Patents by Inventor DANIEL H. BERG

DANIEL H. BERG 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).

  • Microneedle array and method of use
    Patent number: 10398885
    Abstract: An article (100) comprising at least one microneedle (160) is provided. The article comprises a first side (112) and a second side (114) opposite the first side. The first side comprises a central cavity portion (120) and a platform portion (130), with at least one microneedle extending therefrom, wherein the platform portion is not coplanar with the central cavity portion. The platform portion substantially surrounds the central cavity portion. The at least one microneedle comprises a body comprising an outer surface (163); a base segment (166) having a base (162) and a first shape; a tip segment (168) having a tip and a second shape, wherein the second shape is distinct from the first shape; a transition plane (167) that delineates the base segment and the tip segment; and a central axis (180). Methods of using the article are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Frits, Craig S. Moeckly, Daniel H. Berg, Jerome E. Gysbers, Ryan Patrick Simmers
  • MICRONEEDLE ARRAY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180008807
    Abstract: An article (100) comprising at least one microneedle (160) is provided. The article comprises a first side (112) and a second side (114) opposite the first side. The first side comprises a central cavity portion (120) and a platform portion (130), with at least one microneedle extending therefrom, wherein the platform portion is not coplanar with the central cavity portion. The platform portion substantially surrounds the central cavity portion. The at least one microneedle comprises a body comprising an outer surface (163); a base segment (166) having a base (162) and a first shape; a tip segment (168) having a tip and a second shape, wherein the second shape is distinct from the first shape; a transition plane (167) that delineates the base segment and the tip segment; and a central axis (180). Methods of using the article are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. FRITS, CRAIG S. MOECKLY, DANIEL H. BERG, JEROME E. GYSBERS, RYAN PATRICK SIMMERS