Patents by Inventor Kathleen C. Farinas
Kathleen C. Farinas 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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Publication number: 20230338282Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Yair Alster, Steven M. Chamow, Kathleen C. Farinas, Hanson S. Gifford, III, K. Angela Macfarlane, Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Robert George, Douglas Sutton
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Patent number: 10656152Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ForSight Vision4, Inc.Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Yair Alster, Steven M. Chamow, Kathleen C. Farinas, Hanson S. Gifford, III, K. Angela Macfarlane, Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Robert George, Douglas Sutton
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Publication number: 20180292403Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Eugene de Juan, JR., Yair Alster, Steven M. Chamow, Kathleen C. Farinas, Hanson S. Gifford, III, K. Angela Macfarlane, Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Robert George, Douglas Sutton
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Patent number: 9851351Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: ForSight Vision4, Inc.Inventors: Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Kathleen C. Farinas
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Patent number: 9417238Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: ForSight Vision4, Inc.Inventors: Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Kathleen C. Farinas
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Publication number: 20160101046Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Kathleen C. Farinas
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Publication number: 20140073714Abstract: A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: FORSIGHT VISION4, INC.Inventors: Cary J. Reich, Michael Barrett, Randolph E. Campbell, Kathleen C. Farinas
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Patent number: 7295867Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Animas CorporationInventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Publication number: 20030153821Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Publication number: 20030153820Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Patent number: 6595919Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Publication number: 20010016682Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2001Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Patent number: 6233471Abstract: A method is provided for continually or continuously measuring the concentration of target chemical analytes present in a biological system, and processing analyte-specific signals to obtain a measurement value that is closely correlated with the concentration of the target chemical analyte in the biological system. One important application of the invention involves a method for signal processing in a system for monitoring blood glucose values.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Timothy C. Dunn, Kathleen C. Farinas, Michael D. Garrison, Ronald T. Kurnik, Matthew J. Lesho, Russell O. Potts, Janet A. Tamada, Michael J. Tierney
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Patent number: 5928666Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable crystalline form of estradiol suitable for incorporation into pharmaceutical formulations. The invention further provides methods of preparing said crystalline form of estradiol. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising said crystalline form of estradiol. The invention further provides a method of treatment of an individual in need of such administration by the transdermal administration of estradiol from a polymeric matrix comprising the crystal structure of estradiol of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Cygnus Inc.Inventors: Kathleen C. Farinas, Yalia Jayalakshmi, Susanne M. Lee, Pravin L. Soni
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Patent number: 5906830Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing transdermal drug delivery systems containing supersaturated drug reservoirs, such that higher drug fluxes are obtained. The methods involve heating the drug reservoir components to a predetermined temperature. Generally, this temperature is higher than the depressed melting temperature of the polymer-drug admixture which will serve as the drug reservoir. In an alternative embodiment, wherein heat treatment of the reservoir components results in a system having two liquid phases, the predetermined temperature is calculated so as to be higher than the melting temperature of the pure drug. Drug reservoirs and novel transdermal delivery systems prepared using the disclosed techniques are provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1996Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Cygnus, Inc.Inventors: Kathleen C. Farinas, Chad M. Miller, Pravin L. Soni
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Patent number: 5603947Abstract: A skin or buccal patch for providing nicotine replacement therapy which comprises a matrix type laminated composite in which the matrix is composed of a mixture of nicotine in a polymer wherein the amount of nicotine in the matrix, diffusion coefficient of nicotine in the matrix and the thickness of matrix are such that the release of nicotine is: (1) controlled by the patch; (2) rapid and at a relatively high flux over the prescribed wearing time of patch; and (3) such that a substantial proportion of the nicotine initially in the patch has been released at the end of the prescribed wearing time.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1994Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Cygnus Terapeutic SystemsInventors: Ooi Wong, Kathleen C. Farinas, Gary W. Cleary, Chia-Ming Chiang, Jun Xia