Patents by Inventor Holger Holakovsky
Holger Holakovsky 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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Patent number: 11642476Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid, includes a container containing the fluid; a housing part which can be detached from the nebulizer for replacing the container; an inner part; a retaining element connected with and not detachable from the inner part, where the housing part is releasable fixed to the inner part by the retaining element; a delivery mechanism for dispensing the fluid; a manually depressible actuator member, which is a separate part from the retaining element and acts on the retaining element, and wherein the actuator member is depressed to elastically deform or flex the retaining element to allow detachment of the housing part.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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Patent number: 11224705Abstract: An inhaler for inhalation of a formulation in powder form includes: a magazine which is rotatable and contains pre-dosed doses of the formulation in capsules, a housing which is substantially round or disc-shaped, the housing having a housing part in which the rotatable magazine is disposed, where the housing part is fixedly coupled to the rotatable magazine, and is removable from the housing in order to facilitate replacement of the magazine by inserting a new magazine.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Jens Besseler, Jessica Frentzel-Beyme, Frank Herrmann
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Publication number: 20210093807Abstract: A nebulizer for a fluid, includes a container containing the fluid; a housing part which can be detached from the nebulizer for replacing the container; an inner part; a retaining element connected with and not detachable from the inner part, where the housing part is releasable fixed to the inner part by the retaining element; a delivery mechanism for dispensing the fluid; a manually depressible actuator member, which is a separate part from the retaining element and acts on the retaining element, and wherein the actuator member is depressed to elastically deform or flex the retaining element to allow detachment of the housing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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Patent number: 10894134Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a blocking device for blocking opening of the nebulizer in a tensioned state. The nebulizer comprises preferably an indicator device for indicating a tensioned state of the nebulizer. The nebulizer comprises further a depressible actuator member at a housing part which is detachable from the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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Patent number: 10888675Abstract: An inhaler including a magazine having capsules, a mouthpiece and a cover associated with the mouthpiece, where the cover is radially movable and pivotable for open or closing of the mouthpiece, by pivoting the cover the magazine is conveyed from one capsule to the next capsule, and by radial movement of the cover a capsule is moved in a radial direction into a discharge position.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventors: Holger Holakovsky, Jens Besseler, Jessica Frentzel-Beyme, Frank Herrmann, Markus Kaemper
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Patent number: 10500355Abstract: The invention relates to a system composed of an inhaler and a capsule, preferably intended for single use. The capsule contains a preferably powdered pharmaceutical preparation which, for inhalation, is expelled from the capsule through at least one hole. The capsule comprises as capsule elements a capsule cap and a capsule body, at least one of which comprises at least one prefabricated hole. The prefabricated hole in the capsule is sealed off in the transporting state of the system and is open in the usage state. The hole is exposed by actuation of a pulling mechanism. Prior to this the hole is closed off by a capsule receptacle or a film. In one embodiment the capsule may be present in two different states, for example in different insertion positions of the capsule elements. In the first state the prefabricated hole is closed off and in the second it is exposed. Also shown is an inhaler suitable as a disposable product, which is manufactured from thermoformed parts or from blister film.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Jessica Frentzel-Beyme, Stephen Terence Dunne, Jens Besseler, Claudius Weiler
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Publication number: 20190091422Abstract: An inhaler is proposed, comprising an annular magazine having capsule chambers oriented radially and capsules provided in said chambers, which allows ease of use and reliable dispensing of a formulation to be inhaled which is held in the capsules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Jens BESSELER, Jessica FRENTZEL-BEYME, Frank HERRMANN, Markus KAEMPER
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Patent number: 10220163Abstract: A nebulizer and a housing part removably connected thereto, each having one or more coding elements. At least one of the coding elements is configured to be mounted in different defined positions on the nebulizer or the housing part and is removably connected thereto so that in each position a different coding is obtained in which the one or more coding elements match one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Andreas Gorshoefer, Josef Gatz, Herbert Argauer
