Patents by Inventor Patrick Reich

Patrick Reich 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).

  • Powder filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: 8783305
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Kyle A Naydo, Derrick J Parks, Patrick Reich, Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J Rocchio
  • POWDER FILLING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20120152975
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich, Gordon STOUT, Michael J. Rocchio, Xuyen Pham
  • COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR SALE OF PRODUCTS BY DRAW
    Publication number: 20120116856
    Abstract: A system for selling products on-line including a seller module providing functionality for offering a product, establishing a minimum price for the product, and establishing at least one of a target price higher than the minimum price, and an offer expiration date; a transaction engine publishing the offering of the product; and a buyer module, providing functionality for purchasing, by potential acquirers of the product, rights to participate in a draw for the product; and wherein the transaction engine is operative to automatically conduct the draw in accordance with criteria which include purchase by potential acquirers of rights for a total amount not less than the minimum price, and arrival of offer expiration date or purchase by potential acquirers of the product of rights for a total amount which is not less than target price, and wherein transaction engine is also operative to award the product to winner of draw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: RPR HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Oren Eldad, Patrick Reich
  • POWDER CONDITIONING OF UNIT DOSE DRUG PACKAGES
    Publication number: 20100287884
    Abstract: The invention provides techniques for treating or conditioning powders subsequent to their packaging to facilitate extraction of the powders from their packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Sangita Seshadri, Barry Fong, Srinivas Palakodaty, Concordio Candug Anacleto, Patrick Reich, Andrew John Boeckl, Derrick J. Parks, Gordon Stout
  • Power filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6182712
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic Systems
    Inventors: Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich
  • Powder filling apparatus and methods for their use
    Patent number: RE42942
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Gordon Stout, Xuyen Pham, Michael J. Rocchio, Kyle A. Naydo, Derrick J. Parks, Patrick Reich