Patents by Inventor Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup

Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup 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
  • 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: 9254367
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator may include a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force and a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath. An actuation locking device may be moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Publication number: 20150122249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking means moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 8800559
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking device moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Publication number: 20130061850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking means moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 8225790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking means moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Publication number: 20080156321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking means moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jorgen Fruensgaard, Jorgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
  • Patent number: 6874652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dispensing of tablets from an apparatus constituting a dispenser for tablets contained in a blister pack. The invention also relates to such apparatuses and to uses of such apparatuses. The invention makes use of an apparatus the operating of which greatly increases the facility of using the apparatus, increases the resistance towards tampering the apparatus and facilitates reducing the size of the apparatus when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Bang & Olufsen Medicom A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Bondgaard Christensen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Ole Hangaard, Keld Sloth Christensen, Kim Bisgaard Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20040099561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dispensing of tablets from an apparatus constituting a dispenser for tablets contained in a blister pack. The invention also relates to such apparatuses and to uses of such apparatuses. The invention makes use of an apparatus the operating of which greatly increases the facility of using the apparatus, increases the resistance towards tampering the apparatus and facilitates reducing the size of the apparatus when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Henrik Bondgaard Christensen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Ole Hangaard, Keld Sloth Christensen, Kim Bisgaard Sorensen