Patents by Inventor Robert L. Hill
Robert L. Hill 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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Patent number: 8048035Abstract: An auto-injector automatically dispenses a predetermined dose of medicament upon activation. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site and activate the injector. The needle cover is configured to move from a locked retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to a locked extended position after the medicament dispensing operation. The non-removable needle cover prevents contact with the needle both before and after the medicament dispensing operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: C. Michael Mesa, Sarah Jane Cors, Melinda Fischer Penney, Dalita Rosemarie Tomellini, Mark Bumb Bremley, John Glyndwr Wilmot, Matthew Egerton Young, Sophie Rebecca Raven, Martin Joseph Murphy, Christopher John Hurlstone, Joseph William Daintrey, Craig Malcolm Rochford, Stephen Philip Kirkwood, Colin James Mathews, Robert L. Hill
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Publication number: 20100318037Abstract: An automatic injector dispenses a predetermined dose of medicament without a user having to manually force the needle into an injection site. The automatic injector includes a needle cover having a locked retracted position with respect to the injector housing prior to a medicament dispensing operation. The needle cover is operative to engage an injection site prior to a medicament dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Matthew Egerton Young, Sophie Rebecca Raven, Christopher John Hurlstone, Craig Malcolm Rochford, Colin James Mathews, Robert L. Hill, John Glyndwr Wilmot
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Publication number: 20100292643Abstract: An autoinjector useful for, inter alia, providing an injection of liquid medicament is uniquely capable of providing injections, utilizes a needle depth adapter to provide injection depths with a combination of accuracy and precision not heretofore seen. In addition, the autoinjector with needle depth adapter can include a variety of size needle depth adapters to provide an autoinjector of varying, precise injection depths and which can be readily and easily manufactured. The autoinjector includes a housing, cartridge assembly, needle, needle depth adapter, and power providing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: MERIDIAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John G. Wilmot, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 7811254Abstract: An autoinjector useful for, inter alia, providing an injection of liquid medicament is disclosed, which includes a needle depth adapter for achieving a desired injection depth.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John G. Wilmot, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 7794432Abstract: An auto-injector for dispensing a predetermined dose of medicament is disclosed. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site. The needle cover is configured to move from a retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to an extended locked position after the medicament dispensing operation. Any residual activation force remaining after the medicament dispensing operation is contained within the auto-injector and is not directed to the needle cover, thus attenuating, if not eliminating, any kickback effect.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Egerton Young, Sophie Rebecca Raven, Martin Joseph Murphy, Christopher John Hurlstone, Joseph William Daintrey, Craig Malcolm Rochford, Stephen Philip Kirkwood, Colin James Mathews, Robert L. Hill, John Glyndwr Wilmot
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Publication number: 20100228190Abstract: An automatic medicament injector has a first compartment for a first medicament component and a second compartment for a second medicament component. The two compartments are separated by a seal structure that converts from a sealing condition to a mixing condition when the device is activated. The seal structure has a plug that opens a flow path through the seal structure to allow the second medicament component to mix with the first medicament component in the first compartment when the seal structure is in the mixing condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 7749190Abstract: An automatic medicament injector having a compartment for a dry medicament component and a compartment for a wet medicament component. The two compartments are separated by a seal structure that converts from a sealing condition to a mixing condition when the device is activated. The seal structure includes a wiper that scrapes the interior walls in the dry component compartment to prevent the dry component from accumulating at the seal/glass interface. A tapered insert funnels the mixed medicament components to an attached needle assembly, but can be removed when the device is filled. A filter is provided between the medicament compartments and the needle assembly. A chamber between the filter and the needle allows for better flow through the filter. An actuation assembly drives the seal structure into the mixing condition and forces the mixed medicament through the needle and into the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Meridan Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Publication number: 20100137808Abstract: A cartridge assembly apparatus for an auto-injector includes a flexible container containing a liquid medicant. A needle hub is connected to the flexible container. A needle is attached to the needle hub and extends proximally from the needle hub. A frame is connected to the needle hub and includes a frame proximal end extending proximally beyond a proximal end of the needle. The needle hub and the needle are displaceable relative to the frame in a proximal direction to insert the needle into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: MERIDIAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John G. Wilmot, Clarence M. Mesa, Robert L. Hill, James R. Stewart, JR., Colin J. Mathews, Chris J. Hurlstone, Ben G. Turner, Christian Dunning
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Publication number: 20100137832Abstract: An auto-injector apparatus includes a flexible container containing a liquid medicant, a needle communicated with a container, a housing with a container being received in the housing, a pump disposed in the housing and positioned to engage the flexible container and expel the medicant from the container through the needle upon relative movement between the pump and the container, and a main drive spring operably associated with the needle to extend the needle from a first needle position wherein the needle is completely received in the housing to a second needle position wherein the needle protrudes from the housing. The pump may be a roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: MERIDIAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Colin J. Mathews, Chris J. Hurlstone, Ben G. Turner, Oliver T. Harvey, Dominic C. Reber, John G. Wilmot, Clarence M. Mesa, Robert L. Hill, James R. Stewart, JR.
