Patents by Inventor Horst Windt

Horst Windt 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: 10252014
    Abstract: A device and system for delivering an aerosol to a patient on ventilatory support comprise a contact component 10 to be positioned in contact with a respiratory organ. The contact component 10 comprises a lumen 18a, 20a, 24 through which breathing gas and an aerosol are delivered to lungs of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
    Inventors: Daniela Rahmel, Friedemann Taut, Christian De Muynck, Peter Iwatschenko, Wolfgang Koch, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt
  • Patent number: 9713682
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device 1 for dosing and dry nebulization of nebulizable material 12 chosen from the group comprising anti-infective agents and immunomodulators, comprising a nebulization channel 3, which has a first attachment piece and a second attachment piece, and a source of compressed carrier gas connected to the first attachment piece via a valve 16 for the purpose of sending a carrier gas pressure pulse into the nebulization channel. The device is characterized in that between the first attachment piece and second attachment piece, and above the nebulization channel, a reservoir 10 open only towards the nebulization channel, which contains the nebulizable material 12, is connected to the nebulization channel such that it is gas-tight with respect to the environment, and that, when the valve is closed, a pressure compensation takes place in the nebulization channel and in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Eistetter, Wilhelm Wurst, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Oliver Nolte, Wolfgang Koch
  • Patent number: 9693955
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerosolized and humidified particles comprising a therapeutically active substance which can be obtained by suspending dry inhalable particles in a carrier gas, adding water vapor and causing condensation of water on the particles. The invention further relates to methods to generate these particles, and apparatus useful to carry out such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Daniela Rahmel, Friedemann Taut, Christian De Muynck, Markus Rast, Peter Iwatschenko, Gerhard Pohlmann, Wolfgang Koch, Horst Windt
  • Patent number: 9636470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for dosing and dry nebulization of nebulizable material, comprising a nebulization channel (3), which has a first attachment piece and a second attachment piece, and a source of compressed carrier gas connected to the first attachment piece via a valve for the purpose of sending a carrier gas pressure pulse into the nebulization channel. The device is characterized in that between the first attachment piece and second attachment piece, and above the nebulization channel, a reservoir open only towards the nebulization channel, and used for receiving the nebulizable material, is connected to the nebulization channel such that it is gas-tight with respect to the environment, and that, when the valve is closed, a pressure compensation takes place in the nebulization channel and in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Oliver Nolte, Wolfgang Koch
  • Patent number: 9545490
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to a device for dosing and aerosolization of aerosolizable material. The device includes a body with an aerosolization channel with a distal attachment for connecting a source of carrier gas. The carrier gas provides pressure pulses to the aerosolization channel. A proximal attachment allows the aerosolized material to move to a reservoir for receiving the aerosolizable material. The reservoir is connected to the body via the the aerosolization channel. At least part of the walls of the device are self-exciting membranes that can be put into oscillation by the pressure pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: TAKEDA GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Iwatschenko, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Wolfgang Koch, Michel Kist
  • Publication number: 20150075527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dosing and aerosolization of aerosolizable material. The device comprises a body with an aerosolization channel with a distal attachment portion connectable to a source of carrier gas which provides pressure pulses to the aerosolization channel; a proximal attachment portion for outputting aerosolized material and a reservoir for receiving aerosolizable material. The reservoir comprises walls and is connected in a gas-tight manner to the body and in fluid connection with the aerosolization channel. At least part of the walls of the device are self-exciting membranes that can be put into oscillation by the pressure pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Peter IWATSCHENKO, Gerhard POHLMANN, Horst WINDT, Wolfgang KOCH, Michel KIST
  • Patent number: 8910627
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to a device for dosing and aerosolization of aerosolizable material. The device comprises: a body with an aerosolization channel with a distal attachment portion connectable to a source of carrier gas which provides pressure pulses to the aerosolization channel; a proximal attachment portion for outputting aerosolized material and a reservoir for receiving aerosolizable material. The reservoir comprises walls and is connected in a gas-tight manner to the body and in fluid connection with the aerosolization channel. At least part of the walls of the device are self-exciting membranes that can be put into oscillation by the pressure pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Takeda GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Iwatschenko, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Wolfgang Koch, Michel Kist
  • Publication number: 20130152925
