Patents by Inventor Barbara Santry

Barbara Santry 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).

  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ACTIVATION OF A PHOTOACTIVE AGENT
    Publication number: 20230057208
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to medical devices, systems, and methods for activation of a photoactive agent during a medical procedure. In an aspect, a catheter system for activation of a photoactive agent may comprise a catheter comprising an elongate shaft comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a first lumen extending along the elongate shaft. A first flexible circuit may be disposed about the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A plurality of first light-emitting diodes (LEDs) may be disposed along the first flexible circuit. A second flexible circuit may be disposed about the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A plurality of second LEDs may be disposed along the second flexible circuit. A control unit may be coupled to the proximal end of the elongate shaft. The communications cable may be disposed within the catheter and may electrically couple the first LEDs with the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Conor O'Sullivan, Stephen Nolan, John Murphy, Lauren Sfakis Lydecker, Edward Joseph Devlin, Barbara Santry, Frank Ryan
  • Circulation of components during microfluidization and/or homogenization of emulsions
    Patent number: 11141376
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • CIRCULATION OF COMPONENTS DURING MICROFLUIDIZATION AND/OR HOMOGENIZATION OF EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20200268661
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • Circulation of components during microfluidization and/or homogenization of emulsions
    Patent number: 10463615
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • CIRCULATION OF COMPONENTS DURING MICROFLUIDIZATION AND/OR HOMOGENIZATION OF EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20180055769
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Harald RUECKL, Hanno SCHEFFCZIK, Barbara SANTRY
  • Circulation of components during microfluidization and/or homogenization of emulsions
    Patent number: 9750690
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • CIRCULATION OF COMPONENTS DURING MICROFLUIDIZATION AND/OR HOMOGENIZATION OF EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20160128937
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald RUECKL, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • CIRCULATION OF COMPONENTS DURING MICROFLUIDIZATION AND/OR HOMOGENIZATION OF EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20160113870
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald RUECKL, Hanno SCHEFFCZIK, Barbara SANTRY
  • ARRANGING INTERACTION AND BACK PRESSURE CHAMBERS FOR MICROFLUIDIZATION
    Publication number: 20150017206
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises using a microfluidisation device whose interaction chamber comprises a plurality of Z-type channels upstream of a back pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald RUECKL, Hanno SCHEFFCZIK, Barbara SANTRY
  • Circulation of components during homogenization of emulsions
    Patent number: 8895629
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • Methods for producing vaccine adjuvants
    Patent number: 8871816
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves three procedures: (i) preparation of a preliminary emulsion; (ii) microfluidization of the preliminary emulsion to reduce its droplet size; and (iii) filtration of the microfluidized emulsion through a hydrophilic membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • ARRANGING INTERACTION AND BACK PRESSURE CHAMBERS FOR MICROFLUIDIZATION
    Publication number: 20130189311
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion comprises using a microfluidisation device whose interaction chamber comprises a plurality of Z-type channels upstream of a back pressure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • CIRCULATION OF COMPONENTS DURING HOMOGENIZATION OF EMULSIONS
    Publication number: 20130142833
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • Methods for producing vaccine adjuvants
    Publication number: 20110165192
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves three procedures: (i) preparation of a preliminary emulsion; (ii) microfluidization of the preliminary emulsion to reduce its droplet size; and (iii) filtration of the microfluidized emulsion through a hydrophilic membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • Circulation of components during homogenization of emulsions
    Patent number: RE46441
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves circulation of emulsion components between a first container and a second container via a homogenizer and/or via a microfluidization device. Usefully, all of the emulsion components from the first container are emptied before being returned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry
  • Methods for producing vaccine adjuvants
    Patent number: RE46906
    Abstract: An improved method for the manufacture of an oil-in-water emulsion involves three procedures: (i) preparation of a preliminary emulsion; (ii) microfluidization of the preliminary emulsion to reduce its droplet size; and (iii) filtration of the microfluidized emulsion through a hydrophilic membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Harald Rueckl, Hanno Scheffczik, Barbara Santry