Patents by Inventor Pedro J. Mendes

Pedro J. Mendes 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).

  • Simple capsule-based inhaler
    Patent number: 8677992
    Abstract: A dry powder inhaler for pulmonary or nasal use, employing capsules containing a dose of powder for inhalation, comprising two operating components and an optional cover. Air is drawn by the patient via a mouthpiece or nosepiece which is in communication with the capsule and travels via air paths through the device and through the capsule thereby dispersing and entraining the dose of powder. The capsule is cut by cutting means located on one of the components, in a manner which eliminates or minimizes capsule debris and minimizes powder leakage during use. The inhaler body and capsule cutting blades comprise a single operating component and they may be manufactured in a single unitary step. The invention affords a very economical and simple device for the delivery of pulmonary medicines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hovione International Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Villax, Pedro J. Mendes, Iain G. Mcderment
  • SIMPLE CAPSULE-BASED INHALER
    Publication number: 20110259328
    Abstract: A dry powder inhaler for pulmonary or nasal use, employing capsules containing a dose of powder for inhalation, comprising two operating components and an optional cover. Air is drawn by the patient via a mouthpiece or nosepiece which is in communication with the capsule and travels via air paths through the device and through the capsule thereby dispersing and entraining the dose of powder. The capsule is cut by cutting means located on one of the components, in a manner which eliminates or minimizes capsule debris and minimizes powder leakage during use. The inhaler body and capsule cutting blades comprise a single operating component and they may be manufactured in a single unitary step. The invention affords a very economical and simple device for the delivery of pulmonary medicines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Hovione International Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Villax, Pedro J. Mendes, Iain G. Mcderment