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Patent number: 10220165Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for receiving a preferably powdered pharmaceutical preparation and an inhaler in which, for inhalation, the preparation is expelled from the capsule through at least one hole. A capsule according to the invention comprises as capsule elements a capsule cap and a capsule body, at least one of which comprises at least one prefabricated hole. Systems according to the invention comprising inhalers and capsules are described, in which the prefabricated hole in the capsule is sealed off in the transporting state of the system and is open in the usage state. The hole is exposed by actuation of a pushing or pulling mechanism. Prior to this the hole is closed off by part of the capsule itself or by a capsule receptacle belonging to the inhaler. In one embodiment the capsule may be present in two different states, for example in different insertion positions of the capsule elements. In the first state the prefabricated hole is closed off and in the second it is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Stephen Terence Dunne, Jens Besseler, Jessica Frentzel-Beyme, Holger Holakovsky, Heinrich Kladders, Claudius Weiler, Ole Zumblick
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Publication number: 20190060586Abstract: An inhaler is proposed comprising an annular magazine having capsule chambers oriented radially and capsules provided in said chambers, which allows ease of use and reliable dispensing of a formulation to be inhaled which is held in the capsules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Jens BESSELER, Jessica FRENTZEL-BEYME, Frank HERRMANN
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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: 10080853Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed as depicted in exemplary FIG. 7 which comprises a replaceable container, a counting device and a lock for locking the nebulizer against further use. The container is provided with an electronic storage which is electrically connected to the counting device. The nebulizer comprises an electric drive for actuating the lock. This allows secure operation and/or simple handling of the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Marc Rohrschneider, Florian Witte, Kevin Peter Deane, Douglas Ivan Jennings, Charles Henderson
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Publication number: 20180221603Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a blocking device for blocking opening of the nebulizer in a tensioned state. The nebulizer comprises preferably an indicator device for indicating a tensioned state of the nebulizer. The nebulizer comprises further a depressable actuator member at a housing part which is detachable from the nebulizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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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: 10004857Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a blocking device for blocking opening of the nebulizer in a tensioned state. The nebulizer comprises preferably an indicator device for indicating a tensioned state of the nebulizer. The nebulizer comprises further a depressible actuator member at a housing part which is detachable from the nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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Patent number: 9827384Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which comprises a replaceable container containing fluid, a housing part detachable from the nebulizer for replacing the container, and an operation counter inseparable from the housing part as depicted in exemplary FIG. 10. The operation counter comprises a lead screw and an associated rider both supported by the housing part.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Ralf Thoemmes, Marc Rohrschneider, Florian Witte, Kevin Peter Deane, Douglas Ivan Jennings
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Patent number: 9757750Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held medicinal device, particularly a nebulizer, for delivering a liquid medicament preparation from a container having a container cap. The medicament preparation may be based for example on an alcoholic solvent or may contain a similar substance with an increased vapor pressure. The proposed nebulizer with the installed container comprises a sealing system made up of two seals at the junction between the device and container, which prevent loss of liquid, diffusion leaks and exchange of gases with the environment at this point.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Lars Lange, Maurice Steinzen, Felix Weiland, Klaus List
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Patent number: 9744313Abstract: A nebulizer and a housing part comprising a blocking device as well as use of a blocking device are proposed. The blocking device blocks a rotatable element of a counter device in a defined rotational position until the nebulizer is closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
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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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Patent number: 9623200Abstract: A reservoir for a nebulizer, and a nebulizer with a reservoir in which, to avoid undesirable rises in pressure, a fluid chamber of the reservoir is pre-collapsed and filled with an initial amount of fluid which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber. Preferably, before being filled, the fluid chamber is compressed and/or expanded by means of gas to a defined volume which is less than the maximum volume of the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Holger Holakovsky, Matthias Hausmann, Guido Schmiedel, Florian Witte, Johannes Geser, Gerald Mathe, Martin Meisenheimer, Antonino Lanci, Elmar Mock, Martin Sigrist