Patents by Inventor Malcolm Boyd

Malcolm Boyd 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: 20120330228
    Abstract: A computerized electro-mechanical drug delivery device configured to deliver at least one dose of two or more medicaments. The device comprises a control unit. An electro-mechanical drive unit is operably coupled to the control unit and a primary reservoir for a first medicament and a secondary reservoir for a fluid agent, e.g. a second medicament. An operator interface is in communication with the control unit. A single dispense assembly is configured for fluid communication with the primary and the secondary reservoir. Activation of the operator panel sets a first dose from the primary reservoir and based on the first dose and a therapeutic dose profile, the control unit is configured to determine a dose or range of the fluid agent. Alternatively, the control unit determines or calculates a dose or range of a third medicament. Further, a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Shane Alistair Day, Daniel Thomas De Sausmarez Lintell, Steven Wimpenny, Christopher Jones, Aidan Michael O'Hare, Barry Yates, Robert Veasey, Christopher James Smith, Malcolm Boyd, David Martin Leak, Carmen Patricia Keating, David Sanders, Elizabeth Anne Marshall
  • Publication number: 20120289929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Patent number: 8226631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May
  • Publication number: 20120172816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May
  • Patent number: 8167849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Publication number: 20120089098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery (5) comprising a housing (10) with a proximal end (28) and a distal end (22), a cartridge holder (14) adapted to retain a cartridge, the cartridge holder (14) being secured to the housing (10) and having an at least partially transparent side wall, and a cap (40) being capable of covering the distal end (22) of the drug delivery device, the cap (40) being rotationally free movable with respect to the housing (10) and comprising a window aperture (44), the window aperture (44) being capable of displaying information revealed by the cartridge holder (14). Furthermore, using a cap (40) for covering the distal end (22) of the drug delivery device (5) is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVETNIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Robert Veasey, David Plumptre, David Sanders
  • Publication number: 20120037530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery (5) comprising a housing (10) with a proximal end (28) and a distal end (22), a cartridge holder (14) adapted to retain a cartridge, the cartridge holder (14) being secured to the housing (10) and having an at least partially transparent side wall, and a cap (40) being capable of covering the distal end (22) of the drug delivery device, being rotationally fixed with respect to the housing (10) and comprising a window aperture (44), the window aperture (44) being capable of displaying information revealed by the cartridge holder (14). Furthermore, using a cap (40) for covering the distal end (22) of the drug delivery device (5) is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVETNIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Robert Veasey, David Plumptre, David Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110306947
    Abstract: A medication delivery device comprises a housing having a proximal end (P) and a distal end (D), a cartridge for holding a medication (M), the cartridge having an outlet, a moveable piston being retained within the cartridge, a drive member moveable in a proximal direction with respect to the housing for setting a dose of medication (M) to be delivered and in the distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering the dose and a piston rod adapted to drive the piston in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge for delivering the dose. The drive member is releasably coupled to the piston rod. The medication delivery device further comprises a resilient member which is arranged to move the drive member in the proximal direction with respect to the housing after dose delivery, thereby reducing pressure of the piston rod on the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Robert Veasey, David Plumptre
  • Patent number: 7993301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard E. Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Publication number: 20100137792
    Abstract: A medication delivery device (1) comprises a housing (4) having a proximal end (P) and a distal end (D), a cartridge (3) for holding a medication (M), the cartridge (3) having an outlet (2), a moveable piston (5) being retained within the cartridge (3), a drive member (17) moveable in a proximal direction with respect to the housing (4) for setting a dose of medication (M) to be delivered and in the distal direction with respect to the housing (4) for delivering the dose and a piston rod (10) adapted to drive the piston (5) in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge (3) for delivering the dose. The drive member (17) is releasably coupled to the piston rod (10). The medication delivery device (1) further comprises a resilient member (21) which is arranged to move the drive member (17) in the proximal direction with respect to the housing (4) after dose delivery, thereby reducing pressure of the piston rod (10) on the piston (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Malcolm BOYD, Robert VEASEY, David PLUMPTRE
  • Publication number: 20100094253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm BOYD, Richard LETHAM, David PLUMPTRE, Robert VEASEY, James MAY
  • Publication number: 20100094207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm Boyd, Richard E. Letham, David Plumptre, Robert Veasey, James May, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Publication number: 20100094205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm BOYD, Richard LETHAM, David PLUMPTRE, Robert VEASEY, James MAY, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Publication number: 20100094206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drive mechanisms suitable for use in drug delivery devices, in particular pen-type injectors, wherein a number of pre-set doses of medicinal product can be administered. In particular, the present invention relates to such drug delivery devices where a user may activate the drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Malcolm BOYD, Richard LETHAM, David PLUMPTRE, Robert VEASEY, James MAY, Matthew Jones, Samuel Ghazaros
  • Patent number: 6993013
    Abstract: A telecommunications network includes a switch configured for handling a VOIP call and a monitoring system, coupled to the switch, for identifying service deficiencies for a customer originating the VOIP call. In connection with the VOIP call, the switch handles a series of signaling messages. By sequentially examining the signaling messages handled by the switch after the messages are merged into a single, chronologically ordered file, the monitoring system identifies service deficiencies for the customer, thereby enabling initiation of proactive remedial action to address the identified service deficiencies. Service deficiencies are identified based upon an examination of one or more signaling messages. Warning messages generated to identify the service deficiencies may have customer information appended thereto, thereby enhancing the ability of the service provider to proactively initiate remedial action prior to receipt of a complaint from the affected customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Malcolm Boyd
  • Publication number: 20050222016
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical product comprising a nucleoside analogue active against herpes simplex virus, such as penciclorivir/famciclovir, and an immunosuppressant, as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the treatment and/or prevention of herpes simplex virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: Malcolm Boyd