a position near the outlet end. The one way valve allows a fluid flow from the interior of the medical cartridge towards the outlet end, but prevents a fluid flow from the outlet end towards the interior of the medical cartridge. Thereby the risk of contamination of the medical drug remaining in the cartridge is minimised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Medicom Innovation Partner A/S
    Inventors: Esben W. JOHANSEN, Niels KURE, Henrik LEISNER
  • Publication number: 20170043091
    Abstract: A disposable cassette (1) for storing and delivering a medical drug, the cassette (1) comprising a cartridge (7) containing the medical drug, a waste reservoir (8) arranged to receive waste liquid and/or gas, an injection needle (9) ranged to deliver the medical drug, and a valve block (10) being movable between a first position and a second position. The first position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the waste reservoir (8), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the injection needle (9), and the second position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the injection needle (9), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the waste reservoir (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Medicom Innovation Partner A/S
    Inventor: Esben W. JOHANSEN
  • Patent number: 9186459
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector for epinephrine injection is provided. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of medicament. A reload handle is connected to the syringe assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the syringe to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Patent number: 9033949
    Abstract: A device (2) for bringing a first vessel member (6, 26) in fluid communication with a needle member (4), which device (2) includes an adaptor (20) having a housing (14) with a holding arrangement (16, 18) configured to secure the needle (4) to the housing (14), where the housing (14) has at least a first opening (38, 40) sealed by a seal (10, 12); a cutting device (32, 34) configured to perforate the seal (10, 12). The cutting device (32, 34) is configured to perforate the seal (10, 12) and thereby break the seal (10, 12) by bringing the seal (10, 12) into contact with the cutting device (32, 34) by moving the adaptor (20) towards the vessel member (6, 26) in a manner in which the needle member (4) is not brought into contact with the seal (10, 12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Bang & Olufsen Medicom A/S
    Inventors: Jan Olesen, Bjorn Knud Andersen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140257185
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector for epinephrine injection is provided. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of medicament. A reload handle is connected to the syringe assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the syringe to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140221974
    Abstract: A reloadable auto injector wherein a syringe assembly is movably positioned between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside a housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. The assembly comprises a syringe, a plunger rod and a plunger rod driver configured to apply a force to the plunger rod to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering at least one dose of medicament. A syringe driver is configured to apply a force to the assembly thereby moving the assembly from the first position to the second position. A reload handle may be connected to the assembly so that user operation of the reload handle retracts the assembly to the first position and simultaneously reload the syringe driver to thereby ready the auto injector for delivering a further dose of medicament. The plunger rod driver is not re-activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Mansen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140207106
    Abstract: An auto injector having sequential control of needle insertion and dose injection is disclosed. A syringe with a needle is movably positioned in a housing between a first position in which the needle is accommodated inside the housing and a second position in which the needle protrudes outside the housing. A plunger rod tube has at least one locking member configured to normally lock a plunger rod to the plunger rod tube. A syringe driver applies a force to the syringe to move the syringe together with plunger rod tube, plunger rod and plunger rod driver from the first position to the second position. In the second position, the locking member is unlocked and releases the plunger rod to thereby activate the plunger rod driver to advance the plunger rod in the syringe for delivering of at least one dose of medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Soeren Bechmann, Flemming Madsen, Esben W. Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140148777
    Abstract: A device (2) for bringing a first vessel member (6, 26) in fluid communication with a needle member (4), which device (2) includes an adaptor (20) having a housing (14) with a holding arrangement (16, 18) configured to secure the needle (4) to the housing (14), where the housing (14) has at least a first opening (38, 40) sealed by a seal (10, 12); a cutting device (32, 34) configured to perforate the seal (10, 12). The cutting device (32, 34) is configured to perforate the seal (10, 12) and thereby break the seal (10, 12) by bringing the seal (10, 12) into contact with the cutting device (32, 34) by moving the adaptor (20) towards the vessel member (6, 26) in a manner in which the needle member (4) is not brought into contact with the seal (10, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: BANG & OLUFSEN MEDICOM A/S
    Inventors: Jan Olesen, Bjorn Knud Andersen, Esben W. Johansen