Adrian E. Smith - Belmont CA John D. Burr - Redwood City CA Jeffrey W. Etter - Castro Valley CA George S. Axford - Menlo Park CA Jack M. Anthony - Palo Alto CA
Assignee:
Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc. - San Carlos CA
International Classification:
A61M 1500
US Classification:
12820315, 12820321
Abstract:
A method for aerosolizing a powdered medicament comprises coupling a powder inlet end of a feed tube with a penetration in a receptacle containing the powder. Powder is drawn upward through the tube and dispersed in a high pressure gas stream flowing past a portion of the feed tube. Apparatus comprise the feed tube mounted within a base enclosure proximate a holder for one or more receptacles, which may be in the form of a cartridge containing a plurality of receptacles formed in a continuous web. The cartridge may be reciprocated relative to the feed tube and a separate piercing mechanism in order to sequentially piercing the receptacle and thereafter couple the feed tube through the resulting penetration for extracting the powder. Alternatively, penetration(s) through the receptacle may be formed as the feed tube is coupled, or some penetrations formed prior to coupling with other penetrations formed at the time of coupling.
Closure System For An Active Agent Delivert Device
James Horvath - San Jose CA Radomir N. M. Vukadin - Cupertino CA Joyce C. Anthony - Woodside CA Vincent J. Ferrari - Foster City CA Jeffrey W. Etter - Hayward CA Christopher M. G. Ohms - Redwood City CA
Assignee:
Alza Corporation - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
A61M 3700
US Classification:
604 85, 604 83
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a closure system for an oral active agent delivery device. The device comprises an elongate tubular member having first and second ends. The closure system includes a deformable closure means adapted to allow delivery of the active agent upon deformation. The closure system prevents spillage and maintains the integrity of the dose within the device. In use, the closure system is deformed and separated from the second end of the tubular member, liquid is drawn up into the first end of the member, and the liquid and active agent are drawn out of the second end of the member and into the patients mouth.
Methods And Apparatus For Delivery Of Ocular Implants
David A. Weber - Danville CA, US Ingrid Kane - Los Altos CA, US Mike Rehal - Boulder Creek CA, US Kenny Aptekarev - Santa Cruz CA, US Jeffrey Etter - Hayward CA, US
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
A61F 9/00
US Classification:
606107, 623 611
Abstract:
An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.
David A. Weber - Danville CA, US Ingrid Kane - Los Altos CA, US Mike Rehal - Boulder Creek CA, US Kenny Aptekarev - Santa Cruz CA, US Jeffrey Etter - Hayward CA, US Scott Gerondale - Mission Viejo CA, US Rahul Bhagat - Irvine CA, US Shawn Davis - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
A61F 9/00
US Classification:
606107
Abstract:
An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.
Methods And Apparatus For Delivery Of Ocular Implants
David A. Weber - Danville CA, US Ingrid Kane - Los Altos CA, US Mike Rehal - Boulder Creek CA, US Robert L. Lathrop - Santa Clara CA, US Kenny Aptekarev - Santa Cruz CA, US Jeffrey Etter - Hayward CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 9/00
US Classification:
606107
Abstract:
An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.