Patents by Inventor Robin Craig
Robin Craig 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: 9119665Abstract: A surgical access device includes a body having a first member and a second member relatively movable between open and closed configurations. Each member is positionable within an opening in tissue to provide access to an interior space of a patient. Each member includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading end, and a trailing end. The top surfaces are positioned in close cooperative alignment when the first and second members are in the closed configuration. The trailing ends are positioned in close cooperative alignment when the first and second members are in the open configuration. In the open position, the first and second members define a passage therethrough to permit access to the interior space for passage of a surgical instrument therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Gregory Ahern, Robin Craig Cocker
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Publication number: 20140243784Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in such medication delivery device, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having a dose setting member and a drive device enabling the dose setting and the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to methods using such device, and to methods of manufacturing and assembly of such device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Michael Harms, James Roberts Howarth, Robin Craig Cocker, George Richard Gregory, Anthony Raymond Caharpentier, Michael Strehl, Udo Leuschner, Norbert Besenhardt
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Patent number: 8647309Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in such medication delivery device, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having a dose setting member and a drive device enabling the dose setting and the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to methods using such device, and to methods of manufacturing and assembly of such device.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Harms, James Robert Howarth, Robin Craig Cocker, George Richard Gregory, Anthony Raymond Charpentier, Michael Strehl, Udo Leuschner, Norbert Besenhardt
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Publication number: 20120245433Abstract: A surgical access device includes a body having a first member and a second member relatively movable between open and closed configurations. Each member is positionable within an opening in tissue to provide access to an interior space of a patient. Each member includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading end, and a trailing end. The top surfaces are positioned in close cooperative alignment when the first and second members are in the closed configuration. The trailing ends are positioned in close cooperative alignment when the first and second members are in the open configuration. In the open position, the first and second members define a passage therethrough to permit access to the interior space for passage of a surgical instrument therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: David Gregory Ahern, Robin Craig Cocker
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Patent number: 7784149Abstract: Handheld dust removal devices that selectively utilize vacuum pressure are disclosed. Preferably each device includes a small lightweight handle that houses a vacuum assembly having an electric motor and a battery. The device further includes a duster assembly for removably holding a dusting cloth or cover, whereby it can be used similarly to a conventional duster. The vacuum source can be fluidly connected to and draw a vacuum airflow through the duster assembly, for example, through and/or around the dusting cloth. In some implementations, this is done by drawing the vacuum airflow toward opposing lateral portions of the duster assembly. Some implementations further include an auxiliary vacuum inlet that is adapted and configured for drawing large particles such as crumbs, hair, and others thereinto. The auxiliary vacuum port can be displaced from the duster assembly, e.g., mounted to the handle or elsewhere, as desired.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Schwarz, Matthew Charles White, George Richard Gregory, Robin Craig Cocker, Craig F. Shiesley, Benn Beagan Miller
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Publication number: 20090275916Abstract: The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in such medication delivery device, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having a dose setting member and a drive device enabling the dose setting and the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to methods using such device, and to methods of manufacturing and assembly of such device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Michael HARMS, James Robert HOWARTH, Robin Craig COCKER, George Richard GREGORY, Anthony Raymond CHARPENTIER, Michael STREHL, Udo LEUSCHNER, Norbert BESENHARDT
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Patent number: 7553296Abstract: A medical safety device is provided and includes a needle hub having a needle supported thereon; and a safety shield operatively mounted on the needle hub. The safety shield includes a pair of spaced legs and a foot member. Each proximal segment includes a camming surface. The safety shield further includes a trigger supported on the foot member. The trigger includes a camming member and is movable to move the camming member into engagement with the camming surfaces of the proximal segments to effect movement of the legs from a first position in which the distal ends of the distal segments shield a distal end of the needle to a second position in which the distal end of the needle is at least partially exposed. The trigger is removably secured to the foot member.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Anthony Jonathan Bedford, David Robert Gale, Robin Craig Cocker, Adrian Edward Cooper
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Patent number: 7320682Abstract: A safety device for a needle is provided. The device includes a spring biased sheath which acts to cover the needle before and after use. The safety device also includes a spring biased lock which is operable to lock the sheath in a safe position unless the biasing force of the lock is countered by a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robin Craig Cocker, Anthony Jonathan Bedford
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Patent number: 7300423Abstract: A safety device, usable in particular with hypodermic needles, and incorporating a trigger mechanism which when activated primes the device to initiate the unsheathing of the needle in use by flexing one or more needle-surrounding legs away from the needle axis; the initial priming and leg-flexing movement being caused by the interaction of an operative portion of the trigger with the or each said leg or with a member connected operatively thereto; characterised by the feature that, when such movement occurs, the trigger end interacts with the leg or the said, part connected thereto in a manner which positively latches and retains the two in engagement.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Robin Craig Cocker, Anthony Jonathan Bedford, David Robert Gale
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Publication number: 20050060063Abstract: The invention relates to an automated item dispensing system that is capable of dispensing biological products. The system preferably comprises: (a) at least one dispenser (preferably a temperature controlled dispenser) capable of dispensing an item; (b) at least one local controller for controlling and monitoring a respective dispenser; (c) a central controller for receiving and processing electronic item orders from at least one user; and (d) a communication network for providing communication between said central controller, said local controller(s), said user(s) and at least one supplier that is capable of stocking and restocking items in the dispenser. The dispenser preferably comprises: (i) at least one rotatable carousel; (ii) an access hatch aligned with each carousel for accessing an interior of an item cell located within the carousel; and (iii) a motor for rotating the carousel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: GENESEARCH PTY LTD.Inventors: Timothy Reichelt, Robin Craig
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Publication number: 20040162532Abstract: A safety device, usable in particular with hypodermic needles, and incorporating a trigger mechanism which when activated primes the device to initiate the unsheathing of the needle in use by flexing one or more needle-surrounding legs away from the needle axis; the initial priming and leg-flexing movement being caused by the interaction of an operative portion of the trigger with the or each said leg or with a member connected operatively thereto; characterised by the feature that, when such movement occurs, the trigger end interacts with the leg or the said, part connected thereto in a manner which positively latches and retains the two in engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Robin Craig Cocker, Anthony Jonathan Bedford, David Robert Gale
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Publication number: 20020193748Abstract: A safety device for a needle is provided. The device includes a spring biased sheath which acts to cover the needle before and after use. The safety device also includes a spring biased lock which is operable to lock the sheath in a safe position unless the biasing force of the lock is countered by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Robin Craig Cocker, Anthony Jonathan Bedford
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Patent number: 4956064Abstract: A process for dehalogenation of halogenated organic compounds comprising irradiating a two phase liquid solution containing said compounds with ultraviolet radiation. The two phase liquid is comprised of an organic phase and an alkaline aqueous phase with the halogenated organic compound in said organic phase, the ultraviolet treatment followed by a biological degradation to completely dehalogenate the organic compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1989Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Assignee: Biotox Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Dennis Evers, Robin Craig