Patents by Inventor Daniel Engelbreth
Daniel Engelbreth 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: 11975140Abstract: A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, a flow detector, and a display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input end and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: Neritan Alizoti, Stephen Costella, Daniel Engelbreth, Noel Gulka, Alanna Kirchner, Adam Meyer, Robert Morton, Bart Nowak, Greg Romanczuk, Ronak Sakaria
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Publication number: 20210170119Abstract: A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, flow detector and display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Neritan Alizoti, Stephen Costella, Daniel Engelbreth, Noel Gulka, Alanna Kirchner, Adam Meyer, Robert Morton, Bart NOWAK, Greg Romanczuk, Ronak Sakaria
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Patent number: 10960153Abstract: A nasal mask has a flexible bottom edge portion and side portions. A delivery device includes a holding chamber coupled to the nasal mask. A method of delivering an inhalable substance includes positioning a nose of a user in a cavity of the nasal mask, inhaling through the nose, and orally soothing the user with a soothing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Daniel Engelbreth, Martin P. Foley, Jerry Grychowski, James Schmidt, Jennifer Pevler
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Patent number: 10907674Abstract: An elastomeric component includes a body feature and a retaining feature coupled to the body feature. The retaining feature includes an insertion end portion, and a retention end portion spaced apart from the insertion end portion along a longitudinal axis. The insertion end portion defines a catch spaced apart from the retention end portion and having a contact location adapted to make first contact with an edge of a retaining hole. The contact location is spaced apart from the catch a first distance. The retaining feature has a blind pocket extending from the retention end portion interiorly of the retaining feature along the longitudinal axis. The blind pocket terminates at an end location spaced from the catch. The elastomeric component may be coupled to a wall defining the retaining hole. Methods of assembly, and an apparatus for installation, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: Daniel Engelbreth, Noel Gulka
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Patent number: 10850050Abstract: A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, flow detector and display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: Neritan Alizoti, Stephen Costella, Daniel Engelbreth, Noel Gulka, Alanna Kirchner, Adam Meyer, Robert Morton, Bart Nowak, Greg Romanczuk, Ronak Sakaria
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Patent number: 10709852Abstract: A delivery device includes a toroidal shaped housing defining an interior chamber and a central open space. The housing includes an input port communicating with the interior chamber and a delivery port positioned on an inner periphery of the housing. The delivery port is in fluid communication between the interior chamber and the central open space. The delivery port is spaced from the input port, which is adapted to receive an aerosolized medicament. In another aspect, a kit includes an outer ring-like housing component and a plurality of differently configured inner ring-like housing components mateable with the outer ring-like housing to form a holding chamber. A method of delivering an inhalable substance is also provided. A mask, including mounting and sealing portions is also provided, together with a method of manufacturing such a mask. Delivery devices include various alternative adapters to be used with a mask and a substance dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Daniel Engelbreth, Martin P. Foley, Jerry Grychowski, James Schmidt, Jennifer Pevler
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Patent number: 10143812Abstract: A metered dose inhaler (“MDI”) applicator is disclosed that includes a carrier, a housing, an adjuster and a lever. The carrier defines an aperture configured to receive a boot of a MDI. The housing is configured to be assembled with the carrier and to move in a vertical direction within the MID applicator relative to the carrier. The adjuster is configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the adjuster is in the locked position, the adjuster is configured to prevent the carrier and the housing from moving in one or more directions relative to one another. The lever is pivotally connected to the housing and is configured to transfer a force applied to the lever to a canister of the MDI and to actuate the MDI to dispense an aerosolized medicine.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventor: Daniel Engelbreth
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Patent number: 9931481Abstract: A metered dose inhaler (“MDI”) applicator is disclosed that includes a carrier, a housing, an adjuster and a lever. The carrier defines an aperture configured to receive a boot of a MDI. The housing is configured to be assembled with the carrier and to move in a vertical direction within the MID applicator relative to the carrier. The adjuster is configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the adjuster is in the locked position, the adjuster is configured to prevent the carrier and the housing from moving in one or more directions relative to one another. The lever is pivotally connected to the housing and is configured to transfer a force applied to the lever to a canister of the MDI and to actuate the MDI to dispense an aerosolized medicine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventor: Daniel Engelbreth
