Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Guy

Geoffrey Guy 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: 10709671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of focal seizures. In one embodiment the patients suffering from focal seizures are children and young adults. CBD appears particularly effective in reducing focal seizures in patients suffering with etiologies that include: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Dravet Syndrome; CDKL5; Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL); febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES); Aicardi syndrome and brain abnormalities in comparison to other seizure types. Significantly CBD additionally is very effective in the reduction of a sub-type of focal seizures, focal seizures with impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Orrin Devinsky
  • Patent number: 10709674
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of atonic seizures. In particular the CBD appears particularly effective in reducing atonic seizures in patients suffering with etiologies that include: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Dravet Syndrome; Doose Syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; CDKL5 and Dup15q in comparison to other seizure types. The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Orrin Devinsky
  • Publication number: 20200206184
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a combination of cannabinoids for the treatment of pain, inflammation and/or disease modification in arthritis. Preferably the cannabinoids are selected from cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabidivarin (CBDV) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or tetrahydrocannabinovarin (THCV). More preferably the cannabinoids are in a predefined ratio by weight of less than or equal to 19:1 of CBD or CBDV to THC or THCV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: PHILIP ROBSON, Geoffrey Guy
  • Publication number: 20200179303
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the reduction of total convulsive seizure frequency in the treatment of “treatment-resistant epilepsy” (TRE). In particular, the disclosure relates to the use of CBD of treating TRE when the TRE is Dravet syndrome; myoclonic absence seizures or febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES). The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Stephen WRIGHT, Alice MEAD, Orrin DEVINSKY
  • Patent number: 10653641
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of CBD to treat mental disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Philip Robson, Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Emma Cheetham, Dominic Schiller
  • Publication number: 20200138738
    Abstract: The present invention relates in the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of Sturge Weber syndrome. CBD appears particularly effective in reducing all types of seizures and non-seizure symptoms in patients suffering with Surge Weber syndrome. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBD is present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. In particular the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been substantially removed, to a level of not more than 0.15% (w/w) and the propyl analogue of CBD, cannabidivarin, (CBDV) is present in amounts of up to 1%. Alternatively, the CBD may be a synthetically produced CBD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Stephen WRIGHT, Alice MEAD, Anne COMI
  • Patent number: 10603288
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the reduction of total convulsive seizure frequency in the treatment of “treatment-resistant epilepsy” (TRE). In particular, the disclosure relates to the use of CBD of treating TRE when the TRE is Dravet syndrome; myoclonic absence seizures or febrile infection related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES). The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Orrin Devinsky
  • Patent number: 10583096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of Sturge Weber syndrome. CBD appears particularly effective in reducing all types of seizures and non-seizure symptoms in patients suffering with Sturge Weber syndrome. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBD is present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. In particular the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been substantially removed, to a level of not more than 0.15% (w/w) and the propyl analogue of CBD, cannabidivarin, (CBDV) is present in amounts of up to 1%. Alternatively, the CBD may be a synthetically produced CBD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: GW RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Anne Comi
  • Publication number: 20200069608
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of atonic seizures. In particular the CBD appears particularly effective in reducing atonic seizures in patients suffering with etiologies that include: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Dravet Syndrome; Doose Syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; CDKL5 and Dup15q in comparison to other seizure types. The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Orrin Devinsky
  • Publication number: 20200000741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of atonic seizures. In particular the CBD appears particularly effective in reducing atonic seizures in patients suffering with etiologies that include: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Dravet Syndrome; Doose Syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; CDKL5 and Dup15q in comparison to other seizure types. The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Orrin Devinsky
  • Publication number: 20190321307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of Angelman syndrome (AS). CBD has It been shown to be particularly effective in improving anxiety in rodent models of AS. The CBD is preferably substantially pure. It may take the form of a highly purified extract of Cannabis such that the CBD is present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the CBD is synthetically produced. Alternatively, the CBD may be used as a botanical drug substance (BDS) from a Cannabis plant in which CBD is the predominant cannabinoid. The CBD may also be present in combination with other cannabinoids and non-cannabinoid components such as terpenes. In use the CBD may be used concomitantly with one or more other medicaments. Alternatively, the CBD may be formulated for administration separately, sequentially or simultaneously with one or more medicaments or the combination may be provided in a single dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, James Brodie, Marie Woolley-Roberts, Livio Luongo
