Patents by Inventor Frank Schiffmann
Frank Schiffmann 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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Patent number: 8998876Abstract: An ampoule holder for receiving an ampoule that has a closure element with a radial projection, the ampoule holder including an ampoule seat and a securing member operably coupled to the ampoule seat, wherein the radial projection of the closure element can be arranged between the ampoule seat and securing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AGInventors: Annette Drunk, Marius Büttler, Frank Schiffmann, Sara Tretola, Kurt Weber, Ulrich Moser, Jürg Hirschel
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Publication number: 20110152822Abstract: An ampoule holder for receiving an ampoule that has a closure element with a radial projection, the ampoule holder including an ampoule seat and a securing member operably coupled to the ampoule seat, wherein the radial projection of the closure element can be arranged between the ampoule seat and securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Annette Drunk, Marius Büttler, Frank Schiffmann, Sara Tretola, Kurt Weber, Ulrich Moser, Jürg Hirschel
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Patent number: 7727202Abstract: A piston stopper for a medicine injector, wherein the stopper has a stopper body with a mesh section and at least one sealing element positioned at least partly around the circumference of the stopper body, wherein at least one of the sealing element and mesh section is connected to the stopper body in a material bond. A method for manufacturing such a piston stopper is encompassed.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AGInventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Michel Hirsiger, Frank Schiffmann, Hanspeter Stoller
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Patent number: 7473241Abstract: The invention relates to a device for injecting a fluid including a pressure chamber for accommodating the fluid, a piston for expelling the fluid from the pressure chamber, a pressure mechanism for generating an expelling impulse or force, and a transfer body coupled to the pressure mechanism, wherein, in an initial position the transfer body is arranged at a distance away from a contact point for transferring a force or impulse onto the piston. The invention encompasses a method for injecting a fluid wherein a transfer body is freely accelerated for a distance and strikes a contact point thus generating an initial impulse or pressure to expel the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Tecpharma Licensing AGInventors: Birger Hjertman, Frank Schiffmann
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Patent number: 7214213Abstract: A device for displaying a dosage setting on an injection device includes a reading area in a casing of the injection device and a scale band arranged in the interior of the casing. The scale band is at least partially guided past the reading area by a guiding device, and can be set in accordance with a dosage setting of the injection device, and the dosage setting can be read from the reading area. A transport device, coupled to a dosage setting device of the injection device, is provided for transporting said scale band past the reading area.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AGInventors: Reto Michel, Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20070100290Abstract: A positioning mechanism and method for fitting a needle on an injection device with an associated needle cover wherein the needle cover has at least one positioning element for guiding or positioning a needle to a pre-defined position relative to the injection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Frank Schiffmann, Reto Michel, Kurt Weber
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Patent number: 6986758Abstract: A device for administering an injectable product in doses including a dosage reservoir from which a product dosage is administered, a storage reservoir for storing the product, a transfer conveyor for conveying the product dosage from the storage reservoir into the dosage reservoir, an evacuator for evacuating the dosage reservoir, and a dosing and activating mechanism for performing a dosing movement for selecting the product dosage, a conveying movement for activating the transfer conveyor and an evacuating movement for activating the evacuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AGInventor: Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20050177114Abstract: A device for displaying a dosage setting on an injection device includes a reading area in a casing of the injection device and a scale band arranged in the interior of the casing. The scale band is at least partially guided past the reading area by a guiding device, and can be set in accordance with a dosage setting of the injection device, and the dosage setting can be read from the reading area. A transport device, coupled to a dosage setting device of the injection device, is provided for transporting said scale band past the reading area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Reto Michel, Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20040133150Abstract: The invention relates to a device for injecting a fluid including a pressure chamber for accommodating the fluid, a piston for expelling the fluid from the pressure chamber, a pressure mechanism for generating an expelling impulse or force, and a transfer body coupled to the pressure mechanism, wherein, in an initial position the transfer body is arranged at a distance away from a contact point for transferring a force or impulse onto the piston. The invention encompasses a method for injecting a fluid wherein a transfer body is freely accelerated for a distance and strikes a contact point thus generating an initial impulse or pressure to expel the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Birger