Patents by Inventor Freddy Mills

Freddy Mills 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: 20240139425
    Abstract: The safety device includes a tubular body configured to receive a barrel, a head arrangement configured to abut against the flange and to lock into a flange, at least two actuation arms connecting the tubular body and the head arrangement, said actuation arms having a proximal link connected to the head arrangement by a proximal hinge and a distal link connected to the tubular body by a distal hinge. The proximal link and the distal link are connected by an intermediate hinge. The actuation arm is movable between a collapsed position in which the tubular body is maintained in a position proximally close to the flange uncovering the needle and an extended position in which the tubular body is maintained in a position distally distant from the head arrangement shielding the needle; a locking means for maintaining the actuation arms in a collapsed position and a locking means for maintaining the actuation arms in an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Matthieu Charvin, Albert Chansavang, Olivier Albenge, Nicolas Besson
  • Publication number: 20240139428
    Abstract: The safety device includes a tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis (A), the tubular body being configured to receive the barrel, an annular head configured to abut against the flange; one actuation arm connecting the tubular body and the annular head, the actuation arm being movable by a user between a collapsed position in which the tubular body is maintained by the actuation arm in a position proximally close to the flange uncovering the needle and an extended position in which the tubular body is maintained in a position distally distant from the flange shielding the needle; one finger resting arrangement connected to the annular head; a locking means for maintaining the actuation arm in a collapsed position and a locking means for maintaining the actuation arm in an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Olivier Albenge, Albert Chansavang, Freddy Mills, Nicolas Besson
  • Publication number: 20240139429
    Abstract: The safety device includes a tubular body configured to receive a barrel, a head arrangement configured to abut against the flange and to lock into a flange, at least two actuation arms connecting the tubular body and the head arrangement, said actuation arms having a proximal link connected to the head arrangement by a proximal hinge and a distal link connected to the tubular body by a distal hinge, the proximal link and the distal link being connected by an intermediate hinge, the actuation arm being movable between a collapsed position in which the tubular body is maintained in a position proximally close to the flange uncovering the needle and an extended position in which the tubular body is maintained in a position distally distant from the head arrangement shielding the needle; a locking means for maintaining the actuation arms in a collapsed position and a biasing member for maintaining the actuation arms in an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Albert Chansavang, Olivier Albenge
  • Publication number: 20240139430
    Abstract: The syringe assembly for use in medication delivery includes a syringe barrel having a needle at a distal end of the barrel; a tubular body defining an enclosure, said barrel extending at least partially within said enclosure; a safety shield for the needle, longitudinally movable with respect to the tubular body between a retracted position and an activated position; a spring urging said safety shield towards said activated position; a first locking mechanism for locking the safety shield in the retracted position, wherein the first locking mechanism is manually releasable by a user so as to let the safety shield reach the activated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Albert Chansavang, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20240058548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptor (30) for a drug delivery device having a reservoir (12) and a longitudinal tip (20), the adaptor (30) comprising a distal part defining a connecting ring (31) intended to receive a connector, and a proximal part defining a mounting ring (33) having an inner surface (34), the mounting ring (33) being shaped and configured such that, when the adaptor (30) is mounted around the longitudinal tip (20) of the drug delivery device, at least one annular space (38) is created between said inner surface (34) of the mounting ring (33) and said outer surface (20a) of the longitudinal tip (20), said at least one annular space (38) being able to accommodate an adhesive layer (40) in order to bond said adaptor (30) to said longitudinal tip. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Flippe, Freddy Mills
  • Patent number: 11833339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptor (30) for a drug delivery device having a reservoir (12) and a longitudinal tip (20), the adaptor (30) comprising a distal part defining a connecting ring (31) intended to receive a connector, and a proximal part defining a mounting ring (33) having an inner surface (34), the mounting ring (33) being shaped and configured such that, when the adaptor (30) is mounted around the longitudinal tip (20) of the drug delivery device, at least one annular space (38) is created between said inner surface (34) of the mounting ring (33) and said outer surface (20a) of the longitudinal tip (20), said at least one annular space (38) being able to accommodate an adhesive layer (40) in order to bond said adaptor (30) to said longitudinal tip. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Marc Flippe, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20230364352
    Abstract: Provided herein is a safety syringe including a syringe having a barrel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an interior, a needle arranged at the distal end of the barrel, and a plunger arranged at the proximal end of the barrel, and a safety subassembly, having a support body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an interior, the syringe received within the support body interior, a plurality of finger grips arranged at the proximal end of the support body, and a needle cover arranged at the distal end of the support body and biased distally relative thereto, the needle cover having a proximal end, a distal end configured to contact an injection site of a user, and a sidewall therebetween, the needle cover configured to slide telescopically relative to the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Pierre Ducarouge, Freddy Mills
  • Patent number: 11806497
    Abstract: An adaptor includes a tubular body having a proximal region and a distal region, the proximal region configured to engage a distal tip of a drug delivery device and the distal region being configured to be connected to a connector. The distal region has a distal end delimiting a distal opening so as to permit introduction of the connector inside the distal region. The distal end is configured to be clamped to the connector when the connector is introduced inside the tubular body. The distal end includes a deformable element having a free end, which is configured to deform towards the proximal region when the connector is introduced inside the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Lionel Maritan, Marc Flippe
  • Publication number: 20230055325
    Abstract: An adaptor includes a tubular body having a proximal region and a distal region, the proximal region configured to engage a distal tip of a drug delivery device and the distal region being configured to be connected to a connector. The distal region has a distal end delimiting a distal opening so as to permit introduction of the connector inside the distal region. The distal end is configured to be clamped to the connector when the connector is introduced inside the tubular body. The distal end comprises a deformable element having a free end, which is configured to deform towards the proximal region when the connector is introduced inside the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Lionel Maritan, Marc Flippe
  • Patent number: 11524123
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety assembly having—an attachment ring attached to the tip of the container and—a safety device covering at least the distal end of the needle, the safety device attached to the attachment ring. The attachment ring has an inner ring having an inner face provided with a snap feature, which engages a complementary snap feature on the tip of the container to prevent axial movement of the inner ring with respect to the container. The snap feature moves radially to engage the complementary snap feature on the tip of the container; and an outer ring is fixed on the inner ring, with a sleeve portion surrounding at least a portion of the inner ring to prevent radial movement of the snap feature once the snap feature has engaged the complementary snap feature on the tip of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Franck Carrel, Lionel Maritan, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20220305214
    Abstract: A safety device for preventing needle stick injury comprises a ring configured to be attached to the distal tip of a medical injection device, a first hinge portion, and a protective shield. The protective shield comprises a second hinge portion pivotally coupled to the first hinge portion and is configured to adopt successively a storage position covering the needle tip, a retracted position uncovering the needle tip and a safety position covering the needle tip. In the safety position, the protective shield is locked on the ring by engagement of a locking member with a lug on the ring. The locking member is configured to engage the lug when the protective shield transitions from the retracted position to the safety position, passing from one side of the lug to the other, and remaining engaged with the lug for maintaining the protective shield in the safety position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Franck Carrel, Freddy Mills
  • Patent number: 11413400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety assembly for preventing needle stick injury with a needle having a proximal end fixed to a tip of a medical container and a pointed distal end, the safety assembly having: an attachment ring fixed to the tip of the container and a safety device to cover at least the distal end of the needle, the safety device attached to the attachment ring. The safety assembly has an attachment ring having an inner ring and an outer ring to be snapped onto each other, the inner ring having an inner recess for applying glue between the inner ring and the tip, and the inner ring and outer ring having mutually engaging elements preventing any rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Franck Carrel, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20210283343
    Abstract: An adaptor for connecting a drug delivery device to a connector is provided with an external thread. The adaptor includes a globally tubular body having a proximal region and a distal region, said proximal region being provided with an engagement element for mounting said adaptor on the drug delivery device. The distal region is provided on its inner wall with an internal thread intended to cooperate with said external thread so as to connect said connector to the adaptor, said internal thread defining an internal thread crest. Said internal thread crest is provided with at least one deformable radial end part configured so as to be radially deformed when said connector is screwed into the adaptor. Also disclosed is a drug delivery device including such an adaptor and a method for connecting the connector to the adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Lionel Maritan, Marc Flippe