  • Publication number: 20190247324
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy and more particularly to the use of one or a combination of cannabinoids in the treatment of generalized or partial seizure. In one embodiment it relates to the use of the cannabinoid THCV, as a pure or isolated compound, or as a plant extract in which significant amounts of any THC naturally present has been selectively removed. In another embodiment the phytocannabinoid is CBD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Whalley, Gary Stephens, Claire Williams, Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Tetsuro Kikuchi
  • Publication number: 20190224140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) type compounds or derivative thereof and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) type compounds or derivative thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Preferably, the ratio of the CBD type compounds or derivative thereof and THC type compounds or derivative thereof is between 18:1 and 30:1. More preferably the CBD type compounds or derivative thereof and THC type compounds or derivative thereof are in the form of plant extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Barbara Costa
  • Publication number: 20190160023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidivarin (CBDV) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ASD-associated disorders such as Fragile X syndrome (FXS); Rett syndrome (RS); or Angelman syndrome (AS). In a further embodiment the invention relates to the use of CBDV in the treatment of schizophrenia. CBDV has been shown to be particularly effective in improving cognitive dysfunction in rodent models of ASD, FXS, RS, AS and schizophrenia. The CBDV is preferably substantially pure. It may take the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBDV is present at greater than 95% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the CBDV is synthetically produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Stephen WRIGHT, James BRODIE, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS, Rafael MALDONADO, Daniela PAROLARO, Livio LUONGO, Joanna NEILL
  • Publication number: 20190117619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ASD-associated disorders, such as Fragile X syndrome (FXS); Rett syndrome (RS); or Angelman syndrome (AS). CBDA has been shown to be particularly effective in improving cognitive dysfunction in rodent models of ASD, FXS, RS and AS. The CBDA is preferably substantially pure. It may take the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBDA is present at greater than 95% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the CBDA is synthetically produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Stephen WRIGHT, James BRODIE, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS, Rafael MALDONADO, Daniela PAROLARO, Livio LUONGO
  • Patent number: 10258580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cannabinoids for use in the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders. Preferably the cannabinoids are cannabichromene (CBC) cannabidivarin (CBDV) and/or cannabidivarin acid (CBDVA). More preferably the neurodegenerative disease or disorder to be prevented or treated is Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Teresa Iuvone, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Colin Stott
  • Publication number: 20190091171
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of atonic seizures. In particular the CBD appears particularly effective in reducing atonic seizures in patients suffering with etiologies that include: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Dravet Syndrome; Doose Syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; CDKL5 and Dup15q in comparison to other seizure types. The disclosure further relates to the use of CBD in combination with one or more anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Orrin Devinsky
  • Publication number: 20190083418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of Sturge Weber syndrome. CBD appears particularly effective in reducing all types of seizures and non-seizure symptoms in patients suffering with Sturge Weber syndrome. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBD is present at greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. In particular the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been substantially removed, to a level of not more than 0.15% (w/w) and the propyl analogue of CBD, cannabidivarin, (CBDV) is present in amounts of up to 1%. Alternatively, the CBD may be a synthetically produced CBD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Alice Mead, Anne Comi
  • Publication number: 20190070128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidivarin (CBDV) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ASD-associated disorders such as Fragile X syndrome (FXS); Rett syndrome (RS); or Angelman syndrome (AS). In a further embodiment the invention relates to the use of CBDV in the treatment of schizophrenia. CBDV has been shown to be particularly effective in improving cognitive dysfunction in rodent models of ASD, FXS, RS, AS and schizophrenia. The CBDV is preferably substantially pure. It may take the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBDV is present at greater than 95% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the CBDV is synthetically produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Stephen WRIGHT, James BRODIE, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS, Rafael MALDONADO, Daniela PAROLARO, Livio LUONGO, Joanna NEILL
  • Patent number: 10220005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating newborn hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (NHIE). Such method comprises administering the phytocannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) in combination with therapeutic hypothermia to a newborn subject suffering from NHIE. Preferably the CBD is in the form of a plant extract, alternatively the CBD is in a pure or isolated form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Jose Martinez-Orgado, Geoffrey Guy