Patents by Inventor Derrick M. Smith

Derrick M. Smith 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: 20250000744
    Abstract: An ampoule includes a body having a cavity for storing a medicament, a neck coupled to the body and defining a nozzle in communication with the cavity of the body, a removable cap coupled to the nozzle, and an anti-choking miter coupled to the removable cap, the anti-chocking miter being wider than the removable cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Ramprasad B. Halthore, Atul Karande, Derrick M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220265558
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for preparing and/or dispensing lyospheres of pharmaceutical compositions of biologics (e.g., vaccines, therapeutic proteins such as monoclonal antibodies) or small molecules (e.g., chemical compounds). Also described are assemblies and systems for preparing and/or dispensing the lyospheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Bhambhani, Morrisa Jones, Derrick M. Smith, David S. Thiriot, Joseph M. Rock
  • Publication number: 20110117972
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining wireless communication device(s) comprising: an outer enclosure, an upper portion, and a plurality of sidewalls therein defining at least one inner volume. The upper portion comprises a flexible securable lid which is fastenable to the front sidewall to form an outer enclosure. The device further comprises a cradle having a horseshoe-shaped indentation and guides which may be insertable and positionable onto both sides of the cradle and above the cradle. A clip is secured to an external back portion of the carrying case for attaching the carrying case to a belt or a bag. A kit and method of using the carrying case is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Derrick M. Smith