Patents by Inventor John M. Baumann

John M. Baumann 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: 10675602
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Publication number: 20190262791
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Patent number: 10300443
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Publication number: 20170333861
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Patent number: 9724664
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Publication number: 20160287568
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a composition comprising the reverse transcriptase (“RT”) inhibitor 3-chloro-5-({1-[(4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)methyl]-2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl}oxy)benzonitrile sufficiently mixed in a concentration enhancing polymer, and processes for making the same. The composition and processes of the present invention significantly improve the bioavailability of the aforementioned RT inhibitor, while maintaining physical stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Michael Lowinger, Aditya S. Tatavarti, Patrick Jules Marsac, Kristin J.M. Ploeger, John M. Baumann, Corey J. Bloom, Katherine Anne Brookhart
  • Patent number: 9358478
    Abstract: A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Dobry, James M. Mullin, Douglas L. Millard, Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose
  • Patent number: 9248584
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising at least one solute in a solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, using a flash nozzle to atomize the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution is directed to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the spray solution to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1. The flash nozzle comprises a central tube through which the spray solution is delivered and an outer tube through which a sweep gas is delivered. The central tube may have a first outer diameter at an inlet and a second outer diameter at an outlet, wherein the first outer diameter is greater than the second outer diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Publication number: 20150273354
    Abstract: A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: BEND RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Dobry, James M. Mullin, Douglas L. Millard, Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose
  • Patent number: 9084976
    Abstract: A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Dobry, James M. Mullin, Douglas L. Millard, Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose
  • Publication number: 20130193598
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising at least one solute in a solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, using a flash nozzle to atomize the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution is directed to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the spray solution to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1. The flash nozzle comprises a central tube through which the spray solution is delivered and an outer tube through which a sweep gas is delivered. The central tube may have a first outer diameter at an inlet and a second outer diameter at an outlet, wherein the first outer diameter is greater than the second outer diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. DuBose, Douglas L. Millard
  • Publication number: 20130165371
    Abstract: A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: BEND RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Dobry, James M. Mullin, Douglas L. Millard, Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose
  • Publication number: 20120015924
    Abstract: The process comprises delivering a spray solution comprising an active agent and a matrix material in an organic solvent to a spray-drying apparatus, atomizing the spray solution into droplets within the spray-drying apparatus to remove at least a portion of the organic solvent from the droplets to form a plurality of particles, and collecting the particles. The spray solution may be formed by forming a feed suspension comprising the active agent, the matrix material, and the organic solvent, wherein the feed suspension is at a temperature T1, and directing the feed suspension to a heat exchanger, thereby increasing the temperature of the feed suspension to a temperature T2, wherein T2 is greater than T1, and the spray solution is at a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the organic solvent at T2, such that the active agent and matrix material are soluble in the organic solvent at T2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Dwayne T. Friesen, David D. Newbold, John M. Baumann, Devon B. Dubose, Douglas L. Millard