Patents Assigned to GENO LLC
  • Publication number: 20150314100
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8944049
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20150007814
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David R. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: 8887720
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir including a restrictor with a length of at least 0.5 inch and at most 2 inches covered by a metal sheath, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit. A delivery conduit can include at least one cartridge and a patient interface. The at least one cartridge can include a surface-active material and a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Patent number: 8821801
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David R. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8741222
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8715577
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8701657
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for delivering nitric oxide to a patient can include a first gas source including nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, a second gas source supplying compressed air, a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, where the ventilator can be resistant to nitrogen dioxide, and where the ventilator provides a gas flow having a proper amount of nitrogen dioxide, one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator, where the conversion devices covert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide, and a patient interface operably coupled to the conversion devices, where the patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8646445
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton
  • Patent number: 8613958
    Abstract: A method for delivering nitric oxide therapy to a subject can include administering a composition including a nitric-oxide releasing agent and silica to the subject and releasing a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide from the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventor: David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8609026
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8607785
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8609028
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David R. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8371296
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. Precise delivery of nitric oxide at therapeutic levels of 20 to 100 ppm and inhibition of reaction of nitric oxide with oxygen to form toxic impurities such as nitrogen dioxide can provide effective inhalation therapy for pulmonary hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Geno, LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Stephen J. MacDonald, David Rounbehler, David Wheeler, Jonathan L. Rolfe, George Jarvis
  • Patent number: 8268252
    Abstract: A unique combination of male and female gas connectors for one way transfer of gasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: Jody Fuller, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8246725
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David R. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8226916
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David R. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8221800
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. Precise delivery of nitric oxide at therapeutic levels of 20 to 100 ppm and inhibition of reaction of nitric oxide with oxygen to form toxic impurities such as nitrogen dioxide can provide effective inhalation therapy for pulmonary hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Stephen J. MacDonald, David R. Rounbehler, David Wheeler, Jonathan L. Rolfe, George Jarvis
  • Patent number: D679366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventor: Jody Fuller
  • Patent number: D688352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventor: Jody Fuller