Patents by Inventor Peter Nober
Peter Nober 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: 20260151569Abstract: The present disclosure relates to drive unit (3) of a drug delivery device (1) configured for setting and dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the drive unit (3) comprising: a drive unit housing (9) extending along a longitudinal axis (A), the drive unit housing (9) comprising a distal end (4) and a proximal end (5), a first interface (110) provided at the distal end (4), configured to connect with at least one of a container unit (2) and a protective cap (14), the first interface (110) comprising at least a first electrical contact element (111, 112), an electronic unit (70) arranged on or inside the drive unit housing (9), a first elongated device component (40) extending along the longitudinal axis (A), a first electrical conductor path (141) located on or inside the first elongated device component (40), the first electrical conductor path (141) comprising a first path distal end (142) and a first path proximal end (143), wherein the first path proximal end (143) is connected to the electronic unit (70)Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: June 4, 2026Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glasser, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20260007830Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a mechanism unit comprising a housing element, an interface feature for releasably connecting with a drug reservoir unit, and a locking mechanism with a first movable element being movable relative to the housing element between a first position and a second position. The mechanism unit is configured to enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug dose. The locking mechanism is switchable between released and locked states. When the first movable element is in the first position, the locking mechanism is in the released state and, when the first movable element is offset from the first position, the locking mechanism is in the locked state. In the locked state, the drug reservoir unit connected to the mechanism unit cannot be separated from the mechanism unit. In the released state, the locking mechanism enables separating the drug reservoir unit from the mechanism unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 8, 2026Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Patent number: 12496402Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2023Date of Patent: December 16, 2025Assignee: SANOFIInventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
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Publication number: 20250235624Abstract: An injection device comprises a housing of elongated shape and extending along a longitudinal direction, wherein the housing comprises a distal housing component and a proximal housing component, wherein the distal housing component is configured to accommodate a medicament container and wherein the proximal housing component is configured to accommodate or to support a drive mechanism to operably engage with the medicament container for expelling or withdrawing of the dose of the medicament from the medicament container, the drive mechanism to operably engage with the medicament container, an electronic unit coupled to the drive mechanism, an electric sensor provided at or near a distal end of the proximal housing component, electrically connected to the electronic unit and configured to contactlessly detect an electric identifier provided on or in one of the medicament container and the distal housing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20250186697Abstract: Workpiece Carrier for an Injection Device The present disclosure relates to a workpiece carrier (30) for holding a device component (100) of a drug delivery device (1) in an automated production line, the workpiece carrier (30) comprising:—a body (31) extending in a longitudinal direction (z), the body (31) defining a receiving space (33) sized to receive at least a portion of the device component (100),—a locking mechanism (50; 150) comprising a first locking member (51;151) movable relative to the body (31) between a locking position and an unlocking position,—wherein the first locking member (51; 151) comprises a receiving section (56) and an engaging section (76; 176) separated from the receiving section (56),—wherein the receiving section (56) adjoining the receiving space (33) comprises an inside face (60) with a first contact section (62) facing radially inwardly towards the receiving space (33) to make contact with the device component (100) upon insertion of the device component (100) into the receivType: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: June 12, 2025Inventors: Andre BENISCHKE, Holger DIEFENBACH, Julian KERSTING, Benjamin MADSACK, Peter NOBER, Nikolai URBAN
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Publication number: 20250134340Abstract: A mop holder, in cases a flat mop holder, having an upper side and an opposite lower side, which faces or can face, in cases, an inner side of a mop cover, comprises, in a region of the upper side, a connecting piece which is adapted and arranged to receive a mop handle and to connect the mop handle to the mop holder. The connecting piece comprises a pivot-tilt joint which is adapted and arranged to permit a movability of the mop holder relative to the mop handle about an axis of rotation and about a tilt axis. The pivot-tilt joint comprises an elastic pretensioning device which is adapted and arranged to urge the mop holder with respect to the tilt axis and with respect to the axis of rotation into a predetermined, in cases central, starting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Peter NOBER, Maximilian MORGENSTERN
