Patents by Inventor Matthew Ferriter
Matthew Ferriter 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: 20240050670Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Denny Himel, Brian Foster, Michael L. King, Dan Deaton, Fred Hamlin, Jill Sherwood, Sarvajna Kumar Dwivedi, Robert V. Sheehy, JR.
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Patent number: 11833292Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Pearl Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Denny Himel, Brian Foster, Michael L. King, Dan Deaton, Fred Hamlin, Jill Sherwood, Sarvajna Kumar Dwivedi, Robert V. Sheehy, Jr.
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Patent number: 11628258Abstract: A controlled delivery syringe device includes a syringe barrel having a proximal end and distal end which defines a chamber for containing an injectable material. A plunger rod is associated with the syringe barrel and a plunger is secured thereto which is axially movable within the syringe barrel. A plurality of equally and sequentially spaced periodic features are associated with the plunger rod and a counter member is engageable with the periodic features. Application of a distally directed force to the plunger rod results in disengagement and reengagement of the counter member with the sequentially spaced periodic features on the plunger rod, enabling advancement of the plunger rod and plunger in the syringe barrel while providing tactile feedback of dose progression of the injectable material. A method of retrofitting a syringe with a device for injecting a metered dose of injectable material is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Mircea Despa, Matthew Ferriter, Adam Martin
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Patent number: 11331442Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Pearl Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Denny Himel, Brian Foster, Michael L. King, Dan Deaton, Fred Hamlin, Jill Sherwood, Sarvajna Kumar Dwivedi, Robert V. Sheehy, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220016366Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Jill Sherwood, Dan Deaton, Denny Himel, Brian Foster, Matthew Ferriter, Sarvajna Kumar Dwivedi, Michael L. King, Fred Hamlin, Robert V. Sheehy, JR., Gerard Libby, Vipul Negi, Kyle Woodard
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Publication number: 20210369987Abstract: There is provided an electronically controlled, motor-driven, breath actuated metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The inhaler may comprise a base housing including a motor-driven actuator and other system components and a removable aerosol cartridge insertably receivable in the base housing. The inhaler may be paired with a smart phone or other client computing device to provide additional functionality, such as to provide instructional information and feedback regarding usage of the inhaler, to generate and display dosage tracking information, and to provide alerts and reminders to a user of the inhaler or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Michael Riebe, Daniel Deaton, Matthew Ferriter, Jill Karen Sherwood, John Hainsworth, Fred William Hamlin, Ralph Lamble, Scott Lewis, George McGee Perkins
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Patent number: 11040156Abstract: There is provided an electronically controlled, motor-driven, breath actuated metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The inhaler may comprise a base housing including a motor-driven actuator and other system components and a removable aerosol cartridge insertably receivable in the base housing. The inhaler may be paired with a smart phone or other client computing device to provide additional functionality, such as to provide instructional information and feedback regarding usage of the inhaler, to generate and display dosage tracking information, and to provide alerts and reminders to a user of the inhaler or others.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Inventors: Michael Riebe, Daniel Deaton, Matthew Ferriter, Jill Karen Sherwood, John Hainsworth, Fred William Hamlin, Ralph Lamble, Scott Lewis, George McGee Perkins
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Publication number: 20200353185Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jill Sherwood, Dan Deaton, Denny Himel, Brian Foster, Matthew Ferriter, Sarvajna Kumar Dwivedi, Michael L. King, Fred Hamlin, Robert V. Sheehy, Jr., Gerard Libby, Vipul Negi, Kyle Woodard
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Publication number: 20200121857Abstract: A controlled delivery syringe device includes a syringe barrel having a proximal end and distal end which defines a chamber for containing an injectable material. A plunger rod is associated with the syringe barrel and a plunger is secured thereto which is axially movable within the syringe barrel. A plurality of equally and sequentially spaced periodic features are associated with the plunger rod and a counter member is engageable with the periodic features. Application of a distally directed force to the plunger rod results in disengagement and reengagement of the counter member with the sequentially spaced periodic features on the plunger rod, enabling advancement of the plunger rod and plunger in the syringe barrel while providing tactile feedback of dose progression of the injectable material. A method of retrofitting a syringe with a device for injecting a metered dose of injectable material is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Mircea Despa, Matthew Ferriter, Adam Martin
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Publication number: 20200086069Abstract: There is provided an electronically controlled, motor-driven, breath actuated metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The inhaler may comprise a base housing including a motor-driven actuator and other system components and a removable aerosol cartridge insertably receivable in the base housing. The inhaler may be paired with a smart phone or other client computing device to provide additional functionality, such as to provide instructional information and feedback regarding usage of the inhaler, to generate and display dosage tracking information, and to provide alerts and reminders to a user of the inhaler or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Michael Riebe, Daniel Deaton, Matthew Ferriter, Jill Karen Sherwood, John Hainsworth, Fred William Hamlin, Ralph Lamble, Scott Lewis, George McGee Perkins
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Publication number: 20190117895Abstract: A valve for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel is provided including a stopper configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a channel extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body comprising a base and a stem, the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank E. Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Patent number: 10195344Abstract: A valve (10) for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel (12) is provided including a stopper (20) configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface (13) of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end (22), a distal end (24), and a channel (26) extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body (30) comprising a base (32) and a stem (34), the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Publication number: 20150314071Abstract: A valve (10) for permitting mixing of at least two components within a barrel (12) is provided including a stopper (20) configured for slidable liquid-tight engagement with an inner surface (13) of the barrel. The stopper is moveable between a first position and a second position and includes a proximal end (22), a distal end (24), and a channel (26) extending therebetween. The valve further includes a stationary body (30) comprising a base (32) and a stem (34), the stem being disposed within the channel of the stopper when the stopper is in the second position. When the stopper is in the first position, there is a liquid-tight seal in the channel, such that fluid flow through the channel is prevented. Movement of the stopper to the second position terminates the liquid-tight seal, thereby establishing fluid communication through the channel. A drug containing device and assembly for delivering a reconstituted drug are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Matthew Ferriter, Frank Martin, Vincent J. Sullivan, Scott N. Danhof, Eric G. Hassenpflug
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Publication number: 20060106346Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew Ferriter, Kenneth Powell, P. Kinsey, Carl Sahi, John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20050000514Abstract: A method and device for intradermal delivery of a reconstituted powdered medicament. The device includes a chamber, which is in fluid communication with a microdevice, e.g. microabrader or one or more microneedles. A cartridge containing the powdered medicament may be located within said chamber. At least one burstable membrane retains a powdered medicament within the housing. The method involves the steps of positioning the device at a delivery site on the skin of a patient and intradermally administering the medicament by dispensing a diluent from a diluent source an through inlet port to rupture the membranes, reconstitute the powdered medicament and deliver the reconstituted medicament through the microdevice to the dermal region of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ronald Pettis, John Mikszta, John Dekker, Wendy Woodley, Anjana Wills, Matthew Ferriter