Patents by Inventor Steven M. Leventer

Steven M. Leventer 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).

  • Pharmaceutical composition of 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7-methoxy-8-hydroxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7745431
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7-methoxy-8-hydroxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compositions are used for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of disorders mediated by LTB4, TXA2 or adenosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Vela Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert W. Harris, Robert F. Kucharik, Steven M. Leventer
  • Compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions or seizures
    Patent number: 7078398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Vela Pharamaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert F. Kucharik
  • Modulation of dopamine responses with substituted (S)-2,3-benzodiazepines
    Publication number: 20040254173
    Abstract: Compounds according to formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Herbert W. Harris, Robert F. Kucharik
  • Method of lowering body temperature with (R) - 2,3-benzodiazepines
    Publication number: 20040224943
    Abstract: An (R)-2,3-benzodiazepine of Formula I, substantially isolated from the corresponding (S)-enantiomer thereof, is administered to lower the body temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert F. Kucharik
  • Pharmaceutical composition of 1- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7-methoxy-8-hydroxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040157833
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7-methoxy-8-hydroxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compositions are used for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of disorders mediated by LTB4, TXA2 or adenosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert W. Harris, Robert F. Kucharik, Steven M. Leventer
  • Pharmaceutical composition of 1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7,8-dimethoxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040152695
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprise 1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-ethyl-7,8-dimethoxy-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compositions are used for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of disorders mediated by LTB4 or TXA2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert W. Harris, Steven M. Leventer, Robert F. Kucharik
  • Compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions or seizures
    Patent number: 6649607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions or seizures
    Publication number: 20030055048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert Kucharik