Patents by Inventor Benjamin Stedman

Benjamin Stedman 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).

  • Publication number: 20230048181
    Abstract: Liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a container for storing the liquid drug, an end cap having an ejection opening, a filter element, and a piston that is repositionable relative to the container to selectively eject a volume of liquid drug from the ejection opening. The filter element filters the liquid drug prior to ejection from the ejection opening. The liquid drug cartridge can be coupled with an inhaler that includes an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane onto which the liquid drug is ejected. The liquid drug is aerosolized by the vibration of the membrane for inhalation by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy, Matt Sander
  • Patent number: 11426536
    Abstract: Liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a container for storing the liquid drug, an end cap having an ejection opening, a filter element, and a piston that is repositionable relative to the container to selectively eject a volume of liquid drug from the ejection opening. The filter element filters the liquid drug prior to ejection from the ejection opening. The liquid drug cartridge can be coupled with an inhaler that includes an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane onto which the liquid drug is ejected. The liquid drug is aerosolized by the vibration of the membrane for inhalation by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: AERAMI THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy, Matt Sander
  • Publication number: 20220249618
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising exenatide and an aqueous buffer, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions are packaged for administration via inhalation. Methods for treating diabetes mellitus are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Blaine BUECHE, Mei-chang KUO, John PATTON, Ian CHAN, Benjamin STEDMAN
  • Patent number: 11285275
    Abstract: Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one or more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a needle assembly coupled to a drug container. The needle assembly includes a hollow needle and is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second configuration upon insertion of the cartridge into the inhaler. In the first configuration, the hollow needle does not extend into the container. In the second configuration, the hollow needle extends into the container. The inhaler includes an aerosol generator that includes a vibratable membrane that aerosolizes liquid drug ejected from the cartridge for inhalation by a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Aerami Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy
  • Publication number: 20210228824
    Abstract: A wicking member and methods of use of the same are disclosed herein. The wicking member can be a component of a medication inhaler. The medication inhaler can include a reservoir bowl defining a reservoir wherein a volume of liquid can be received. The reservoir bowl can include a top, a bottom, and a wall extending from the top to the bottom of the reservoir bowl. The medication inhaler can further include a wicking member proximate to the wall. The wicking member can extend along the wall at least partially from the top of the reservoir bowl to the bottom of the reservoir bowl. The wicking member can wick liquid to the bottom of the reservoir bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan Patton, Benjamin Stedman, Blaine Bueche, John Patton
  • Publication number: 20200197631
    Abstract: Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one or more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a needle assembly coupled to a drug container. The needle assembly includes a hollow needle and is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second configuration upon insertion of the cartridge into the inhaler. In the first configuration, the hollow needle does not extend into the container. In the second configuration, the hollow needle extends into the container. The inhaler includes an aerosol generator that includes a vibratable membrane that aerosolizes liquid drug ejected from the cartridge for inhalation by a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy
  • Patent number: 10610651
    Abstract: Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one or more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a needle assembly coupled to a drug container. The needle assembly includes a hollow needle and is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second configuration upon insertion of the cartridge into the inhaler. In the first configuration, the hollow needle does not extend into the container. In the second configuration, the hollow needle extends into the container. The inhaler includes an aerosol generator that includes a vibratable membrane that aerosolizes liquid drug ejected from the cartridge for inhalation by a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Aerami Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy
  • Publication number: 20200030555
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices including the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard
  • Publication number: 20190321568
    Abstract: Liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a container for storing the liquid drug, an end cap having an ejection opening, a filter element, and a piston that is repositionable relative to the container to selectively eject a volume of liquid drug from the ejection opening. The filter element filters the liquid drug prior to ejection from the ejection opening. The liquid drug cartridge can be coupled with an inhaler that includes an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane onto which the liquid drug is ejected. The liquid drug is aerosolized by the vibration of the membrane for inhalation by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy, Matt Sander
  • Patent number: 10307550
    Abstract: Liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a container for storing the liquid drug, an end cap having an ejection opening, a filter element, and a piston that is repositionable relative to the container to selectively eject a volume of liquid drug from the ejection opening. The filter element filters the liquid drug prior to ejection from the ejection opening. The liquid drug cartridge can be coupled with an inhaler that includes an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane onto which the liquid drug is ejected. The liquid drug is aerosolized by the vibration of the membrane for inhalation by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Dance Biopharm Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy, Matt Sander
  • Patent number: 9610415
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices including the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard
  • Publication number: 20170056609
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices comprising the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard
  • Publication number: 20160129208
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices comprising the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard
  • Patent number: 9227030
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices comprising the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard
  • Publication number: 20150352301
    Abstract: Self-puncturing liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a needle assembly coupled to a drug container. The needle assembly includes a hollow needle and is reconfigurable from a first configuration to a second configuration upon insertion of the cartridge into the inhaler. In the first configuration, the hollow needle does not extend into the container. In the second configuration, the hollow needle extends into the container. The inhaler includes an aerosol generator that includes a vibratable membrane that aerosolizes liquid drug ejected from the cartridge for inhalation by a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy
  • Publication number: 20150352297
    Abstract: Liquid drug cartridges and an associated inhaler are used to deliver one more separate doses of an aerosolized liquid drug. A cartridge includes a container for storing the liquid drug, an end cap having an ejection opening, a filter element, and a piston that is repositionable relative to the container to selectively eject a volume of liquid drug from the ejection opening. The filter element filters the liquid drug prior to ejection from the ejection opening. The liquid drug cartridge can be coupled with an inhaler that includes an aerosol generator. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane onto which the liquid drug is ejected. The liquid drug is aerosolized by the vibration of the membrane for inhalation by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Jim Fink, Lisa Molloy, Matt Sander
  • Publication number: 20110155129
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an enhanced eductor element that significantly increases the amount of pressure generated at the siphon tube without significantly increasing the flow resistance through the eductor. The invention further provides for breath-actuated inhalation devices comprising the enhanced eductor element as an actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Stedman, Prashant Kakade, Darrell Woehler, John Leonard