Patents by Inventor Vincent Sullivan

Vincent Sullivan 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: 9912366
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a mobile phone. In one illustrative example, an apparatus comprises a garment having a glove-type shape, a pocket attached to a side of the garment, and a receptacle for holding a mobile device that has a touchscreen. The receptacle is attached to the garment through the pocket. The receptacle is comprised of a material that enables a user to interact with the touchscreen of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20170272111
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a mobile phone. In one illustrative example, an apparatus comprises a garment having a glove-type shape, a pocket attached to a side of the garment, and a receptacle for holding a mobile device that has a touchscreen. The receptacle is attached to the garment through the pocket. The receptacle is comprised of a material that enables a user to interact with the touchscreen of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9692474
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a mobile phone. In one illustrative example, an apparatus comprises a garment having a glove-type shape, a pocket attached to a side of the garment, and a receptacle for holding a mobile device that has a touchscreen. The receptacle is attached to the garment through the pocket. The receptacle is comprised of a material that enables a user to interact with the touchscreen of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20160241286
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a mobile phone. In one illustrative example, an apparatus comprises a garment having a glove-type shape, a pocket attached to a side of the garment, and a receptacle for holding a mobile device that has a touchscreen. The receptacle is attached to the garment through the pocket. The receptacle is comprised of a material that enables a user to interact with the touchscreen of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
  • Patent number: 7842310
    Abstract: A method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition is described, comprising 1) atomizing a liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to produce an atomized formulation; 2) freezing said atomized formulation to form solid particles; and 3) drying said solid particles at about atmospheric pressure to produce a powder, wherein said drying is performed in the presence of vibration, internals, mechanical stirring, or a combination thereof. Another method is described, comprising 1) atomizing a liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to produce an atomized formulation; 2) freezing said atomized formulation to form solid particles; and 3) drying said solid particles to produce a powder; wherein the atomized formulation comprises droplets having an average mean diameter of between about 35? and about 300?, and/or the powder comprises dried particles having an average mean diameter of between about 35? and about 300?. Compositions made by the above methods, and methods of using the compositions, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robin Hwang, Vincent Sullivan, Juan Huang, Zhaolin Wang, John A. Mikszta, David Montgomery, Brandi Ford, Anjana Bhuta-Wills
  • Publication number: 20080097427
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: BARRX MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
  • Publication number: 20080006269
    Abstract: A medicament respiratory delivery device in one aspect, including a housing formed of opposed thermoformed polymeric sheets bonded together having formed therebetween a chamber having a medicament cartridge encapsulated between the sheets, an inlet aligned with a passage through the cartridge having a pierceable closure and an outlet aligned with the passage outlet having a burstable membrane. The device in one aspect includes a pressure actuator formed as a blister between the sheets and a piercing element having a bow-shaped actuator portion and a shaft which pierces the pierceable closure upon actuation of the pressure actuator, delivering fluid under pressure to the cartridge passage, rupturing the membrane and expressing the medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Artis Lockhart, Vincent Sullivan, Lawrence Monahan, Anjana Wills
  • Publication number: 20070190158
    Abstract: A method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition is described, comprising 1) atomizing a liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to produce an atomized formulation; 2) freezing said atomized formulation to form solid particles; and 3) drying said solid particles at about atmospheric pressure to produce a powder, wherein said drying is performed in the presence of vibration, internals, mechanical stirring, or a combination thereof. Another method is described, comprising 1) atomizing a liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to produce an atomized formulation; 2) freezing said atomized formulation to form solid particles; and 3) drying said solid particles to produce a powder; wherein the atomized formulation comprises droplets having an average mean diameter of between about 35? and about 300?, and/or the powder comprises dried particles having an average mean diameter of between about 35? and about 300?. Compositions made by the above methods, and methods of using the compositions, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robin Hwang, Vincent Sullivan, Juan Huang, Zhaolin Wang, John Mikszta, David Montgomery, Brandi Ford, Anjana Bhuta-Wills
  • Publication number: 20070154494
    Abstract: Immunogenic anthrax compositions, such as anthrax vaccines, and methods for delivering immunogenic anthrax compositions and/or vaccines to a mammal. Methods include delivery to mucosal membranes and to skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: John Mikszta, Vincent Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20070066973
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
  • Publication number: 20060276755
