Patents by Inventor Thomas Mark Kemp

Thomas Mark Kemp 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).

  • Publication number: 20230158250
    Abstract: A drug delivery device comprises a housing adapted to receive a medicament container, a plunger and a plunger release mechanism that comprises a first plunger boss arranged on the plunger, a profiled slot arranged on the housing and adapted to be engaged by the first plunger boss so as to inhibit movement of the plunger in a distal direction. The plunger is rotatable about a longitudinal axis to release the first plunger boss from the profiled slot so as to allow movement of the plunger in the distal direction. A sleeve is coupled to the housing to permit movement of the sleeve relative to the housing. A sleeve ramp is arranged on the sleeve and adapted to engage a rib or boss on the plunger to rotate the plunger to release the first plunger boss from the profiled slot when the sleeve is moved in a proximal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Jim Bradford, Thomas Mark Kemp, William Timmis
  • Patent number: 11654246
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a drug delivery device including a housing adapted to receive a primary container with a piston, a plunger slidably disposed in the housing and adapted to drive the piston for delivering a medicament, a drive spring pre-loaded between the housing and the plunger so as to urge the plunger in a distal direction, an audible and/or tactile indicator, and a trigger mechanism arranged between the indicator and the plunger. The trigger mechanism is configured to support the indicator in an initial state of the device and during delivery of the medicament and to couple with the plunger to activate the audible and/or tactile indicator at or near an end of delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Hugo Revellat, Thomas Mark Kemp, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20230146808
    Abstract: An injection device storage container includes a case configured to contain at least one injection device for delivering a medicament; and a hanger arrangement coupled to the case and configured to suspend the case from a supporting wall; wherein the case includes an upper panel having an opening formed therein through which the at least one injection device can be dispensed, and wherein the opening is arranged such that, when the case is suspended from the supporting wall, the at least one injection device is dispensed in a horizontal orientation through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Kai Scheinert, Daniel Auernhammer, Florian Schauderna, Thomas Mark Kemp, Tim Schuller, Robbie Wilson, Michael Noble, Ryan Anthony McGinley
  • Publication number: 20230145661
    Abstract: An injector device comprising an elongate housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and configured to receive a container of medicament, a plunger rod moveable longitudinally within the housing between a primed position and a completed position, the plunger rod being configured to engage a container of medicament when received in the housing; wherein the housing comprises an indicator located in a proximal region of the housing; the indicator comprising a spindle, the spindle comprising a shaft and a dial, and wherein the shaft of the spindle comprises a threaded arrangement configured to engage with a threaded arrangement on the plunger rod such that longitudinal movement of the plunger rod from the primed position towards the completed position is configured to cause the dial of the spindle to rotate to provide a user with information associated with the progress of the injection process dependent upon the longitudinal position of the plunger rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Kai Scheinert, Daniel Auernhammer, Florian Schauderna, Thomas Mark Kemp, Tim Schuller, Robbie Wilson, Michael Noble, Ryan Anthony McGinley
  • Publication number: 20230146367
    Abstract: A patch for placement on the skin and for use with an injector device. The patch comprises a first layer on a first side of the patch, a second layer on a second side of the patch opposite to the first side, and a sealed fluid reservoir between the first and second layers. A fluid is contained within the fluid reservoir. The patch also includes a moveable rupturing element and an aperture. The rupturing element is configured to rupture the fluid reservoir to allow release of the fluid out of the fluid reservoir. The aperture extends at least partially through the patch to receive an injection needle of an injector device. Also provided is a system comprising an injector device and such a patch, and also a method of use of such a patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Kai Scheinert, Daniel Auernhammer, Florian Schauderna, Thomas Mark Kemp, Tim Schuller, Robbie Wilson, Michael Noble, Ryan Anthony McGinley
  • Publication number: 20230127858
    Abstract: An injector device comprising: an outer housing for receiving a medicament container; and a drive mechanism for dispensing medicament from a medicament container received in the outer housing. The drive mechanism comprises a plunger rod and a displacing member configured to displace a distal end of the plunger rod into said medicament container to dispense said medicament. The device further comprises a brake configured to slow the rate of displacement of the plunger rod under the force of the displacing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Kai Scheinert, Daniel Auernhammer, Florian Schauderna, Thomas Mark Kemp, Tim Schuller, Robbie Wilson, Michael Noble, Ryan Anthony McGinley
  • Publication number: 20230116177
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device including: a housing configured to contain a drug container with a needle, a needle shroud that is telescopically connected to the housing, and a cap that is configured to be releasably connected to the housing before use of the device. At least one of the cap and the needle shroud is adapted to unreleasably lock the cap onto the housing after reapplying the cap onto the housing after the drug delivery device is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Schader, William Timmis, Thomas Mark Kemp, Jim Bradford
  • Patent number: 11583636
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a housing adapted to receive a medicament container, a plunger and a plunger release mechanism, the plunger release mechanism comprising a first plunger boss arranged on the plunger, a profiled slot arranged on the housing and adapted to be engaged by the first plunger boss so as to inhibit movement of the plunger in a distal direction, wherein the plunger is rotatable about a longitudinal axis to release the first plunger boss from the profiled slot so as to allow movement of the plunger in the distal direction, a sleeve coupled to the housing to permit movement of the sleeve relative to the housing, wherein a sleeve ramp is arranged on the sleeve, the sleeve ramp adapted to engage a rib or boss on the plunger to rotate the plunger to release the first plunger boss from the profiled slot when the sleeve is moved in a proximal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Jim Bradford, Thomas Mark Kemp, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20220370717
