Patents by Inventor Gregory Vasquez

Gregory Vasquez 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: 8741222
    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: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20140144444
    Abstract: Various systems generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the system includes a first gas source providing nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, and a second gas source supplying compressed air and/or compressed oxygen. The system also includes a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, wherein the ventilator is resistant to nitrogen dioxide. The ventilator regulates gas flow and allows for the adjustment of nitrogen dioxide concentration in the gas flow. The system further includes one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator where the conversion devices convert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide. A patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient and is operably coupled to the conversion devices. The system allows oxygen and nitric oxide levels to be varied independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20140144436
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton
  • Publication number: 20140127330
    Abstract: A method of delivering nitric oxide can include mixing a first gas including oxygen and a second gas including a nitric oxide-releasing agent within a receptacle to form a gas mixture, where the receptacle includes an inlet, an outlet and a reducing agent, contacting the nitric oxide-releasing agent in the gas mixture with the reducing agent to generate nitric oxide, and delivering the gas mixture including nitric oxide from the receptacle to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Edward Bromberg, Lucas Gamero, Ryan Denton, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140127081
    Abstract: A system for the delivery of nitric oxide can include a first platform including a first source of nitric oxide, a second platform including a second source of a nitric oxide, a delivery line coupled to the first platform and the second platform, and a controller configured to operate the first platform and the second platform simultaneously. A method of delivering nitric oxide can include communicating a first gas including nitric oxide through a first platform to a delivery line, communicating a second gas including nitric oxide through a second platform to the delivery line, and delivering the first gas and the second gas to a mammal via a delivery line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Edward Bromberg, Lucas Gamero, Ryan Denton, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8715577
    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: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8701657
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for delivering nitric oxide to a patient can include a first gas source including nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, a second gas source supplying compressed air, a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, where the ventilator can be resistant to nitrogen dioxide, and where the ventilator provides a gas flow having a proper amount of nitrogen dioxide, one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator, where the conversion devices covert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide, and a patient interface operably coupled to the conversion devices, where the patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140102446
    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: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Publication number: 20140102447
    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: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Patent number: 8646445
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton
  • Patent number: 8609026
    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: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8607785
    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: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20120251399
    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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120238031
    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: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8187544
    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: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8173072
    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: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, David P. Rounbehler, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120093948
    Abstract: Portable and pure nitric oxide delivery systems can be used to treat a variety of patient conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: David H. FINE, Robert F. ROSCIGNO, Gregory VASQUEZ, Bryan JOHNSON, Ryan DENTON
  • Publication number: 20110259325
    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: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: GeNO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Publication number: 20110240019
    Abstract: Methods and systems of using liquid nitrogen dioxide (N2O4) with a ventilator can generate and deliver nitric oxide to a patient by means of a ventilator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: GeNO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Ryan Denton, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110220103
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: GeNO LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton