Patents Assigned to Innovative Devices, LLC.
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Patent number: 9790676Abstract: A delayed shutoff device comprises a conduit configured to allow a fluid to flow through, wherein the conduit includes a conduit start and a conduit end. The device further comprises a plug configured to be placed inside the conduit at the conduit start; move inside the conduit from the conduit start toward the conduit end when the fluid flows through the conduit; and reduce the fluid flow upon reaching the conduit end. The device is configured to allow a pass-through quantity of the fluid to pass through the conduit while the plug moves from the conduit start to the conduit end. The conduit end may form a seat, the plug being configured to stop moving upon reaching the seat. The plug may be configured to fit the seat imperfectly, to allow a seepage of the fluid after reaching the seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Innovative Devices LLCInventors: Guy Lewis Scribner, Payton Hurlin Scribner, Kenneth Stephen Ray
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Publication number: 20160024771Abstract: A delayed shutoff device comprises a conduit configured to allow a fluid to flow through, wherein the conduit includes a conduit start and a conduit end. The device further comprises a plug configured to be placed inside the conduit at the conduit start; move inside the conduit from the conduit start toward the conduit end when the fluid flows through the conduit; and reduce the fluid flow upon reaching the conduit end. The device is configured to allow a pass-through quantity of the fluid to pass through the conduit while the plug moves from the conduit start to the conduit end. The conduit end may form a seat, the plug being configured to stop moving upon reaching the seat. The plug may be configured to fit the seat imperfectly, to allow a seepage of the fluid after reaching the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: Innovative Devices LLCInventors: Guy Lewis Scribner, Payton Hurlin Scribner, Kenneth Stephen Ray
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Patent number: 7318436Abstract: A medicament container configured to improve entrainment of the medicament in the air and to improve deposition of the medicament in the lungs includes an upper layer and a bottom layer with medicament disposed therebetween. The upper layer is punctured to provide first and second openings to allow airflow to enter and exit through the upper layer of the medicament container. In a preferred embodiment, the medicament container has a projection which forms an elbow-shaped medicament containment/flow channel between the upper layer and the lower layer. The medicament container is preferably used in a housing which selectively controls airflow through the medicament container and the housing to improve deep lung deposition of the medicament.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventor: John M. Snow
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Patent number: 6948494Abstract: A medicament container configured to improve entrainment of the medicament in the air and to improve deposition of the medicament in the lungs includes an upper layer and a bottom layer with medicament disposed therebetween. The upper layer is punctured to provide first and second openings to allow airflow to enter and exit through the upper layer of the medicament container. In a preferred embodiment, the medicament container has a projection which forms an elbow-shaped medicament containment/flow channel between the upper layer and the lower layer. The medicament container is preferably used in a housing which selectively controls airflow through the medicament container and the housing to improve deep lung deposition of the medicament.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLC.Inventor: John M. Snow
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Patent number: 6923178Abstract: A medicament container configured to improve entrainment of the medicament in the air and to improve deposition of the medicament in the lungs includes an upper layer and a bottom layer with medicament disposed therebetween. The upper layer is punctured to provide first and second openings to allow airflow to enter and exit through the upper layer of the medicament container. In a preferred embodiment, the medicament container has a projection which forms an elbow-shaped medicament containment/flow channel between the upper layer and the lower layer. The medicament container is preferably used in a housing which selectively controls airflow through the medicament container and the housing to improve deep lung deposition of the medicament.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLC.Inventor: John M. Snow
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Patent number: 6729324Abstract: A device for use with metered dose inhalers includes a housing configured with a void to receive a metered dose inhaler, an actuator assembly which is configured to selectively apply force to the metered dose inhaler to cause the metered dose inhaler to release medicament, and a cocking mechanism for placing the actuator assembly in an armed configuration. The device is configured to actuate the metered dose inhaler as the user inhales, thereby ensuring improved medicament delivery. Additionally, the device is configured to prevent the metered dose inhaler from remaining in a vented position.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLC.Inventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner, John Medlin Snow, Zachary Wood Lyon
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Patent number: 6672304Abstract: A device for use with metered dose inhalers includes a housing configured with a void to receive a metered dose inhaler, an actuator assembly which is configured to selectively apply force to the metered dose inhaler to cause the metered dose inhaler to release medicament, and a cocking mechanism for placing the actuator assembly in an armed configuration. The device is configured to actuate the metered dose inhaler as the user inhales, thereby ensuring improved medicament delivery. Additionally, the device is configured to prevent the metered dose inhaler from remaining in a vented position.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner
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Patent number: 6550477Abstract: An inhalation-activated inhalator having a primary inhalation passage and a secondary inhalation passage disposed in communication with the primary inhalation passage and a source of medicament. The primary inhalation passage has airflow inhibiting mechanism connected to a blocking plate positioned to selectively block fluid flow in the secondary inhalation passage. As the user's inhalation reaches a defined rate, the flow inhibiting mechanism restricts flow through the primary inhalation passage and moves the blocking plate to enable airflow through the secondary passage. Thus, as the user achieves a desired inhalation rate, the medicament is provided through the secondary inhalation passage, thereby optimizing the delivery of medicament to the lungs.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner, John M. Snow, Zachary W. Lyon, David S. Farrar
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Patent number: 6357442Abstract: A device for use with metered dose inhalers includes a housing configured with a void to receive a metered dose inhaler, an actuator assembly which is configured to selectively apply force to the metered dose inhaler to cause the metered dose inhaler to release medicament, and a cocking mechanism for placing the actuator assembly in an armed configuration. The device is configured to actuate the metered dose inhaler as the user inhales, thereby ensuring improved medicament delivery. Additionally, the device is configured to prevent the metered dose inhaler from remaining in a vented position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1998Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner, John Medlin Snow, Zachary Wood Lyon
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Patent number: 5826571Abstract: An inhalation device is provided for use with pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs). The device includes a mechanical mechanism for applying the force required to discharge the MDI, a breath-activated trigger for activating this mechanical mechanism, an auto-return mechanism for insuring recovery of the aerosol canister from the fired position and a dose counter for counting the doses dispensed or available. Arming of the device is achieved by removing the protective mouthpiece cover/dust cap. Activation of the MDI is set to occur at a point subsequent to the beginning of inhalation.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner
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Patent number: 5692496Abstract: An inhalation-activated inhalator having a flow diverting means wherein the primary air flow channel is blocked for a brief period during inspiration with air flow during that period passing through a dosing chamber arrangement and connecting passage to inject medicament into the inspired air stream is provided. By diverting the inspired air stream in this fashion, powdered medicament may be provided for inhalation at a particular point in the patient's inspiration cycle, thereby optimizing the delivery of medicament to the lungs.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Innovative Devices, LLCInventors: Robert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner