Patents by Inventor Chuck Ganem

Chuck Ganem 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).

  • Powder inhaler devices
    Patent number: 9717866
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
  • Powder Inhaler Devices
    Publication number: 20160331914
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
  • Powder inhaler devices
    Patent number: 9468728
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
  • Powder Inhaler Devices
    Publication number: 20140007874
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
  • Powder inhaler devices
    Patent number: 8496002
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
  • Powder inhaler devices
    Publication number: 20090025721
    Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton