Patents by Inventor Marc Schader

Marc Schader 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: 20260345920
    Abstract: A drug delivery device is provided. The drug delivery device comprises: a housing for receiving a drug container); a needle sleeve configured for being movable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position in a first direction; wherein the needle sleeve comprises a first section and a second section, the first section is configured for being moved relative to the second section in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction when the needle sleeve is moved from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 5, 2026
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Tim Glässer, Moritz Keim, Matthias Rau, Marc Schader, Lionel Vedrine, Stefan Wendland
  • Publication number: 20260294700
    Abstract: An assistance member for applying a piercing closure element is disclosed. The assistance member includes a holder configured to retain the piercing closure element and to facilitate its application to a piercing site on the skin of a subject. The piercing closure element includes a surface configured for adhesive attachment to the subject's skin. In use, the holder positions and supports the piercing closure element during placement, and the adhesive surface secures the element to the skin to assist closure of the piercing site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 1, 2026
    Inventors: Claus GEIGER, Tim GLÄSSER, Moritz KEIM, Matthias RAU, Michael SCHABBACH, Marc SCHADER, Christiane SCHNEIDER, Michele VOLK, Stefan WENDLAND
  • Publication number: 20260295171
    Abstract: A drug delivery device comprising a housing; a drug container within the housing having a chamber with a dispensing end and a remote end; a stopper within the chamber that sealingly closes the chamber at the remote end to enclose a drug; and a plunger arrangement including multiple plunger elements configured to move the stopper in a dispensing direction toward the dispensing end. The plunger elements are rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the dispensing direction and are successively introducible into the chamber to contact and push the stopper in the dispensing direction upon rotation about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 1, 2026
    Inventors: Uwe DASBACH, Claus GEIGER, Tim GLÄSSER, Moritz KEIM, Bernd KÜHN, Matthias RAU, Marc SCHADER
  • Publication number: 20260144936
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device comprising a body extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one arm member arranged within the body and extending essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a container retaining a drug, wherein the container comprises a flange that is arranged at an axial position along the longitudinal axis, wherein the flange has at least one first radial edge region having a first radial distance to the longitudinal axis and at least one second radial edge region having a second radial distance to the longitudinal axis, wherein the second radial distance is greater than the first radial distance, and wherein, in the axial position, the at least one arm member is arranged and configured such that at least one aligning feature of the arm member is arranged at a third radial distance to the longitudinal axis that is smaller than the second radial distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Marc Schader, William Timmis, Tomas Correa, Andrew Labat-Rochecouste
  • Patent number: 12551624
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device comprising a body extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one arm member arranged within the body and extending essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a container retaining a drug, wherein the container comprises a flange that is arranged at an axial position along the longitudinal axis, wherein the flange has at least one first radial edge region having a first radial distance to the longitudinal axis and at least one second radial edge region having a second radial distance to the longitudinal axis, wherein the second radial distance is greater than the first radial distance, and wherein, in the axial position, the at least one arm member is arranged and configured such that at least one aligning feature of the arm member is arranged at a third radial distance to the longitudinal axis that is smaller than the second radial distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Marc Schader, William Timmis, Tomas Correa, Andrew Labat-Rochecouste
  • Patent number: 12496402
    Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
  • Patent number: 12420028
    Abstract: A medicament delivery device comprising: a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge sealed with a penetrable barrier; a needle carrier carrying a needle; a cap removably coupled to the needle carrier, a pre-stressed spring connected to the needle carrier and to the main body, wherein the pre-stressed spring is held by an activation element coupled to the cap, wherein the activation element is arranged to release the spring when the cap is pulled in a distal direction from the device, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially in a proximal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Jugl, Axel Teucher, Stefan Blancke, Michael Helmer, Marc Schader, Sebastian Braun
  • Publication number: 20250195782
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive subassembly for a drug delivery device, the drive subassembly comprising a housing and a plunger, wherein the plunger is adapted to be rotated between a locked position, in which the plunger is prevented from advancing, and a released position, in which the plunger is advancable, wherein at least one restraining component is provided to restrain rotation of the plunger from the locked position towards the released position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Mayer, Jim Bradford, William Timmis, Thomas Mark Kemp, Hugo Revellat
  • Patent number: 12274868
    Abstract: A feedback mechanism for an injection device that is configured to deliver a medicament to a user is described. The feedback mechanism comprises an actuator and a fluid chamber having a restricted outlet. The actuator is adapted to urge fluid from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet. The feedback mechanism also has an indicator that is adapted to provide feedback to the user after a predetermined volume of fluid has passed from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet during use of the injection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Matthias Rau, Sebastian Braun
  • Patent number: 12268853
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive subassembly for a drug delivery device, the drive subassembly comprising a housing and a plunger, wherein the plunger is adapted to be rotated between a locked position, in which the plunger is prevented from advancing, and a released position, in which the plunger is advancable, wherein at least one restraining component is provided to restrain rotation of the plunger from the locked position towards the released position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Mayer, Jim Bradford, William Timmis, Thomas Mark Kemp, Hugo Revellat
  • Patent number: 12251542
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device including a cartridge holder to which an injection needle holder can be fixed, the injection needle holder holding an injection needle having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being protected by an inner injection needle cap detachably connected to the injection needle holder, the cartridge holder being mounted in a housing and configured to receive a cartridge of medicament, a cap assembly detachably connected to the housing, and a gripping mechanism configured to remove the inner injection needle cap from the injection needle holder when the cap assembly is pulled away from the cartridge holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Winfried Huthmacher
  • Publication number: 20250065050
    Abstract: A liquid medicament administration device includes a body configured to contain and support a medicament container. The body includes an aperture. The aperture includes a viewing window that is coincident with the medicament container when the medicament container is present. The device is configured such that the viewing window is size-adjustable. Also disclosed are associated methods of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Hugo Revellat, Thomas Mark Kemp, Robbie Wilson, Paul Edward Jansen, Marc Schader
  • Patent number: 12168115
    Abstract: A liquid medicament administration device includes a body configured to contain and support a medicament container. The body includes an aperture. The aperture includes a viewing window that is coincident with the medicament container when the medicament container is present. The device is configured such that the viewing window is size-adjustable. Also disclosed are associated methods of manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Hugo Revellat, Thomas Mark Kemp, Robbie Wilson, Paul Edward Jansen, Marc Schader
  • Publication number: 20240108810
    Abstract: A feedback mechanism for an injection device that is configured to deliver a medicament to a user is described. The feedback mechanism comprises an actuator and a fluid chamber having a restricted outlet. The actuator is adapted to urge fluid from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet. The feedback mechanism also has an indicator that is adapted to provide feedback to the user after a predetermined volume of fluid has passed from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet during use of the injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Matthias Rau, Sebastian Braun
  • Publication number: 20240082495
    Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
  • Patent number: 11865308
    Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
  • Patent number: 11865315
    Abstract: A feedback mechanism for an injection device that is configured to deliver a medicament to a user is described. The feedback mechanism comprises an actuator and a fluid chamber having a restricted outlet. The actuator is adapted to urge fluid from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet. The feedback mechanism also has an indicator that is adapted to provide feedback to the user after a predetermined volume of fluid has passed from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet during use of the injection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Matthias Rau, Sebastian Braun
  • Patent number: 11865307
    Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
  • Patent number: D1043967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Christian Rogge, Philipp Oster, Carolin Frontzek, James Collins, Alex Zuyev, Kai Scheinert, Uwe Dasbach, Marc Schader
  • Patent number: D1156619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Katrin Rapp, Oliver Greven, Marc Schader