Patents by Inventor David Ganderton

David Ganderton 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
  • Patent number: 8142763
    Abstract: The invention relates to pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in which all or part of the internal surface is stainless steel, anodized aluminum, or lined with an inert organic coating and which contain a formulation which comprises ipratropium bromide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Paolo Ventura, Gaetano Brambilla, Raffaella Garzia
  • Patent number: 8088362
    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 salmeterol HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurized 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Tanya Kathleen Church, David Andrew Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian John Meakin, Gaetano Brambilla
  • Publication number: 20110217339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which are useful in the treatment of diseases where excess mucus is present in the respiratory tract, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for administration by pulmonary inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Vectura Limited
    Inventors: David MORTON, David GANDERTON, John STANIFORTH, Yorick KAMLAG
  • Publication number: 20110100361
    Abstract: The invention relates to pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in which all or part of the internal surface is lined with an inert organic coating and which contain a formulation which comprises TA 2005.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David LEWIS, David GANDERTON, Brian MEAKIN, Paolo VENTURA, Gaetano BRAMBILLA, Raffaella GARZIA
  • Patent number: 7928089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to mucoactive agents, such as heparin which are useful in the treatment of diseases where excess mucus is present in the respiratory tract, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for administration by pulmonary inhalation. It also relates to methods for producing particles suitable for pulmonary inhalation, such as spray drying or jet milling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Vectura Limited
    Inventors: David Morton, David Ganderton, John Staniforth, Yorick Kamlag
  • 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: 20100297030
    Abstract: A composition, device, and method for treating sexual dysfunction via inhalation is provided which comprises inhaling a dose of apomorphine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s) or ester(s) thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Vectura Drug Delivery
    Inventors: John Nicholas Staniforth, David Alexander Vodden Morton, Michael Tobyn, Stephen Eason, Quentin Harmer, David Ganderton
  • Publication number: 20100288276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system by administration of apomorphine. In particular, the administration is via pulmonary inhalation. The invention provides the means for improving the treatment of a number of conditions, including Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: VECTURAL LIMITED
    Inventors: David Ganderton, Mark Jonathan Main, Frazer Giles Morgan
  • Patent number: 7740463
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodised aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Paolo Ventura, Gaetano Brambilla, Raffaella Garzia
  • Publication number: 20100018523
    Abstract: A composition, device, and method for treating sexual dysfunction via inhalation is provided which comprises inhaling a dose of a powder composition, the powder composition comprising apomorphine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Preferably, the powder composition further includes a carrier material, the carrier material has an average particle size of from about 40 to about 70 microns, and at least 90 percent of said apomorphine has a particle size of 5 microns or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: John Nicolas Staniforth, David Alexander Vodden Morton, Michael Tobyn, Stephen Eason, Quentin Harmer, David Ganderton
  • 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: 20080247965
    Abstract: The invention relates to pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in which all or part of the internal surface is lined with an inert organic coating and which contain a formulation which comprises TA 2005.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.
    Inventors: David LEWIS, David GANDERTON, Brian MEAKIN, Paolo VENTURA, Gaetano BRAMBILLA, Raffaella GARZIA
  • Patent number: 7381402
    Abstract: Aerosol solution formulations for use in an aerosol inhaler which comprise 8-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]amino]-ethyl]-2(1H)-quinolinone or a salt thereof, in particular the hydrochloride salt (TA 2005), as an active ingredient, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, and a cosolvent, stabilized by addition of a specific small amount of a high concentrated phosphoric acid exhibit improved shelf life. The formulation may be optionally contained in a can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces lined with an inert organic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Maurizio Delcanale, Fausto Pivetti
  • Publication number: 20080115782
    Abstract: The invention relates to pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in which all or part of the internal surface is stainless steel, anodized aluminum, or lined with an inert organic coating and which contain a formulation which comprises ipratropium bromide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David LEWIS, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Paolo Ventura, Gaetano Brambilla, Raffaella Garzia
  • Patent number: 7347199
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodised aluminum or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Paolo Ventura, Gaetano Brambilla, Raffaella Garzia
  • Publication number: 20080017191
    Abstract: A medicinal aerosol product comprising a pressurized metered dose inhaler, including a canister equipped with a metering valve and containing a medicinal aerosol solution formulation, and an actuator comprising a nozzle block defining an actuator orifice s leading to an expansion chamber, wherein the formulation includes a cannabinoid, a hydrofluorocarbon propellant and an optional amount of an alcohol co-solvent, and the actuator orifice has a diameter of about 0.30mm or less, and/or is laser drilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Vectura Limited
    Inventors: Rebecca Davies, David Ganderton, David Lewis, Brian Meakin
  • Patent number: 7223381
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurized metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodized aluminum or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Lewis, David Ganderton, Brian Meakin, Paolo Ventura, Gaetano Brambilla, Raffaella Garzia
  • Publication number: 20070081948
    Abstract: Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Compositions The present invention relates to particles and to methods of making particles. In particular, the invention relates to methods of making composite active particles comprising a pharmaceutically active material for pulmonary inhalation, the method comprising a jet milling process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Vectura Limited
    Inventors: David Morton, David Ganderton, John Staniforth, Mike Tobyn, Stephen Eason, Quentin Harmer
  • Patent number: D546902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Interlego AG
    Inventor: Michael David Ganderton