Patents by Inventor Thomas Sowden Reinhold
Thomas Sowden Reinhold 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: 11819664Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a mixing nozzle (12) for mixing at least two liquid compositions such as a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The mixing nozzle (10) is configured to be coupled to a body (11) of a multi-component application device (10), in particular to a body (11) of a two-component syringe assembly, for injection of a liquid composition, which body (11) is configured to separately store said at least two solutions. The present invention further relates to a multi-component application device (10) comprising said mixing nozzle (12) and to a kit comprising said mixing nozzle (12) or said application device (10). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method using said application device or said kit, for example for replacing or filling a biological tissue or increasing the volume of a biological tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: MERZ PHARMA GMBH & CO. KGAAInventors: Franck Villain, Uwe Wortmann, Norbert Kaspers, Johannes Egger, Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Guido Popp, Michael Kunz, Jonathan Mason
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Publication number: 20200171243Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a mixing nozzle (12) for mixing at least two liquid compositions such as a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The mixing nozzle (10) is configured to be coupled to a body (11) of a multi-component application device (10), in particular to a body (11) of a two-component syringe assembly, for injection of a liquid composition, which body (11) is configured to separately store said at least two solutions. The present invention further relates to a multi-component application device (10) comprising said mixing nozzle (12) and to a kit comprising said mixing nozzle (12) or said application device (10). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method using said application device or said kit, for example for replacing or filling a biological tissue or increasing the volume of a biological tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Franck VILLAIN, Uwe WORTMANN, Norbert KASPERS, Johannes EGGER, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD, Guido POPP, Michael KUNZ, Jonathan MASON
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Patent number: 10099841Abstract: A dispensing device for solid portions Fk present in bulk having an axis of rotation 2. The dispensing device 1 has (a) a positioning device 3, and b) a retaining device 4, having at least two retaining means arranged coaxial to the axis of rotation for accommodating one solid portion Fk each. The positioning device 3 and the at least two retaining means 5 can be moved relative to one another on paths coaxial to the axis of rotation, such that the positioning device 3 can be oriented in alignment with the retaining means 5 individually during the movement and at least one of the at least two retaining means 5 can be filled with one solid portion Fk each by means of the positioning device 3. Furthermore, the at least two retaining means 5 can be emptied by rotating the retaining device 4 to output the solid portions Fk.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: BALDA MEDICAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Christian Felsner
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Patent number: 9815611Abstract: A device and a method for singularized dosing of solid portions F, in particular mini or micro tablets or globules, which solid portions are forming a bulk body S situated at least partially in the device. The device comprises at least two components, a first component of which is a segregating device and a second component of which is a singularizing device that can be twisted vis-à-vis the segregating device. The singularizing device comprises an interior area and on its inner side at least one chamber for accommodating one solid portion F at a time, so that the at least one chamber can be moved in a direction of motion D and on a motion path B through the bulk body S during twisting of the singularizing device vis-à-vis the segregating device. The segregating device further comprises a separating device to prevent solid portions F contained therein drop out.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BALDA MEDICAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Philipp Sawitzki
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Publication number: 20160145031Abstract: A device and a method for singularized dosing of solid portions F, in particular mini or micro tablets or globules, which solid portions are forming a bulk body S situated at least partially in the device. The device comprises at least two components, a first component of which is a segregating device and a second component of which is a singularizing device that can be twisted vis-à-vis the segregating device. The singularizing device comprises an interior area and on its inner side at least one chamber for accommodating one solid portion F at a time, so that the at least one chamber can be moved in a direction of motion D and on a motion path B through the bulk body S during twisting of the singularizing device vis-à-vis the segregating device. The segregating device further comprises a separating device to prevent solid portions F contained therein drop out.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: BALDA MEDICAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Philipp Sawitzki
