Patents by Inventor Volker Knappertz

Volker Knappertz 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: 20240091241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cannabidiol (CBD) preparation in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy. In particular the CBD preparation is characterized by chemical components and/or functional properties that distinguish them from prior CBD compositions. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD which comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. The other cannabinoids present are THC at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.1% (w/w); CBD-Cl at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.15% (w/w); CBDV at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.8% (w/w); and CBD-C4 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.4% (w/w). The botanically derived purified CBD preferably also comprises a mixture of both trans-THC and cis-THC. Alternatively, a synthetically produced CBD is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20240016819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating seizures using cannabidiol (CBD), which significantly shortens the dose titration period. This results inpatients receiving maintenance doses sooner after initiating treatment, which reduces the occurrence of breakthrough seizures and improves adherence to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin James CRAIG, Volker KNAPPERTZ
  • Patent number: 11865102
    Abstract: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid designated chemically as 2-[(IR,6R)-3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-5-pentyl-1,3-benzenediol. Its empirical formula is C21H30O2 and its molecular weight is 314.46. CBD is a cannabinoid that naturally occurs in the Cannabis sativa L. plant. CBD is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid which is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. The present invention encompasses the surprising recognition that certain CBD preparations which are prepared from a botanical origin are more effective in treating diseases or disorders than preparations of CBD which are synthetic or purified to the extent no other impurities in the form of other cannabinoids are present. Prior CBD compositions have been prepared such that no psychoactive components, e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), remain in the final CBD preparation. Surprisingly, the absence of such minor impurities reduces the efficacy of CBD treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Volker Knappertz, Benjamin Whalley, Marie Woolley-Roberts, James Brodie, Katarzyna Lach-Falcone, Alan Sutton, Royston Gray, Rohini Rajyalaxmi Rana
  • Publication number: 20230143812
    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: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Volker KNAPPERTZ, Kevin James CRAIG
  • Publication number: 20230068885
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating tuberous sclerosis complex comprising administering cannabidiol and everolimus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Eduardo DUNAYEVICH, David CRITCHLEY
  • Patent number: 11590087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cannabidiol (CBD) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The CBD-type cannabinoid, 6-hydroxy cannabidivarin (6-OH CBDV), is a metabolite of cannabidivarin (CBDV). The cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means and a method for the production of 6-OH CBDV is described herein. In addition, disclosed herein are data which demonstrate the efficacy of 6-OH CBDV in a model of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Volker Knappertz, Benjamin Whalley, Marie Woolley-Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230026079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cannabidiol (CBD) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The CBD-type cannabinoid, cannabidiol-C6 (CBD-C6), is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that can be found in minor quantities in the cannabis plant. Furthermore, the cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means and a method for the production of CBD-C6 is described herein. In addition, disclosed herein are data which demonstrate the efficacy of CBD-C6 in models of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20230022487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cannabidiol (CBD) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The CBD-type cannabinoid, cannabidiol-C1 (CBD-C1), is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that can be found in minor quantities in the cannabis plant. Furthermore, the 5 cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means and a method for the production of CBD-C1 is described herein. In addition, disclosed herein are data which demonstrate the efficacy of CBD-C1 in models of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20230000789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cannabidiol (CBD) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The CBD-type cannabinoid, 6-hydroxy cannabidiol (6-0 H CBD), is a metabolite of CBD. The cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means and a method for the production of 6-0 H CBD is described herein. In addition, disclosed herein are data which demonstrate the efficacy of 6-0 H CBD in a model of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220387350
    Abstract: Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a cannabinoid designated chemically as 2-[(1R,6R)-3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-5-propyl-1,3-benzenediol. Its empirical formula is C19H26O2 and its molecular weight is 286.4 g/mol. CBDV is a cannabinoid that naturally occurs in the Cannabis sativa L. plant. CBDV is an off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid which is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. The present invention encompasses the surprising recognition that certain CBDV preparations which are prepared from a botanical origin are more effective in treating diseases or disorders than preparations of CBDV which are synthetic or purified to the extent no other impurities in the form of other cannabinoids are present. Prior CBDV compositions have been prepared such that no psychoactive components, e.g., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), remain in the final CBDV preparation. Surprisingly, the absence of such minor impurities reduces the efficacy of CBDV treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220387377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The THC-type cannabinoid is an enantiomer of the (?)-trans- tetrahydrocannabinol which is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that can be found in cannabis plant strains which have been bred to yield THC as the dominant cannabinoid. The particular enantiomer (+)-cis tetrahydrocannabinol has been found to have properties which are different from the naturally occurring (?)