Patents by Inventor Nigel Benjamin

Nigel Benjamin 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).

  • Patent number: 11721430
    Abstract: According to one method for using machine learning in detecting drug diversion, the method comprises receiving, as input, an observed drug dispensation amount associated with a drug dispensation event related to a drug provider along with other drug dispensation event data, wherein the drug dispensation event data comprises drug provider information, procedure information, and patient information; generating, using a trained drug diversion detection algorithm and the drug dispensation event data, an expected drug dispensation amount associated with the drug dispensation event and determining, using the observed drug dispensation amount and the expected drug dispensation amount, whether the observed drug dispensation amount is aberrant, wherein the drug diversion detection algorithm includes at least one machine learning algorithm and is trained using one or more data sets associated with related drug dispensation events; and outputting, by the drug diversion detection algorithm, information indicating that th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Rebecca Ann Schroeder, Nigel Benjamin Neely, Timothy William Dunn, Evan S. Frasure, III, Erich Senin Huang, Joseph Puthenveetil Mathew
  • Patent number: 9381381
    Abstract: Nitrogen oxide generating compositions are useful in the treatment of subungual infections, as NO has surprisingly been found to be able to penetrate the nail to exert an anti-fungal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Aberdeen University
    Inventor: Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20150004258
    Abstract: The use of acidified nitrate as an agent to produce local production of nitrate oxide at the skin surface is described in the treatment of peripheral ischaemia and associated conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. A barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the nitrate ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent. Amongst the many potential applications for the invention is the management of chronic skin wounds, peripheral ischaemia conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon. Compositions and methods of use for these applications are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20140187481
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system is described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Arthur Tudor Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20120183595
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system is described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: QUEEN MARY & WESTFIELD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Patent number: 8128964
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system is described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Queen Mary & Westfield College
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Patent number: 8114442
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system and method of use therefor are described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Queen Mary & Westfield College
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20100129474
    Abstract: A method for the control of microorganisms, fungi or oomycetes in agriculture, said method comprising applying to plants or to the environment thereof, an anti-microbial, anti-fungal or anti-oomycetes effective amount of a combination of: (i) an agriculturally acceptable acidifying agent, and (ii) an agriculturally acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor thereof, wherein the combination of (i) and (ii) acts as a source of nitric oxide. Systems and compositions for use in this method are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
    Inventors: Nigel Benjamin, Nicholas Jose Talbot, Michael John Kershaw, Paul Graham Winyard
  • Publication number: 20100015253
    Abstract: Nitrogen oxide generating compositions are useful in the treatment of subungual infections, as NO has surprisingly been found to be able to penetrate the nail to exert an anti-fungal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20090036491
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system and method of use therefor are described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20080226751
    Abstract: The use of acidified nitrate as an agent to produce local production of nitrate oxide at the skin surface is described in the treatment of peripheral ischaemia and associated conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. A barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the nitrate ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent. Amongst the many potential applications for the invention is the management of chronic skin wounds, peripheral ischaemia conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon. Compositions and methods of use for these applications are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Queen Mary & Westfield College
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20050142218
    Abstract: The use of acidified nitrate as an agent to produce local production of nitrate oxide at the skin surface is described in the treatment of peripheral ischaemia and associated conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. A barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the nitrate ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent. Amongst the many potential applications for the invention is the management of chronic skin wounds, peripheral ischaemia conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon. Compositions and methods of use for these applications are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Queen Mary & Westfield College
    Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20050036949
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispenser, comprising a liquid formulation comprising nitric oxide, and means for forming a nebulised mist of the liquid formulation. The nebulised mist of the liquid formulation is used primarily in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Nigel Benjamin, Neil Barnes
  • Publication number: 20050037093
    Abstract: Nitrogen oxide generating compositions are useful in the treatment of subungual infections, as NO has surprisingly been found to be able to penetrate the nail to exert an anti-fungal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20040105898
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dosage form for the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions which comprises, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidifying agent in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH at an environment of use to below pH4, and a pharmaceutically acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor therefor; wherein said acidifying agent and said source of nitrite ions or nitrate precursor are separately disposed in respective pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for admixture at the intended environment of use to release NO or NO2 ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Aberdeen University, a Great Britain corporation
    Inventors: Nigel Benjamin, Hamish Dougall, Anthony Ormerod
  • Patent number: 6709681
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dosage form for the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions which comprises, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidifying agent in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH at an environment of use to below pH4, and a pharmaceutically acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor therefor; wherein said acidifying agent and said source of nitrite ions or nitrate precursor are separately disposed in respective pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for admixture at the intended environment of use to release NO or NO2 ions. The invention also provides delivery systems for the topical medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Aberdeen University
    Inventors: Nigel Benjamin, Hamish Dougall, Anthony Ormerod
  • Publication number: 20040037897
    Abstract: The products of the acidification of nitrite are useful to control multiply drug resistant bacteria, such as methicillin resistant S. aureurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Nigel Benjamin, Anthony Oremod
  • Publication number: 20040013747
    Abstract: A pharmaceutically delivery system is described comprising a pharmaceutically active agent and acidified nitrite as an agent to produce local production of nitric oxide at the skin surface. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. In one embodiment, a barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the anaesthetic and nitrite ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Arthur T. Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20020155174
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dosage form for the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions which comprises, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidifying agent in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH at an environment of use to below pH4, and a pharmaceutically acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor therefor; wherein said acidifying agent and said source of nitrite ions or nitrate precursor are separately disposed in respective pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for admixture at the intended environment of use to release NO or NO2 ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Aberdeen University, a Great Britain corporation
    Inventors: Nigel Benjamin, Hamish Dougall, Anthony Ormerod
  • Publication number: 20020136750
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dosage form for the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions which comprises, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidifying agent in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH at an environment of use to below pH4, and a pharmaceutically acceptable source of nitrite ions or a nitrate precursor therefor; wherein said acidifying agent and said source of nitrite ions or nitrate precursor are separately disposed in respective pharmaceutically acceptable carriers for admixture at the intended environment of use to release NO or NO2 ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: NIGEL BENJAMIN, HAMISH DOUGALL, ANTHONY ORMEROD