Patents by Inventor Gary D. Novack

Gary D. Novack 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).

  • Method for administering an analgesic
    Publication number: 20030138508
    Abstract: A method is provided to parenterally administering an analgesic (i.e., fentanyl) to a patient in the presence of a cannabinoid receptor agonist. This has been found to unexpectedly result in an almost order of magnitude increase in the therapeutic index over that of administering fentanyl alone. The respective amounts of the cannabinoid receptor agonist and fentanyl are selected to achieve the therapeutic index of the analgesic is greater than about 1000. While the method of the present invention contemplates administering the drug by all the medication routes other than orally, the preferred route is via inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Gary D. Novack, Stephen A. Schneider
  • Combination of levobunolol and dipivefrin for topical ophthalmic use
    Patent number: 5733938
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising dipivefrin and levobunolol for topical ophthalmic delivery and a method of treatment comprising administering said composition when indicated for glaucoma and associated conditions such as elevated intraocular pressure in the eyes of humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Orest Olejnik, Gary D. Novack