Patents by Inventor David H. Fine

David H. Fine 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: 20240094175
    Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a delivery device includes providing a container A containing a nitrite, providing a container B containing an acid, releasing the contents of containers A and B, allowing the nitrite and acid to mix, waiting for a predetermined time, allowing air to combine with the mixture, and using NO and traces of NO2 to check and calibrate NO and NO2 sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Edward BROMBERG, Thorsten SCHMIDT, Ryan DENTON, Lucas G. GAMERO, Gregory VASQUEZ
  • Publication number: 20240082530
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Bryan JOHNSON, Gregory VASQUEZ
  • Patent number: 11925764
    Abstract: A method for delivering nitric oxide therapy to a subject can include administering a composition including a nitric-oxide releasing agent and silica to the subject and releasing a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide from the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventor: David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 11884541
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: VERO BIOTECH INC.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20230414896
    Abstract: Start-up protocols for a device and method for administering NO is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Edward BROMBERG, Ryan DENTON, Jason WHITE, Lucas G. GAMERO, Bryan JOHNSON, Gregory VASQUEZ, Doug SONOSKY
  • Publication number: 20230398323
    Abstract: A system for deliverying a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir assembly, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit including a first cartridge, wherein the first cartridge can include a surface-activated material saturated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Gregory VASQUEZ, Bryan JOHNSON, Ryan DENTON, Lucas G. GAMERO
  • Publication number: 20230346830
    Abstract: A modified cigarette is used as a low-cost, widely available combustion engine to deliver high-dose nitric oxide (NO) directly into the lungs of people ill from a viral lung pandemic, similar to the influenza virus or the coronavirus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 11754538
    Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a delivery device includes providing a container A containing a nitrite, providing a container B containing an acid, releasing the contents of containers A and B, allowing the nitrite and acid to mix, waiting for a predetermined time, allowing air to combine with the mixture, and using NO and traces of NO2 to check and calibrate NO and NO2 sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: VERO BIOTECH INC.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Edward Bromberg, Thorsten Schmidt, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 11744978
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 11740213
    Abstract: A device and method for calibrating a NO delivery device using NO and NO2 measurements, without using a known standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Edward Bromberg, Thorsten Schmidt, Ryan Denton
  • Patent number: 11672938
    Abstract: Start-up protocols for a device and method for administering NO is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: VERO Biotech LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Edward Bromberg, Ryan Denton, Jason White, Lucas G. Gamero, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez, Doug Sonosky
  • Patent number: 11607520
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir containing a nitrogen dioxide source. A heating element can be configured to heat the reservoir, causing nitrogen dioxide vapor to exit the reservoir through a restrictor into a conduit. The nitrogen dioxide vapor can mix with gas from a gas supply, which can then flow to a cartridge that includes a surface-activated material saturated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent. The cartridge can convert the nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Publication number: 20230077727
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Gregory VASQUEZ, David P. ROUNBEHLER
  • Patent number: 11554241
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Publication number: 20220409843
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David P. ROUNBEHLER, David H. FINE
  • Patent number: 11511252
    Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 11383059
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 11312626
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 11291793
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: VERO Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Publication number: 20220088342
    Abstract: A method for delivering nitric oxide therapy to a subject can include administering a composition including a nitric-oxide releasing agent and silica to the subject and releasing a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide from the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: VERO Biotech LLC
    Inventor: David H. FINE