Patents by Inventor Larry Hamel

Larry Hamel 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: 8231900
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8226978
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and systems for administration of small volume sufentanil-containing drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa of a subject are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Patent number: 8202535
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20110288128
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for administration of sufentanil-containing drug formulations to the oral mucosa of a subject are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Shamim Pushpala, Evangeline Cruz, Larry Hamel, Linda Judge
  • Publication number: 20100256190
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20100137836
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume sufentanil-containing drug dosage forms to a subject using a drug dispensing device are disclosed. The drug dispensing device may provide for administration of multiple doses, a single dose at a time or be a single dose applicator (SDA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • Publication number: 20100105735
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and systems for administration of small volume sufentanil-containing drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa of a subject are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Publication number: 20090131479
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20090010992
    Abstract: Improved compositions, methods and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume bioadhesive drug dosage forms to pediatric subjects are provided. The drug dosage form is easily administered and may be delivered using a single dose applicator or a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: AceIRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 7475404
    Abstract: An improved proxy is disclosed for allowing click-through on an ad URL delivered on a web page within a Java® applet executing on a client machine. The proxy caches cookie information for the browser, to support java applications that do not allow for planting of cookies directly. When the user clicks on the ad URL, the proxy retrieves the relevant cookie and link information from a host side database, and uses the same to help the browser open the correct URL associated with the ad. Additional controls are provided for the proxy including the ability to filter ads in an appropriate fashion for the applet, to cache ads from third party servers, to monitor applet behavior, to cache/pass on client IP address information, and to perform administrative tasks for the applet within the browser to enhance and facilitate ad delivery between advertisers and their intended audiences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Maquis Techtrix LLC
    Inventor: Larry Hamel
  • Publication number: 20080268023
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject for treatment of pain using a device are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Publication number: 20080166404
    Abstract: Bioadhesive drug formulations that adhere to an oral mucosal membrane of a subject are provided together with single dose applicators and devices for delivering the drug formulations to the oral mucosa, and methods for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20080147044
    Abstract: Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • Publication number: 20070207207
    Abstract: Formulations for controlled delivery of oral transmucosal medications are provided. The formulations are characterized as hydrogel-forming or eroding-types which are bioadhesive and provide for controlled and sustained release of the medication such that enhanced bioavailability and efficacy is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Larry Hamel, Andrew Poutiatine