Patents by Inventor Michael Castagna

Michael Castagna 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: 12370137
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Castagna, David Kendall, Kelly Kraft, Chad C. Smutney, Marshall Grant
  • Publication number: 20250228779
    Abstract: A method, composition and kit for the treatment of interstitial lung disease are disclosed. The method utilizes a combination product for inhalation comprising a therapeutic amount of a dry powder formulation provided in an inhaler to be administered to a subject in need by oral inhalation. The composition comprise diketopiperazine particles for pulmonary inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, JR., Michael Castagna
  • Publication number: 20240390274
    Abstract: A method for treating obesity associated with Prader Willi Syndrome is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Castagna, David Kendall, Kelly S. Kraft, Chad C. Smutney, Marshall Grant
  • Publication number: 20240050374
    Abstract: A method, composition and kit for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease are disclosed. The method utilizes a combination product for inhalation comprising a therapeutic amount of a dry powder formulation provided in an inhaler to be administered to a subject in need by oral inhalation. The composition comprise diketopiperazine particles for pulmonary inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: MANNKIND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Jr., Michael Castagna
  • 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: 20120030863
    Abstract: A cover for garment buttons is disclosed, a button cover. The button cover is a flexible container having a top surface, side walls, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has an opening having a surface area adapted to fit over the button when the button cover is flexed or stretched and the opening surface area is smaller than the facing surface area of the button when the cover is not flexed or stretched so as to retain the cover on the button. In a further embodiment, the button cover has an elastic portion, wherein the elastic portion is adapted to allow the opening in the cover to be reversibly enlarged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Dominic Marasco, Michael Castagna