Patents by Inventor Scot Cheu
Scot Cheu 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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Patent number: 8777011Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Scot Cheu, William Leung, Mei-Chang Kuo, Andrew Clark
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Patent number: 8061222Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick J Parks, Jamshed Ghandhi, Kevin Russert Walsh
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Publication number: 20110277752Abstract: An article for storing a pharmaceutical formulation. In one or more embodiments, the present invention comprises a receptacle (125) for an aerosolizable formulation, the receptacle having a wall thickness of between about 100-235 microns, wherein the receptacle is puncturable to allow escape and dispersion of the formulation therein. Also provided are methods of aerosolizing formulations for inhalation, and systems for aerosolizing such formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Scot Cheu, Leo Chan
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Publication number: 20090249898Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: NOVARTIS PHARMA AGInventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick J. Parks, Jamshed Ghandhi
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Patent number: 7552655Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Novartis Pharma AGInventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick J. Parks, Jamshed Ghandhi
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Publication number: 20090032427Abstract: A receptacle (100) includes a holder (5) forming a cavity (25) that holds a pharmaceutical (110), a lid (15), and adhesive (17) that forms a bond (20) between the holder (5) and the lid (15). As an example, the bond (20) has a shape that includes a protrusion (30) that facilitates removal of the lid (15) from the holder (5). A kit (60) includes a plurality of containers containing powder including amphotericin B and pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The kit (60) also includes an aerosolization apparatus (1100) and instructions. As an example, the pharmaceutical composition is made from panicles including amphotericin B having a mass median diameter less than about 3 ?m, such as from about 1.1 ?m to about 1.9 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Nektar TherapeuticsInventors: Scot Cheu, Leo Chan
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Publication number: 20080087111Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick Parks, Jamshed Ghandhi
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Patent number: 7304750Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Nektar TherapeuticsInventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick J. Parks, Jamshed Ghandi
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Publication number: 20050236296Abstract: A carry case is provided for use by a diabetic patient. The carry case comprises a first compartment sized and shaped to contain an aerosolization apparatus, a second compartment sized and shaped to contain one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus, and a third compartment sized and shaped to contain a glucose meter. In one version, the receptacles contain an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprising insulin. The carry case allows the patient to conveniently monitor and regulate the patient's glucose level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.)Inventors: William Horkins, Scot Cheu
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Publication number: 20030106827Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Scot Cheu, William Leung, Mei-Chang Kuo, Andrew Clark
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Publication number: 20010052986Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: Normand Nantel, Adrian Smith, Scot Cheu, Derrick J. Parks, Jamshed Ghandi
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Patent number: 6042966Abstract: The subject invention provides a battery pouch or container which is highly resistant to shorting. This electrical protection is produced by a folding of the packaging laminate such that the cut edge of the laminate is physically removed and electrically protected from the electrode tab which protrudes from the battery pouch. In one embodiment, the cut edge of the film is folded away from the electrode tab. In a preferred embodiment, the laminar packaging material includes a convex flap of material where the electrode traverses the package. The convex flap is folded away from the electrode tab without wrinkling or distorting the pouch shape. In an alternate embodiment, an intervening layer of insulative material is placed between the cut edge and the electrode tab.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Valence Technology, Inc.Inventor: S. Scot Cheu
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Patent number: 6040085Abstract: The subject invention discloses apparatus and methods to provide compression of an electrochemical cell independent of atmospheric pressure. One aspect of this invention is directed towards a lithium ion cell assembly which is surrounded by a layer of material under tension, so that the material applies pressure which compresses the cell to enhance contact between the anode, separator, and cathode layers. Specifically, a heat shrink material (material which reduces in size, or contracts in at least one dimension of a three-dimensional conformation, due to the application of heat) is provided about a laminar battery and shrunk in situ to provide a battery package. Another embodiment of this invention is directed towards a lithium ion cell asembly in which a sealed package contains both the battery and a spring element. The spring element within the package applies pressure to the battery to compress it and improve contact between the anode, separator, and cathode layers.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1997Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Valence Technology, Inc.Inventors: S. Scot Cheu, Russell D. Moulton
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Patent number: 5670272Abstract: In order to maintain electrical contact between the anode, cathode and electrolyte layers in an electrochemical cell, a layer of material under tension is wrapped around the cell so that the material compresses the layers together to ensure sufficient electrical contact. Alternatively, a metal, foam or inflatable gas spring is employed in a housing structure containing the electrochemical cell to apply a compressive force to achieve the same result.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1994Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Valence Technology, Inc.Inventors: S. Scot Cheu, Russell D. Moulton
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Patent number: 5534368Abstract: A battery module has a current collecting spacer positioned between two sides of a folded laminate including a first electrode layer. Top and bottom opposite electrode layers, of opposite polarity from the first electrode layer, are formed on the top and bottom of the folded laminate such that, when the opposite electrode layers and the folded laminate are compressed around the spacer, each opposite electrode layer forms, with a portion of the folded laminate, a substantially planar surface. A method for making the battery module is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Inventors: Jerry L. Morris, Michael E. McAleavey, S. Scot Cheu