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a syringe support for supporting an axial position of a syringe relative to a housing of an autoinjector. The syringe support comprises a projecting portion, which projects from the syringe support in a distal direction and a flexible portion which axially adjoins the projecting portion. The flexible portion is adapted to axially bias the syringe in the distal direction within the housing. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson
  • Patent number: 11504478
    Abstract: The present specification relates to a subassembly for a drug delivery device, the subassembly comprising: a housing adapted to contain a drug container with a needle, a cap, and a spacer, wherein the housing has an inner surface forming a cavity configured to retain the drug container, wherein the cap is configured to be releasably connected to the housing, and wherein the spacer is arranged between the cap and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventor: Thomas Mark Kemp
  • Patent number: 11484663
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device including: a housing configured to contain a drug container with a needle, a needle shroud that is telescopically connected to the housing, and a cap that is configured to be releasably connected to the housing before use of the device. At least one of the cap and the needle shroud is adapted to unreleasably lock the cap onto the housing after reapplying the cap onto the housing after the drug delivery device is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Marc Schader, William Timmis, Thomas Mark Kemp, Jim Bradford
  • Publication number: 20220323689
    Abstract: The disclosure refers to an apparatus, including a needle unit including a needle arranged along a first axis, a needle shield which covers the needle, a main part, a connector for connecting the needle shield to the main part by a positive connection or an adhesive bond, such that the needle shield is removed when the main part is moved along the first axis away from the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Thomas Mark Kemp, William Timmis, Sarah Bielby
  • Publication number: 20220257865
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a mechanical audible indicator capable of producing an audible signal with a volume of at least 100 dB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Carsten Mosebach, Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20220241505
    Abstract: An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided, the assembly comprising: a housing for receiving a reservoir, and a cap releasable with respect to the housing, wherein the assembly has a capped state and an uncapped state, wherein the cap comprises a member to be gripped by a user for releasing the cap from the housing, wherein the member is rotatable to release the cap from the housing, wherein the assembly comprises an interface to convert rotational movement of the member into axial movement of the member, the interface comprising a track configured to guide movement of the member, wherein the track has a first region and a second region, wherein, when the first region guides the movement, the member is displaced from the housing by a first distance, and when the second region guides the movement, the member is displaced from the housing by a second distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Thomas Mark Kemp, Timothy Denyer
  • Patent number: 11400216
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a syringe support for supporting an axial position of a syringe relative to a housing of an autoinjector. The syringe support comprises a projecting portion, which projects from the syringe support in a distal direction and a flexible portion which axially adjoins the projecting portion. The flexible portion is adapted to axially bias the syringe in the distal direction within the housing. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson
  • Patent number: 11357922
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a mechanical audible indicator capable of producing an audible signal with a volume of at least 100 dB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Carsten Mosebach, Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20220152305
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a syringe support for supporting an axial position of a syringe relative to a housing of an autoinjector. The syringe support comprises a projecting portion, which projects from the syringe support in a distal direction and a flexible portion which axially adjoins the projecting portion. The flexible portion is adapted to axially bias the syringe in the distal direction within the housing. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson
  • Patent number: 11266782
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a syringe support for supporting an axial position of a syringe relative to a housing of an autoinjector. The syringe support comprises a projecting portion, which projects from the syringe support in a distal direction and a flexible portion which axially adjoins the projecting portion. The flexible portion is adapted to axially bias the syringe (in the distal direction within the housing. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson
  • Publication number: 20220023543
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drug delivery device having a case adapted to retain a medicament container, a plunger disposed within the case and slidable from a proximal position into a distal position for delivering a medicament from the medicament container, and at least one feedback mechanism that is in operative connection with the plunger. The feedback mechanism includes a collar, a needle shroud, and a control spring biasing the needle shroud in a distal direction relative to the collar. The collar is operatively coupled to the case in an axial direction and prevented from axially decoupling from the case by the plunger when in the proximal position. The plunger, during movement from the proximal position towards the distal position, allows axial decoupling of the collar from the case driven by the control spring until the collar's movement is halted, which creates an audible and/or tactile feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Hugo Revellat
  • Publication number: 20220016358
    Abstract: The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector and a method of assembling the autoinjector. A syringe carrier is disclosed comprising a housing adapted to receive a syringe. They syringe includes a needle encapsulated by a removable protective needle sheath. The syringe carrier further includes two or more flexible arms protruding outwards in a relaxed state and adapted to couple with the syringe in a mounted position. In the mounted position, the flexible arms deflect radially inwards due, in part, to an axial force operating on the syringe carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Kemp, Carsten Mosebach