Patents by Inventor Gilbert Wuttke
Gilbert Wuttke 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).
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Publication number: 20240108822Abstract: A nebulizer for nebulizing a liquid includes: a container containing multiple doses of the liquid, a housing part for receiving the container, where the container is moveable in an axial stroke within the housing part for withdrawing a dose of the liquid from the container and pressurizing the respective dose for nebulization; and an indicator device for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the container, where the indicator device includes an indicator element and an actuator for actuating and/or stepwise moving the indicator element directly, and where the indicator element is rotatably and inseparately connected to the container or a casing (20) thereof and configured to move axially together with the container, and the actuator is rigidly connected to the housing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Heinrich KLADDERS, Thomas WABNITZ, Herbert GRAESSL, Andree JUNG, Gilbert WUTTKE
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Publication number: 20240108821Abstract: A cartridge for a nebulizer having a connection element, includes: a container containing a fluid to be nebulized; a closure having a connection port for fluidically and/or sealingly connecting the container to at least one of the nebulizer and a delivery mechanism thereof; and a sealing element disposed between the closure and the container for forming a sealing, where the sealing element is adapted to sealingly receive the connecting element of the nebulizer after passing through the connection port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Stephen Terence DUNNE, Joachim Carl Herbert EICHER, Herbert GRAESSL, Andree JUNG, Gilbert WUTTKE
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Patent number: 11883580Abstract: A nebulizer for nebulizing a fluid from a cartridge and a cartridge for such a nebulizer is proposed. The cartridge comprises a container containing the fluid to be nebulized and is fluidically connected to the nebulizer by inserting a connecting element of the nebulizer for conveying the fluid out of the container. The cartridge is preferably adapted to sealingly receive the connecting element and can optionally comprise a membrane or sealing wall which seals the cartridge initially and is piercable or breakable by the connecting element upon insertion. The cartridge can further comprise an at least partially flexible and/or bendable tube for conveying the fluid out of the container. The tube is preferably wettable with the fluid and/or comprises an at least partially hydrophilic and/or polar surface. Further, the tube can at least partially be shaped as a helix.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Stephen Terence Dunne, Joachim Carl Herbert Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Andree Jung, Gilbert Wuttke
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Publication number: 20220135261Abstract: A method for producing a cartridge is proposed, where a fluid is filled into an opening of a container and a closure part is inserted into the container, thereby moving a movable piston arranged within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim EICHER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Herbert GRAESSL
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Publication number: 20210146066Abstract: A cartridge and a nebulizer for nebulizing a fluid as well as a method for fluidically connecting the cartridge to the nebulizer are proposed. The cartridge comprises a closure with a valve, wherein the valve displaces fluid into the nebulizer when opened. Further, the cartridge forms two axially spaced sealings with the nebulizer when connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert Wuttke, Herbert Graessl
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Patent number: 10716905Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Publication number: 20200215275Abstract: A nebulizer for nebulizing a liquid from a container includes a fluid pump for withdrawing the liquid in doses from the container and pressurizing the respective doses for nebulization. The nebulizer includes in addition an air pump with a piston/cylinder arrangement for pumping air into the container to pressurize the liquid in the container to help withdrawing the liquid from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Heinrich KLADDERS, Thomas WABNITZ, Herbert GRAESSL, Andree JUNG, Gilbert WUTTKE
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Publication number: 20200179620Abstract: A nebulizer for nebulizing a liquid from a container, where the nebulizer includes a fluid pump for withdrawing the liquid in doses from the container and pressurizing the respective doses for nebulization. The container includes an air pump with a piston/cylinder arrangement to pressurizing the liquid in the container to help withdrawing the liquid from the container. A control valve limits the air pressure acting on the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert WUTTKE, Herbert GRAESSL, Heinrich KLADDERS
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Patent number: 10576222Abstract: A nebulizer as well as a container and an indicator device for such a nebulizer are proposed. The indicator device is fixedly mounted from the bottom of the container and comprises a piercing element for opening an aeration of the container. The indicator device and its piercing part are preferably actuated by axial movement of the indicator device and container within the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Gilbert Wuttke, Alfred Von Schuckmann
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Publication number: 20200009333Abstract: A nebulizer for nebulizing a fluid from a cartridge and a cartridge for such a nebulizer is proposed. The cartridge comprises a container containing the fluid to be nebulized and is fluidically connected to the nebulizer by inserting a connecting element of the nebulizer for conveying the fluid out of the container. The cartridge is preferably adapted to sealingly receive the connecting element and can optionally comprise a membrane or sealing wall which seals the cartridge initially and is piercable or breakable by the connecting element upon insertion. The cartridge can further comprise an at least partially flexible and/or bendable tube for conveying the fluid out of the container. The tube is preferably wettable with the fluid and/or comprises an at least partially hydrophilic and/or polar surface. Further, the tube can at least partially be shaped as a helix.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Stephen Terence DUNNE, Joachim Carl Herbert EICHER, Herbert GRAESSL, Andree JUNG, Gilbert WUTTKE
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Publication number: 20190117914Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Patent number: 10195374Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Patent number: 10124125Abstract: A nebulizer includes an insertable container and a securing mechanism for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but cannot be separated. The securing mechanism is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing mechanism forms a cage which encompasses the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Manuel Daelman, Gilbert Wuttke
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Patent number: 10099022Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Josef Gatz, Frank Herrmann, Hubert Hoelz, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Markus Mueller, Alfred Von Schuckmann, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Jochen Ziegler
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Patent number: 10016568Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which includes an insertable container and a securing mechanism for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing mechanism is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing mechanism forms a ring with flexible holding fingers.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Manuel Daelman, Gilbert Wuttke, Udo Frenkel
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Patent number: 9724482Abstract: A nebulizer includes an insertable container and a counter device for counting operations of the nebulizer. The nebulizer can be opened for replacing the container. The counter devices blocks opening of the nebulizer until a predetermined number for operations has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Markus Kaemper, Manuel Krakowka, Gilbert Wuttke
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Publication number: 20150320947Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Josef GATZ, Frank HERRMANN, Hubert HOELZ, Andree JUNG, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Markus MUELLER, Alfred VON SCHUCKMANN, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard WINKLER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Jochen ZIEGLER
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Publication number: 20150320948Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Herbert GRAESSL, Mike JANETZKO, Andree JUNG, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard WINKLER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Ying YU
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Patent number: 9050428Abstract: A device, cartridge and method for dispensing a liquid, preferably a drug, are proposed. The liquid is pressurized in a cartridge to a first lower pressure and, then, pressurized in doses by a pump to a second higher pressure. A valve arranged between the cartridge and the pump is normally closed and/or opened only temporarily. Thus, evaporation and dripping of liquid can be avoided or minimized.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Stephen T. Dunne, Holger Holakovsky, Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Manuel Krakowka, Gilbert Wuttke
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Publication number: 20150114387Abstract: A nebulizer includes an insertable container and a securing mechanism for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but cannot be separated. The securing mechanism is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing mechanism forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing mechanism forms a cage which encompasses the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Alexander BACH, Jens BESSELER, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Manuel DAELMAN, Gilbert WUTTKE