Patents by Inventor Robert F. Wagner

Robert F. Wagner 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).

  • Patent number: 8668186
    Abstract: A dumpster screen comprising a fenced enclosure around one (1) or more trash dumpsters commonly found by commercial establishments. The fence material is made of an outdoor weather-proof textile material supported on its vertical sides using fence posts and along its horizontal edges using cables. A front portion of the enclosure, typically accessed by trucks to empty the dumpsters, comprises a gate portion. This enables the incoming truck to lower its forks across the reinforced top of said gate and continue lowering it until it can remove the dumpster in the normal manner. After emptying, the dumpster is replaced in the same manner and the front barrier automatically returns to position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 8613949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination comprising a) a therapeutically effective amount of Aliskiren, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b) a therapeutically effective amount of Amlodipine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination shows an in vitro dissolution of component (a) of 60% or less after 10 minutes and 98% or less after 20 minutes, and a dissolution profile of component (b) of 50% or more after 20 minutes, and 70% or more after 30 minutes at pH 2, said pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination being bioequivalent, or close to reaching bioequivalence, to a free dose combination of Aliskiren and Amlodipine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Stephen Valazza, Robert F Wagner, Sudha Vippagunta
  • Patent number: 8475839
    Abstract: Monolayer, bilayer and trilayer solid dosage forms of a combination of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide are made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Yu Cao, Yatindra Joshi, Ping Li, Madhusudhan Pudipeddi, Alan E Royce, Robert F Wagner, Jiahao Zhu
  • Patent number: 8435563
    Abstract: Monolayer, bilayer and trilayer solid dosage forms of a combination of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide are made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Yu Cao, Yatindra Joshi, Ping Li, Madhusudhan Pudipeddi, Alan E Royce, Robert F Wagner, Jiahao Zhu
  • Publication number: 20110165240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination comprising a) a therapeutically effective amount of Aliskiren, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b) a therapeutically effective amount of Amlodipine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination shows an in vitro dissolution of component (a) of 60% or less after 10 minutes and 98% or less after 20 minutes, and a dissolution profile of component (b) of 50% or more after 20 minutes, and 70% or more after 30 minutes at pH 2, said pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination being bioequivalent, or close to reaching bioequivalence, to a free dose combination of Aliskiren and Amlodipine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Valazza, Robert F. Wagner, Sudha Vippagunta
  • Publication number: 20110028526
    Abstract: The invention relates to melt granulation processes for preparing immediate release and sustained release pharmaceutical formulations comprising valsartan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Amol Matharu, Agnes Taillardat, Robert F. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100035949
    Abstract: A drug delivery system, e.g., microemulsion preconcentrate, that spontaneously forms a microemulsion when brought in contact with an aqueous medium. The drug delivery system contains valsartan, a hydrophilic component, a lipophilic component and a surfactant. A particularly useful hydrophilic component in the system is a polymer that is solid at room temperature, e.g., solid PEG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Yatindra Joshi, John J. Kennedy, Ping Li, Alan E. Royce, Robert F. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100003321
    Abstract: Monolayer, bilayer and trilayer solid dosage forms of a combination of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide are made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Yu Cao, Yatindra Joshi, Ping Li, Madhusudhan Pudipeddi, Alan E. Royce, Robert F. Wagner, Jiahao Zhu
  • Publication number: 20030035832
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with solid oral dosage forms of comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Yoshimitsu Katakuse, Manfred Kohlmeyer, Takashi Taike, Robert F. Wagner, Fujiki Yamato
  • Patent number: 6354577
    Abstract: Composite material spring modules and methods of manufacture are described having a fiber reinforced composite material spring body with attachment fittings integrally formed about the spring body. The attachment fittings are molded of a flexible material which dynamically responds to changes in the shape of the spring body upon deflection. Integral formation of the fittings with the spring body provides a unified single piece module which is readily attachable to any structure where spring support is desired. The composite material spring modules exhibit the properties of stiffness and return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set. The composite material spring modules with integrally formed fittings are described a mattress foundation, by attachment to high and low profile frames and to an overlying grid. Methods of manufacture of the composite material spring modules with integrally formed attachment fittings are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Sealy Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Quintile, Eugen Constantinescu, Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6134729
    Abstract: High and low profile mattress foundation frames have perimeter and transverse members, and upper members to which spring modules are attached to support a grid over the frame, to form a flexible support surface for a mattress. In a high profile version of the frame, transverse members are oriented with a major width perpendicular to a major width of the perimeter members, to provide structural rigidity and increased height to the frame. Low profile spring modules, such as the described composite material spring modules, supported by the high profile frame form a foundation which is comparable in overall height to conventional mattress foundations which use wire-form spring modules. In a low profile version of the frame, the major widths of the perimeter and transverse members are arranged parallel, and longitudinal members are supported by the transverse members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Sealy Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Quintile, Eugen Constantinescu, Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5832551
