Patents by Inventor Keld Sloth Christensen
Keld Sloth Christensen 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: 11457901Abstract: A tissue collection device (1) for collection of one or more exposed tissue samples (2) from a biopsy needle or biopsy device, which tissue collection device comprises one or more pieces of a carrier medium (6) and is arranged to temporarily bring a piece of carrier medium into physical contact with the tissue sample, while the tissue sample is still positioned in the biopsy needle or biopsy device, so that the tissue sample (2) adheres to the carrier medium (6) and is removed from the biopsy needle (3) or biopsy device (4) with the carrier medium (6), when the carrier medium (6) is removed from the biopsy needle or biopsy device again. Furthermore, a biopsy device comprising such a tissue collection device is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: TeesuVac ApSInventors: Tue Kjaergaard Toft, Lars Ulrik Nielsen, Keld Sloth Christensen, Søren Kjeld Kjellerup Hansen, Tomas Gundberg, Henrik Harboe, Ole Kjeldsen
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Publication number: 20200187922Abstract: A tissue collection device (1) for collection of one or more exposed tissue samples (2) from a biopsy needle or biopsy device, which tissue collection device comprises one or more pieces of a carrier medium (6) and is arranged to temporarily bring a piece of carrier medium into physical contact with the tissue sample, while the tissue sample is still positioned in the biopsy needle or biopsy device, so that the tissue sample (2) adheres to the carrier medium (6) and is removed from the biopsy needle (3) or biopsy device (4) with the carrier medium (6), when the carrier medium (6) is removed from the biopsy needle or biopsy device again. Furthermore, a biopsy device comprising such a tissue collection device is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Tue Kjaergaard Toft, Lars Ulrik Nielsen, Keld Sloth Christensen, Søren Kjeld Kjellerup Hansen, Tomas Gundberg, Henrik Harboe, Ole Kjeldsen
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Patent number: 10307536Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20180110920Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 9872957Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20170080147Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven A. Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 9539388Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 9314569Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 9254367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: ASTRAZENECA ABInventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20150122249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8800559Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20140121633Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: JAMES CAUSEY, TODD KIRSCHEN, MITCHELL WENGER, STEVEN FRIEDMAN, JOSHUA COLTON, KELD SLOTH CHRISTENSEN
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Publication number: 20140018735Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8622966Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8551046Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8409142Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20130061850Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8225790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Nicholas Bowman, Jörgen Fruensgaard, Jörgen Funder Rasmussen, Henrik Hougaard Vilstrup, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Publication number: 20120022496Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen
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Patent number: 8057436Abstract: Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James Causey, Todd Kirschen, Mitchell Wenger, Steven Friedman, Joshua Colton, Keld Sloth Christensen