Patents by Inventor Michael Cupicha
Michael Cupicha 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: 20220401302Abstract: The present disclosure provides aseptic vial piercing and sterilization systems, and methods of assembling, using and sterilizing same. The systems and methods utilize a pre-sterilized primary container including a first end, a first cavity, a second end with an opening in communication with the first cavity, a septum at least partially sealing the opening, and a product within the first cavity. The systems and methods include an injection assembly including a first end portion of a hollow flowpath forming member. The injection assembly and the primary container may be assembled in a non-sterile environment to form a second cavity extending about the first end portion of the flowpath forming member and to the primary container. The second cavity may then be selectively sterilized in a non-deleterious manner to the product to allow the first end portion to aseptically pierce the septum to extend into the first cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rachel Paige ARNOTT, Bart E. BURGESS, Michael CUPICHA, Alexei GORALTCHOUK, Bryan GRYGUS, Mike STELMAH
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Patent number: 11406565Abstract: The present disclosure provides aseptic vial piercing and sterilization systems, and methods of assembling, using and sterilizing same. The systems and methods utilize a pre-sterilized primary container including a first end, a first cavity, a second end with an opening in communication with the first cavity, a septum at least partially sealing the opening, and a product within the first cavity. The systems and methods include an injection assembly including a first end portion of a hollow flowpath forming member. The injection assembly and the primary container may be assembled in a non-sterile environment to form a second cavity extending about the first end portion of the flowpath forming member and to the primary container. The second cavity may then be selectively sterilized in a non-deleterious manner to the product to allow the first end portion to aseptically pierce the septum to extend into the first cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rachel Paige Arnott, Bart E. Burgess, Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Bryan Grygus, Mike Stelmah
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Patent number: 10869966Abstract: A syringe system, piston seal systems, stopper systems, and methods for assembling and using the syringe systems. The piston seal system including a piston seal member and a piston head member. The injection system including a container, a piston seal system positioned within the container, and a stopper system coupled to an end of the container. The method of assembling an injection system, the method includes obtaining a container, a piston seal system, and a stopper system. The method also includes inserting the piston seal system into a cavity within the container. The method further includes securing the stopper system at an end of the container in an opening of the cavity. Methods of using the syringe system, piston seal systems, and stopper systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Ian Hart, Mike Stelmah
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Publication number: 20190105230Abstract: The present disclosure provides aseptic vial piercing and sterilization systems, and methods of assembling, using and sterilizing same. The systems and methods utilize a pre-sterilized primary container including a first end, a first cavity, a second end with an opening in communication with the first cavity, a septum at least partially sealing the opening, and a product within the first cavity. The systems and methods include an injection assembly including a first end portion of a hollow flowpath forming member. The injection assembly and the primary container may be assembled in a non-sterile environment to form a second cavity extending about the first end portion of the flowpath forming member and to the primary container. The second cavity may then be selectively sterilized in a non-deleterious manner to the product to allow the first end portion to aseptically pierce the septum to extend into the first cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rachel Paige Arnott, Bart E. Burgess, Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Bryan Grygus, Mike Stelman
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Patent number: 10182969Abstract: The present disclosure provides aseptic vial piercing and sterilization systems, and methods of assembling, using and sterilizing same. The systems and methods utilize a pre-sterilized primary container including a first end, a first cavity, a second end with an opening in communication with the first cavity, a septum at least partially sealing the opening, and a product within the first cavity. The systems and methods include an injection assembly including a first end portion of a hollow flowpath forming member. The injection assembly and the primary container may be assembled in a non-sterile environment to form a second cavity extending about the first end portion of the flowpath forming member and to the primary container. The second cavity may then be selectively sterilized in a non-deleterious manner to the product to allow the first end portion to aseptically pierce the septum to extend into the first cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rachel Paige Arnott, Bart E. Burgess, Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Bryan Grygus, Mike Stelmah
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Publication number: 20160325048Abstract: The present disclosure provides plunger rods including a shaft, an injection member and a contact member. The shaft has a first end and a second end, and the injection member is coupled to the shaft at the first end. The contact member is coupled to the shaft at the second end. The present disclosure also provides injection systems including a container, a piston and a plunger. The container has with a first end and a second end. The piston is positioned within the container, and the plunger rod is positioned within the container adjacent to the piston. The present disclosure also provides methods of assembling an injection system. The methods include obtaining a container, a piston, and a plunger rod. The methods further include inserting the piston into an opening in a second end of the container, and inserting the plunger rod into the opening in the second end of the container and positioning the plunger rod adjacent to the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph BERRY, Michael CUPICHA, Alexei GORALTCHOUK, Mykhaylo HRYTSAK, Courtney NICHOLAS