  • Publication number: 20210060267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptor (30) for a drug delivery device having a reservoir (12) and a longitudinal tip (20), the adaptor (30) comprising a distal part defining a connecting ring (31) intended to receive a connector, and a proximal part defining a mounting ring (33) having an inner surface (34), the mounting ring (33) being shaped and configured such that, when the adaptor (30) is mounted around the longitudinal tip (20) of the drug delivery device, at least one annular space (38) is created between said inner surface (34) of the mounting ring (33) and said outer surface (20a) of the longitudinal tip (20), said at least one annular space (38) being able to accommodate an adhesive layer (40) in order to bond said adaptor (30) to said longitudinal tip. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Marc Flippe, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20210030971
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety assembly for preventing needle stick injury with a needle having a proximal end fixed to a tip of a medical container and a pointed distal end, the safety assembly having: an attachment ring fixed to the tip of the container and a safety device to cover at least the distal end of the needle, the safety device attached to the attachment ring. The safety assembly has an attachment ring having an inner ring and an outer ring to be snapped onto each other, the inner ring having an inner recess for applying glue between the inner ring and the tip, and the inner ring and outer ring having mutually engaging elements preventing any rotation of the outer ring relative to the inner ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Franck CARREL, Freddy MILLS
  • Patent number: 10864331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptor (30) for a drug delivery device having a reservoir (12) and a longitudinal tip (20), the adaptor (30) comprising a distal part defining a connecting ring (31) intended to receive a connector, and a proximal part defining a mounting ring (33) having an inner surface (34), the mounting ring (33) being shaped and configured such that, when the adaptor (30) is mounted around the longitudinal tip (20) of the drug delivery device, at least one annular space (38) is created between said inner surface (34) of the mounting ring (33) and said outer surface (20a) of the longitudinal tip (20), said at least one annular space (38) being able to accommodate an adhesive layer (40) in order to bond said adaptor (30) to said longitudinal tip. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Marc Flippe, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20200222637
    Abstract: The invention relates to a safety assembly having—an attachment ring attached to the tip of the container and—a safety device covering at least the distal end of the needle, the safety device attached to the attachment ring. The attachment ring has an inner ring having an inner face provided with a snap feature, which engages a complementary snap feature on the tip of the container to prevent axial movement of the inner ring with respect to the container. The snap feature moves radially to engage the complementary snap feature on the tip of the container; and an outer ring is fixed on the inner ring, with a sleeve portion surrounding at least a portion of the inner ring to prevent radial movement of the snap feature once the snap feature has engaged the complementary snap feature on the tip of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Franck Carrel, Lionel Maritan, Freddy Mills
  • Publication number: 20200114139
    Abstract: This adaptor comprises a tubular body having a proximal region and a distal region, the proximal region configured to engage a distal tip of said drug delivery device and the distal region being configured to be connected to the connector. The distal region has a distal end delimiting a distal opening so as to permit introduction of the connector inside the distal region. The distal end is configured to be clamped to the connector when said connector is introduced inside the tubular body. The distal end comprises a deformable element having a free end which is configured to deform towards the proximal region when the connector is introduced inside the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Freddy Mills, Lionel Maritan, Marc Flippe
  • Publication number: 20180161524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adaptor (30) for a drug delivery device having a reservoir (12) and a longitudinal tip (20), the adaptor (30) comprising a distal part defining a connecting ring (31) intended to receive a connector, and a proximal part defining a mounting ring (33) having an inner surface (34), the mounting ring (33) being shaped and configured such that, when the adaptor (30) is mounted around the longitudinal tip (20) of the drug delivery device, at least one annular space (38) is created between said inner surface (34) of the mounting ring (33) and said outer surface (20a) of the longitudinal tip (20), said at least one annular space (38) being able to accommodate an adhesive layer (40) in order to bond said adaptor (30) to said longitudinal tip. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Marc Flippe, Freddy Mills
  • Patent number: D891611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Stéphane Valentin, Freddy Mills, Nicolas Bralet, Stéphane Munsch