Patents by Inventor Alessandra Ferraris

Alessandra Ferraris 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: 8313732
    Abstract: A metal container and a method of preparing a metal container for a pharmaceutical formulation where the active ingredient is formoterol, a stereoisomer of formoterol, and a physiologically acceptable salt of formoterol, in a solution of a liquefied HFA propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Jaine Davies, David Ganderton, David Andrew Lewis, Brian John Meakin, Tanya Kathleen Church, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20110061651
    Abstract: A metal container and a method of preparing a metal container for a pharmaceutical formulation where the active ingredient is formoterol, a stereoisomer of formoterol, and a physiologically acceptable salt of formoterol, in a solution of a liquefied HFA propellant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Jaine DAVIES, David Ganderton, David Andrew Lewis, Brian John Meakin, Tanya Kathleen Church, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20090263488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the administration of 2(1H)-quinolinone derivatives long-acting ?2-agonists by inhalation. In particular this invention relates to a chemically stable highly efficient TA 2005 HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) characterized by a deep lung penetration. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of said formulation and to its use in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Jaine Davies, David Ganderton, David Andrew Lewis, Brian John Meakin, Tanya Kathleen Church, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20060083693
    Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler. The composition is stabilized by using a small amount of mineral acid and a suitable can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Patent number: 7018618
    Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler. The composition is stabilized by using a small amount of mineral acid and a suitable can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Patent number: 6964759
    Abstract: Formulations for the administration through pressurized metered dose aerosol inhalers containing an anticholineric drug in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a low volatility component, and the use thereof in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20050209207
    Abstract: The invention discloses formulations for administration with pressurized metered dose inhalers containing as active ingredient esters of 3,17-dihydroxy oestratriene derivatives, in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, optionally one or more co-solvents, and their use for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms as well as of menstrual migraine headaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Reecca Davies, David Ganderton, David Lewis, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20050154013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the administration of 2(1H)-quinolinone derivatives long-acting ?2-agonists by inhalation. In particular this invention relates to a chemically stable highly efficient TA 2005 HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) characterized by a deep lung penetration. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of said formulation and to its use in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Davies, David Ganderton, David Lewis, Brian Meakin, Tanya Church, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20050152846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the administration of a long-acting ?2-agonist by inhalation. In particular this invention relates to a chemically stable highly efficient formoterol HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) characterized by a deep lung penetration. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of said formulation and to its use in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Davies, David Ganderton, David Lewis, Brian Meakin, Tanya Church, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20050129621
    Abstract: The invention discloses an aerosol pharmaceutical composition comprising a medicament in solution in a mixture of a hydrfluoroalkane propellant and one or more co-solvents wherein the aerosol liquid droplets delivered on actuation of the inhaler have a particle size comprised between 0.5 ?m and 2.5 ?m, with a mass median aerodynamic diameter of about 1-2 ?m and wherein the fine particle fraction is at least 30%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.P.A.
    Inventors: Rebecca Davies, David Ganderton, David Lewis, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20050034720
    Abstract: A device for delivering metered aerosols g an active ingredient in solution in a propellant consisting of a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA), selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFA 134a), 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFA 227) or mixtures thereof, a co-solvent such as ethanol and optionally a low-volatility component preferably selected from glycerol, propylene glycol polyethylene glycol, oleic acid and isopropyl myristate, said device comprising a flat body with a seat for housing the can, an inhalation mouthpiece and an expansion chamber shaped to create a vortex flow of the aerosol particles expelled by the actuator, wherein the actuator orifice diameter is in the range between 0.30 and 0.50 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Gaetano Brambilla, Isabella Panza, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20040126325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicinal aerosol solution formulation product with improved chemical stability, comprising a pressurized metered dose inhaler, comprising an aerosol canister equipped with a metering valve and containing a medicinal aerosol solution formulation containing an active ingredient subject to a degradation by means of peroxides or other leachables, a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a co-solvent and optionally a low-volatility component, wherein optionally part or all of the internal surfaces of said inhaler consists of stainless steel, anodized aluminum or are lined with an inert organic coating, and wherein the canister has a rim with rounded edges which avoids contact of a sharp edge with the rubber materials used as valve gaskets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Patent number: 6716414
    Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler. The composition is stabilized by using a small amount of mineral acid and a suitable can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20040047809
    Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20030190289
    Abstract: The invention discloses formulations for administration through pressurized metered dose inhalers containing as active ingredient a glucocorticoid, in particular the (22R) epimer of budesonide, in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a suitable additive, and their use in the treatment of asthma and other bronchopulmonary disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20030157028
    Abstract: Formulations for the administration through pressurized metered dose aerosol inhalers containing an anticholineric drug in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a low volatility component, and the use thereof in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris
  • Publication number: 20020025299
    Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler. The composition is stabilized by using a small amount of mineral acid and a suitable can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla, Alessandra Ferraris