Patents by Inventor Jake Ganem
Jake Ganem 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: 11744710Abstract: The present disclosure includes devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for replacing a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc with an implantable nuclear prosthesis filled with a curable silicone material in situ. Configurations of the present spinal implant devices include a flexible body defining an outer fillable enclosure that defines an outer chamber, an inner fillable enclosure that defines an inner chamber, and a proximal plug configured to be coupled to the inner fillable enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SPINAL STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: W. Loren Francis, Mark A. Novotny, Cory R. A. Hallam, Jake Ganem
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Patent number: 11213316Abstract: A gasket for creating a fluid seal in a medical device includes a flexible base, a flexible hollow body, and a multi-leaflet valve. The flexible hollow body extends along an axis from a hole defined in the flexible base. The flexible hollow body is configured to have a relaxed state in which a cross section of the flexible hollow body has a first shape and a compressed state in which the cross section of the flexible hollow body has a second shape. The multi-leaflet valve is disposed in the flexible hollow body. The compressed state causes the multi-leaflet valve to close to increase (a) a first threshold force or a first threshold pressure differential needed to open the multi-leaflet valve in a distal direction and (b) a second threshold force or a second threshold pressure differential needed to open the multi-leaflet valve in a proximal direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: The Children's Medical Center CorporationInventors: Anthony Maiorano, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Jake Ganem
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Patent number: 10737030Abstract: A fluid delivery injector comprises a syringe defining a barrel; a plunger and a hollow needle provided within the barrel adapted for linear movement parallel to a longitudinal axis with a distal tip of the needle contained within the syringe. A fluid retention reservoir is defined at least in the barrel and is in fluid communication with the needle when pressure is applied to the fluid in the reservoir and to the plunger for moving the needle out of the barrel. A spring may be provided for retracting the needle when pressure is released from the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: IINJEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Catherine Reisenburg Molson, Alexandra Molson, Jake Ganem
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Publication number: 20200113705Abstract: The present disclosure includes devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for replacing a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc with an implantable nuclear prosthesis filled with a curable silicone material in situ. Configurations of the present spinal implant devices include a flexible body defining an outer fillable enclosure that defines an outer chamber, an inner fillable enclosure that defines an inner chamber, and a proximal plug configured to be coupled to the inner fillable enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: W. Loren FRANCIS, Mark A. NOVOTNY, Cory R.A. HALLAM, Jake GANEM
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Publication number: 20190274727Abstract: A gasket for creating a fluid seal in a medical device includes a flexible base, a flexible hollow body, and a multi-leaflet valve. The flexible hollow body extends along an axis from a hole defined in the flexible base. The flexible hollow body is configured to have a relaxed state in which a cross section of the flexible hollow body has a first shape and a compressed state in which the cross section of the flexible hollow body has a second shape. The multi-leaflet valve is disposed in the flexible hollow body. The compressed state causes the multi-leaflet valve to close to increase (a) a first threshold force or a first threshold pressure differential needed to open the multi-leaflet valve in a distal direction and (b) a second threshold force or a second threshold pressure differential needed to open the multi-leaflet valve in a proximal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Anthony Maiorano, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Jake Ganem
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Publication number: 20170290999Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Patent number: 9717866Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Publication number: 20160331914Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Patent number: 9468728Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Publication number: 20160008544Abstract: A fluid delivery injector comprises a syringe defining a barrel; a plunger and a hollow needle provided within the barrel adapted for linear movement parallel to a longitudinal axis with a distal tip of the needle contained within the syringe. A fluid retention reservoir is defined at least in the barrel and is in fluid communication with the needle when pressure is applied to the fluid in the reservoir and to the plunger for moving the needle out of the barrel. A spring may be provided for retracting the needle when pressure is released from the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: IINJEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Catherine Reisenburg Molson, Alexandra Molson, Jake Ganem
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Publication number: 20140336610Abstract: Methods and devices for delivering variable amounts of a drug formulation directly from a drug delivery device without requiring point of use reconstitution as a separate mixing step are described herein. These methods and devices increase the convenience, speed and simplicity of administration of drug formulations. The devices mix two or more components in a constant mixing ratio effectively simultaneous to administration, and allow for variable doses while retaining the desired ratio of the components in each dose. The devices are particularly useful for administering drug formulations that are unstable at room temperature in liquid form. The methods described herein generally use conventional devices that have been modified to administer an unstable compound and provide acceptable storage stability. Typical devices include infusion sets, pump reservoirs, syringes, pens, vials and cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Gerard Michel, Robert Feldstein, Bryan Wilson, Jake Ganem