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Publication number: 20160262984Abstract: The present disclosure provides aseptic vial piercing and sterilization systems, and methods of assembling, using and sterilizing same. The systems and methods utilize a pre-sterilized primary container including a first end, a first cavity, a second end with an opening in communication with the first cavity, a septum at least partially sealing the opening, and a product within the first cavity. The systems and methods include an injection assembly including a first end portion of a hollow flowpath forming member. The injection assembly and the primary container may be assembled in a non-sterile environment to form a second cavity extending about the first end portion of the flowpath forming member and to the primary container. The second cavity may then be selectively sterilized in a non-deleterious manner to the product to allow the first end portion to aseptically pierce the septum to extend into the first cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Rachel ARNOTT, Bart E. BURGESS, Michael CUPICHA, Alexei GORALTCHOUK, Bryan GRYGUS, Mykhaylo HRYTSAK
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Publication number: 20160243309Abstract: A syringe system, piston seal systems, stopper systems, and methods for assembling and using the syringe systems. The piston seal system including a piston seal member and a piston head member. The injection system including a container, a piston seal system positioned within the container, and a stopper system coupled to an end of the container. The method of assembling an injection system, the method includes obtaining a container, a piston seal system, and a stopper system. The method also includes inserting the piston seal system into a cavity within the container. The method further includes securing the stopper system at an end of the container in an opening of the cavity. Methods of using the syringe system, piston seal systems, and stopper systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Ian Hart, Mykhaylo Hrytsak
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Publication number: 20160235911Abstract: Drug delivery systems, vibratory drive mechanisms, and methods of using the systems and mechanisms are disclosed. The drug delivery system including an activation module, a vibrating mechanism electrically coupled to the activation module, a pumping mechanism connected to the activation module, a reservoir, and an injection mechanism coupled to the reservoir by at least one fluid pathway. The at least one fluid pathway extends through the pumping mechanism. The vibratory drive mechanism including an activation module, a vibrating mechanism electrically coupled to the activation module, and an actuation mechanism coupled to the vibrating mechanism. Methods of using a remotely activated drug delivery system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Mykhaylo Hrytsak
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Publication number: 20160228634Abstract: Aseptic drug delivery systems, drug delivery systems, drug delivery modules, and methods of manufacturing, assembling and using the systems are disclosed. The drug delivery system including a housing, a motion plate coupled to the housing, and a module moveably coupled to the motion plate. The drug delivery module including a plate with a first end and a second end, a cartridge positioned on the plate, and a cover positioned over the cartridge. Methods of manufacturing, assembling and using the aseptic drug delivery system and a method of manufacturing a drug delivery cartridge are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cupicha, Alexei Goraltchouk, Mykhaylo Hrytsak
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Publication number: 20100132713Abstract: A flat-folding mask includes a filter layer forming a rim. The filter layer has first and second side panels extending from the rim. A substantially centrally located front panel bridges the first and second side panels, the front panel being substantially flat. The filter layer further includes a fused portion that is seamless and spaced from the rim. Triangular pleats may add support to the side walls and increase the effective filtration area of the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha
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Publication number: 20100126510Abstract: A flat-folding mask includes a filter layer forming a rim. The filter layer has first and second side panels extending from the rim. A substantially centrally located front panel bridges the first and second side panels, the front panel being substantially flat. The filter layer further includes a fused portion that is seamless and spaced from the rim. Triangular pleats may add support to the side walls and increase the effective filtration area of the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha
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Patent number: 7677248Abstract: A flat-folding mask includes a filter layer forming a rim. The filter layer has first and second side panels extending from the rim. A substantially centrally located front panel bridges the first and second side panels, the front panel being substantially flat. The filter layer further includes a fused portion that is seamless and spaced from the rim. Triangular pleats may add support to the side walls and increase the effective filtration area of the mask.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha
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Publication number: 20080178884Abstract: A one-way fluid valve may include a valve base having a central portion with a post and an outer portion having a seat, a diaphragm having a central portion with an opening for receiving the post of the valve base, the diaphragm having a diameter of at least about 1.375 inches, and a cover having a retainer for securing the diaphragm to the valve base at the central portion of the valve base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha
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Publication number: 20040255946Abstract: A flat-folding mask includes a filter layer forming a rim. The filter layer has first and second side panels extending from the rim. A substantially centrally located front panel bridges the first and second side panels, the front panel being substantially flat. The filter layer further includes a fused portion that is seamless and spaced from the rim. Triangular pleats may add support to the side walls and increase the effective filtration area of the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha
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Patent number: D567937Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Michael Cupicha