Patents by Inventor Jerry M. Held

Jerry M. Held 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).

  • Patent number: 8841300
    Abstract: A new treatment methodology and pharmacological composition for the treatment and remission of Parkinson's Disease and other neurological diseases are provided. The medication and treatment are based on the use of a combination of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat male erectile dysfunction, and a high-dose of serotonergic synaptic reuptake inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and various panic phobias. The treatment regime is based upon the discovery that the primary cause of PD and various other related neurological conditions is dysfunction in the serotonergic pathways involving the brainstem, nucleus of Raphe, and various projecting serotonergic fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Publication number: 20130296324
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to novel pharmaceutical methods for the treatment of various conditions. Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; a cholinesterase inhibitor; a dopamine agonist; or a medication suitable to increase the chemical concentrations of the neurotransmitters, selected from amino acids, monoamines, neuropeptides and other agents capable of primary neurotransmission in the synaptic clefts, and their use for treating a neurodegenerative disease in a subject. The invention also relates to: Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; or a cholinesterase inhibitor, and their use for treating damaged skin in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: VIVUS, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Patent number: 8440671
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to novel pharmaceutical methods for the treatment of various conditions. Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; a cholinesterase inhibitor; a dopamine agonist; or a medication suitable to increase the chemical concentrations of the neurotransmitters, selected from amino acids, monoamines, neuropeptides and other agents capable of primary neurotransmission in the synaptic clefts, and their use for treating a neurodegenerative disease in a subject. The invention also relates to: Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiestersa-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; or a cholinesterase inhibitor, and their use for treating damaged skin in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Vivus, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Publication number: 20110034471
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to novel pharmaceutical methods for the treatment of various conditions. Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; a cholinesterase inhibitor; a dopamine agonist; or a medication suitable to increase the chemical concentrations of the neurotransmitters, selected from amino acids, monoamines, neuropeptides and other agents capable of primary neurotransmission in the synaptic clefts, and their use for treating a neurodegenerative disease in a subject. The invention also relates to: Compositions comprising: at least one phosphodiestersa-5-inhibitor in combination with one or more of the following medications: a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; or a cholinesterase inhibitor, and their use for treating damaged skin in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Publication number: 20080087444
    Abstract: An invention is presented that will usher in a new and markedly improved era of open, large scale fire fighting. ‘The Invention’ places a CAFS (compressed air foam system) into the fuselage of a helicopter or fixed-wing plane. The CAFS then generates high volumes of effective fire-extinguishing and preventive micellar-foam solution at the attack point of the fire itself rather than refilling at a remote base. It accesses ater contained in a helicopter's Bambi Bucket and refills from a fixed wing plane or other water containing reservoir. The foam solution is then packaged into balloons, made of fire retardant and bio-friendly material, that are accurately and rapidly dropped upon the target fire. ‘The Invention” therefore utilizes and adapts currently available equipment, personnel, and fire-fighting technology to allow a simple, rapid, effective and drastically cost-saving means of extinguishing open fires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Publication number: 20080081806
    Abstract: A new treatment methodology and pharmacological composition for the treatment and remission of Parkinson's Disease and other neurological diseases are provided. The medication and treatment are based on the use of a combination of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat male erectile dysfunction, and a high-dose of serotonergic synaptic reuptake inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and various panic phobias. The treatment regime is based upon the discovery that the primary cause of PD and various other related neurological conditions is dysfunction in the serotonergic pathways involving the brainstem, nucleus of Raphe, and various projecting serotonergic fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Patent number: 6099934
    Abstract: A cover for a computer mouse utilizing a sheath having a first portion extending over the side portion of the mouse. A flap connects to the sheath and includes a notch which aligns with portions of the switch actuators on the mouse to permit access to the same. A fastener is also employed to anchor the sheath and connected flap to the cord of the mouse. The flap provides a surface for presentation of indicia or for attachment of three-dimensional objects. Such three-dimensional objects may be attached directly to the upper surface of the computer mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held