Patents by Inventor Mel Epstein

Mel Epstein 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).

  • Methods of treating memory and cognitive impairments in humans following stroke and traumatic brain injury
    Publication number: 20070197663
    Abstract: Cognitive impairments are treated and cognition is improved with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an l-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an l-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig
  • Methods for treating coginitive impairment and improving cognition
    Publication number: 20070117869
    Abstract: Cognitive impairments are treated and cognition is improved with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an I-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an l-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig, Randall Carpenter, Peter Zarevics, H. Moore Arnold
  • Methods of treating depression
    Publication number: 20070099999
    Abstract: Cognitive impairments are treated and cognition is improved with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kiesten Wiig
  • Methods of providing neuroprotection
    Publication number: 20070100000
    Abstract: Cognitive impairments are treated and cognition is improved with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kiesten Wiig
  • Methods and compositions for regulating memory consolidation
    Publication number: 20060167112
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for enhancing and/or restoring long-term memory function and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig
  • Methods for treating an impairment in memory consolidation
    Publication number: 20060167111
    Abstract: Impairments in memory consolidation are treated with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an l-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an l-methamphetamine compound. The method can include determining memory consolidation before, during and/or after administering the amphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig
  • Methods for treating cognitive impairment in humans with multiple sclerosis
    Publication number: 20060111448
    Abstract: Cognitive impairments in humans with multiple sclerosis are treated and cognition is improved with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an l-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an l-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig, Randall Carpenter
  • Methods for treating mild cognitive impairment and alzheimer's disease
    Publication number: 20050059743
    Abstract: Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease are treated with an amphetamine compound. In one embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-amphetamine compound. In another embodiment, the method includes administering an 1-methamphetamine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Sention, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten Wiig, Jeroen Verheijen
  • Methods and compositions for regulating memory consolidation
    Patent number: 6828351
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for enhancing and/or restoring long-term memory function and performance, e.g., to improve long-term memory (LTM) and recall ability in animal subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Sention, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten A. Wiig
  • Use of catecholamine reuptake inhibitors to enhance memory
    Publication number: 20020161002
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for enhancing memory, e.g., to increase memory function such as long-term memory and recall ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten A. Wiig
  • Use of methylphenidate compounds to enhance memory
    Publication number: 20020132793
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for facilitating memory, e.g., to increase memory function such as long-term memory and recall ability. Memory is increased by increasing attention and long term consolidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten A. Wiig
  • Methods and compositions for regulating memory consolidation
    Publication number: 20020115725
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for enhancing and/or restoring long-term memory function and performance, e.g., to improve long-term memory (LTM) and recall ability in animal subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten A. Wiig
  • Use of threo-methylphenidate compounds to enhance memory
    Publication number: 20020103162
    Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for facilitating memory, e.g., to increase memory function such as long-term memory and recall ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Mel Epstein, Kjesten A. Wiig