    Abstract: A valved medicament delivery device including a housing having a chamber including coaxially aligned inlet and outlet, a medicament cartridge located within the chamber having a passage therethrough and membranes sealing the passage having a burst pressure of less than 10 atmospheres, a manually actuatable fluid delivery device having an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber and a manually actuated valve located between the outlet of the fluid delivery device and the chamber inlet for delivery of fluid under pressure to the valve. The medicament delivery device of this invention may be utilized to deliver a controlled unit dose of an medicament on demand by first pressurizing a pressure chamber in the pressure delivery device upstream of the valve, then opening the valve to open the membranes and express the medicament through the chamber outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, Anjana Wills
  • Publication number: 20060150969
    Abstract: A medicament delivery device for administering a medicament to a user includes a medicament reservoir and an entrance port and an exit port each disposed adjacent the reservoir. A gas chamber disposed adjacent the entrance port. The device includes a pressurizing mechanism operable to pressurize said gas chamber to at least a prescribed pressure. A first frangible membrane extends across the entrance port and separates the reservoir from the gas chamber. A second frangible membrane extends across the exit port. When the pressurizing mechanism is attached, at least one of the first and second membranes is responsive to the prescribed pressure in the gas chamber to burst to allow gas to flow through the entrance port and the reservoir and to carry the medicament through the exit port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert Connelly, Vincent Sullivan, Charles Shermer, Anjana Bhuta, Ronald Pettis
  • Publication number: 20060106346
    Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew Ferriter, Kenneth Powell, P. Kinsey, Carl Sahi, John Polidoro
  • Publication number: 20060035905
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and delivery methods to enhance treatment for sexual dysfunction or hypofunction through the delivery of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors to a mammal. Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are one example of a compound class used for this indication. Examples of compounds in this class include taldalafil and vardenafil and sildenafil. Furthermore, the present invention provides compositions and delivery methods to enhance the sildenafil concentration in solution, suspension and gel formulations and methods of parenteral, intradermal, sublingual, intranasal, and buccal sildenafil delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ge Jiang, Vincent Sullivan, Ronald Pettis, Chorng-Fure Hwang
  • Publication number: 20050261571
    Abstract: System and method for simultaneously tracking a position of a medical device and ablating a tissue within a body. The system includes a power supply, a navigation device, and a control circuit. The power supply generates a current that is suitable for ablating tissue, such as heart tissue. The navigation device establishes a three-dimensional reference coordinate system and identifies a location of an energy delivery device in relation to the established coordinate system. The control circuit switches or alternates between activating the power supply and acquiring ultrasound data that identifies the location of the medical device within the established coordinate system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Nathaniel Willis, James Culp, Vincent Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20050188985
    Abstract: A medicament respiratory delivery device including a housing having a chamber, an inlet and an outlet generally coaxially aligned with the chamber, wherein the chamber includes a medicament cartridge having a body including a generally cylindrical passage extending through the opposed ends of the cartridge generally coaxially aligned with the inlet and outlet of the housing having thin burstable polyolefin membranes having a burst pressure of between 1.2 and 10 atmospheres stretched taut over the ends of the cartridge, such that fluid delivered to the inlet ruptures the membranes, entraining medicament contained within the cartridge passage which is delivered to the patient's respiratory system through the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, Anjana Wills, Lawrence Monahan, Michael Trull, Christopher Knors
  • Publication number: 20050171524
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: BARRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
  • Publication number: 20050000514
    Abstract: A method and device for intradermal delivery of a reconstituted powdered medicament. The device includes a chamber, which is in fluid communication with a microdevice, e.g. microabrader or one or more microneedles. A cartridge containing the powdered medicament may be located within said chamber. At least one burstable membrane retains a powdered medicament within the housing. The method involves the steps of positioning the device at a delivery site on the skin of a patient and intradermally administering the medicament by dispensing a diluent from a diluent source an through inlet port to rupture the membranes, reconstitute the powdered medicament and deliver the reconstituted medicament through the microdevice to the dermal region of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ronald Pettis, John Mikszta, John Dekker, Wendy Woodley, Anjana Wills, Matthew Ferriter
  • Publication number: 20040213745
    Abstract: A method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition is described, comprising 1) atomizing a liquid formulation of a therapeutic agent to produce an atomized formulation; 2) freezing said atomized formulation to form solid particles; and 3) drying said solid particles to produce a powder. Compositions made by the above methods, and methods of using the compositions, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, John Mikszta, Robin Hwang, Kevin D. Mar, Robert L. Campbell
  • Patent number: 6782887
    Abstract: A medicament respiratory delivery device including a housing having a chamber, an inlet and an outlet generally coaxially aligned with the chamber, wherein the chamber includes a medicament cartridge having a body including a generally cylindrical passage extending through the opposed ends of the cartridge generally coaxially aligned with the inlet and outlet of the housing, such that fluid delivered to the inlet ruptures the membranes, entrains medicament contained within the cartridge passage which is delivered to the patient's respiratory system through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Vincent Sullivan