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Patent number: 7678073Abstract: An automatic injector separately stores liquid and dry components in respective compartments. When the injector is activated, a fluid-directing member between the liquid and dry compartments causes the liquid component to form a vortex as the liquid flows into the dry compartment. This allows the two components to combine more thoroughly and quickly to form a liquid solution that is delivered to an injection site.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, Matthew P. Robben
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Patent number: 7621887Abstract: An automatic medicament injector having a compartment for a dry medicament component and a compartment for a wet medicament component. The two compartments are separated by a seal structure that has a plug that is moved from a sealing position into a mixing position when the device is activated. The seal structure includes a wiper that scrapes the interior walls in the dry component compartment to prevent the dry component from accumulating at the seal/glass interface. A tapered insert “funnels” the mixed medicament components to an attached needle assembly, but can be removed when the device is filled. A filter is provided between the medicament compartments and the needle assembly. A chamber between the filter and the needle assembly allows for better flow through the filter. An actuation assembly drives the plug into the mixing position and forces the mixed medicament through the needle and into the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, John G. Wilmot
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Publication number: 20090270804Abstract: An auto-injector automatically dispenses a predetermined dose of medicament upon activation. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site and activate the injector. The needle cover is configured to move from a locked retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to a locked extended position after the medicament dispensing operation. The non-removable needle cover prevents contact with the needle both before and after the medicament dispensing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: C. Michael Mesa, Sarah Jane Cors, Melinda Fischer Penney, Dalita Rosemarie Tomellini, Mark Bumb Bremley, John Glyndwr Wilmot, Matthew Egerton Young, Sophie Rebecca Raven, Martin Joseph Murphy, Christopher John Hurlstone, Joseph William Daintrey, Craig Malcolm Rochford, Stephen Philip Kirkwood, Colin James Mathews, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 7608055Abstract: An automatic medicament injector having a compartment for a dry medicament component and a compartment for a wet medicament component. The two compartments are separated by a seal structure that converts from a sealing condition into a mixing condition when the device is activated. The seal structure includes a wiper that scrapes the interior walls in the dry component compartment to prevent the dry component from accumulating at the seal/glass interface. A tapered insert funnels the mixed medicament components to an attached needle assembly, but can be removed when the device is filled. A filter is provided between the medicament compartments and the needle assembly. A chamber between the filter and the needle allows for better flow through the filter. An actuation assembly drives the seal structure into the mixing condition and forces the mixed medicament through the needle and into the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Publication number: 20090203528Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, agricultural oil-in-water emulsion compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Wen Xu, Holger Tank, Robert L. Hill, Todd Mathieson
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Patent number: 7569035Abstract: In one embodiment, an automatic injector comprises a cartridge adapted to contain a charge of medicament, a seal structure disposed toward a forward end of the cartridge, a plunger normally disposed in a generally rearward end of the cartridge and movable through the cartridge toward a generally forward end thereof in response to an actuating procedure. The movable plunger rearwardly confines the medicament within the cartridge. A needle normally disposed in communication with the medicament container provides a passage in which the medicament is released into an individual's flesh in response to an actuating procedure projecting the needle into the flesh of the individual. The cartridge having an increased friction region so as to slow the motion of the plunger when the forward end of the needle travels through the seal in order to eliminate coring.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John G. Wilmot, John Whittier, Robert L. Hill, Seth P. Cain, C. Michael Mesa
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Publication number: 20090192486Abstract: In one embodiment, an automatic injector comprises a cartridge adapted to contain a charge of medicament, a seal structure disposed toward a forward end of the cartridge, a plunger normally disposed in a generally rearward end of the cartridge and movable through the cartridge toward a generally forward end thereof in response to an actuating procedure. The movable plunger rearwardly confines the medicament within the cartridge. A needle normally disposed in communication with the medicament container provides a passage in which the medicament is released into an individual's flesh in response to an actuating procedure projecting the needle into the flesh of the individual. The cartridge having an increased friction region so as to slow the motion of the plunger when the forward end of the needle travels through the seal in order to eliminate coring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: John G. Wilmot, John Whittier, Robert L. Hill, Seth P. Cain, C. Michael Mesa
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Patent number: 7556614Abstract: A separation assembly for initially keeping a first component separate from a second component includes a generally cylindrical body slidably supported within a container between the first and second components. The body includes a seal structure having an inner seal member that initially seals the first component from the second component. In response to a predetermined operating condition, the inner seal member allows the first component to flow through at least one flow path in the seal structure to mix with the second component. The body further includes a flow distributing member disposed adjacent the seal structure to evenly distribute the first component into the second component. The seal structure and the flow distributing member form a single unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, John G. Wilmot
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Publication number: 20080281271Abstract: A drug delivery system includes an automatic injector that can deliver a small, precise amount of a therapeutic agent. The automatic injector includes a chamber for containing a liquid component and a thin porous member that carries thereon and/or therein the small, precise amount of therapeutic agent. Upon activation of the automatic injector, a flow path opens from the chamber through the porous member, enabling the liquid component to rapidly mix with the therapeutic agent before being injected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, Gerald L. Wannarka
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Patent number: 7449012Abstract: An auto-injector for dispensing a predetermined dose of medicament is disclosed. The auto-injector includes a needle cover that is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended locked position. The auto-injector includes a first locking assembly to hold the needle cover in a locked retracted position and a second locking assembly to hold the needle cover in a locked extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Egerton Young, Sophie Rebecca Raven, Martin Joseph Murphy, Christopher John Hurlstone, Joseph William Daintrey, Craig Malcolm Rochford, Stephen Philip Kirkwood, Colin James Mathews, Robert L. Hill, John Glyndwr Wilmot
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Publication number: 20080187565Abstract: Composite materials that are palatable to a wood-destroying pest species and also pesticidal to the pest species can be used in pest control devices and can be used as wood substitutes for structural components, which are resistant to destruction by wood-destroying pests. The composite materials include a thermoplastic polymer, a food material for the pest and a pesticide. The composite material is formed by mixing a thermoplastic polymer, wood fragments or other cellulosic materials and a quantity of pesticide, and thereafter creating a molten material within a mixer, compounder, extruder or the like. The molten material is extruded or molded to form the desired shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Robert L. Hill, James E. King, Joseph J. DeMark, Anton Arnoldy, Mike P. Tolley, Donald E. Williams, Joseph E. Eger