-trans-THC. The cannabinoid (+)-cis-THC has been found to occur in low concentrations in particular cannabis plant strains which have been bred to produce cannabidiol (CBD) as the dominant cannabinoid. Furthermore, the cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220378714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cannabidiol (CBD) preparation in the treatment of Fragile X syndrome (FXS). In particular the CBD preparation is characterized by chemical components and/or functional properties that distinguish them from prior CBD compositions. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD which comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. The other cannabinoids present are THC at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.1% (w/w); CBD-C1 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.15% (w/w); CBDV at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.8% (w/w); and CBD-C4 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.4% (w/w). The botanically derived purified CBD preferably also comprises a mixture of both trans-THC and cis-THC. Alternatively, a synthetically produced CBD is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220378738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The THC-type cannabinoid is an enantiomer of the (?)-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol which is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that can be found in cannabis plant strains which have been bred to yield THC as the dominant cannabinoid. The particular enantiomer (+)-trans tetrahydrocannabinol has been found to have properties which are different from the naturally occurring (?)-trans-THC. The cannabinoid (+)-trans-THC has been found to occur in low concentrations in particular cannabis plant strains. Furthermore, the cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220378715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cannabidiol (CBD) preparation in the treatment of absence epilepsy. In particular the CBD preparation is characterized by chemical components and/or functional properties that distinguish them from prior CBD compositions. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD which comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. The other cannabinoids present are THC at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.1% (w/w); CBD-C1 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.15% (w/w); CBDV at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.8% (w/w); and CBD-C4 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.4% (w/w). The botanically derived purified CBD preferably also comprises a mixture of both trans-THC and cis-THC. Alternatively, a synthetically produced CBD is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220380334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The THC-type cannabinoid is an enantiomer of the (?)-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol which is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that can be found in cannabis plant strains which have been bred to yield THC as the dominant cannabinoid. The particular enantiomer (?)-cis tetrahydrocannabinol has been found to have properties which are different from the naturally occurring (?)-trans-THC. The cannabinoid (?)-cis-THC has been found to occur in low concentrations in particular cannabis plant strains which have been bred to produce cannabidiol (CBD) as the dominant cannabinoid. Furthermore, the cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220265573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cannabidiol (CBD) type cannabinoid compound for use as a medicament. The CBD-type cannabinoid, 6-hydroxy cannabidivarin (6-OH CBDV), is a metabolite of cannabidivarin (CBDV). The cannabinoid can be produced by synthetic means and a method for the production of 6-OH CBDV is described herein. In addition, disclosed herein are data which demonstrate the efficacy of 6-OH CBDV in a model of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLLEY-ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 11419829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in combination with an agonist of 5-HT2B receptors. Such a combination provides protection against the adverse effects caused by agonists of 5-HT2B receptors. The invention further relates to the use of CBD in combination5 with an amphetamine or amphetamine derivative in the treatment of epilepsy. In one embodiment the CBD is used in combination with the amphetamine derivative fenfluramine to produce a significant reduction in seizures. 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 cannabinoid10 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: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin Whalley, Geoffrey Guy, Volker Knappertz, Royston Gray, Rohini Rana
  • Publication number: 20220257529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of epileptic spasms. In particular the epileptic spasms that are treated are associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). In a further embodiment the epileptic spasm is treated with CBD in combination with clobazam. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD which comprises greater than or equal to 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. The other cannabinoids present are THC at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.1% (w/w); CBD-C1 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.15% (w/w); CBDV at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.8% (w/w); and CBD-C4 at a concentration of less than or equal to 0.4% (w/w). The botanically derived purified CBD preferably also comprises a mixture of both trans-THC and cis-THC. Alternatively, a synthetically produced CBD is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Eduardo DUNAYEVICH, Daniel CHECKETTS
  • Patent number: 11406623
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating tuberous sclerosis complex comprising administering cannabidiol and everolimus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Volker Knappertz, Eduardo Dunayevich, David Critchley
  • Publication number: 20220226257
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a specific composition of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of comorbidities associated with epilepsy. In one embodiment the comorbidities are surprisingly found to be improved patients where there is as absence of reduction in seizures. 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) is present in an amount of from 0.02 to 0.1% (w/w).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey GUY, Volker KNAPPERTZ, Benjamin WHALLEY, Marie WOOLEY-ROBERTS