Patents by Inventor Joachim Eicher
Joachim Eicher 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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Publication number: 20220135261Abstract: A method for producing a cartridge is proposed, where a fluid is filled into an opening of a container and a closure part is inserted into the container, thereby moving a movable piston arranged within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim EICHER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Herbert GRAESSL
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Patent number: 10953167Abstract: A system with a nebulizer as well as a container with a fluid and an indicator device for such a nebulizer are proposed. A check scheme is used for indicating the number of containers already used with the nebulizer or which still can be used with the nebulizer. The indicator device indicates the number of uses performed or still possible with the current container. The indicator device is adapted to let stepwise appear a color sequence and/or replacement symbol when approaching a predetermined number of uses with the container. Further, the indicator device can show markings in braille.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Andreas Fiol, Martin Meisenheimer
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Patent number: 10809162Abstract: A system for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the system comprises the atomiser and a test apparatus, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is movable relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the test apparatus comprises a measuring device for measuring the movement of the container when the fluid is dispensed. In addition, a method for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is moved relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the movement of the container is measured and/or analysed when the fluid is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Microparts GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Jutta Eigemann, Johannes Geser, Andreas Peters, Hans-Juergen Koelbel
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Patent number: 10722666Abstract: A nebulizer includes a replaceable container with fluid to be nebulized. The container includes an inseparable indicator device. The container and the indicator device are axially moved during nebulization and tensioning of the nebulizer. The indicator device controls locking of the nebulizer against further use if a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Markus Mueller, Robert Gerhard Winkler
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Patent number: 10716907Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which receives a container with a fluid and an indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. In the locked state, a locking device locks the nebulizer against rotation in a partially tensioned state and, thus, against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Josef Gatz, Markus Mueller, Herbert Wachtel
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Patent number: 10716906Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are proposed. The container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container. When a predetermined number of uses of the container (3) with the nebulizer (1) has been reached or exceeded, a signal element becomes visible on the indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. Then, the nebulizer is partially opened and blocked against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Hubert Hoelz, Martin Meisenheimer, Joern-Eric Schulz, Herbert Wachtel
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Patent number: 10716905Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Patent number: 10576222Abstract: A nebulizer as well as a container and an indicator device for such a nebulizer are proposed. The indicator device is fixedly mounted from the bottom of the container and comprises a piercing element for opening an aeration of the container. The indicator device and its piercing part are preferably actuated by axial movement of the indicator device and container within the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Gilbert Wuttke, Alfred Von Schuckmann
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Publication number: 20190117914Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Publication number: 20190113418Abstract: A system for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the system comprises the atomiser and a test apparatus, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is movable relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the test apparatus comprises a measuring device for measuring the movement of the container when the fluid is dispensed. In addition, a method for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is moved relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the movement of the container is measured and/or analysed when the fluid is dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Jutta EIGEMANN, Johannes GESER, Andreas PETERS, Hans-Juergen KOELBEL
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Patent number: 10195374Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Patent number: 10099022Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Josef Gatz, Frank Herrmann, Hubert Hoelz, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Markus Mueller, Alfred Von Schuckmann, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Jochen Ziegler
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Patent number: 9827382Abstract: A medical hand-held device, in particular an atomizer, for dispensing a liquid pharmaceutical preparation from a container with a discharge nozzle for the pharmaceutical preparation and located upstream from the discharge nozzle there is a multiple-stage filter system.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Matthias Hausmann, Steffen Schuy, Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Martin Meisenheimer, Florian Witte
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Publication number: 20170128680Abstract: A system with a nebulizer as well as a container with a fluid and an indicator device for such a nebulizer are proposed. A check scheme is used for indicating the number of containers already used with the nebulizer or which still can be used with the nebulizer. The indicator device indicates the number of uses performed or still possible with the current container. The indicator device is adapted to let stepwise appear a color sequence and/or replacement symbol when approaching a predetermined number of uses with the container. Further, the indicator device can show markings in braille.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Andreas FIOL, Martin MEISENHEIMER
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Publication number: 20170072147Abstract: A nebulizer comprises a replaceable container with fluid to be nebulized. The container comprises an inseparable indicator device. The container and the indicator device are axially moved during nebulization and tensioning of the nebulizer. The indicator device controls locking of the nebulizer against further use if a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Markus MUELLER, Robert Gerhard WINKLER
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Publication number: 20170072148Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are proposed. The container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container. When a predetermined number of uses of the container (3) with the nebulizer (1) has been reached or exceeded, a signal element becomes visible on the indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. Then, the nebulizer is partially opened and blocked against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Hubert HOELZ, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Joern-Eric SCHULZ, Herbert WACHTEL
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Publication number: 20170072149Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which receives a container with a fluid and an indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. In the locked state, a locking device locks the nebulizer against rotation in a partially tensioned state and, thus, against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Josef GATZ, Markus MUELLER, Herbert WACHTEL
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Publication number: 20170049977Abstract: A nebulizer as well as a container and an indicator device for such a nebulizer are proposed. The indicator device is fixedly mounted from the bottom of the container and comprises a piercing element for opening an aeration of the container. The indicator device and its piercing part are preferably actuated by axial movement of the indicator device and container within the nebulizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim EICHER, Gilbert Von WUTTKE, Alfred VON SCHUCKMANN
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Publication number: 20160144138Abstract: The invention relates to a medical hand-held device, in particular an atomizer (1), for dispensing a liquid pharmaceutical preparation from a container with a discharge nozzle for the pharmaceutical preparation and located upstream from the discharge nozzle there is a multiple-stage filter system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Matthias HAUSMANN, Steffen SCHUY, Joachim EICHER, Johannes GESER, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Florian WITTE
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Publication number: 20150320947Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Josef GATZ, Frank HERRMANN, Hubert HOELZ, Andree JUNG, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Markus MUELLER, Alfred VON SCHUCKMANN, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard WINKLER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Jochen ZIEGLER