Patents by Inventor Pier Catellani

Pier Catellani 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).

  • Powder particles with smooth surface for use in inhalation therapy
    Publication number: 20050118113
    Abstract: Carrier particles, for use in the preparation of powdery mixtures for administration by inhalation, and having a median diameter of greater than 90 microns and a surface rugosity expressed as the fractal dimension of less than or equal to 1.1, may be prepared by subjecting particles having a median diameter of greater than 90 microns to repeated stages of wetting with a solvent and drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Caponetti, Pier Catellani, Ruggero Bettini, Paolo Colombo, Paolo Ventura
  • Modular systems for the controlled release of a substance with space and time control
    Publication number: 20050008700
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an innovative pharmaceutical form for controlled drug release. In particular, the present invention refers to systems obtained by the assembly of individual release modules, of which the capacity to release the drug in time and in space depends on the way in which the modules have been assembled. The modular structure offers high reproducibility of manufacture and flexibility of release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Paolo Colombo, Ruggero Bettini, Patrizia Santi, Pier Catellani