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Publication number: 20150151899Abstract: A dispensing device for solid portions Fk present in bulk having an axis of rotation 2. The dispensing device 1 has (a) a positioning device 3, and b) a retaining device 4, having at least two retaining means arranged coaxial to the axis of rotation for accommodating one solid portion Fk each. The positioning device 3 and the at least two retaining means 5 can be moved relative to one another on paths coaxial to the axis of rotation, such that the positioning device 3 can be oriented in alignment with the retaining means 5 individually during the movement and at least one of the at least two retaining means 5 can be filled with one solid portion Fk each by means of the positioning device 3. Furthermore, the at least two retaining means 5 can be emptied by rotating the retaining device 4 to output the solid portions Fk.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: BALDA MEDICAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Christian Felsner
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Patent number: 8398665Abstract: Lancing system for withdrawing body fluid having a lancing element and a lancing instrument, which includes a lancing drive, by which a lancing movement of a lancing element is driven. The lancing drive comprises a drive source and a transmission having a housing coupling mechanism which includes at least two transmission links, a housing bearing, and a coupling element adapted for coupling a lancing element thereto. A lancing depth limiting stop is positioned in the housing so that a stop surface of the lancing element contacts the lancing depth limiting stop during the forward phase of the lancing movement. The housing coupling mechanism comprises a length compensation device to ensure a distance adaptation of the spacing between the lancing element and a housing bearing of the housing coupling mechanism during contact of the stops and further movement of the lancing drive.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Sven Winheim, Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Thomas Seul
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Patent number: 8286632Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation in which the storage device has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Marc Rohrschneider, Joern-Eric Schulz, Jens Besseler, Timo Von Brunn, Ralf Thoemmes, Thomas Sowden Reinhold
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Patent number: 8220455Abstract: A dispensing device having a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert. At least one lifespan blocking device is provided for preventing operating of the dispensing device after a predetermined number of uses corresponding to the number of receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Marc Rohrschneider, Jens Besseler, Timo Von Brunn, Ralf Thoemmes, Thomas Sowden Reinhold
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Patent number: 8113196Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device includes multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert and a mechanism is provided for reinserting the inserts back into the respective receptacles after use.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Marc Rohrschneider, Stephen T. Dunne, Jens Besseler, Timo Von Brunn, Ralf Thoemmes, Thomas Sowden Reinhold
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Publication number: 20110224712Abstract: Lancing system for withdrawing body fluid having a lancing element and a lancing instrument , which includes a lancing drive, by which a lancing movement of a lancing element is driven. The lancing drive comprises a drive source and a transmission having a housing coupling mechanism which includes at least two transmission links, a housing bearing, and a coupling element adapted for coupling a lancing element thereto. A lancing depth limiting stop is positioned in the housing so that a stop surface of the lancing element contacts the lancing depth limiting stop during the forward phase of the lancing movement. The housing coupling mechanism comprises a length compensation device to ensure a distance adaptation of the spacing between the lancing element and a housing bearing of the housing coupling mechanism during contact of the stops and further movement of the lancing drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Sven Winheim, Thomas Sowden Reinhold, Thomas Seul
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Publication number: 20080295833Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert. A connecting element that is moveable relative to the cavities is provided for individually opening and supplying pressurized gas thereto for dispensing a respective dose of formulation, and the storage device has an empty, hollow or dummy receptacle into which the connecting element is engaged in a state prior to first use of the dispensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD
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Publication number: 20080289627Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation in which the storage device has multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Joern-Eric SCHULZ, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Ralf THOEMMES, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD
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Publication number: 20080289626Abstract: A dispensing device has a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device comprises multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert and a mechanism is provided for reinserting the inserts back into the respective receptacles after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Stephen T. DUNNE, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Ralf THOEMMES, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD
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Publication number: 20080283056Abstract: A dispensing device having a storage device and an air pump for dispensing a medical formulation. The storage device comprises multiple inserts, each insert containing a single dose of the formulation. Each insert is located in a separate and sealed cavity. The cavities can be individually opened for dispensing the respective dose from the respective insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Marc ROHRSCHNEIDER, Jens BESSELER, Timo VON BRUNN, Ralf THOEMMES, Thomas Sowden REINHOLD