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).
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Patent number: 9912366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170272111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
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Patent number: 9692474Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
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Publication number: 20160241286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventor: James Vincent Sullivan
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Patent number: 7842310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robin Hwang, Vincent Sullivan, Juan Huang, Zhaolin Wang, John A. Mikszta, David Montgomery, Brandi Ford, Anjana Bhuta-Wills
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Publication number: 20080097427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: BARRX MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20080006269Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Artis Lockhart, Vincent Sullivan, Lawrence Monahan, Anjana Wills
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Publication number: 20070190158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robin Hwang, Vincent Sullivan, Juan Huang, Zhaolin Wang, John Mikszta, David Montgomery, Brandi Ford, Anjana Bhuta-Wills
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Publication number: 20070154494Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: John Mikszta, Vincent Sullivan
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Publication number: 20070066973Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20060276755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Anjana Wills
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Publication number: 20060150969Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert Connelly, Vincent Sullivan, Charles Shermer, Anjana Bhuta, Ronald Pettis
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Publication number: 20060106346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew Ferriter, Kenneth Powell, P. Kinsey, Carl Sahi, John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20060035905Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Ge Jiang, Vincent Sullivan, Ronald Pettis, Chorng-Fure Hwang
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Publication number: 20050261571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Nathaniel Willis, James Culp, Vincent Sullivan
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Publication number: 20050188985Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Anjana Wills, Lawrence Monahan, Michael Trull, Christopher Knors
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Publication number: 20050171524Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: BARRx, Inc.Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20050000514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ronald Pettis, John Mikszta, John Dekker, Wendy Woodley, Anjana Wills, Matthew Ferriter
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Publication number: 20040213745Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Vincent Sullivan, John Mikszta, Robin Hwang, Kevin D. Mar, Robert L. Campbell
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Patent number: 6782887Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Vincent Sullivan