Patents by Inventor Michael Caspers
Michael Caspers 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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Publication number: 20250114538Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day
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Patent number: 12251547Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Patent number: 12251548Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Patent number: 12251546Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Publication number: 20240350749Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Publication number: 20240350750Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Publication number: 20240350751Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Publication number: 20240342396Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Patent number: 12017053Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day
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Patent number: 12011579Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Patent number: 12000629Abstract: A hybrid cooling system for a hermetic motor includes an annular cavity in a motor housing that receives a vapor flow and an annulus in the motor housing that receives a liquid flow. The hybrid cooling system includes a sleeve disposed adjacent to the annular cavity and the annulus, where a radial opening is defined through the sleeve. The hybrid cooling system includes a stator at least partially surrounded by the sleeve, a gap defined between the stator and a rotor, and a vent slot of the stator configured to receive the vapor flow from the annular cavity through the radial opening of the sleeve and direct the vapor flow to the gap. The hybrid cooling system includes an exit path in the motor housing configured to direct an evaporated vapor flow, generated from the liquid flow contacting the stator, and the vapor flow out of the motor housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventors: Paul William Snell, Matthew Lee Heisey, Tyler Alexander Wolgemuth, Katelynn Louise Crissman, Ian Michael Casper, David Andrew Bradshaw
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Patent number: 11942851Abstract: A system for cooling a hermetic motor includes a motor cooling refrigerant flow path configured to direct refrigerant from a condenser disposed along a refrigerant loop to a hermetic motor, and from the hermetic motor back to the refrigerant loop, and a housing of the hermetic motor disposed along the motor cooling refrigerant flow path and configured to receive the refrigerant from the condenser, wherein the housing of the hermetic motor comprises an annulus surrounding at least a portion of a stator of the hermetic motor, and wherein the annulus comprises a plurality of openings configured to direct refrigerant toward the stator and into a cavity of the housing of the hermetic motor.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GMBHInventors: Katelynn Louise Crissman, Ian Michael Casper, David Andrew Bradshaw, Matthew Lee Heisey, Tyler Alexander Wolgemuth, Paul William Snell
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Patent number: 11904153Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case adapted to hold a container with a medicament and having a needle, a needle sleeve telescopically coupled to the case and having a first extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a retracted position relative to the case in which the needle is exposed, and a second extended position relative to the case in which the needle is covered, a first indicia disposed on the needle sleeve which is visible in the first extended position and the second extended position, and a second indicia disposed on the needle sleeve and not visible in the first extended position and visible the second extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stephan Riedel, Steffen Raab, Kerstine Hemmann, Michael Caspers, Katja Hoerhold, Daniel Kerkow
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Patent number: 11565056Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day
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Patent number: 11298471Abstract: The technical problem of the present invention to provide a medical device, which exhibits an increased safety of the device and facilitates a safe use is solved by medical device for delivering at least one drug agent, comprising a sensor, a control unit and an attachable dispense assembly, wherein the sensor is configured to detect attachment of the dispense assembly to the medical device, wherein the control unit is configured to determine at least based on a signal from the sensor whether the end of life of the dispense assembly is reached and wherein the medical device is configured to indicate the end of life of the dispense assembly. The technical problem is further solved by a method according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Caspers, Ilona Eggert
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Publication number: 20220001117Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day
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Publication number: 20210393891Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day
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Patent number: 11118799Abstract: An outside air handling unit and method for delivering conditioned air to individual heating/cooling zones of a building regardless of whether heating/cooling in needed. The outside air handling unit includes a liquid supply line which is connected to and draws liquid from a chilled supply line of the building.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ian Michael Casper, John R. Schwartz, Rick Van Buren, John Evan Bade, Justin P. Kauffman, Brian Smith, Mark A. Adams, Martin L. Doll, Jr., Nicholas Staub, Richard W. Nadeau, Matthew J. Shaub, Sean Gao, Christian C. Rudio, Jonathan D. West
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Patent number: 11079122Abstract: A modular water based heating and cooling system for providing chilled or heated water to terminal devices in a building to heat/cool individual zones in the building. The system includes a flow control device in fluid communication with a riser chilled water supply line, a riser chilled water return line, a riser heated water supply line, and a riser heated water return line. The flow control device includes first control valves and second control valves. Terminal device supply lines extend from the flow control device and are connected to respective first control valves. Terminal device return lines extend from the flow control device and are connected to respective second control valves. The first control valves and the second control valves cooperate to supply required chilled water or heated water through the terminal device supply lines to terminal devices based on the cooling/heating requirements of the terminal devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ian Michael Casper, Dirck Lyon, Walter E. Doll, John R. Schwartz, Martin Yu, Li Li Mow, Rick Van Buren, Roberto De Paco, Jr., John Evan Bade, Cesar Serrano, Daniela Bilmanis, Satheesh Kulankara, Justin P. Kauffman, Brian Smith, Mark A. Adams, Martin L. Doll, Jr., Nicholas Staub, Richard W. Nadeau, William L. Kopko, Chris Paraskevakos, Matthew J. Shaub, Sean Gao, Christian C. Rudio, Mahesh Valiya Naduvath, Jonathan D. West
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Patent number: 10905833Abstract: A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when the medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Ilona Eggert, Michael Caspers, Richard James Vincent Avery, Shane Alistair Day