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Publication number: 20170333645Abstract: A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, flow detector and display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: NERITAN ALIZOTI, STEPHEN COSTELLA, DANIEL ENGELBRETH, NOEL GULKA, ALANNA KIRCHNER, ADAM MEYER, ROBERT MORTON, BART NOWAK, GREG ROMANCZUK, RONAK SAKARIA
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Patent number: 9700688Abstract: A delivery device includes a toroidal shaped housing defining an interior chamber and a central open space. The housing includes an input port communicating with the interior chamber and a delivery port positioned on an inner periphery of the housing. The delivery port is in fluid communication between the interior chamber and the central open space. The delivery port is spaced from the input port, which is adapted to receive an aerosolized medicament. In another aspect, a kit includes an outer ring-like housing component and a plurality of differently configured inner ring-like housing components mateable with the outer ring-like housing to form a holding chamber. A method of delivering an inhalable substance includes positioning a nose and a mouth of a user in a central opening defined by a ring-like housing, inhaling through the nose, and orally soothing the user with a soothing device located in the central opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Daniel Engelbreth, Martin P. Foley, Jerry Grychowski, James Schmidt, Jennifer Pevler
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Publication number: 20170173281Abstract: A nasal mask has a flexible bottom edge portion and side portions. A delivery device includes a holding chamber coupled to the nasal mask. A method of delivering an inhalable substance includes positioning a nose of a user in a cavity of the nasal mask, inhaling through the nose, and orally soothing the user with a soothing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: DANIEL ENGELBRETH, MARTIN P. FOLEY, JERRY GRYCHOWSKI, JAMES SCHMIDT, JENNIFER PEVLER
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Publication number: 20160129206Abstract: A metered dose inhaler (“MDI”) applicator is disclosed that includes a carrier, a housing, an adjuster and a lever. The carrier defines an aperture configured to receive a boot of a MDI. The housing is configured to be assembled with the carrier and to move in a vertical direction within the MID applicator relative to the carrier. The adjuster is configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the adjuster is in the locked position, the adjuster is configured to prevent the carrier and the housing from moving in one or more directions relative to one another. The lever is pivotally connected to the housing and is configured to transfer a force applied to the lever to a canister of the MDI and to actuate the MDI to dispense an aerosolized medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventor: DANIEL ENGELBRETH
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Publication number: 20160030687Abstract: A delivery device includes a toroidal shaped housing defining an interior chamber and a central open space. The housing includes an input port communicating with the interior chamber and a delivery port positioned on an inner periphery of the housing. The delivery port is in fluid communication between the interior chamber and the central open space. The delivery port is spaced from the input port, which is adapted to receive an aerosolized medicament. In another aspect, a kit includes an outer ring-like housing component and a plurality of differently configured inner ring-like housing components mateable with the outer ring-like housing to form a holding chamber. A method of delivering an inhalable substance is also provided. A mask, including mounting and sealing portions is also provided, together with a method of manufacturing such a mask. Delivery devices include various alternative adapters to be used with a mask and a substance dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: DANIEL ENGELBRETH, MARTIN P. FOLEY, JERRY GRYCHOWSKI, JAMES SCHMIDT, JENNIFER PEVLER
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Patent number: 9242057Abstract: In a modular medicament delivery system, a dispenser housing has a support block with a well and an orifice communicating with the well. A first container assembly includes a valve stem shaped to be received by the well in the support block. The first container assembly has a first exterior shape. A second container assembly includes a valve stem shaped to be received by the well in the support block. The second container assembly has a second exterior shape that is different than the first exterior shape. An insert member is adapted for mounting to the dispenser housing in the cavity and defines an interior space shaped to receive the second exterior shape of the second container. Methods of assembling the system, a system kit and a device are also provided. A medication delivery device includes first and second end pieces and a collapsible chamber disposed therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Adam Meyer, James Schmidt, Chris Dobson, Daniel Engelbreth
