Patents Assigned to WINDGAP MEDICAL, INC.
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Publication number: 20230088439Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of preparing a medical solution. In some aspects, the medical solution can be prepared from mixing a first liquid with a second liquid or mixing a solid component with a liquid in an autoinjector. In some aspects, the heat released from the mixing can promote solubility of a dry medicament in the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brent A. Buchine, Adam R. Standley, Christopher J. Stepanian
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Publication number: 20220379033Abstract: A reciprocating medicament mixing and injector system, where the energy provided to transfer medicament components back and forth between containers or cartridges can be redirected to deliver the mixed medicament components. In one embodiment the energy source is a pressurized gas chamber, in another, it is constant force spring, and in another it is a compression spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Ryan, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Phillip A. Soucy
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Patent number: 11246842Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a dry medicament. The dry medicaments can be rapidly dissolved, solubilized, and/or reconstituted to deliver to a subject. The present invention provides methods of preparing a medical solution. The medical solution can be prepared from mixing the pharmaceutical composition as described herein with a first liquid.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam R. Standley, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Brent A. Buchine
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Publication number: 20220001112Abstract: A mixing device configured to hold two containers, each having a separate medicament component disposed therein. A fluidic channel is provided that upon creating fluidic communication with each container once seals about each container are opened. Then a transfer mechanism can transfer the medicament components from one container to the other container until ready to be delivered or transferred through the fluidic channel through a delivery assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Adam R. Standley, Zachery John Dusterhoft, Brent A. Buchine
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Patent number: 11154658Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixing and injector device which can include: a housing having a plurality of separate and distinct chambers disposed therein; one or more displacement mechanisms corresponding to each of the plurality of chambers disposed within the housing; a needle assembly being provided about one of the plurality of chambers, the needle assembly including the following: a septum; a needle being separated from the plurality of chambers by the septum, the needle having a proximal end configured to pierce the septum in an actuated state; and a needle carrier, the needle carrier being configured to translate axially with respect to and toward the septum and pierce the septum and provide fluid communication from the plurality of chambers through the needle in the actuated state.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Windgap Medical, IncInventors: Cole Constantineau, Adam R Standley, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon
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Patent number: 11116903Abstract: Contemplated herein is a medication mixing device which can include a housing having therein a first chamber containing a first medicament component and a second chamber provided containing a second medicament component provided with a sealing structure selectively isolating the first chamber from the second chamber. The sealing structure can include a first sealing component having a first sealing interface and a second sealing component having a second sealing interface wherein a first compression force can be applied to the first and second sealing components causes the sealing interfaces to form a seal. The first compression force can then be configured to allow the first sealing component and the second sealing component to maintain at least one degree of freedom with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Windgap Medical, IncInventors: Adam Standley, Cole Constantineau, Christopher Stepanian, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon
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Patent number: 11007320Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein removal of a cap operates a first actuation mechanism which opens a valve between a first and second chamber that are slidably movable relative to each other and thus allows for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the mixed components after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam R. Standley, Christopher J. Stepanian, Cole Constantineau, Michel Bruehwiler, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Publication number: 20200338258Abstract: A component storage and nest system, the system including a tub having a lip portion provided on an interior surface of the tub; a primary nest having a plurality of receptacles in an upper surface, the upper surface having a flange portion about a perimeter being configured to engage the tub about the lip portion; and a plurality of medical components, a medical component being provided in each of the plurality of receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventor: Adam STANDLEY
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Publication number: 20200139048Abstract: A portable dual chamber auto-injector configured to store a dry opioid antagonist medicament separately from a liquid component, wherein a user actuated mixing system comprising a movable component to create a fluidic pathway between the first and second chambers and release a portion of energy from a pre-stored energy to drive a displacement mechanism into the first chamber and displace the liquid component into the second chamber and solubilize the opioid antagonist. A needle assembly in fluid communication with the second chamber can be used to transfer the solubilized opioid antagonist.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brent Buchine, Adam R. Standley, Christopher J. Stepanian, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Cole Constantineau, Michel Bruehwiler, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Patent number: 10569017Abstract: A telescoping portable drug mixing and delivery device configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein a tensile force applied between the housing and a cap opens a valve and causes displacement of a fluid from a first chamber to a second chamber while simultaneously mixing the fluid with a dry medicament prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the reconstituted drug after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Christopher Stepanian, Adam Standley, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Michel Bruehwiler
