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).
-
Patent number: 8997735Abstract: A nebulizer having an insertable container and a monitoring device for counting actuations of the nebulizer is proposed. The monitoring device is mounted in a detachable housing part and directly detects movements of container during a nebulizing process, an air supply current in the region of a mouthpiece, and/or the production of aerosol, in order to detect this as the actual dispensing of fluid and actuation of the nebulizer, while preferably the time of actuation of the nebulizer is additionally detected and stored. This allows better monitoring and guidance for the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Bernd Zierenberg, Klaus Noehl, Johannes Geser, Gilbert Wuttke, Stefan Kaulmann, Hubert Kunze, Andreas Fiol
-
Patent number: 8960188Abstract: 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 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 cage which encompasses the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Manuel Krakowka, Gilbert Wuttke
-
Patent number: 8584669Abstract: An inhaler (1) is proposed (see FIG. 1), for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3) that each contain one dose of the formulation. The capsules are preferably each emptied in a capsule chamber (4) by being set in motion by a stream of air flowing through the capsule chamber. The stream of air can be generated by the inhalation of a user or patient and/or can be generated actively generated by the inhaler. For simple handling, the inhaler has a means for, in particular, automatic filling, emptying and/or cleaning of the capsule chamber, if the latter is used more than once. Alternatively, the inhaler has a large number of capsule chambers that each preferably already contain a capsule and re preferably used just once.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Hubert Kunze, Achim Moser, Ralf Thoemmes, Gilbert Wuttke, Dieter Hochrainer, Heinrich Kladders, Christoph Dworzak, Josef Eckert, Antonio Lanci, Markus Mast, Elmar Mock, Andre Klopfenstein
-
Publication number: 20120260913Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises an insertable container and a securing means for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing means is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing means forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing means forms a ring with flexible holding fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Manuel Daelman, Gilbert Wuttke, Udo Frenkel
-
Publication number: 20120090603Abstract: A device, cartridge and method for dispensing a liquid (103), 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 (117) to a second higher pressure. A valve (106) arranged between the cartridge (100) and the pump (117) is normally closed and/or opened only temporarily. Thus, evaporation and dripping of liquid can be avoided or minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Stephen T. Dunne, Holger Holakovsky, Alexander Bach, Jens Besseler, Manuel Krakowka, Gilbert Wuttke
-
Publication number: 20110290243Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises an insertable container and a securing means for holding the container in the nebulizer such that the container can move back and forth but can not be separated. The securing means is formed by a metal unitary part. The securing means forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in the housing in a delivery state of the nebulizer. The securing means forms a cage which encompasses the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Alexander BACH, Jens BESSELER, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Manuel KRAKOWKA, Gilbert WUTTKE
-
Publication number: 20110290239Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Alexander BACH, Jens BESSELER, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Markus KAEMPER, Manuel KRAKOWKA, Gilbert WUTTKE
-
Publication number: 20110290242Abstract: A nebulizer, in particular inhaler, having a pre-installed container is proposed. The container has a fluid outlet with two associated closures. A first closure is already pierced in a delivery state where the container is pre-installed in the partly closed nebulizer. The second closure is opened just before or when completely closing the nebulizer and using the nebulizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Alexander BACH, Jens BESSELER, Christian GOLBERG, Frank HERRMANN, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Manuel KRAKOWKA, Ralf THOEMMES, Gilbert WUTTKE
-
Publication number: 20110048415Abstract: A nebulizer having an insertable container and a monitoring device for counting actuations of the nebulizer is proposed. The monitoring device is mounted in a detachable housing part and directly detects movements of container during a nebulizing process, an air supply current in the region of a mouthpiece, and/or the production of aerosol, in order to detect this as the actual dispensing of fluid and actuation of the nebulizer, while preferably the time of actuation of the nebulizer is additionally detected and stored. This allows better monitoring and guidance for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Bernd ZIERENBERG, Klaus NOEHL, Johannes GESER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Stefan KAULMANN, Hubert KUNZE, Andreas FIOL
-
Patent number: 7849851Abstract: A nebulizer having an insertable container and a monitoring device for counting actuations of the nebulizer is proposed. The monitoring device is mounted in a detachable housing part and directly detects movements of container during a nebulizing process, an air supply current in the region of a mouthpiece, and/or the production of aerosol, in order to detect this as the actual dispensing of fluid and actuation of the nebulizer, while preferably the time of actuation of the nebulizer is additionally detected and stored. This allows better monitoring and guidance for the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Bernd Zierenberg, Klaus Noehl, Johannes Geser, Gilbert Wuttke, Stefan Kaulmann, Hubert Kunze, Andreas Fiol
-
Patent number: 7802568Abstract: For meteredly dispensing a liquid over a period of several months from a container which can be stored over a long period of time, the need is for a container which is practically diffusion-tight and in which the liquid does not come into contact with the ambient atmosphere. The cartridge according to the invention is a three-shell container comprising a collapsible bag which contains the liquid, a container which is stable in respect of shape and a stiff metal casing. The cartridge can be releasably connected to a dispensing device. The cartridge can be provided with a micro-opening with which the time for pressure equalisation between the cartridge and the ambient atmosphere can be adjusted. The cartridge is suitable for aqueous and for alcoholic liquids which contain a pharmaceutically active substance. The liquid in the cartridge is protected from external influences. The cartridge can be used in an atomiser for producing an inhalable aerosol for the treatment of illnesses.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Johannes Geser, Matthias Hausmann, Michael Schyra, Gilbert Wuttke, Andreas Fiol, Heinrich Kladders, Dieter Hochrainer, Bernd Zierenberg
-
Patent number: 7726588Abstract: A locking tensioning mechanism for a miniaturised high pressure generator is disclosed, which mechanism will allow delivery of a set volume of a liquid, and the volume to be delivered by a high pressure generator can be altered subsequently by adjusting one of the stops of the spring component, which locking tensioning mechanism may be used in a high pressure generator for producing an inhalable aerosol or in a needleless injector for injecting a volume of a liquid into animal or plant tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert Wuttke, Michael Schyra, Andreas Fiol, Joachim Eicher
-
Publication number: 20100096408Abstract: The present invention relates to a propellant-gas-free apparatus for the dispensing of liquids, a container cartridge suitable for this for storing the liquid and the ensemble comprising both. The invention comprises a device for the exertion of pressure and for accommodating a container cartridge and a container cartridge in which the dispensing facility is integrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joerg Schiewe, Gilbert Wuttke, Bernd Zierenberg, Stephen Dunne, Horst Wergen
-
Patent number: 7699052Abstract: The present invention relates to a propellant-gas-free apparatus for the dispensing of liquids, a container cartridge suitable for this for storing the liquid and the ensemble comprising both. The invention comprises a device for the exertion of pressure and for accommodating a container cartridge and a container cartridge in which the dispensing facility is integrated.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joerg Schiewe, Gilbert Wuttke, Bernd Zierenberg, Stephen Dunne, Horst Wergen
-
Patent number: 7665461Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid and a container holding the fluid which is insertable in the nebulizer are proposed. To improve safety in use it is proposed that the nebulizer comprises first coding means and the container is associated with second coding means, so that the container can only be inserted in the nebulizer or used therewith if the codes match. Preferably, the code associated with the container comprises clear identification of the fluid contained in the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Bernd Zierenberg, Gilbert Wuttke, Michael Schyra, Guido Schmiedel, Hubert Kunze, Matthias Hausmann, Christian Golberg, Johannes Geser, Andreas Fiol
-
Patent number: 7571722Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid, particularly for medicinal aerosol therapy. To allow easy operation, the nebulizer has a valve device, so that air supply openings in a mouthpiece can be blocked off to prevent backflow.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert Wuttke, Hubert Kunze
-
Publication number: 20090194105Abstract: An inhaler (1) is proposed (see FIG. 1), for the inhalation of a formulation (2) from capsules (3) that each contain one dose of the formulation. The capsules are preferably each emptied in a capsule chamber (4) by being set in motion by a stream of air flowing through the capsule chamber. The stream of air can be generated by the inhalation of a user or patient and/or can be generated actively generated by the inhaler. For simple handling, the inhaler has a means for, in particular, automatic filling, emptying and/or cleaning of the capsule chamber, if the latter is used more than once. Alternatively, the inhaler has a large number of capsule chambers that each preferably already contain a capsule and re preferably used just once.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Jens Besseler, Hubert Kunze, Achim Moser, Ralf Thoemmes, Gilbert Wuttke, Dieter Hochrainer, Heinrich Kladders, Christoph Dworzak, Josef Eckert, Antonio Lanci, Markus Mast, Elmar Mock, Andre Klopfenstein
-
Patent number: 7537006Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid having a pressure generator for conveying and nebulizing the fluid, particularly in the form of an inhaler, is proposed. To improve the user guidance it is envisaged that the nebulizer should have a signal device for generating at least one acoustic and/or vibratory signal, particularly during a nebulizing process.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert Wuttke, Hubert Kunze, Ralf Thoemmes
-
Publication number: 20080087278Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid having a pressure generator for conveying and nebulizing the fluid, particularly in the form of an inhaler, is proposed. To improve the user guidance it is envisaged that the nebulizer should have a signal device for generating at least one acoustic and/or vibratory signal, particularly during a nebulizing process. In one embodiment, the signal device has a ratchet element which is moveable during a nebulizing process over a latching mechanism to thereby produce the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Gilbert WUTTKE, Hubert KUNZE, Ralf THOEMMES
-
Publication number: 20070062519Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid, particularly for medicinal aerosol therapy. To allow easy operation, the nebulizer has a valve device, so that air supply openings in a mouthpiece can be blocked off to prevent backflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Gilbert Wuttke, Hubert Kunze