Patents by Inventor Stefan Taal
Stefan Taal 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: 12070589Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Patent number: 12042421Abstract: A coupling assembly according to certain embodiments is configured for use with an ostomy appliance, and generally includes a first coupling, a second coupling, and a clamp arrangement. The second coupling is mounted to the first coupling and surrounds at least a portion of the first coupling. The clamp arrangement is mounted to the second coupling and surrounds at least a portion of the second coupling. The clamp arrangement generally includes a clamp ring and a clamp lock. The clamp ring includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a continuous body extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The clamp lock is operable to selectively couple the first end portion with the second end portion to thereby discourage separation of the first coupling from the second coupling.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2023Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: CONVATEC LIMITEDInventors: Simon Holroyd, Dominic Baker, Stefan Taal
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Publication number: 20230346586Abstract: A coupling assembly according to certain embodiments is configured for use with an ostomy appliance, and generally includes a first coupling, a second coupling, and a clamp arrangement. The second coupling is mounted to the first coupling and surrounds at least a portion of the first coupling. The clamp arrangement is mounted to the second coupling and surrounds at least a portion of the second coupling. The clamp arrangement generally includes a clamp ring and a clamp lock. The clamp ring includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a continuous body extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The clamp lock is operable to selectively couple the first end portion with the second end portion to thereby discourage separation of the first coupling from the second coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL
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Patent number: 11801158Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coupling assembly (12) for an ostomy appliance (10) comprising a clamp arrangement (60), a first coupling and a second coupling. The clamp arrangement (60) comprises a clamp ring (61) mounted to the first and/or second coupling and a clamp locked mounted to the clamp ring (61). The clamp ring (61) comprises an inner circumference (62) adjustable between clamped and unclamped configurations. In the clamped configuration the clamp ring (61) is for maintaining the first and second couplings (20, 40) in a coupled configuration. The clamp lock (80) is adjustable into a locked configuration to lock the clamp ring (61) in the clamped configuration. The clamp lock (80) comprises a clamp actuator (81) moveable radially relative to the inner circumference (62) to unlock the clamp lock (80) from the locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: ConvaTec LimitedInventors: Simon Holroyd, Dominic Baker, Stefan Taal
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Publication number: 20220401250Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coupling assembly (12) for an ostomy appliance (10) comprising a clamp arrangement (60), a first coupling and a second coupling. The clamp arrangement (60) comprises a clamp ring (61) mounted to the first and/or second coupling and a clamp locked mounted to the clamp ring (61). The clamp ring (61) comprises an inner circumference (62) adjustable between clamped and unclamped configurations. In the clamped configuration the clamp ring (61) is for maintaining the first and second couplings (20, 40) in a coupled configuration. The clamp lock (80) is adjustable into a locked configuration to lock the clamp ring (61) in the clamped configuration. The clamp lock (80) comprises a clamp actuator (81) moveable radially relative to the inner circumference (62) to unlock the clamp lock (80) from the locked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL
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Publication number: 20220313926Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Patent number: 11369750Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Publication number: 20220096736Abstract: An infusion pump for administering controlled doses of fluid comprises a pump body 2 and cap 3 attachable to the pump body 2 to retain a medicament fluid receptacle 4 in the pump body 2, The fluid receptacle 4 is connected to a tube 12 for dispensing the fluid. The tube 12 is directed through a normally closed valve within the cap 3. The pump body 2 comprises a propulsion device engaging with a piston support 6 of the fluid receptacle 4, coupled to a retaining member, a drive system coupled to the retaining member and a rigid member coupled to the drive system. Actuation of the drive system enables the propulsion device to deliver fluid. In addition, the rigid member moveably projects into the cap to open the normally closed valve to allow the passage of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Graham LACY, John DANBY, Stefan TAAL, Hugo REVELLAT, Vasilios KANELLOPOULOS, Karsten FISCHER, Thomas LACY
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Publication number: 20210259875Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coupling assembly (12) for an ostomy appliance (10) comprising a locking arrangement (60), a first coupling and a second coupling. The locking arrangement (60) comprises a locking ring (61) and first and second grips (70, 71) mounted to the locking ring (61). The locking ring (61) is mounted to first and/or second coupling, forms an inner circumference (62) and is adjustable between locked and unlocked configurations. In the locked configuration the locking ring (61) is for maintaining the first and second couplings (20, 40) in a coupled configuration and the inner circumference (62) is less than in the unlocked configuration. The first and second grips (70, 71) are positioned about the locking ring (61) to be moveable towards one another to increase the inner circumference (62) and adjust the locking ring (61) from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL, Marko PLEVNIK