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Publication number: 20250134341Abstract: A mop system includes a flat mop holder to hold a mop cover in a first state and to release the mop cover in a second state, and which comprises an actuating kinematic system for causing a change from the first state to the second state. A mop handle is connected at a first end to the flat mop holder, and an actuating member is arranged opposite to the first end on the mop handle. At least one cable pull is adapted and arranged to transmit an activating force and/or movement from the actuating member to the actuating kinematic system. A plurality of mop handle sections are telescopically adjustable relative to one another, wherein the cable pull includes a length compensation device to variably adjust the cable pull corresponding to a telescopic position of the mop handle sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Edward Becker, Olaf Barski, Peter Nober, Maximilian Morgenstern
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Publication number: 20250041527Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device (1), comprising a body (2), a container carrier (7) for retaining a medicament container within the body (2) and being slidably disposed in the body (2), a sleeve (6) slidably coupled to body (2), and a piston rod (11) coupled to the body (2) and the container carrier (7). The piston rod (11) and the container carrier (7) provide a feedback as the container carrier (7) moves from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2) relative to the body (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Winfried Huthmacher, Peter Nober
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Publication number: 20250032723Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a mechanism unit with a housing element, a first movable element that is movable with respect to the housing element, and an electromechanical actuator that, when operated, moves an actuator element between a first position and a second position. The mechanism unit is configured to: operatively couple with a drug reservoir unit, enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug dose, and enable setting a drug dose to be dispensed. Setting a drug dose involves movement of the first movable element in a first direction. The mechanism unit is configured to block movement of the first movable element in the first direction when the actuator element is in the first position to prevent setting a drug dose and to allow movement of the first movable element in the first direction when the actuator element is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20250009979Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an add-on device for attachment to an injection device, wherein the injection device comprises a first housing component and a second housing component, wherein the first housing component is configured to accommodate a medicament container filled with a medicament and wherein the second housing component is configured to support or to house a drive mechanism configured to operably engage with the medicament container for dispensing of a dose of the medicament, the add-on device comprising a mounting adapter comprising a first connecting interface and a second connecting interface, wherein the first connecting interface is connectable to the first housing component and wherein the second connecting interface is connectable to the second housing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Beate Franke, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober
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Publication number: 20250001086Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the drug delivery device comprises a mechanism unit with a second element, a first movable element arranged movable with respect to the second element and an electromechanical actuator which, when operated, moves an actuator element between a first position and a second position. The mechanism unit is configured to be operatively coupled with a drug reservoir unit and to enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug dose, wherein the dispense process is associated with a movement of the first movable element relative to the second element in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glasser, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20250001087Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive unit of a drug delivery device configured for setting and dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the drive unit comprising: a drive unit housing extending along a longitudinal axis, a drive unit component movably arranged in or on the drive unit housing for at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose of the medicament, a locking mechanism comprising a mechanical locking element transferable between a release position and a locking position and configured to mechanically engage with the drive unit component when in the locking position to impede at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose of the medicament, wherein the mechanical locking element is transferable from the locking position into the release position through interaction with an electrically controlled release mechanism of a supplementary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glasser, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20240424217Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrical power supply device for an electronic unit of a drug delivery device. The electrical power supply device includes: a body extending along a longitudinal direction and comprising a distal end and a proximal end, a rechargeable energy reservoir arranged inside or on the body, a supply interface electrically connected to the rechargeable energy reservoir, the supply interface being configured to electrically couple with a electrical interface of the drug delivery device, wherein the electrical interface is electrically connected to the electronic unit and wherein the supply interface is operable to transfer electric energy from the rechargeable energy reservoir via the electrical interface to the electronic unit, and a charging interface electrically connected to the rechargeable energy reservoir and operable to connect to an external power supply for charging the rechargeable energy reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glasser, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20240424215Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an add-on device for attachment to an injection device. The injection device includes a device housing and a drive mechanism. The device housing accommodates a medicament container filled with a medicament. The drive mechanism operably engages with the medicament container to dispense a dose of the medicament. The injection device includes at least one code. The add-on device includes: a fastener, a code recognition unit, a logic circuit, a processor and a communication interface. The fastener attaches the add-on device to the device housing. The a code recognition unit detects and/or captures the at least one code of the injection device. The logic circuit, the processor and the communication interface execute at least one electronically implemented function of the add-on device for assisting a user in operating the injection device and/or for monitoring operation of the injection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Beate Franke, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober
