Patents by Inventor Chad C. Smutney

Chad C. Smutney 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).

  • Publication number: 20240001055
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive apparatus and methods for sensing and measuring real-time characteristic patterns of a subject's use of a dry powder inhalation system. The devices can be used in a wired or wireless communication mode to communicate with a display to assess the subject's usage of the inhalation system, to evaluate the performance of the inhalation system and/or to detect the characteristics profile of a dry powder formulation emitted from the inhalation system in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Dennis Overfield, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, P Kinsey, Scott Mclean, John M. Polidoro, Chad C. Smutney
  • Patent number: 11793952
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive apparatus and methods for sensing and measuring real-time characteristic patterns of a subject's use of a dry powder inhalation system. The devices can be used in a wired or wireless communication mode to communicate with a display to assess the subject's usage of the inhalation system, to evaluate the performance of the inhalation system and/or to detect the characteristics profile of a dry powder formulation emitted from the inhalation system in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MANNKIND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis Overfield, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, P. Kinsey, Scott McLean, John M. Polidoro, Chad C. Smutney
  • Publication number: 20230201489
    Abstract: A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, with or without a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, small organic molecules, peptides and proteins, including, hormones such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of disease and disorders, for example, diseases and disorders, including endocrine disease such as diabetes and/or obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, Benoit Adamo, Brendan F. Laurenzi, P. Spencer Kinsey
  • Publication number: 20230149641
    Abstract: Dry powder inhaler systems for pulmonary delivery of pharmaceuticals are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, John M. Polidoro, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, Scott McLean, Dennis Overfield, Anthony Bryant
  • Patent number: 11623052
    Abstract: A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, with or without a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, small organic molecules, peptides and proteins, including, hormones such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of disease and disorders, for example, diseases and disorders, including endocrine disease such as diabetes and/or obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, Benoit Adamo, Brendan F. Laurenzi, P. Spencer Kinsey
  • Publication number: 20230098083
    Abstract: A dry powder inhaler including replaceable cartridges containing a dry powder for local or systemic delivery through the pulmonary tract and lungs is disclosed. The inhalers are used with inhalable dry powders, including medicament formulations comprising active agents for local or systemic delivery and for the treatment of diseases such as, pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular disease, anaphylaxis, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other diseases, or symptoms associated with these and other diseases, such as nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: P. Spencer Kinsey, Brendan Laurenzi, Chad C. Smutney, Benoit Adamo, Joseph Guarneri, John J. Freeman, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230001112
    Abstract: Described herein are an interactive apparatus and methods for sensing and measuring real-time characteristic patterns of a subject's use of a dry powder inhalation system. The inhaler device can be used in a wireless communication mode to communicate with a display to assess the subject's usage of the inhalation system concurrently as the inhalation is performed and thus the subject's inhalation can be evaluated as well as the performance of the inhalation system. The system can also detect the identity of the medicament, its dosage, lot, expiration, etc. and the characteristics profile of a dry powder formulation emitted from the inhalation system in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: John J. Pocreva, III, Benoit Adamo, Brendan Laurenzi, Chad C. Smutney, Spencer P. Kinsey
  • Patent number: 11478591
    Abstract: Described herein are an interactive apparatus and methods for sensing and measuring real-time characteristic patterns of a subject's use of a dry powder inhalation system. The inhaler device can be used in a wireless communication mode to communicate with a display to assess the subject's usage of the inhalation system concurrently as the inhalation is performed and thus the subject's inhalation can be evaluated as well as the performance of the inhalation system. The system can also detect the identity of the medicament, its dosage, lot, expiration, etc. and the characteristics profile of a dry powder formulation emitted from the inhalation system in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Pocreva, III, Benoit Adamo, Brendan Laurenzi, Chad C. Smutney, Spencer P. Kinsey
  • Patent number: 11446127
    Abstract: An insufflation apparatus and methods for using same are disclosed. The apparatus is equipped with an interactive system for administering reproducible intratracheal aerosols in a consistent automated manner. The insufflation system is useful, in particular for use with experimental animals, including mice and rats and also for treating small animals via the pulmonary route in veterinary medicinal practice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Benoit Adamo, Brendan F. Laurenzi, Chad C. Smutney
  • Publication number: 20220241271
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to inhalable dry powder compositions comprising cannabinoids. In particular, the formulations are intended for use with dry powder inhalers for single use or multiple use comprising replaceable cartridges for delivery to the deep lung as medicinal agents. The inhalable dry powders are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders, including pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. Guarneri, Chad C. Smutney
  • Publication number: 20220152322
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided. The dry powder inhaler can be provided with or without a unit dose cartridge for using with the inhaler. The inhaler and/or cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin, oxyntomodulin and glucagon-like peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro, Scott McLean, Dennis Overfield, Anthony Bryant
  • Publication number: 20220047821
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro
  • Patent number: 11241549
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided. The dry powder inhaler can be provided with or without a unit dose cartridge for using with the inhaler. The inhaler and/or cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin, oxyntomodulin and glucagon-like peptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro, Scott McLean, Dennis Overfield, Anthony Bryant
  • Patent number: 11185645
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro
  • Publication number: 20210361888
    Abstract: Described herein are an interactive apparatus and methods for sensing and measuring real-time characteristic patterns of a subject's use of a dry powder inhalation system. The inhaler device can be used in a wireless communication mode to communicate with a display to assess the subject's usage of the inhalation system concurrently as the inhalation is performed and thus the subject's inhalation can be evaluated as well as the performance of the inhalation system. The system can also detect the identity of the medicament, its dosage, lot, expiration, etc. and the characteristic profile of a dry powder formulation emitted from the inhalation system in use and allows effective delivery of powder doses. Data obtained can be transmitted to a digital application and can be analyzed for optimal therapeutic utility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Mannkind Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Pocreva, III, Benoit Adamo, Brendan Laurenzi, Chad C Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey
  • Publication number: 20210259963
    Abstract: A method for treating obesity associated to Prader Willi Syndrome and/or binge eating is disclosed. The method utilizes a rapid drug delivery system which delivers small molecules and peptides to the lungs by oral inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Michael CASTAGNA, David KENDALL, Kelly KRAFT, Chad C. SMUTNEY, Marshall GRANT
  • Publication number: 20210244897
    Abstract: A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, and a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of endocrine disease, for example, diabetes and/or obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro, P. Spencer Kinsey, Dennis Overfield, Carl R. Sahi, Christine Billings, Mark T. Marino
  • Publication number: 20210146071
    Abstract: A dry powder inhaler including replaceable cartridges containing a dry powder for local or systemic delivery through the pulmonary tract and lungs is disclosed. The inhalers are used with inhalable dry powders, including medicament formulations comprising active agents for local or systemic delivery and for the treatment of diseases such as, pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular disease, anaphylaxis, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other diseases, or symptoms associated with these and other diseases, such as nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: P. Spencer Kinsey, Brendan Laurenzi, Chad C. Smutney, Benoit Adamo, Joseph Guarneri, John J. Freeman, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200405731
    Abstract: A method for treating migraines is disclosed. The method utilizes a rapid drug delivery system which prevents deactivation or degradation of the active agent, including small molecules and peptides being administered to a patient in need of treatment. In particular, the drug delivery system is designed for inhalation for delivery of drugs to the pulmonary circulation in a rapid and therapeutically effective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph J. Guarneri, Marshall Grant, Chad C. Smutney, John J. Freeman, JR., Nikhil Amin, Kelly S. Kraft, Andrea Leone-Bay
  • Publication number: 20200345957
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro