Patents by Inventor Josef GATZ

Josef GATZ 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: 11642476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Publication number: 20210093807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Patent number: 10894134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Patent number: 10716907
    Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which receives a container with a fluid and an indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. In the locked state, a locking device locks the nebulizer against rotation in a partially tensioned state and, thus, against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Eicher, Josef Gatz, Markus Mueller, Herbert Wachtel
  • Patent number: 10220163
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Andreas Gorshoefer, Josef Gatz, Herbert Argauer
  • Patent number: 10099022
    Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Eicher, Josef Gatz, Frank Herrmann, Hubert Hoelz, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Markus Mueller, Alfred Von Schuckmann, Herbert Wachtel, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Jochen Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20180221603
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Patent number: 10004857
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Patent number: 9744313
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Frank Herrmann, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Publication number: 20170072149
    Abstract: A nebulizer is proposed which receives a container with a fluid and an indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. In the locked state, a locking device locks the nebulizer against rotation in a partially tensioned state and, thus, against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Josef GATZ, Markus MUELLER, Herbert WACHTEL
  • Patent number: 9545487
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nebulizer having attached housing, which is attached in a way that permits removal, which housing holds containers of liquid medication for dispensing via nebulization, which nebulizer is constructed to allow containers holding the medication to be used and held within the housing provided that such containers match or conform to the certain mechanical requirements of the nebulizer and housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Herbert Argauer, Josef Gatz, Andreas Gorshoefer
  • Publication number: 20150320947
    Abstract: A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are described, the container comprising an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the indicator device stopping further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded, and when the nebulizer is partially opened, it is blocked against further use, and after replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Joachim EICHER, Josef GATZ, Frank HERRMANN, Hubert HOELZ, Andree JUNG, Martin MEISENHEIMER, Markus MUELLER, Alfred VON SCHUCKMANN, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard WINKLER, Gilbert WUTTKE, Jochen ZIEGLER
  • Publication number: 20150122247
    Abstract: A nebuliser and a housing part removably connected thereto, each having a coding, are proposed. To increase the flexibility in the coding while using carry-over parts at least one of the coding means can be mounted in different defined positions on the nebuliser or the housing part removably connected thereto so that in each position a different coding is obtained in which the coding means match one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Besseler, Holger Holakovsky, Andreas Gorshoefer, Josef Gatz, Herbert Argauer
  • Publication number: 20150041558
    Abstract: A nebulizer and a housing part for a nebulizer are proposed, wherein a container containing the fluid to be nebulized is provided. The container is moveable back and forth for conveying and nebulization of the fluid. A securing device forms a transportation lock for holding the container unmovable in a delivery state with closed transportation lock. A control part opens the transportation lock by means of at least one rib or arm when the control part is moved towards the securing device. The securing device comprises a ring-like holding part with inwardly extending holding elements for holding the container inseparably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens BESSELER, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Herbert ARGAUER, Josef GATZ, Andreas GORSHOEFER, Robert WALCH
  • Publication number: 20150040893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Jens BESSELER, Frank HERRMANN, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Herbert ARGAUER, Josef GATZ, Andreas GORSHOEFER
  • Publication number: 20150040890
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens BESSELER, Frank HERRMANN, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Herbert ARGAUER, Josef GATZ, Andreas GORSHOEFER
  • Publication number: 20130269687
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nebuliser (1) and a housing part (18) removably connected thereto, each having a coding (25, 26. To increase the flexibility in the coding while using carry-over parts at least one of the coding means (25, 26) can be mounted in different defined positions on the nebuliser (1) or the housing part (18) removably connected thereto so that in each position a different coding is obtained in which the coding means (25, 26) match one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Jens BESSELER, Holger HOLAKOVSKY, Herbert ARGAUER, Josef GATZ, Andreas GORSHOEFER