Patents by Inventor Christopher Meade

Christopher Meade 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: 20080063608
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) an anticholinergic of formula 1 wherein X? is an anion with a single negative charge; (b) a corticosteroid; and (c) a betamimetic, wherein each component (a), (b), and (c) are optionally in the form of the solvates or hydrates thereof, processes for preparing them, and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Pieper, Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20070256412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a turbocharger assembly lock comprising a retaining ring partially disposed in a circumferential groove of a first turbocharger stage component and partially in a circumferential groove of a second turbocharger stage component so that the turbocharger stages are securely attached to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Martin, Christopher Meade, Andrew McGraw
  • Publication number: 20070196206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a turbocharger compressor diffuser loading plate that is in contact with a vaned diffuser and that is in communication with the compressor volute. The diffuser loading plate is pressure loaded so that it moves axially in response to pressure thereby maintaining an effective seal of the open side of the vaned diffuser. The present invention minimizes a loss in compressor performance caused by movement of the compressor housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Martin, Christopher Meade, Voytek Kanigowski
  • Publication number: 20070101715
    Abstract: A turbocharger includes a compressor housing and a turbine housing wherein at least one of the compressor housing and the turbine housing includes an anti-ballistic material such as, for example, aramid fibers, S glass fibers and/or carbon fibers. A turbocharger system optionally includes a temperature controller that controls temperature in instances where operational temperatures may be detrimental to the performance characteristics of anti-ballistic material. Various other exemplary devices, methods, systems, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Martin, Christopher Meade, Syed Shahed
  • Publication number: 20070021333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics and soluble TNF receptor fusion proteins, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michael Pieper, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20070015749
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pteridines for the treatment of inflammatory and obstructive respiratory complaints, preferably asthma or COPD, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Peter NICKOLAUS, Christopher Meade, Domnic Martyres, Juergen Mack, Birgit Jung, Horst Dollinger, Georg Dahmann
  • Publication number: 20060286040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics of the formula 1; wherein X?, R1 ? and Ar are defined as in claim 1, and a heterocyclic compound of the formula 2. Furthermore, the invention relates to processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory complaints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper, Yuzuru Abe, Ichiro Miki
  • Publication number: 20060276441
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) a salt of formula 1 wherein: X? is an anion with a single negative charge; and (b) a steroid 2, processes for preparing such pharmaceutical composition, and their use in the treatment of respiratory complaints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rolf Banholzer, Helmut Meissner, Gerd Morschhaeuser, Michael Pieper, Gerald Pohl, Richard Reichl, Georg Speck, Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20060251656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergies and anti-TNF antibodies, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michael Pieper, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20060228305
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics and TNF-alpha-antagonists, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michael Pieper, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20060193734
    Abstract: An exemplary center housing for a turbocharger includes a lubricant control valve that includes a stem seated at least partially in the center housing where the stem has one or more orifices for controlling lubricant flow. The exemplary center housing also includes a lubricant filter positioned adjacent the stem of the lubricant control valve. The lubricant filter is optionally replaceable, for example, being accessible by removal of the stem from the center housing. Various other exemplary devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Martin, Christopher Meade
  • Publication number: 20060189524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics and pegsunercept, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20060148839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics and TACE (TNF alpha converting enzyme) inhibitors, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michael Pieper, Michel Pairet
  • Publication number: 20060127242
    Abstract: A turbocharger includes compressor and/or turbine end housing(s) and removable compressor and/or turbine shroud portion(s) configured in relation to the compressor and/or turbine wheel(s) such that either or both of the wheels can be removed, after removal of the respective shroud portion(s), without having to remove the respective end housing(s). Additionally or alternatively, a turbocharger includes removable and replaceable compressor and/or turbine seal(s) supported by removable compressor and/or turbine seal plate(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Martin, Christopher Meade
  • Publication number: 20060104832
    Abstract: An exemplary center housing for a turbocharger includes a filter well for receiving a lubricant filter unit. An exemplary filter unit, for attachment to a center housing of a turbocharger, includes an attachment mechanism to attach the filter unit to the center housing, a filter for filtering lubricant and a lubricant flow path where the lubricant flow path commences at a peripheral surface of the filter unit, passes through the filter and ends at a bore surface of the filter unit. Various other exemplary devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Martin, Christopher Meade
  • Publication number: 20060057074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics, corticosteroids and betamimetics, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20050186145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on fluorene carboxylic acid ester derived anticholinergics of formula 1 and soluble TNF receptor fusion proteins, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20050186175
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on benzilic acid ester derived anticholinergics of formula 1 and soluble TNF receptor fusion proteins, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20050163726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on novel anticholinergics and p38 kinase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christopher Meade, Michel Pairet, Michael Pieper
  • Publication number: 20050165010
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pteridines for the treatment of inflammatory and obstructive respiratory complaints, preferably asthma or COPD, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nickolaus, Christopher Meade, Domnic Martyres, Juergen Mack, Birgit Jung, Horst Dollinger, Georg Dahmann