Patents by Inventor George Cave

George Cave 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: 20240115809
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 11890454
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Publication number: 20230390494
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Patent number: 11707573
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Patent number: 11623046
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 11484658
    Abstract: A drug delivery device comprising: a housing; a cylindrical member rotatably supported within the housing; and a plurality of sensors; wherein: the outer surface of the cylindrical member is provided with a single track, the track forming an encoder and having a plurality of first track segments and a plurality of second track segments arranged along the length of the track which are respectively capable of inducing first and second responses in the sensors; and in each rotational position of the cylindrical member relative to the housing at least one different first track segment is capable of inducing a first response in at least one said sensor, thereby enabling the rotational position of the cylindrical member relative to the housing to be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Samuel Keir Steel, Paul Richard Draper, George Cave
  • Publication number: 20220273882
    Abstract: A drug delivery device for administering a drug is presented having a body, at least one electrical unit and a port for electrically contacting the electrical unit, an adapter for attaching an injection needle to the drug delivery device, a safety mechanism arranged to prevent contacting the electrical unit whilst an injection needle is in fluid communication with the drug delivery device and arranged to prevent establishing a fluid communication whilst the electrical unit is contactable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Richard Draper, George Cave, Joseph Butler, Samuel Steel, David Richard Mercer, Simon Lewis Bilton
  • Publication number: 20220226579
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Publication number: 20220193344
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 11357917
    Abstract: A drug delivery device for administering a drug is presented having a body, at least one electrical unit and a port for electrically contacting the electrical unit, an adapter for attaching an injection needle to the drug delivery device, a safety mechanism arranged to prevent contacting the electrical unit whilst an injection needle is in fluid communication with the drug delivery device and arranged to prevent establishing a fluid communication whilst the electrical unit is contactable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Paul Richard Draper, George Cave, Joseph Butler, Samuel Steel, David Richard Mercer, Simon Lewis Bilton
  • Patent number: 11324892
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Patent number: 11285265
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 11224695
    Abstract: A drug delivery device for administering a drug is presented having a body adapted to retain a cartridge containing a drug, at least one electrical unit and a port for electrically contacting the electrical unit, an adapter for attaching an injection needle to the drug delivery device, a safety mechanism arranged to prevent contacting the electrical unit through the port whilst an injection needle is in fluid communication with the cartridge and arranged to prevent establishing a fluid communication between an injection needle and the cartridge whilst the port is configured to allow contacting the electrical unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Publication number: 20210290849
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 11083846
    Abstract: Disclosed are syringes that allow one-handed operation for measuring and dispensing a medicament, provide consistent finger placement on the syringe barrel. The syringes have a generally oval exterior shape that comfortably fits a user's hand and prevents rolling of the syringe when placed on a surface. Due to the shape of the syringes, the dispensing tip will not touch a surface or substrate when the syringe is placed thereon, providing improved hygiene and reduced contamination. The syringes preferably have a dosage marking on the barrel that provides ease of seeing the withdrawn medicament. The dosage marking can be raised and/or colored and/or made light sensitive. The raised markings can provide an audible and/or tactile indication of the dose of medicament drawn into or out of the syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK) IP Limited
    Inventors: George Cave, Paul Richard Draper, Daniel Paul Salisbury
  • Publication number: 20210121632
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Publication number: 20210038819
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Patent number: 10888662
    Abstract: Apparatus for recording information concerning the use of an injection device, the apparatus comprising: one or more sensors for providing information indicative of how the injection device is used; a processor configured to analyse said information detected by the one or more sensors to determine use information, said use information corresponding to how the injection device is used; and a memory for storing said use information in an image format such that said use information can be retrieved from the memory and displayed in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: George Cave
  • Patent number: 10806864
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Samuel Steel, Paul Richard Draper, Joseph Butler, George Cave, David Richard Mercer
  • Publication number: 20200306455
    Abstract: A drug delivery device comprising: a housing; a cylindrical member rotatably supported within the housing; and a plurality of sensors; wherein: the outer surface of the cylindrical member is provided with a single track, the track forming an encoder and having a plurality of first track segments and a plurality of second track segments arranged along the length of the track which are respectively capable of inducing first and second responses in the sensors; and in each rotational position of the cylindrical member relative to the housing at least one different first track segment is capable of inducing a first response in at least one said sensor, thereby enabling the rotational position of the cylindrical member relative to the housing to be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel Keir Steel, Paul Richard Draper, George Cave