Patents by Inventor Ann L. Daugherty

Ann L. Daugherty 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).

  • Compaction assay for assessment of respiratory disease therapy
    Patent number: 7193055
    Abstract: A compaction assay measuring the viscoelasticity of sputum samples of patients subject to respiratory disease is provided. This assay is useful in determining the therapeutic efficacy of DNase, antibiotic and other respiratory disease treatments in improving lung function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann L. Daugherty, Randy J. Mrsny, Thomas W. Patapoff
  • Compaction assay for assessment of respiratory disease therapy
    Publication number: 20030165810
    Abstract: A compaction assay measuring the viscoelasticity of sputum samples of patients subject to respiratory disease is provided. This assay is useful in determining the therapeutic efficacy of DNase, antibiotic and other respiratory disease treatments in improving lung function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann L. Daugherty, Randy J. Mrsny, Thomas W. Patapoff
  • Intrapulmonary delivery of polypeptide growth factors and cytokines
    Publication number: 20020193730
    Abstract: Polypeptides selected from the group of growth factors and cytokines are administered by intrapulmonary inhalation. Disclosed are novel compositions and devices for effecting the intrapulmonary administration of these polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann L. Daugherty
  • Intrapulmonary delivery of polypeptide growth factors and cytokines
    Patent number: 6402733
    Abstract: Polypeptides selected from the group of growth factors and cytokines are administered by intrapulmonary inhalation. Disclosed are novel compositions and devices for effecting the intrapulmonary administration of these polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann L. Daugherty
  • Compaction assay for assessment of respiratory disease therapy
    Publication number: 20020034727
    Abstract: A compaction assay measuring the viscoelasticity of sputum samples of patients subject to respiratory disease is provided. This assay is useful in determining the therapeutic efficacy of DNase, antibiotic and other respiratory disease treatments in improving lung function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann L. Daugherty, Randy J. Mrsny, Thomas W. Patapoff
  • Intrapulmonary delivery of polypeptide growth factors and cytokines
    Patent number: 6099517
    Abstract: Polypeptides selected from the group of growth factors and cytokines are administered by intrapulmonary inhalation. Disclosed are novel compositions and devices for effecting the intrapulmonary administration of these polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann L. Daugherty