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Patent number: 9032953Abstract: An adapter for use in a breathing circuit including a housing with a conduit having a ventilator port adapted to be coupled to a breathing circuit and a patient port adapted to communicate with a patient interface. A medicament container receptacle communicates with the conduit between the ventilator port and the patient port. The receptacle includes a support block having a well shaped to receive a valve stem extending from a container of medicament and an actuator finger extending upwardly in the receptacle adjacent the support block. The actuator finger is adapted to actuate a dose counter coupled to the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Adam Meyer, James Schmidt, Chris Dobson, Daniel Engelbreth
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Publication number: 20140318534Abstract: A metered dose inhaler (“MDI”) applicator is disclosed that includes a carrier, a housing, an adjuster and a lever. The carrier defines an aperture configured to receive a boot of a MDI. The housing is configured to be assembled with the carrier and to move in a vertical direction within the MID applicator relative to the carrier. The adjuster is configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the adjuster is in the locked position, the adjuster is configured to prevent the carrier and the housing from moving in one or more directions relative to one another. The lever is pivotally connected to the housing and is configured to transfer a force applied to the lever to a canister of the MDI and to actuate the MDI to dispense an aerosolized medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventor: DANIEL ENGELBRETH
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Publication number: 20140311483Abstract: A delivery device includes a toroidal shaped housing defining an interior chamber and a central open space. The housing includes an input port communicating with the interior chamber and a delivery port positioned on an inner periphery of the housing. The delivery port is in fluid communication between the interior chamber and the central open space. The delivery port is spaced from the input port, which is adapted to receive an aerosolized medicament. In another aspect, a kit includes an outer ring-like housing component and a plurality of differently configured inner ring-like housing components mateable with the outer ring-like housing to form a holding chamber. A method of delivering an inhalable substance includes positioning a nose and a mouth of a user in a central opening defined by a ring-like housing, inhaling through the nose, and orally soothing the user with a soothing device located in the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: DANIEL ENGELBRETH, Martin P. Foley, Jerry Grychowski, James Schmidt, Jennifer Pevler
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Publication number: 20140130795Abstract: In a modular medicament delivery system, a dispenser housing has a support block with a well and an orifice communicating with the well. A first container assembly includes a valve stem shaped to be received by the well in the support block. The first container assembly has a first exterior shape. A second container assembly includes a valve stem shaped to be received by the well in the support block. The second container assembly has a second exterior shape that is different than the first exterior shape. An insert member is adapted for mounting to the dispenser housing in the cavity and defines an interior space shaped to receive the second exterior shape of the second container. Methods of assembling the system, a system kit and a device are also provided. A medication delivery device includes first and second end pieces and a collapsible chamber disposed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: ADAM MEYER, JAMES SCHMIDT, CHRIS DOBSON, DANIEL ENGELBRETH
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Patent number: RE45068Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing positive pressure (PP) therapy alone or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus. The positive pressure apparatus includes a positive pressure valve having a continuously variable respiratory window. The PP valve may be associated with a patient respiratory system interface alone, such as, but not limited to, a mask or mouthpiece, or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: James N. Schmidt, Daniel Engelbreth, Rick Blacker
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Patent number: RE46050Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing positive pressure (PP) therapy alone or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus. The positive pressure apparatus includes a positive pressure valve having a continuously variable respiratory window. The PP valve may be associated with a patient respiratory system interface alone, such as, but not limited to, a mask or mouthpiece, or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: James N. Schmidt, Daniel Engelbreth, Rick Blacker