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Publication number: 20140007874Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Patent number: 8496002Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Civitas Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Patent number: 8464712Abstract: A medication inhaler comprising an inhaler body, having a medication container chamber for receiving a medication container and an air passage coupling the medication container chamber with exterior air, and a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body. The mouthpiece has a mouthpiece chamber and a medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. The needle extends toward the medication container chamber and has an opening for supplying exterior air and medication from an interior cavity of the medication container, accommodated within the medication container chamber, through the needle and to mouthpiece chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Dose One, LLCInventors: Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Scott Ganem
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Patent number: 8360057Abstract: A medication inhaler for concurrently delivering multiple doses of medications including an inhaler body having a medication container chamber for receiving a plurality of medication containers and at least one air passage connecting the medication container chamber with external air, a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body and having a mouthpiece chamber for communication with a patient's respiratory system, and a hollow medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. A medication delivery needle penetrates the medication containers when the inhaler is actuated and has at least one opening for passing exterior air and medication from interior spaces of the medication containers and through the needle to mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Dose One, LLCInventors: Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Scott Ganem
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Publication number: 20110220106Abstract: A medication inhaler for concurrently delivering multiple doses of medications including an inhaler body having a medication container chamber for receiving a plurality of medication containers and at least one air passage connecting the medication container chamber with external air, a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body and having a mouthpiece chamber for communication with a patient's respiratory system, and a hollow medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. A medication delivery needle penetrates the medication containers when the inhaler is actuated and has at least one opening for passing exterior air and medication from interior spaces of the medication containers and through the needle to mouthpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: DOSE ONE, LLCInventors: Charles F. GANEM, Jake GANEM, Scott GANEM
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Patent number: 7832399Abstract: A medication inhaler having an inhaler body with a medication container chamber for receiving a medication container and at least one air passage connecting the medication container chamber with external air and a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body and having a mouthpiece chamber for communication with a patient's respiratory system and a hollow medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. The medication delivery needle extends toward the medication container chamber and has at least one opening for passing exterior air and medication from an interior space of a medication container in the medication container chamber through the needle and to mouthpiece chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: One Dose, LLCInventors: Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Scott Ganem
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Publication number: 20100108062Abstract: A medication inhaler comprising an inhaler body, having a medication container chamber for receiving a medication container and an air passage coupling the medication container chamber with exterior air, and a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body. The mouthpiece has a mouthpiece chamber and a medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. The needle extends toward the medication container chamber and has an opening for supplying exterior air and medication from an interior cavity of the medication container, accommodated within the medication container chamber, through the needle and to mouthpiece chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: DOSE ONE, LLCInventors: Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Scott Ganem
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Publication number: 20090025721Abstract: An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Ellwanger, Brian Noble, Chuck Ganem, Jake Ganem, Kevin Stapleton
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Publication number: 20070221216Abstract: A medication inhaler having an inhaler body with a medication container chamber for receiving a medication container and at least one air passage connecting the medication container chamber with external air and a mouthpiece axially engageable with the inhaler body and having a mouthpiece chamber for communication with a patient's respiratory system and a hollow medication delivery needle communicating with the mouthpiece chamber. The medication delivery needle extends toward the medication container chamber and has at least one opening for passing exterior air and medication from an interior space of a medication container in the medication container chamber through the needle and to mouthpiece chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Charles F. Ganem, Jake Ganem, Scott Ganem