Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Puckett

Kevin L. Puckett 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: 12246154
    Abstract: Microarray applicator (10000) including a microarray carrier (8000), which is retained within a housing (2000) by virtue of microarray carrier (8100) being engaged withholder (2400). Microarray patch (8200) and flexible backing (8220) are positioned such that the central portion (8210) has microneedles (8211) protrude in the direction opposite from the bottom (7200) of plunger (7000). Plunger (7000) is in a first position, having first notch (7310) engaged with ridge (2320). After activation, wherein plunger (7000) is in a second position such that second notch (7320) is engaged with ridge (2320). Here, bottom (7200) of plunger (7000) extends below first major surface (2100) of housing (2000) and has ejected microarray patch (8200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P.
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L Puckett, James L. Schug, David J. White
  • Patent number: 11779740
    Abstract: Microarray applicator (10000), a method of using the same and a kit. The microarray applicator comprising a housing (2000), a microarray holder (8100) and a plunger (7000). The plunger comprising a first ridge (7310) and a second ridge (7320), both engagable to a notch (2320). Microarray applicator does not uses springs or pre-biased mechanisms to reduce costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P.
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L. Puckett, James L. Schug, David J. White
  • Publication number: 20210346662
    Abstract: Transdermal patch having at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient and a tamper-evidencing element, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Gabriel, Timothy A. Peterson, Ronald D. Jesme, James P. Dizio, Scott A. Burton, Kevin L. Puckett, Kraig D. Kroells
  • Publication number: 20210178137
    Abstract: Microarray applicator (10000), a method of using the same and a kit. The microarray applicator comprising a housing (2000), a microarray holder (8100) and a plunger (7000). The plunger comprising a first ridge (7310) and a second ridge (7320), both engagable to a notch (2320). Microarray applicator does not uses springs or pre-biased mechanisms to reduce costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L. Puckett, James L. Schug, David J. White
  • Publication number: 20200391018
    Abstract: Microarray applicator (10000) including a microarray carrier (8000), which is retained within a housing (2000) by virtue of microarray carrier (8100) being engaged withholder (2400). Microarray patch (8200) and flexible backing (8220) are positioned such that the central portion (8210) has microneedles (8211) protrude in the direction opposite from the bottom (7200) of plunger (7000). Plunger (7000) is in a first position, having first notch (7310) engaged with ridge (2320). After activation, wherein plunger (7000) is in a second position such that second notch (7320) is engaged with ridge (2320). Here, bottom (7200) of plunger (7000) extends below first major surface (2100) of housing (2000) and has ejected microarray patch (8200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L. Puckett, James L. Schug, David J. White
  • Patent number: 10300260
    Abstract: An applicator and method for applying a microneedle device to skin. The applicator can include a microneedle device and a housing configured to house the microneedle device. The housing can have a first surface configured to be positioned toward the skin. The applicator can include (i) an unactuated state in which the microneedle device is located within the housing and does not extend beyond the first surface of the housing, and (ii) an actuated state in which at least a portion of the microneedle device extends beyond the first surface of the housing. The applicator can further include a locking mechanism configured to lock the applicator in the actuated state. The method can include positioning the first surface of the housing of the applicator adjacent the skin; actuating the applicator to cause the applicator to change to the actuated state; and locking the applicator in the actuated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L. Puckett, James L. Schug
  • Publication number: 20150290444
    Abstract: An applicator and method for applying a microneedle device to skin. The applicator can include a microneedle device and a housing configured to house the microneedle device. The housing can have a first surface configured to be positioned toward the skin. The applicator can include (i) an unactuated state in which the microneedle device is located within the housing and does not extend beyond the first surface of the housing, and (ii) an actuated state in which at least a portion of the microneedle device extends beyond the first surface of the housing. The applicator can further include a locking mechanism configured to lock the applicator in the actuated state. The method can include positioning the first surface of the housing of the applicator adjacent the skin; actuating the applicator to cause the applicator to change to the actuated state; and locking the applicator in the actuated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Wirtanen, Kevin L. Puckett, James L. Schug