Patents by Inventor Crist J. Frangakis

Crist J. Frangakis 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: 20220125712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) such as, aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The compositions, which can be formulated for topical administration, can provide extended release of the NSAIDs. The compositions of the invention are useful, for example, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment and/or reduction of pain, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment of headaches such as migraine headaches and symptoms of migraine headaches, and in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, William BAUER, Wolfgang LIEDTKE
  • Patent number: 11026882
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) such as, aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The compositions, which can be formulated for topical administration, can provide extended release of the NSAIDs. The compositions of the invention are useful, for example, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment and/or reduction of pain, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment of headaches such as migraine headaches and symptoms of migraine headaches, and in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Achelios Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Crist J. Frangakis, William Bauer, Wolfgang Liedtke
  • Publication number: 20190216720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) such as, aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The compositions, which can be formulated for topical administration, can provide extended release of the NSAIDs. The compositions of the invention are useful, for example, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment and/or reduction of pain, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment of headaches such as migraine headaches and symptoms of migraine headaches, and in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, William BAUER, Wolfgang LIEDTKE
  • Publication number: 20190105290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, methods for treating trigeminal cephalgias such as migraine and migraine like headaches and other cerbrovascular conditions associated with pain and or inflammation. When non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ketoprofen, are applied locally using specific topical formulations immediate relief of pain is obtained. Intense pain is typically reduced to mild pain or no pain within 30 minutes of application of the topical formulation. The NSAID may be given in combination with other pharmacological agents, such as vasoconstrictors, opioids, decongestants and/or non-opioid migraine drugs, such as triptans and ergots an agents than affect serotonin receptors as agonists, antagonists or partial agonists. Drugs are delivered locally, targeting the nerve endings of the trigeminal nerve, as well as the occipital nerve and the intranasal terminals of the parasympathetic fibers originating in the Sphenopalatine ganglion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Harry J. LEIGHTON, Matthew J. BUDERER, Crist J. FRANGAKIS
  • Publication number: 20180369174
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions which treat, alleviate, prevent, diminish or otherwise ameliorate the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathies (e.g., neuropathic pain) or sunburn in a subject. Specifically, the present invention relates to topically administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutically safe therapeutic agent directly to the region exhibiting pain in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, William WILKISON, Servet BUYUKTIMKIN, Nadir BUYUKTIMKIN, James L. YEAGER
  • Publication number: 20180036314
    Abstract: The invention features a method of treating a peripheral vascular disease or a condition associated with a peripheral vascular disease by administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor. The invention also features compositions formulated for topical or oral administration including at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, at least one nitric oxide donor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as kits including these compositions. These methods, compositions, and kits can optionally include other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, Harry J. LEIGHTON
  • Publication number: 20170266106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) such as, aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The compositions, which can be formulated for topical administration, can provide extended release of the NSAIDs. The compositions of the invention are useful, for example, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment and/or reduction of pain, in the prophylactic treatment or treatment of headaches such as migraine headaches and symptoms of migraine headaches, and in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, William BAUER, Wolfgang LIEDTKE
  • Publication number: 20170224834
    Abstract: The invention features a powdered composition including a pharmaceutically active compound and a protein or a hydrolyzed protein. In particular, the powdered composition forms a stable solution or dispersion suitable for oral administration in which the protein or the hydrolyzed protein is bound to the pharmaceutically active compound. The invention also provides a method of administering the composition, such as to a patient with dysphasia; liquid or semi-solid formulations of the composition; methods for preparing the composition; and kits including the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Harry J. LEIGHTON, Crist J. FRANGAKIS
  • Patent number: 9629920
    Abstract: The invention features a powdered composition including a pharmaceutically active compound and a protein or a hydrolyzed protein. In particular, the powdered composition forms a stable solution or dispersion suitable for oral administration in which the protein or the hydrolyzed protein is bound to the pharmaceutically active compound. The invention also provides a method of administering the composition, such as to a patient with dysphasia; liquid or semi-solid formulations of the composition; methods for preparing the composition; and kits including the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Exodos Life Sciences Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Harry J. Leighton, Crist J. Frangakis
  • Publication number: 20150031704
    Abstract: The invention features a method of treating a peripheral vascular disease or a condition associated with a peripheral vascular disease by administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor. The invention also features compositions formulated for topical or oral administration including at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, at least one nitric oxide donor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as kits including these compositions. These methods, compositions, and kits can optionally include other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Crist J. FRANGAKIS, Harry J. Leighton
  • Publication number: 20130109674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, methods for treating trigeminal cephalgias such as migraine and migraine like headaches and other cerebrovascular conditions associated with pain and or inflammation. When non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ketoprofen, are applied locally using specific topical formulations immediate relief of pain is obtained. Intense pain is typically reduced to mild pain or no pain within 30 minutes of application of the topical formulation. The NSAID may be given in combination with other pharmacological agents, such as vasoconstrictors, opioids, decongestants and/or non-opioid migraine drugs, such as triptans and ergots and agents that affect serotonin receptors as agonists, antagonists or partial agonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Achelios Therapeutics LLC
    Inventors: Harry J. Leighton, Matthew J. Buderer, Crist J. Frangakis
  • Publication number: 20130071412
    Abstract: The invention features a powdered composition including a pharmaceutically active compound and a protein or a hydrolyzed protein. In particular, the powdered composition forms a stable solution or dispersion suitable for oral administration in which the protein or the hydrolyzed protein is bound to the pharmaceutically active compound. The invention also provides a method of administering the composition, such as to a patient with dysphasia; liquid or semi-solid formulations of the composition; methods for preparing the composition; and kits including the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Exodos Life Sciences Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Harry J. Leighton, Crist J. Frangakis
  • Publication number: 20130059019
    Abstract: The invention features methods of treating a subject suffering from a herpes simplex virus-induced inflammation by topically applying a composition including an effective amount of an antihistamine. The invention also features methods of treating inflammation by topically applying a base composition including essential extracts, either with or without one or more therapeutic agents. Also provided are compositions formulated for topical administration including a base composition, as well as kits including the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Exodus Life Sciences Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Harry J. Leighton, Crist J. Frangakis
  • Publication number: 20130053393
    Abstract: The invention features a method of treating a peripheral vascular disease or a condition associated with a peripheral vascular disease by administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor. The invention also features compositions formulated for topical or oral administration including at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, at least one nitric oxide donor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as kits including these compositions. These methods, compositions, and kits can optionally include other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Exodos Life Sciences Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Crist J. Frangakis, Harry J. Leighton
  • Patent number: 4976959
    Abstract: A combination of t-PA and SOD of use in inhibiting damage to jeopardized tissue during reperfusion in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: Henry Berger, Jr., Crist J. Frangakis