Patents by Inventor Scott Kaestner

Scott Kaestner 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: 10661066
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner
  • Publication number: 20150051582
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner
  • Patent number: 8900186
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner
  • Patent number: 7556615
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner
  • Publication number: 20090157041
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner
  • Publication number: 20050256182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anti-pain formulations and methods of their delivery. Anti-pain agents delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention have an improved clinical utility and therapeutic efficacy relative to other drug delivery methods, including oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous delivery. The methods of the present invention provide benefits and improvements over conventional drug delivery methods including dose sparing, increased drug efficacy, reduced side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis
  • Publication number: 20050245594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for delivery of therapeutically and/or prophylactically effective amounts of agents for management of pain, particularly anti-migraine agents, more particularly triptan compounds, by depositing the agent into the intradermal or junctional compartment of a subject's skin. Agents delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention have an improved clinical utility and therapeutic efficacy relative to other drug delivery methods, including intraperitoneal, intramuscular and subcutaneous delivery. The methods of the present invention provide benefits and improvements over conventional drug delivery methods including dose sparing, increased drug efficacy, reduced side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis
  • Publication number: 20050203000
    Abstract: Formulations and methods for reducing pain during intradermal injection, in particular the use of benzyl alcohol, phenolic agents and aromatic preservatives, antimicrobials and antioxidants for such formulations and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Sutter, Ronald Pettis, Scott Kaestner
  • Publication number: 20050124967
    Abstract: A method and device for administration of a high molecular weight protein into the intradermal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Kaestner, Ronald Pettis, Diane Sutter, John Mikszta
  • Publication number: 20030050602
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery pen comprising a microneedle hub assembly removably engaged with a pen device body which includes a cartridge, a plunger, and a drive mechanism. The hub assembly includes at least one microneedle for intradermal or shallow subcutaneous injection of the contents of the cartridge. The cartridge, plunger and drive mechanism components of the pen body are fabricated of non-compliant and non-compressible materials to allow effective communication of the cartridge contents via the microneedle patient interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald J. Pettis, Frank E. Martin, Scott A. Kaestner