Patents by Inventor Jeffrey P. Katstra

Jeffrey P. Katstra 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: 20150196589
    Abstract: Conductive formulations containing conductive agents, such as salts, ionic surfactants, or other substances that are in an ionized state or easily ionized in an aqueous or organic solvent environment, and methods of use, have been developed. One or more active agents, such as antivirals, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories, proteins or peptides, may optionally be included with the formulation. The active agent may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation, or may be administered after the conductive formulation is administered. When applied to mucosal lining fluids, the formulation alters the physical properties such as the surface tension, surface elasticity, and bulk viscosity of the mucosal lining. The formulation is administered in an amount sufficient to alter biophysical properties in the mucosal linings of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Wiwik S. WATANABE, Matthew THOMAS, Jeffrey P. KATSTRA, Robert W. CLARKE
  • Publication number: 20150079173
    Abstract: Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PULMATRIX, INC.
    Inventors: David A. EDWARDS, Jonathan Chun-Wah MAN, Jeffrey P. KATSTRA, Robert W. CLARKE
  • Patent number: 8591866
    Abstract: Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Edwards, Jonathan Chun-Wah Man, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Robert W. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20130079289
    Abstract: Forms and formulations of VX-950 and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kevin John Bittorf, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Filipe Gaspar
  • Publication number: 20130078282
    Abstract: Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Pulmatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Edwards, Jonathan C. Man, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Robert W. Clarke
  • Patent number: 8187637
    Abstract: Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Pulmatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Edwards, Jonathan C. Man, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Robert W. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20100267744
    Abstract: Forms and formulations of VX-950 and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin John Bittorf, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Filipe Gaspar
  • Publication number: 20100011610
    Abstract: Methods of fluidized spray drying VX-950 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin John Bittorf, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Filipe Gaspar
  • Publication number: 20090247468
    Abstract: Methods of spray drying are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin John Bittorf, Jeffrey P. Katstra, Filipe Gaspar