Patents by Inventor Steven M Griffiths
Steven M Griffiths 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: 11660835Abstract: Articles and insulating systems include a wicking layer, an incompressible insulation layer, and a water scavenging system comprising a superhydrophobic layer in operative communication with one or more water collecting components.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Jason J. Benkoski, Konstantinos Gerasopoulos, Steven M. Griffiths, Paul J. Biermann, Melanie L. Morris, Xiomara Calderon-Colon
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Publication number: 20210094255Abstract: Articles and insulating systems include a wicking layer, an incompressible insulation layer, and a water scavenging system comprising a superhydrophobic layer in operative communication with one or more water collecting components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Jason J. Benkoski, Konstantinos Gerasopoulos, Steven M. Griffiths, Paul J. Biermann, Melanie L. Morris, Xiomara Calderon-Colon
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Patent number: 8568367Abstract: 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: October 29, 2013Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 8506526Abstract: An automatic injection device including a housing, a chamber with a first compartment and a second compartment, and a seal structure between the compartments. The seal structure is initially in a sealing condition that seals the first compartment from the second compartment, where the seal includes a plug and an outer sealing member. The plug is slidably movable within the outer sealing member to convert the seal structure from the sealing condition to a mixing condition by opening a path between the first compartment and the second compartment. The automatic injection device also includes a needle assembly and an activation assembly. Activation of the activation assembly causes (1) pressurization of the first compartment, (2) the seal structure to convert from the sealing condition to the mixing condition, and (3) the first and second medicament components to be mixed and forced through the needle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Publication number: 20120220930Abstract: An automatic injection device including a housing, a chamber with a first compartment and a second compartment, and a seal structure between the compartments. The seal structure is initially in a sealing condition that seals the first compartment from the second compartment, where the seal includes a plug and an outer sealing member. The plug is slidably movable within the outer sealing member to convert the seal structure from the sealing condition to a mixing condition by opening a path between the first compartment and the second compartment. The automatic injection device also includes a needle assembly and an activation assembly. Activation of the activation assembly causes (1) pressurization of the first compartment, (2) the seal structure to convert from the sealing condition to the mixing condition, and (3) the first and second medicament components to be mixed and forced through the needle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. GRIFFITHS, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 8187220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill
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Patent number: 8057427Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, Gerald L. Wannarka
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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: 7757370Abstract: A needle and hub assembly for automatic injectors includes a cap or skirt that has a forward surface interposed between and reinforced by first and second engaged hub portions. A needle is received in a contiguous channel formed in the two hub portions. Methods of forming the assembly include molding the first hub portion, placing the cap over the first hub portion, inserting the needle into the channel in the first hub portion, and then overmolding or otherwise forming the second hub portion on the exterior of the first hub portion and cap such that the second hub portion engages the first hub portion. An assembly created by this “two-shot” process can be used to seal a relatively large opening in a medicament cartridge and to support the needle more effectively than a conventional assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Griffiths
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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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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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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: 20090205744Abstract: A needle and hub assembly for automatic injectors includes a cap or skirt that has a forward surface interposed between and reinforced by first and second engaged hub portions. A needle is received in a contiguous channel formed in the two hub portions. Methods of forming the assembly include molding the first hub portion, placing the cap over the first hub portion, inserting the needle into the channel in the first hub portion, and then overmolding or otherwise forming the second hub portion on the exterior of the first hub portion and cap such that the second hub portion engages the first hub portion. An assembly created by this “two-shot” process can be used to seal a relatively large opening in a medicament cartridge and to support the needle more effectively than a conventional assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Steven M. Griffiths
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Patent number: 7544189Abstract: A needle and hub assembly for an automatic injector and a method for making the needle and hub assembly. The needle and hub assembly comprises a cap or skirt, a forward surface of which is interposed between and reinforced by first and second engaged hub portions. A needle is received in a contiguous channel formed in the two hub portions. The method for making the assembly comprises molding the first hub portion, placing the cap over the first hub portion, inserting the needle into a channel in the first hub portion, and then overmolding or otherwise forming the second hub portion on the exterior of the cap such that it is engaged with the first hub portion. An assembly created by this “two-shot” process can be used to seal a relatively large opening, and supports the needle more effectively than a conventional assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Griffiths
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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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Publication number: 20040254543Abstract: A needle and hub assembly for an automatic injector and a method for making the needle and hub assembly. The needle and hub assembly comprises a cap or skirt, a forward surface of which is interposed between and reinforced by first and second engaged hub portions. A needle is received in a contiguous channel formed in the two hub portions. The method for making the assembly comprises molding the first hub portion, placing the cap over the first hub portion, inserting the needle into a channel in the first hub portion, and then overmolding or otherwise forming the second hub portion on the exterior of the cap such that it is engaged with the first hub portion. An assembly created by this “two-shot” process can be used to seal a relatively large opening, and supports the needle more effectively than a conventional assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Steven M. Griffiths
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Publication number: 20040138611Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: MERIDIAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Steven M. Griffiths, Robert L. Hill, John G. Wilmot
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Patent number: 6656150Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automatic injection device containing a pre-loaded charge of medicament for automatically self-administering the medicament upon actuation thereof. The present invention is directed to an automatic injection device containing a pre-loaded charge of medicament for automatically self-administering the medicament upon actuation thereof. The injection device includes a housing assembly, a dry compartment located within the housing for storing a predetermined dry charge of dry medicament therein, and a wet compartment located within the housing for storing a predetermined amount of liquid injection solution therein. The injection device further includes an activation assembly that enables the pressurization of the liquid injection solution in the wet compartment. The activation assembly also enables the compression of the dry medicament within the dry compartment upon activation of the automatic injection device.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Hill, John G. Wilmot, Steven M Griffiths
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Publication number: 20020049406Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automatic injection device containing a pre-loaded charge of medicament for automatically self-administering the medicament upon actuation thereof. The present invention is directed to an automatic injection device containing a pre-loaded charge of medicament for automatically self-administering the medicament upon actuation thereof. The injection device includes a housing assembly, a dry compartment located within the housing for storing a predetermined dry charge of dry medicament therein, and a wet compartment located within the housing for storing a predetermined amount of liquid injection solution therein. The injection device further includes an activation assembly that enables the pressurization of the liquid injection solution in the wet compartment. The activation assembly also enables the compression of the dry medicament within the dry compartment upon activation of the automatic injection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: Robert L. Hill, John G. Wilmot, Steven M. Griffiths