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Publication number: 20210251796Abstract: An outlet valve (1) for an ostomy appliance (30) comprises a valve base (10) for attachment to a face of the ostomy appliance (30), the valve base (10) defining a base opening (15) for receiving a liquid output from the ostomy appliance (30); and an outlet element (20) configured to be rotatable relative to the valve base (10) from a closed configuration in which discharge of the liquid received through the base opening (15) is prevented, to an open configuration in which discharge of the liquid received through the base opening (15) is enabled. The outlet element (20) comprises a relatively rigid component rotatably attached to the valve base (10) and a relatively flexible outlet tube portion (21a) affixed to the relatively rigid component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL
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Publication number: 20210251795Abstract: An outlet valve (1) for an ostomy bag comprises a valve base (10) for attachment to a face of the ostomy appliance (30), the valve base (10) defining a base opening (15) for receiving a liquid output from the ostomy bag (30); and an outlet element (20) configured to be rotatable relative to the valve base (10) from a closed configuration in which discharge of the liquid received through the base opening (15) is prevented, to an open configuration in which discharge of the liquid received through the base opening (15) is enabled. One of the outlet element (20) and the valve base (10) comprises a detent (19) and the other of the outlet element (10) and the valve base (10) comprises one or more protrusions (26, 27). The detent (19) is configured to engage the one or more protrusions (26, 27) during a rotation of the outlet element (20) such that the detent (19) contacts and rides over one or more of the protrusions (26, 27) during the rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL
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Publication number: 20210251797Abstract: An outlet valve for an ostomy appliance comprises an axle defining a hollow bore for receiving a liquid output from the ostomy appliance. The axle comprises a curved lateral wall. An outlet element comprises a cap arranged concentrically with the axle and an outlet tube affixed to the cap. A valve opening is defined in the curved lateral wall. The cap is rotatable around the axle to move from a closed configuration in which the valve opening is not in liquid communication with the outlet tube to an open configuration in which the valve opening is in liquid communication with the outlet tube. The outlet valve further comprises an outlet element seal configured to provide: sealing between the cap and the axle around a circumference of the axle; and sealing between the valve opening and the intake opening when the outlet element is in the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Simon HOLROYD, Dominic BAKER, Stefan TAAL, Graham LACY
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Publication number: 20210186745Abstract: A belt mount (5) for attaching a belt (40) to a wafer (2) of an ostomy appliance (1), the belt mount comprising a mounting ring (11) which can be attached to a hook (42) by inserting a portion of the mounting ring (11) into a mouth of the hook (42) and pulling the mounting ring (11) and hook (42) away from each other. The mounting ring (11) at least partially surrounding a mounting aperture (12) which accommodates at least a portion of the hook (42) upon successful insertion of the portion of the mounting ring (11) into the mouth of the hook (42). The belt mount further comprising a tongue (13) that extends into the mounting aperture (12) for contacting the hook (42) if the mounting ring (11) and the hook (42) are subsequently pushed towards each other so as to resist detachment of the mounting ring (11) from the hook (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Stefan Taal, Simon Holroyd, Dominic Baker
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Publication number: 20210030973Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Patent number: 10814074Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Publication number: 20190038848Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Patent number: 10137256Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case adapted to hold a medicament container, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, and a plunger slidably disposed in the case. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a second extended position relative to the case. The plunger is movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position, and a distal position relative to the case. When the plunger is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud is in the retracted position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the extended position. When the plunger is in the distal position and the needle shroud is in the second extended position, the plunger abuts the case to prevent the needle shroud from returning to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Publication number: 20160144135Abstract: Described is an autoinjector (1) comprising a case (2) adapted to hold a medicament container having a needle (4), a needle shroud (7) telescopically coupled to the case (2) and movable between a first extended position (FEP) relative to the case (2) in which the needle (4) is covered, and a retracted position (RP) relative to the case (2) in which the needle (4) is exposed, and a second extended position (SEP) relative to the case (2) in which the needle (4) is covered and the needle shroud (7) cannot translate relative to the case (2), and a plunger (10) slidably disposed in the case (2) and movable between a proximal position, an intermediate position and a distal position relative to the case (2). When the plunger (10) is in the intermediate position and the needle shroud (7) is in the retracted position (RP), the plunger (10) abuts the case (2) to prevent the needle shroud (7) from returning to the exten ded position (EP).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Stefan Taal, Thomas Kemp
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Patent number: D904602Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventors: Gareth J. Hilton, Julie Lambrethsen, Graham Lacy, Marko Plevnik, Stefan Taal
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Patent number: D925030Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Inventors: Gareth J. Hilton, Julie Lambrethsen, Graham Lacy, Marko Plevnik, Stefan Taal