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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Linda S Foster

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Nektar Therapeutics, Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc., Novartis Ag. Active years: 2002-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Linda S Foster. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/linda-s-foster

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 60.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 885(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 415 
 
Nektar Therapeutics
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 60 
 
Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 3,978 
 
Novartis Ag
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2009

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7521069 - Methods and compositions for pulmonary delivery of insulin (2009-04-21),
2. 7097827 - Devices, compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments (2006-08-29),
3. 6921527 - Composition for pulmonary administration comprising a drug and a hydrophobic amino acid (2005-07-26),
4. 6797258 - Compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized macromolecules (2004-09-28),
5. 6737045 - Methods and compositions for the pulmonary delivery insulin (2004-05-18),
6. 6685967 - Methods and compositions for pulmonary delivery of insulin (2004-02-03),
7. 6673335 - Compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments (2004-01-06),
8. 6582728 - Spray drying of macromolecules to produce inhaleable dry powders (2003-06-24),
9. 6509006 - Devices compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments (2003-01-21),
10. 6372258 - Methods of spray-drying a drug and a hydrophobic amino acid (2002-04-16),

Title: Innovations by Linda S. Foster in Pulmonary Delivery Systems

Introduction

Linda S. Foster is a prominent inventor based in Sunnyvale, California, known for her significant contributions to the field of pulmonary delivery systems. With a total of 10 patents to her name, she has made remarkable advancements in the delivery of insulin and other medicaments through inhalation methods.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents, one notable invention is the "Methods and compositions for pulmonary delivery of insulin." This invention allows for systemic delivery of insulin to a mammalian host through the inhalation of a dry powder of insulin. It has been discovered that dry insulin powders are rapidly absorbed through the alveolar regions of the lungs. Another significant patent is titled "Devices, compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments." This invention provides dispersible dry powder pharmaceutical-based compositions, including methods for their manufacture and dry powder dispersion devices. The compositions are characterized by a moisture content of less than about 10% by weight, a particle size of about 1.0-5.0 µm mass median diameter, and a delivered dose exceeding 30%.

Career Highlights

Linda has worked with notable companies in the pharmaceutical industry, including Nektar Therapeutics and Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc. Her work has focused on developing innovative solutions for drug delivery, particularly in the area of pulmonary administration.

Collaborations

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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