    Abstract: An elongate member of resilient material for use in the innerspring of a mattress, cushion or the like, is inserted between adjacent springs rows with its major cross-sectional axis extending perpendicular to the support surface. The cross-section of the resilient member is such that it increases from a minimum at or near the ends of a major axis to a maximum along a minor axis. The method of making the resilient member further contemplates matching the combination of cross-section and type of resilient material to the spring rate of the springs between which the member extends. When placed as a beam between springs defining the innerspring perimeter and interior springs adjacent thereto, this arrangement results in an assembly with a border of greater firmness, without a significantly harsh transition between compression of the border area and the innerspring interior area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5787532
    Abstract: Internal mattress wall structures interlockingly engageable with mattress innerspring assemblies provide a structurally integrated resilient mattress support edge to which the mattress padding and upholstery is integrally attached. The wall structures include a main body section with a vertically oriented wall surface and a plurality of parallel flanges which mechanically engage the innerspring assembly by compression fit between the intermediate and terminal convolutions of the perimetrical coils of the innerspring assembly. Corner structures contiguous with side and end wall structures form a contiguous smooth side wall with support characteristics comparable to an innerspring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: The Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
    Inventors: Paul J. Langer, Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5720471
    Abstract: A low profile composite material bedding foundation system and methods of manufacture and assembly uses spring modules made of molded composite materials and supported by inner frame members. The low-profile of the spring modules, and the composite material spring property of return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set, greatly decreases the height of the bedding foundation in which the spring modules are attached directly to foundation frame members. The small size and simple geometry of the spring modules is especially suited for flexible arrangement and automated assembly of low-profile foundations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Ohio Mattress Company Licensing & Components Group
    Inventors: Eugen Constantinescu, Mark J. Quintile, Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5713088
    Abstract: An innerspring assembly, such as for use in a mattress, comprises a plurality of coil springs defining upper and lower terminal convolutions and body portions therebetween. Adjacent coil springs are attached together at the body portions thereof with the terminal convolutions being unattached to one another, so that the terminal convolution can move independently of one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
    Inventors: Robert F. Wagner, Barry William Freeman, Paul J. Langer
  • Patent number: 5687439
    Abstract: An elongate member of resilient material for use in the innerspring of a mattress, cushion or the like, is inserted between adjacent springs rows with its major cross-sectional axis extending perpendicular to the support surface. The cross-section of the resilient member is such that it increases from a minimum at or near the ends of a major axis to a maximum along a minor axis. The method of making the resilient member further contemplates matching the combination of cross-section and type of resilient material to the spring rate of the springs between which the member extends. When placed as a beam between springs defining the innerspring perimeter and interior springs adjacent thereto, this arrangement results in an assembly with a border of greater firmness, without a significantly harsh transition between compression of the border area and the innerspring interior area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5604021
    Abstract: A laminated support pad includes layers of material having different density in which voids are formed to extend through at least partial cross-sections of at least two adjacent layers to form regions of the pad having different support characteristics determined by the placement and extent of the voids in the laminated layers. Lamination of a layer of high density material on top of a layer of relatively low density material produces a relatively firm pad having varying degrees of firmness dependent upon the placement and extent of the voids. Conversely, lamination of layer of low density material on a top surface of a layer of relatively high density material produces a relatively soft pad also having varying degrees of firmness dependent upon the placement and extent of the voids. The pad can be cut to conform to conventional mattress sizes, and the regions formed in areas of the pad which correspond to the weight bearing requirements for optimum support of the human body in prone positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5558315
    Abstract: A foundation spring module especially adapted for easy assembly in an interlocking spring and grid bedding foundation structure has a short generally vertical section which extends down from an interlockable wire grid-engaging horizontal top portion to position an upper end of each of two contiguous legs of the spring away from the area of intersection of the top portion and legs of the spring with the wire grid to greatly ease manipulation and assembly of the spring into the interlocked position in the wire grid of the foundation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Licensing and Components Group
    Inventors: Eugen Constantinescu, Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5467488
    Abstract: An elongate member of resilient material for use in the innerspring of a mattress, cushion or the like, is inserted between adjacent springs rows with its major cross-sectional axis extending perpendicular to the support surface. The cross-section of the resilient member is such that it increases from a minimum at or near the ends of a major axis to a maximum along a minor axis. The method of making the resilient member further contemplates matching the combination of cross-section and type of resilient material to the spring rate of the springs between which the member extends. When placed as a beam between springs defining the innerspring perimeter and interior springs adjacent thereto, this arrangement results in an assembly with a border of greater firmness, without a significantly harsh transition between compression of the border area and the innerspring interior area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: The Ohio Mattress Co. Licensing & Components Group
    Inventor: Robert F. Wagner
  • Patent number: D409024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Ohio Mattress Company Licensing and Components Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wagner, Paul J. Langer