Patents by Inventor Michael H. Smith

Michael H. Smith 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: 20250231165
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions of a surrogate mRNA drug product. The surrogate mRNA drug product is made up of a physical property surrogate, a visual property surrogate, and a chemical property surrogate. The surrogate mRNA drug product has at least one quantitative or qualitative property such as viscosity, turbidity, density, and surface tension that is comparable to and matches the same property of a mRNA drug product comprised of mRNA in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The surrogate mRNA drug product, however, does not comprise mRNA or LNP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnathan Goldman, Satish K. Singh, Anton Zverev Cambridge, Michael H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20250214046
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for controlled high-throughput preparation of lipid nanoparticle with defined parameters. A cross mixer can include a central region, a first inlet in fluidic communication with the central region, a second inlet in fluidic communication with the central region, a third inlet in fluidic communication with the central region, and an outlet in fluidic communication with the central region, the outlet oriented at an angle of between about 35° and about 120° from the first inlet and an angle of between about 35° and about 120° from the second inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin GELDHOF, Chang TIAN, Michael H. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20250049728
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for controlled high-throughput preparation of lipid nanoparticle with defined parameters, e.g., processes for preparing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), using a T-Mixer (e.g., a T-Mixer as described herein). The present disclosure also provides lipid nanoparticle solutions (LNP solutions) and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) being prepared by the processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Chang TIAN, Michael H. SMITH, Benjamin GELDHOF
  • Publication number: 20240366522
    Abstract: Provided are lipid nanoparticle compositions, and processes for their preparation, which are useful for the delivery of therapeutic or prophylactic agents to airway epithelium in patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Nimil Sood, Chang Tian, Daniel W. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20240335393
    Abstract: Provided are empty lipid nanoparticle compositions, and processes for their preparation, which are useful in the preparation of therapeutic or prophylactic lipid nanoparticle compositions comprising a therapeutic or prophylactic agent including, for example, nucleic acids such as mRNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Nimil Sood, Chang Tian, Daniel W. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20240009131
    Abstract: The disclosure features novel methods of producing nucleic acid lipid nanoparticle (LNP) compositions employing a modifying agent after formation of a precursor nucleic acid lipid nanoparticle, the produced compositions thereof, and methods involving the nucleic acid lipid nanoparticles useful in the delivery of therapeutics and/or prophylactics, such as a nucleic acid, to mammalian cells or organs to, for example, to regulate polypeptide, protein, or gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Schariter, Kimberly Hassett, Michael H. Smith, Orn Almarsson, Luis Brito
  • Publication number: 20230330260
    Abstract: This disclosure provides improved lipid-based compositions, including lipid nanoparticle compositions, and methods of use thereof for delivering agents in vivo including nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: ModemaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, Jeseph Schariter, Charles Bowerman, Michael H. Smith, Yan Xia
  • Patent number: 11786607
    Abstract: This disclosure provides improved lipid-based compositions, including lipid nanoparticle compositions, and methods of use thereof for delivering agents in vivo including nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, Joseph Schariter, Charles Bowerman, Michael H. Smith, Yan Xia
  • Publication number: 20230285297
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and LNP formulations produced by using such methods. The present disclosure further provides therapeutic and diagnostic uses related to the produced LNP formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Michael H. SMITH, Jason AUER, Brie SKINNER
  • Publication number: 20230277457
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and the produced LNP formulations thereof. The present disclosure also provides therapeutic and diagnostic uses related to the produced LNP formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Paul SHEPARD, Michael H. SMITH, Jason AUER, Brie SKINNER
  • Publication number: 20230241002
    Abstract: Methods for preparing particles and related compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the particles include at least one polynucleotide (e.g., mRNA), and in certain embodiments, the particles may include at least one ionizable molecule (e.g., a lipid). A method for preparing a suspension including the particles may comprise one or more filtration steps. In some such embodiments, prior to or during filtration, one or more properties of the particles (e.g., surface charge) and/or one or more properties of the suspension (e.g., pH) may be altered. In some embodiments, altering one or more properties of the particles and/or suspension may improve yield, improve a characteristic of the resulting composition, and/or prevent or reduce certain problems, such as fouling during the filtration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: ModernaTX, INC.
    Inventor: Michael H. Smith
  • Patent number: 11564893
    Abstract: Methods for preparing particles and related compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the particles include at least one polynucleotide (e.g., mRNA), and in certain embodiments, the particles may include at least one ionizable molecule (e.g., a lipid). A method for preparing a suspension including the particles may comprise one or more filtration steps. In some such embodiments, prior to or during filtration, one or more properties of the particles (e.g., surface charge) and/or one or more properties of the suspension (e.g., pH) may be altered. In some embodiments, altering one or more properties of the particles and/or suspension may improve yield, improve a characteristic of the resulting composition, and/or prevent or reduce certain problems, such as fouling during the filtration process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael H. Smith
  • Patent number: 11147995
    Abstract: A hydro fire mitigation system is provided that is associated with a structure. The system employs a number of sensors that detect an oncoming fire, which directs a controller to initiate fluid flow through a number of sprinklers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require municipal water or power during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Waveguard Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Randy Lang, Ken DiPaolo
  • Publication number: 20210145982
    Abstract: This disclosure provides improved lipid-based compositions, including lipid nanoparticle compositions, and methods of use thereof for delivering agents in vivo including nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, Joseph Schariter, Charles Bowerman, Michael H. Smith, Yan Xia
  • Patent number: 10296588
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a build of material production system have been presented. In one embodiment, a graphical user interface (GUI) is presented via a client machine on factory floor to allow a user to submit a request to build a document from a master document in a predetermined natural language and a predetermined format. Further, a visual representation of a current build status of the document is provided in the GUI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Red Hat, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190001170
    Abstract: A hydro fire mitigation system is provided that is associated with a structure. The system employs a number of sensors that detect an oncoming fire, which directs a controller to initiate fluid flow through a number of sprinklers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require municipal water or power during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: WAVEGUARD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Randy Lang, Ken DiPaolo
  • Publication number: 20180243230
    Abstract: Methods for preparing particles and related compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the particles include at least one polynucleotide (e.g., mRNA), and in certain embodiments, the particles may include at least one ionizable molecule (e.g., a lipid). A method for preparing a suspension including the particles may comprise one or more filtration steps. In some such embodiments, prior to or during filtration, one or more properties of the particles (e.g., surface charge) and/or one or more properties of the suspension (e.g., pH) may be altered. In some embodiments, altering one or more properties of the particles and/or suspension may improve yield, improve a characteristic of the resulting composition, and/or prevent or reduce certain problems, such as fouling during the filtration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael H. Smith
  • Patent number: 10016643
    Abstract: A hydro fire mitigation system is provided that is associated with a structure. The system employs a number of sensors that detect an oncoming fire, which directs a controller to initiate fluid flow through a number of sprinklers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require municipal water or power during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: WAVEGUARD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Randy Lang, Ken DiPaolo
  • Publication number: 20160175633
    Abstract: A hydro fire mitigation system is provided that is associated with a structure. The system employs a number of sensors that detect an oncoming fire, which directs a controller to initiate fluid flow through a number of sprinklers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require municipal water or power during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Michael H. Smith, Randy Lang, Ken DiPaolo
  • Patent number: 9361294
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a publishing tool to translate documents have been presented. In one embodiment, a master document written in a first natural language is received. The master document is repurposed to generate a set of output documents in one or more predetermined formats, wherein each of the output document is in a distinct one of a set of natural languages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Red Hat, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael H. Smith