Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Stracker

Matthew D. Stracker 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).

  • Aerosol Drug Delivery Device Incorporating Percussively Activated Heat Packages
    Publication number: 20100006092
    Abstract: Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Mingzu Lei, Peter M. Lloyd, Patrik Munzar, C.V. Krishnamohan Sharma, Dennis W. Solas, Matthew D. Stracker
  • Aerosol drug delivery device incorporating percussively activated heat packages
    Patent number: 7581540
    Abstract: Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Mingzu Lei, Peter M. Lloyd, Patrik Munzar, Krishnamohan Sharma, Dennis W. Solas, Matthew D. Stracker