Patents by Inventor Bradley Blackwood

Bradley Blackwood 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: 20230263706
    Abstract: Single dose drug dosage form dispensing devices, and methods for operating such devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing defining an actuation pathway and a pusher. At least a portion of the pusher is disposed within the actuation pathway such that a distal end portion of the pusher and a distal end portion of the housing define a volume configured to contain a drug-containing tablet. The pusher is configured to move relative to the housing in a distal direction from a first position to a second position to expel the drug-containing tablet from the volume. The distal end portion of the pusher is extended from an opening in the housing when the pusher is in its second position. The housing is configured to limit movement of the pusher relative to the housing in a proximal direction from the second position of the pusher towards the first position of the pusher after the drug-containing tablet is expelled from the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Casidy Domingo, Edmond Chiu, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20230260612
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Patent number: 11676691
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Patent number: 11672738
    Abstract: Single dose drug dosage form dispensing devices, and methods for operating such devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing defining an actuation pathway and a pusher. At least a portion of the pusher is disposed within the actuation pathway such that distal end portions of the pusher and the housing define a volume configured to contain a drug-containing tablet. The pusher is configured to move relative to the housing in a distal direction from a first position to a second position to expel the tablet from the volume. The distal end portion of the pusher is extended from an opening in the housing when the pusher is in its second position. The housing is configured to limit movement of the pusher relative to the housing in a proximal direction towards the first position of the pusher after the tablet is expelled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Casidy Domingo, Edmond Chiu, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20210151153
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew POUTIATINE, Bruce EDWARDS, Charles RAMPERSAUD, Pamela PALMER, Bradley BLACKWOOD, Benjamin K. YAFFE
  • Patent number: 10896751
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Publication number: 20190027241
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew POUTIATINE, Bruce EDWARDS, Charles RAMPERSAUD, Pamela PALMER, Bradley BLACKWOOD, Benjamin K. YAFFE
  • Publication number: 20180243169
    Abstract: Single dose drug dosage form dispensing devices, and methods for operating such devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing defining an actuation pathway and a pusher. At least a portion of the pusher is disposed within the actuation pathway such that a distal end portion of the pusher and a distal end portion of the housing define a volume configured to contain a drug-containing tablet. The pusher is configured to move relative to the housing in a distal direction from a first position to a second position to expel the drug-containing tablet from the volume. The distal end portion of the pusher is extended from an opening in the housing when the pusher is in its second position. The housing is configured to limit movement of the pusher relative to the housing in a proximal direction from the second position of the pusher towards the first position of the pusher after the drug-containing tablet is expelled from the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Casidy DOMINGO, Edmond CHIU, Bradley BLACKWOOD
  • Publication number: 20170098057
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew POUTIATINE, Bruce EDWARDS, Charles RAMPERSAUD, Pamela PALMER, Bradley BLACKWOOD, Benjamin K. YAFFE
  • Patent number: 9566179
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlling and indicating the deployed length of an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. Devices for controlling the length of the interventional element include gear driven actuators, motors, and other mechanisms. Devices for indicating length of an interventional element to the user include sensors, detents, visual displays and other mechanisms providing visual, audible, and tangible indications of length to the user. The control and indication devices preferably work in tandem to enable highly precise adjustment of interventional element length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: J.W. Medical Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernard Andreas, Joseph Karratt, James R. Flom, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20140188205
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlling and indicating the deployed length of an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. Devices for controlling the length of the interventional element include gear driven actuators, motors, and other mechanisms. Devices for indicating length of an interventional element to the user include sensors, detents, visual displays and other mechanisms providing visual, audible, and tangible indications of length to the user. The control and indication devices preferably work in tandem to enable highly precise adjustment of interventional element length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: J.W. MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Bernard Andreas, Joseph Karratt, James R. Flom, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20140031975
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Patent number: 8585747
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlling and indicating the deployed length of an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. Devices for controlling the length of the interventional element include gear driven actuators, motors, and other mechanisms. Devices for indicating length of an interventional element to the user include sensors, detents, visual displays and other mechanisms providing visual, audible, and tangible indications of length to the user. The control and indication devices preferably work in tandem to enable highly precise adjustment of interventional element length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Medical Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernard Andreas, Joseph Karratt, James R. Flom, Bradley Blackwood
  • Patent number: 8574189
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Patent number: 8548623
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Patent number: 7551427
    Abstract: A hard disk drive bracket includes a bezel, a lever arm attached to the bezel rotatably between a closed position against the bezel and an open position apart from the bezel, wherein a hard disk drive is locked into the hard disk drive bracket when the lever arm is in the closed position, and a multifunction wireform, wherein the multifunction wireform latches the lever arm in the closed position and releases the lever arm into the open position. The hard disk drive bracket may include a release button, wherein the multifunction wireform releases the lever arm upon pressing of the release button. The multifunction wireform may hold and bias the release button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Blaugrund, Bradley Blackwood, Tim Lau
  • Patent number: 7374351
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a spring loaded attachment mechanism for attaching a camera to a camera support or base. In one embodiment, a camera attachment apparatus comprises an attachment socket connected to a camera, the attachment socket including an aperture extending in a longitudinal direction and a pair of cutouts disposed laterally on opposite sides of the attachment socket; a spring having a pair of spring arms disposed respectively at the pair of cutouts on opposite sides of the attachment socket; and an attachment pin including a post having a longitudinal axis and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the attachment socket along the longitudinal direction, the post including a pair of seats disposed on opposite sides of the post to receive the pair of spring arms of the spring via the pair of cutouts of the attachment socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mark M. Martinez, Ali Moayer, Ken Haven, Vera S. Boudtchenko, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20080091257
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlling and indicating the deployed length of an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. Devices for controlling the length of the interventional element include gear driven actuators, motors, and other mechanisms. Devices for indicating length of an interventional element to the user include sensors, detents, visual displays and other mechanisms providing visual, audible, and tangible indications of length to the user. The control and indication devices preferably work in tandem to enable highly precise adjustment of interventional element length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Xtent, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Andreas, Joseph Karratt, James Flom, Bradley Blackwood
  • Patent number: 7326236
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlling and indicating the deployed length of an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. Devices for controlling the length of the interventional element include gear driven actuators, motors, and other mechanisms. Devices for indicating length of an interventional element to the user include sensors, detents, visual displays and other mechanisms providing visual, audible, and tangible indications of length to the user. The control and indication devices preferably work in tandem to enable highly precise adjustment of interventional element length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Xtent, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Andreas, Joseph Karratt, James R. Flom, Bradley Blackwood
  • Publication number: 20070036539
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a spring loaded attachment mechanism for attaching a camera to a camera support or base. In one embodiment, a camera attachment apparatus comprises an attachment socket connected to a camera, the attachment socket including an aperture extending in a longitudinal direction and a pair of cutouts disposed laterally on opposite sides of the attachment socket; a spring having a pair of spring arms disposed respectively at the pair of cutouts on opposite sides of the attachment socket; and an attachment pin including a post having a longitudinal axis and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the attachment socket along the longitudinal direction, the post including a pair of seats disposed on opposite sides of the post to receive the pair of spring arms of the spring via the pair of cutouts of the attachment socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mark Martinez, Ali Moayer, Ken Haven, Vera Boudtchenko, Bradley Blackwood