Patents by Inventor James Terence Collins

James Terence Collins 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: 20210386945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhaler devices (701), and in particular to devices provided with medicament carriers containing individual pockets or blisters of powdered medicament covered by a lidding sheet such as a lidding foil. A common actuator (710) is provided for controlling movement of an indexing system (712,714) for advancing/indexing a dose and an opening system (790,791) for opening a dose such that progression of the opening system (790,791) is disproportional to progression of the indexing system (712,714) during movement of the common actuator (710).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: COALESCE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LTD
    Inventors: David Gregory AHERN, Robin Craig COCKER, Ewen Humphrey CHRISTIE, Christopher Iain DAVIDSON, James Anthony TIBBATTS, Paul Christopher Edward MUTTI, James Terence COLLINS
  • Patent number: 10307532
    Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
  • Patent number: 9821333
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component 112, 165 for a fluid dispenser 110 which defines a dosing chamber 120 for a piston member 114 to stroke in and has an end 160 adapted for engaging a fluid outlet 152 of the fluid dispenser or a seal 154 which overlies the fluid outlet 152 to selectively close and open the fluid outlet 152 or seal 154. Other aspects are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: Glaxo Group Limited, Meadwestvaco Calmar GMBH
    Inventors: James Terence Collins, Thomas Franz Paul Gratzfeld, Heiko Harms, Werner Hertrampf, Richard David Lintern, Gerdhard Niebecker, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Karl Heinz Waitz, Karl Gisbert Welp
  • Publication number: 20170189611
    Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Roche Diagnostics International AG
    Inventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
  • Patent number: 9592338
    Abstract: A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Allen John Pearson, James Terence Collins, Neil Alexander Pryor
  • Publication number: 20140203049
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component 112, 165 for a fluid dispenser 110 which defines a dosing chamber 120 for a piston member 114 to stroke in and has an end 160 adapted for engaging a fluid outlet 152 of the fluid dispenser or a seal 154 which overlies the fluid outlet 152 to selectively close and open the fluid outlet 152 or seal 154. Other aspects are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: James Terence COLLINS, Thomas Franz Paul GRATZFELD, Heiko HARMS, Werner HERTRAMPF, Richard David LINTERN, Gerdhard NIEBECKER, Allen John PEARSON, Paul Kenneth RAND, Karl Heinz WAITZ, Karl Gisbert WELP
  • Patent number: 8678243
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component for a fluid dispenser which defines a dosing chamber for a piston member to stroke in and has an end adapted for engaging a fluid outlet of the fluid dispenser or a seal which overlies the fluid outlet to selectively close and open the fluid outlet or seal. Other aspects are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: Glaxo Group Limited, MeadWestVaco Calmar GmbH
    Inventors: James Terence Collins, Thomas Franz Paul Gratzfeld, Heiko Harms, Werner Hertrampf, Richard David Lintern, Gerdhard Niebecker, Allen John Pearson, Paul Kenneth Rand, Karl Heinz Waitz, Karl Gisbert Welp
  • Publication number: 20100163582
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a component for a fluid dispenser which defines a dosing chamber for a piston member to stroke in and has an end adapted for engaging a fluid outlet of the fluid dispenser or a seal which overlies the fluid outlet to selectively close and open the fluid outlet or seal. Other aspects are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: James Terence Collins
  • Publication number: 20090283538
    Abstract: A counter (or recorder) for a pill dispenser comprising two relatively moveable chassis components forming part of a pill dispensement mechanism, a pill delivery or dispensement channel and a counting (or recording) mechanism. The counting (or recording) mechanism comprises one or more actuation indicators, a ratchet pawl for incrementally advancing a first of the one or more actuation indicators and a drive mechanism for activating the ratchet pawl. The ratchet pawl is mounted to a first of the two chassis components. The drive mechanism is mounted to the second of the two chassis components. The drive mechanism is connected to a pill detect feature that can move between a positive dispensement position and a negative dispensement position if the channel is clear, the negative dispensement position being such that at least a part of the pill detect feature is positioned within or blocking the pill delivery or dispensement channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: James Terence Collins, Allen John Pearson, Gregor John McLennan Anderson