Patents by Inventor Martin Wittwer

Martin Wittwer 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: 11931558
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product includes a first housing part with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Ypsomed AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 11458257
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ypsomed AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20220016357
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product includes a first housing part with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 11065393
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Ypsomed AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20190247587
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 10350363
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 10300211
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20190022332
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20190001071
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 10099017
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20170043098
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20150273157
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 9057369
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20140350484
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 8834431
    Abstract: An injection device having a delivery element with an inner thread may be driven by rotation and includes a cylindrical outer wall region, which is substantially smooth. Such features provide a delivery element configured such that it is less intimidating to patients than known threaded rods, and may facilitate easy cleaning. The delivery element may be non-rotatably guided and axially spring-loaded, and may be inserted axially into the housing when the reservoir is replaced. The driving thread element for the delivery element may be mounted in the vicinity of the distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 8556847
    Abstract: An injection device including at least one sensor for detecting an operating process of the injection device, an electronic circuit connected to the sensor for establishing the beginning and elapsed time of a service life, based on one or more sensor signals, and an output device connected to the circuit for providing a signal indicating the end of the service life. The invention encompasses a method for determining a service life of an injection device, wherein the beginning of the service life is established by one or more sensors for detecting an operating process of the device, a signal is generated which signals the end of the service life, and at least one of an optical, acoustic or tactile output device is associated with the injection device for providing a signal which indicates the end of the service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Daniel Kuenzli, Juergen Wittmann, Christoph Meier, Peter Stettler, Martin Wittwer
  • Patent number: 8491538
    Abstract: An injection device including a drive unit, a delivery unit, a dosing unit, a trigger for triggering an injection, a first coupling mechanism between the drive unit and the delivery unit, and a second coupling mechanism between the dosing unit and the drive unit, wherein the drive unit is tensioned by a rotation of the dosing unit and when the drive unit is tensioned the first coupling mechanism is disengaged and the second coupling mechanism is engaged, and wherein when an injection is triggered first the first coupling mechanism is engaged and then the second coupling mechanism is disengaged. In some embodiments, the device may include a third coupling mechanism which only releases the delivery unit after the engagement and disengagement which follow a triggering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20120197213
    Abstract: An injection device including a drive unit, a delivery unit, a dosing unit, a trigger for triggering an injection, a first coupling mechanism between the drive unit and the delivery unit, and a second coupling mechanism between the dosing unit and the drive unit, wherein the drive unit is tensioned by a rotation of the dosing unit and when the drive unit is tensioned the first coupling mechanism is disengaged and the second coupling mechanism is engaged, and wherein when an injection is triggered first the first coupling mechanism is engaged and then the second coupling mechanism is disengaged. In some embodiments, the device may include a third coupling mechanism which only releases the delivery unit after the engagement and disengagement which follow a triggering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer
  • Publication number: 20120111186
    Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: PHILIPPE KOHLBRENNER, DANIEL KUENZLI, CHRISTOPH MEIER, PETER STETTLER, JUERGEN WITTMANN, MARTIN WITTWER
  • Patent number: 8048037
    Abstract: An injection device including a drive unit, a delivery unit, a dosing unit, a trigger for triggering an injection, a first coupling mechanism between the drive unit and the delivery unit, and a second coupling mechanism between the dosing unit and the drive unit, wherein the drive unit is tensioned by a rotation of the dosing unit and when the drive unit is tensioned the first coupling mechanism is disengaged and the second coupling mechanism is engaged, and wherein when an injection is triggered first the first coupling mechanism is engaged and then the second coupling mechanism is disengaged. In some embodiments, the device may include a third coupling mechanism which only releases the delivery unit after the engagement and disengagement which follow a triggering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AG
    Inventors: Philippe Kohlbrenner, Peter Stettler, Patrick Hostettler, Juergen Wittmann, Martin Wittwer