Patents by Inventor Nicholas McHardy

Nicholas McHardy 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: 20190133733
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen HALLAHAN, Nicholas McHARDY, Brendan SMITH, Louis VAN VESSEM
  • Publication number: 20160015497
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen HALLAHAN, Nicholas McHARDY, Brendan SMITH, Louis VAN VESSEM
  • Patent number: 9180249
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: BIMEDA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Patent number: 8353877
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Bimeda Research & Development Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Publication number: 20110022000
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas Mchardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van vessem
  • Patent number: 7828765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Bimeda Research & Development Ltd
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Publication number: 20100099625
    Abstract: A method for preventing contamination of a teat during administration of a sealant comprises the steps of introducing/delivering a sterilising agent into the teat and subsequently delivering the sealant into the teat. A sealant injector 1, has a nozzle 3, with a removable protective cap 2. A sterilising agent 4 such as a bacteriocin is provided between the nozzle 3 and the contents of the sealant injector 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas McHardy, Stephen Hallahan
  • Publication number: 20070093421
    Abstract: A method for preventing contamination of a teat during administration of a sealant comprises the steps of introducing/delivering a sterilising agent into the teat and subsequently delivering the sealant into the teat. A sealant injector 1, has a nozzle 3, with a removable protective cap 2. A sterilising agent 4 such as a bacteriocin is provided between the nozzle 3 and the contents of the sealant injector 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholas McHardy, Stephen Hallahan
  • Publication number: 20060034915
    Abstract: A formulation of dexamethasone is prepared by preparing a dilute aqueous suspension of dexamethasone in a viscosity increasing excipient such as starch. The suspension is sprayed onto base ingredients and the resultant mixture is dried to provide a granulation of uniform potency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Rice, Nicholas McHardy
  • Publication number: 20050171506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Publication number: 20030060414
    Abstract: A method for preventing contamination of a teat during administration of a sealant comprises the steps of introducing/delivering a sterilising agent into the teat and subsequently delivering the sealant into the teat. A sealant injector 1, has a nozzle 3, with a removable protective cap 2. A sterilising agent 4 such as a bacteriocin is provided between the nozzle 3 and the contents of the sealant injector 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Nicholas McHardy, Stephen Hallahan
  • Patent number: 5273970
    Abstract: The antibacterial substance baquiloprim (2,4-diamino-5-[8-dimethylamino-7-methyl-5-quinolylmethyl]pyrimidine) is shown to be active against protozoal infections, e.g. toxoplasmosis. Preferably the baquiloprim is administered together with a sulphonamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Coopers Animal Health Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas McHardy
  • Patent number: 4078088
    Abstract: A method of treating Theileriosis in cattle and sheep both therapeutically and prophylactically, comprising the administration of an effective amount of a compound which is a 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, ##STR1## WHEREIN N IS ZERO OR 1 TO 12, AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT, TO AN ANIMAL WHICH IS SUSCEPTIBLE AND INFECTED WITH OR POTENTIALLY EXPOSED TO AN INFECTION WITH Theileria species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1978
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventor: Nicholas McHardy