Patents by Inventor Eric Fugelsang

Eric Fugelsang 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).

  • DOSE COUNTING SCALES FOR A MEDICAL INHALER
    Publication number: 20090326861
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dosage device for determining the number of remaining doses of medication available in a medical inhaler, comprising a sensitive electronic weigh scale capable of recording measurements at least as small as 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Stanley C. Langford, Eric Fugelsang
  • Canister inhaler having a spacer and easy to operate lever mechanism and a flexible, elastic mouthpiece
    Publication number: 20040216735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler for effectively delivering medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the invention has a mouthpiece comprising a flexible, elastic material. A lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose inhaler canister. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Fugelsang, Martin Muszak
  • Canister inhaler having a spacer and easy to operate lever mechanism and a flexible, elastic mouthpiece
    Patent number: 6698422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler for effectively delivering medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the invention has a mouthpiece comprising a flexible, elastic material. A lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose inhaler canister. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Birdsong Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fugelsang, Martin Muszak
  • Dual-canister inhaler having a spacer and easy to operate lever mechanism
    Patent number: 6523536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual-cannister inhaler for effectively delivering medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the invention has universal receptors for two metered dose inhaler canisters. A lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose inhaler canister. A simple and easy to operate sliding selector permits one-handed control of the canister selector. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Birdsong Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fugelsang, Martin Muszak
  • Canister inhaler having a spacer and easy to operate lever mechanism and a flexible, elastic mouthpiece
    Publication number: 20020157664
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler for effectively delivering medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the invention has a mouthpiece comprising a flexible, elastic material. A lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose inhaler canister. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Eric Fugelsang, Martin Muszak
  • Dual-canister inhaler having a spacer and easy to operate lever mechanism
    Publication number: 20020148462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual-cannister inhaler for effectively delivering medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the invention has universal receptors for two metered dose inhaler canisters. A lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose inhaler canister. A simple and easy to operate sliding selector permits one-handed control of the canister selector. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Eric Fugelsang, Martin Muszak