Patents by Inventor Mark Whitaker

Mark Whitaker 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).

  • Publication number: 20230181422
    Abstract: A drug product comprising: a dry powder inhalation device containing one or more pharmaceutical compositions present therein, wherein the one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprise active ingredients (I) 4-{(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, or a salt thereof, and (II) (6?,11?,16?,17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material; and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein; wherein each of the active ingredients (I) and (II) are present in the same or different pharmaceutical compositions, and wherein the enclosed volume within the package exhibits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed ASWANIA, Zhong JIANG, Trevor Charles ROCHE, Mark WHITAKER
  • Patent number: 11613034
    Abstract: A handle for a shaving device including a main portion; a nozzle for introducing a liquid into a cavity within the main portion; and at least one liquid conduit portion that is in fluid communication with the cavity. Additionally, the handle also includes a liquid dispensing manifold with at least one liquid inlet that is in fluid communication with the liquid conduit portion, wherein the liquid dispensing manifold includes at least one liquid outlet, and further wherein the at least one liquid outlet is in fluid communication with the at least one liquid inlet. Finally, the handle also preferably includes: a first cartridge connecting mechanism that is configured and arranged to be connected with a handle receiving portion provided on a blade cartridge; and a second cartridge connecting mechanism that is configured and arranged to be connected with a manifold receiving portion provided on a blade cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Mark A. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20210245381
    Abstract: A handle for a shaving device including a main portion; a nozzle for introducing a liquid into a cavity within the main portion; and at least one liquid conduit portion that is in fluid communication with the cavity. Additionally, the handle also includes a liquid dispensing manifold with at least one liquid inlet that is in fluid communication with the liquid conduit portion, wherein the liquid dispensing manifold includes at least one liquid outlet, and further wherein the at least one liquid outlet is in fluid communication with the at least one liquid inlet. Finally, the handle also preferably includes: a first cartridge connecting mechanism that is configured and arranged to be connected with a handle receiving portion provided on a blade cartridge; and a second cartridge connecting mechanism that is configured and arranged to be connected with a manifold receiving portion provided on a blade cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Mark A. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20200315919
    Abstract: A drug product comprising: a dry powder inhalation device containing one or more pharmaceutical compositions present therein, wherein the one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprise active ingredients (I) 4-{(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy} hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, or a salt thereof, and (II) (6?,11ß,16?,17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material; and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein; wherein each of the active ingredients (I) and (II) are present in the same or different pharmaceutical compositions, and wherein the enclosed volume within the package exhibits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed ASWANIA, Zhong JIANG, Trevor Charles ROCHE, Mark WHITAKER
  • Publication number: 20200121792
    Abstract: A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device having a pharmaceutical composition present therein, said pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound which is (6?,11?,16?,17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material, and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein, wherein the enclosed volume exhibits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed ASWANIA, Zhong JIANG, Trevor Charles ROCHE, Mark WHITAKER
  • Patent number: 9744752
    Abstract: A method of making an inflatable panel that includes the steps of: superimposing a second layer of a material of low gas permeability upon a first layer of a material of low gas permeability; creating a plurality of first elongated seals by intermittently sealing together the first and second layers, thereby defining a plurality of first tubes between adjacent pairs of the first elongated seals. The method also includes sealing rear ends of the first tubes; inflating the first tubes from front ends thereof with a gas; and then sealing the front ends of the first tubes, such that the gas within each of said tubes is prevented from flowing between the first tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: INFLATEK INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20150190990
    Abstract: A method of making an inflatable panel that includes the steps of: superimposing a second layer of a material of low gas permeability upon a first layer of a material of low gas permeability; creating a plurality of first elongated seals by intermittently sealing together the first and second layers, thereby defining a plurality of first tubes between adjacent pairs of the first elongated seals. The method also includes sealing rear ends of the first tubes; inflating the first tubes from front ends thereof with a gas; and then sealing the front ends of the first tubes, such that the gas within each of said tubes is prevented from flowing between the first tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Whitaker
  • Patent number: 8578822
    Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Whitaker, Ruth Clifton
  • Publication number: 20130156828
    Abstract: A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device having a pharmaceutical composition present therein, said pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound which is (6?, 11?, 16?, 17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1, 4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material, and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein, wherein the enclosed volume exhitbits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed Aswania, Zhong Jiang, Trevor Charles Roche, Mark Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20130157991
    Abstract: A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device containing one or more pharmaceutical compositions present therein, wherein the one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprise active ingredients (I) 4-{(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, or a salt thereof, and (II) (6?,11?,16?,17?)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material; and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein; wherein each of the active ingredients (I) and (II) are present in the same or different pharmaceutical compositions, and wherein the enclosed volume within the package exhibits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Osama Ahmed Aswania, Zhong Jiang, Trevor Charles Roche, Mark Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20130118319
    Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Whitaker, Ruth Clifton
  • Patent number: 8347767
    Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Whitaker, Ruth Clifton
  • Publication number: 20120042755
    Abstract: A wrench for a valve includes an elongated member having a first end portion and a second end portion. A first leg and a second leg are attached to the first end portion. The first leg and the second leg extend at an angle with respect to each other to form a gap therebetween. The first leg and second leg both having an inner surface for engaging with an outer surface of a bonnet and both legs having a front surface for engaging with a side surface of a rib attached to the outer surface of the bonnet. The wrench also including a handle attached to the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Whitaker, Ruth Clifton
  • Publication number: 20120031957
    Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel that includes a paper core made of at least one panel consisting of first and second facing sheets, made of paper, that sandwich a paper honeycomb structure. The honeycomb structure preferably includes a plurality of cells that extend from the first facing sheet to the second facing sheet. The panel also includes an outer shell that surrounds the core, wherein the outer shell is made of a material of low gas permeability and is sealed to form a substantially airtight container around the core. In preferred embodiments, an interior of said outer shell has been evacuated to a pressure of between approximately 1-10 Torr, resulting in an insulating panel that has an R-value of approximately 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: PackagingPrice.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20070053843
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations suitable for inhalation comprise at least one pharmaceutically active medicament and lactose anhydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Michelle Dawson, Trevor Roche, Mark Whitaker, Owen Chidavaenzi
  • Publication number: 20030014563
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for adding functionality to a software module, associated with an application program. The software module includes a plurality of object files, each having at least one instruction set to define at least one computer routine. The method includes the steps of extracting an object file from the software module and removing the object file from the software module an object file for modification and placing a new instruction set having additional functionality into software module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: John Mark Whitaker
  • Patent number: 4888996
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for remotely monitoring the condition of a DC motor operated valve and/or valve operator by monitoring at a remote location, such as the Motor Control Center ("MCC"), the output torque of the DC motor which drives the valve operator comprises method and apparatus for monitoring the armature circuit of the DC motor at the remote location (I.E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: Movats Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. Rak, T. Mark Whitaker
  • Patent number: D618092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: PackagingPrice.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Whitaker