Michael Hindle

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michael Hindle. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michael-hindle

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 87.5

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 2(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Glenn Allen, VA (US) (2016)
Richmond, VA (US) (2013 - 2018)
North Chesterfield, VA (US) (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

8 out of 420

Virginia Commonwealth University

patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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8 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12582783 - Dry powder inhalers and interfaces for improved aerosol delivery to children (2026-03-24),

2. 12521500 - Devices, systems, and methods for dry powder therapies (2026-01-13),

3. 11690964 - Devices, systems, and methods for dry powder therapies (2023-07-04),

4. 11534569 - Combination devices, systems, and methods for humidification of the airways and high efficiency delivery of pharmaceutical aerosols (2022-12-27),

5. 10105500 - Dry powder inhaler (DPI) designs for producing aerosols with high fine particle fractions (2018-10-23),

6. 10010692 - Systems, devices, and methods for changing therapeutic aerosol size and improving efficiency of ventilation and aerosol drug delivery (2018-07-03),

7. 9433588 - Delivery of submicrometer and nanometer aerosols to the lungs using hygroscopic excipients or dual stream nasal delivery (2016-09-06),

8. 8479728 - Effective delivery of nanoparticles and micrometer-sized pharmaceutical aerosols to the lung through enhanced condensational growth (2013-07-09),

Title: Innovations by Michael Hindle in Dry Powder Therapies

Introduction

Michael Hindle is an accomplished inventor based in Richmond, VA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of dry powder therapies, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on developing devices and systems that enhance the delivery of therapeutic powders.

Latest Patents

Hindle's latest patents include innovative devices, systems, and methods for dry powder therapies. These patents disclose containment units, dry powder inhalers, and delivery systems designed to improve the efficacy of powder delivery. The exemplary devices feature inlets and outlets formed with the containment walls of a containment unit. Air jets created by the configuration of these inlets and outlets generate significant turbulence, which helps to deaggregate the powder. Additionally, the delivery system components downstream of the containment unit are designed to integrate the exiting aerosol plume with a low flow nasal cannula air stream for effective delivery to a subject.

Career Highlights

Michael Hindle is affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University, where he continues to innovate and contribute to research in his field. His work has garnered attention for its potential to improve patient outcomes in respiratory therapies.

Collaborations

Hindle collaborates with notable colleagues, including Philip Worth Longest and Dale Farkas, who share his commitment to advancing medical technology.

Conclusion

Michael Hindle's contributions to dry powder therapies exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in the medical field. His patents and ongoing research continue to pave the way for advancements in therapeutic delivery systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.