    Abstract: A device and system for delivering an aerosol to a patient on ventilatory support comprise a contact component 10 to be positioned in contact with a respiratory organ. The contact component 10 comprises a lumen 18a, 20a, 24 through which breathing gas and an aerosol are delivered to lungs of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: TAKEDA GMBH
    Inventors: Daniela Rahmel, Friedemann Taut, Christian De Muynck, Peter Iwatschenko, Wolfgang Koch, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt
  • Publication number: 20130142782
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerosolized and humidified particles comprising a therapeutically active substance which can be obtained by suspending dry inhalable particles in a carrier gas, adding water vapor and causing condensation of water on the particles. The invention further relates to methods to generate these particles, and apparatus useful to carry out such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: TAKEDA GMBH
    Inventors: Daniela Rahmel, Friedemann Taut, Christian De Muynck, Markus Rast, Peter Iwatschenko, Gerhard Pohlmann, Wolfgang Koch, Horst Windt
  • Publication number: 20120090606
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to a device for dosing and aerosolization of aerosolizable material. The device comprises: a body with an aerosolization channel with a distal attachment portion connectable to a source of carrier gas which provides pressure pulses to the aerosolization channel; a proximal attachment portion for outputting aerosolized material and a reservoir for receiving aerosolizable material. The reservoir comprises walls and is connected in a gas-tight manner to the body and in fluid connection with the aerosolization channel. At least part of the walls of the device are self-exciting membranes that can be put into oscillation by the pressure pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NYCOMED GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Iwatschenko, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Wolfgang Koch, Michel Kist
  • Publication number: 20090211577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device 1 for dosing and dry nebulization of nebulizable material 12 chosen from the group comprising anti-infective agents and immunomodulators, comprising a nebulization channel 3, which has a first attachment piece and a second attachment piece, and a source of compressed carrier gas connected to the first attachment piece via a valve 16 for the purpose of sending a carrier gas pressure pulse into the nebulization channel. The device is characterized in that between the first attachment piece and second attachment piece, and above the nebulization channel, a reservoir 10 open only towards the nebulization channel, which contains the nebulizable material 12, is connected to the nebulization channel such that it is gas-tight with respect to the environment, and that, when the valve is closed, a pressure compensation takes place in the nebulization channel and in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: NYCOMED GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus Eistetter, Wilhelm Wurst, Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Oliver Nolte, Wolfgang Koch
  • Publication number: 20090000615
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for dosing and dry nebulization of nebulizable material, comprising a nebulization channel (3), which has a first attachment piece and a second attachment piece, and a source of compressed carrier gas connected to the first attachment piece via a valve for the purpose of sending a carrier gas pressure pulse into the nebulization channel. The device is characterized in that between the first attachment piece and second attachment piece, and above the nebulization channel, a reservoir open only towards the nebulization channel, and used for receiving the nebulizable material, is connected to the nebulizaton channel such that it is gas-tight with respect to the environment, and that, when the valve is closed, a pressure compensation takes place in the nebulization channel and in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: NYCOMED GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Pohlmann, Horst Windt, Oliver Nolte, Wolfgang Koch
  • Publication number: 20050196345
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed air inhaler for the pulmonary application of a liposomal powder aerosol that carries active agents or is uncharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicants: Max-Delbruck-Centrum fur Molekulare Medizin, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Julia Diederichs, Wolfgang Koch, Hubert Lodding, Regina Reszka, Horst Windt
  • Patent number: 5156776
    Abstract: An aerosol generator useful as an atomizer for controllably and reproduci producing wet or dry aerosols for inhalation studies, including a nebulizer for producing an aerosol from a liquid and an air stream, a liquid dosing device such as a step dosing pump for controllably feeding a liquid to be atomized to the neubilizer, an apparatus such as a mass flow controller for regulating the flow of an air stream to the nebulizer to provide an amount needed to atomize the liquid, and optionally to dilute the resulting aerosol, a conduit for conveying the aerosol formed in the nebulizer to an aerosol exposure chamber, a measuring device such as a light-scattering diffusion photometer into which a sample of the aerosol is introduced for determining the concentration of the aerosol, and a control unit for controlling the liquid supply device and the adjustable air supply to produce an aerosol having a predetermined desired concentration; the control unit being operated either manually or by a computer responsive to me
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignees: Solvay Deutschland GmbH, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung dur angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Hubert Loedding, Horst Windt, Wolfgang Koch, Randolf Klingebiel, Richard White