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Publication number: 20240416046Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a supplementary device for attaching to a drug delivery device, wherein the drug delivery device is operable to set and to dispense a dose of a medicament, the supplementary device comprising a fastener configured to fasten to a first component of the drug delivery device, a control element configured to engage with a second component of the drug delivery device, the control element being movable relative to the fastener for inducing a movement of the second component relative to the first component when the fastener is attached to the first component, an electronic unit 70 comprising a processor, a locking mechanism comprising an electromechanical actuator controllable by the processor and operable to block or to impede a movement of the control element relative to the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glasser, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Publication number: 20240389825Abstract: A mop holder for a mop system for cleaning clean rooms, arranged and adapted to releasably hold a mop cover, wherein the mop holder comprises an aramid fiber-reinforced and/or carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. In at least one embodiment, the mop holder comprises at least one holding wing that has a longitudinal rib which is curved towards an upper side of the mop holder, and the longitudinal rib extends from a flat section to the upper side.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Edward Becker, Terry Becker, Peter Nober, Maximilian Morgenstern
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Publication number: 20240382060Abstract: In a flat mop cover with an active side to be directed onto a surface to be cleaned and opposite thereto a rear side, transverse edges opposite one another and longitudinal edges opposite one another, wherein the longitudinal edges are longer than the transverse edges and wherein the flat mop cover has on the rear side at least two pockets opposite one another in the transverse direction for receiving a flat mop holder, which extend along the opposite longitudinal edges, it is provided that at least one of the pockets is divided by at least one bar into at least two sections, wherein the bar is adapted and arranged for fixing a predetermined position of the flat mop cover on the flat mop holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Edward Becker, Olaf Barski, Peter Nober, Maximilian Morgenstern
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Publication number: 20240342384Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the drug delivery device comprises a mechanism unit (MU) with an electrical element and an arrangement for changing an operational state of the mechanism unit. The mechanism unit is configured to enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug. Furthermore, the mechanism unit is configured to be operatively coupled with a selected drug reservoir unit (RU) which, when coupled with the mechanism unit, interacts with the electrical element and thereby changes an electrical property of the electrical element in a characteristic manner. The mechanism unit is configured such that operation of the arrangement for changing the operational state of the mechanism unit is prevented unless the electrical property of the electrical element is changed in at least one characteristic manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Stefan Alt, Tim Glässer, Michael Helmer, Stephan Mücke, Peter Nober, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt
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Patent number: 12083325Abstract: Described is a medicament delivery device (1), comprising a body (2), a container carrier (7) for retaining a medicament container within the body (2) and being slidably disposed in the body (2), a sleeve (6) slidably coupled to body (2), and a piston rod (11) coupled to the body (2) and the container carrier (7). The piston rod (11) and the container carrier (7) provide a feedback as the container carrier (7) moves from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2) relative to the body (2).Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2023Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Winfried Huthmacher, Peter Nober
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Publication number: 20240252760Abstract: A coded housing of a drug delivery device includes a first housing component having a first connecting end, a second housing component having a second connecting end, an insert on one of the first connecting end or the second connecting end, a receptacle on the other one of the first connecting end or the second connecting end, a fastening element on the insert, a counter fastening element in the receptacle, a mechanical coding on the insert and including a coding feature, and a mechanical counter coding in the receptacle and including a counter coding feature. The mechanical coding is defined by a combination of a position of the coding feature with regard to a longitudinal direction and an extent of the coding feature in one or both of the longitudinal direction or a transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Beate Franke, Christian Frescha, Michael Helmer, Stephan Muecke, Peter Nober, Matthias Rau, Michael Schabbach, Martin Vitt