Patents by Inventor Diane Sutter

Diane Sutter 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: 20100292648
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider
  • Publication number: 20090112181
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider
  • Publication number: 20080161759
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider
  • Publication number: 20070244448
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander Lastovich, James Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank Martin, M. Haider
  • Patent number: 7083592
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid. The dermal-access member extends at least 1 mm from the protrusion. A mechanism drives the device against the skin at a calculated speed of about 6 m/s to about 18 m/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider
  • Publication number: 20050256499
    Abstract: A method of delivery of a substance to a human subject's skin comprising deposition into a specific compartment of the skin, wherein the delivery occurs at a controlled rate and pressure. The methods of the invention provide accurate deposition of s pre-selected volume of the substance, e.g., greater than 90% of the pre-selected volume. The methods of the invention encompass varying one or more parameters including but not limited to configurations of the delivery device, volume, pressure, and flow rate of delivery, to enhance the efficacy of delivery of the substance to the human skin. Substances delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention result in a more efficacious deposition of the substance into the targeted compartment, improved delivery performance, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, Richard Clarke
  • Publication number: 20050256182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anti-pain formulations and methods of their delivery. Anti-pain agents delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention have an improved clinical utility and therapeutic efficacy relative to other drug delivery methods, including oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous delivery. The methods of the present invention provide benefits and improvements over conventional drug delivery methods including dose sparing, increased drug efficacy, reduced side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis
  • Publication number: 20050245594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for delivery of therapeutically and/or prophylactically effective amounts of agents for management of pain, particularly anti-migraine agents, more particularly triptan compounds, by depositing the agent into the intradermal or junctional compartment of a subject's skin. Agents delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention have an improved clinical utility and therapeutic efficacy relative to other drug delivery methods, including intraperitoneal, intramuscular and subcutaneous delivery. The methods of the present invention provide benefits and improvements over conventional drug delivery methods including dose sparing, increased drug efficacy, reduced side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis
  • Publication number: 20050203000
    Abstract: Formulations and methods for reducing pain during intradermal injection, in particular the use of benzyl alcohol, phenolic agents and aromatic preservatives, antimicrobials and antioxidants for such formulations and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Ronald Pettis, Scott Kaestner
  • Publication number: 20050163711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for delivering one or more biologically active agents, particularly a diagnostic agent to the intradermal compartment of a subject's skin. The present invention provides an improved method of delivery of biologically active agents in that it provides among other benefits, rapid uptake into the local lymphatics, improved targeting to a particular tissue, improved bioavailability, improved tissue bioavailability, improved tissue specific kinetics, improved deposition of a pre-selected volume of the agent to be administered, and rapid biological and pharmacodynamics and biological and pharmacokinetics. This invention provides methods for rapid transport of agents through lymphatic vasculature accessed by intradermal delivery of the agent. Methods of the invention are particularly useful for delivery of diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Colleen Nycz, Glenn Vonk, John Brittingham, Ronald Pettis, Alfred Harvey, Robert Campbell, John Mikszta, Diane Sutter
  • Publication number: 20050124967
    Abstract: A method and device for administration of a high molecular weight protein into the intradermal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, John Mikszta
  • Publication number: 20050049571
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid. The dermal-access member extends at least 1 mm from the protrusion. A mechanism drives the device against the skin at a calculated speed of about 6 m/s to about 18 m/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander Lastovich, James Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank Martin, M. Haider
  • Publication number: 20050038378
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander Lastovich, James Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank Martin, M. Haider
  • Patent number: 6808506
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid. The dermal-access member extends at least 1 mm from the protrusion. A mechanism drives the device against the skin at a calculated speed of about 6 m/s to about 18 m/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider
  • Publication number: 20030220610
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering or withdrawing a fluid through at least one layer of the skin is provided. A device includes a body having a top face, a bottom face, a side edge and at least one channel. The bottom face includes a first surface area and a second surface area adjacent to and recessed at a first distance from the first surface area. The bottom face further includes at least one raised protrusion disposed on the second surface area. The protrusion has a height from the first surface greater than the first distance. At least one dermal-access member is provided in the protrusion and is in fluid communication with the channel to deliver or withdraw the fluid. The dermal-access member extends at least 1 mm from the protrusion. A mechanism drives the device against the skin at a calculated speed of about 6 m/s to about 18 m/s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander G. Lastovich, James K. Fentress, Julia Griggs, Ronald J. Pettis, Diane Sutter, Frank E. Martin, M. Ishaq Haider