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Patent number: 10537680Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a liquid component in a first chamber separately from a dry medication in a second chamber, wherein a first actuation mechanism opens a valve allowing for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the mixed components after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Christopher J. Stepanian, Adam R. Standley, Michel Bruehwiler, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Publication number: 20190374726Abstract: A removable cap for use with an auto-injector device, whereupon removal of the cap triggers an actuating assembly that can cause an automatic mixing of medicament components in an auto-injector device and/or place the auto-injector in a state to be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ashritha Durvasula, Mary Carter, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Cole Constantineau, Chris Stepanian, Adam Standley, Brent Buchine
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Publication number: 20190275250Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein removal of a cap opens a rotary valve allowing for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the reconstituted drug after the mixing stage is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: WINDGAP MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Christopher J. Stepanian, Adam R. Standley, Michel Bruehwiler, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Patent number: 10391262Abstract: A removable cap for use with an auto-injector device, whereupon removal of the cap triggers an actuating assembly that can cause an automatic mixing of medicament components in an auto-injector device and/or place the auto-injector in a state to be used.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ashritha Durvasula, Mary Carter, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Cole Constantineau, Chris Stepanian, Adam Standley, Brent Buchine
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Publication number: 20190240407Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixing and injector device which can include: a housing having a plurality of separate and distinct chambers disposed therein; one or more displacement mechanisms corresponding to each of the plurality of chambers disposed within the housing; a needle assembly being provided about one of the plurality of chambers, the needle assembly including the following: a septum; a needle being separated from the plurality of chambers by the septum, the needle having a proximal end configured to pierce the septum in an actuated state; and a needle carrier, the needle carrier being configured to translate axially with respect to and toward the septum and pierce the septum and provide fluid communication from the plurality of chambers through the needle in the actuated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Adam R. Standley, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon
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Patent number: 10350364Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein removal of a cap operates a first actuation mechanism which opens a valve between a first and second chamber that are slidably movable relative to each other and thus allows for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the mixed components after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam R. Standley, Christopher J. Stepanian, Brent R. Buchine, Michel Bruehwiler, Cole Constantineau, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Publication number: 20190167910Abstract: A portable auto-injector is capable of moving from a compact state where the auto-injector is in a shape easier to transport than in an activation state wherein the auto-injector has been extended. A safety limits movement of the needle assembly and prevents premature needle sticks. The drug is stored in one or more dry and wet medicament states until need.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brent Buchine, Christopher Stepanian, Adam Standley
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Patent number: 10300198Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein removal of a cap opens a rotary valve allowing for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the reconstituted drug after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Christopher J. Stepanian, Adam R. Standley, Michel Bruehwiler, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Patent number: 10300199Abstract: A portable auto-injector configured to store a dry medication separately from a liquid component, wherein removal of a cap operates a first actuation mechanism which opens a sliding valve and thus allows for the initiation of a mixing step prior to injection. An extendable needle guard is provided over the delivery assembly which prevents premature injection as well as inadvertent sticks or other cross contamination of a needle. The needle guard can also form part of a secondary trigger mechanism which injects the mixed components after the mixing stage is complete.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam R. Standley, Christopher J. Stepanian, Cole Constantineau, Michel Bruehwiler, Brent Buchine, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon, Robert Brik
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Patent number: 10220147Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixing and injector device which can include: a housing having a plurality of separate and distinct chambers disposed therein; one or more displacement mechanisms corresponding to each of the plurality of chambers disposed within the housing; a needle assembly being provided about one of the plurality of chambers, the needle assembly including the following: a septum; a needle being separated from the plurality of chambers by the septum, the needle having a proximal end configured to pierce the septum in an actuated state; and a needle carrier, the needle carrier being configured to translate axially with respect to and toward the septum and pierce the septum and provide fluid communication from the plurality of chambers through the needle in the actuated state.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Windgap Medical, Inc.Inventors: Cole Constantineau, Adam R Standley, Jeffrey Thomas Chagnon