Hjertman, Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20040133163Abstract: A device for administering an injectable product in doses including a dosage reservoir from which a product dosage is administered, a storage reservoir for storing the product, a transfer conveyor for conveying the product dosage from the storage reservoir into the dosage reservoir, an evacuator for evacuating the dosage reservoir, and a dosing and activating mechanism for performing a dosing movement for selecting the product dosage, a conveying movement for activating the transfer conveyor and an evacuating movement for activating the evacuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20040129803Abstract: A pressure jet injector for administering an injectable product, including a casing, a pressure chamber connected to the casing, and a feeder for administering the product from the pressure chamber. To administer the product, a jet outlet, which may be formed as the pressure chamber outlet, is pressed against tissue using a pressing force. The pressing force acts on a trigger for the injector. The trigger is connected to the casing such that the pressing force is transferred to a resistance element. The resistance element is supported on the casing and the pressing force acting on the trigger is further transferred from the trigger onto the casing via the resistance element. The feeder is triggered as the pressing force reaches or exceeds a pre-set and/or measured magnitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Monika Dolder, Frank Schiffmann
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Publication number: 20030153876Abstract: A piston stopper for a medicine injector, wherein the stopper has a stopper body with a mesh section and at least one sealing element positioned at least partly around the circumference of the stopper body, wherein at least one of the sealing element and mesh section is connected to the stopper body in a material bond. A method for manufacturing such a piston stopper is encompassed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Fritz Kirchhofer, Michael Hirsiger, Frank Schiffmann, Hanspeter Stoller
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Patent number: 5858303Abstract: A method of simultaneously sterilizing a first object and a second object that includes providing a first container with a first exterior surface, the first exterior surface comprises a first microwave interactive layer and defines a first interior space having a first initial temperature. The first object is placed within the first interior space of the first container. The method includes the step of providing a second container with a second exterior surface, the second exterior surface comprises a second microwave interactive layer and defines a second interior space having a second initial temperature. A second object is placed within the second interior space of the second container. The first and second microwave interactive layers are exposed to a first amount of microwaves so that the first microwave layer produces heat which raises the temperature within the first interior space to a predetermined sterilization temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Quiclave, L. L. C.Inventors: Robert Frank Schiffmann, Jeffery Scott Held
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Patent number: 5837977Abstract: A container for containing a dummy load while being subjected to microwave radiation that includes a first surface with an exterior surface and an inner surface, wherein the first surface includes an optically transparent material. A second surface having an exterior surface and an inner surface facing the inner surface of the first surface, the second surface attached to the first surface wherein both of the inner surfaces define a volume of space into which the dummy load is placed. The dummy load is supported on the second surface and positioned to be subjected to microwave radiation that passes through the optically transparent material, wherein the dummy load is not heated by the microwave radiation that passes through the optically transparent material.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Quiclave, L.L.C.Inventors: Robert Frank Schiffmann, Jeffery Scott Held
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Patent number: 5811769Abstract: A method of sterilizing an object having the steps of providing a container with an exterior surface that has a microwave interactive layer and defines an interior space having an initial temperature. An object is then placed within the interior space of the container. Next, the microwave interactive layer is exposed to a first amount of microwaves so that the layer produces heat which raises the temperature within the interior space to a predetermined sterilization temperature. The predetermined sterilization temperature is then maintained within the interior space for an amount of time sufficient to sterilize the object.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Quiclave, L.L.C.Inventors: Robert Frank Schiffmann, Jeffery Scott Held
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Patent number: 5645748Abstract: A microwave sterilization system including a microwave oven having a microwave source that produces microwave radiation. The oven encloses a first chamber and a second chamber. Each chamber has a pouch containing an object and is positioned therein so as to be exposed to the microwave radiation, wherein each pouch has an interior which contains the object corresponding to that pouch. The system further includes a sensor system for detecting the temperatures of said both interiors and produces signals representative of those temperatures. Those signals are sent to the microwave source so as to control the emission of microwave radiation from the microwave source.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Quiclave, L.L.C.Inventors: Robert Frank Schiffmann, Jeffery Scott Held