Patents by Inventor Michael Adekunle

Michael Adekunle 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 of treating an internal condition by external application of capsaicin without the need for systemic absorption
    Patent number: 5431914
    Abstract: A method of treating a pathological condition of an internal organ in a patient which comprises topically applying capsaicin to the skin of the patient containing nerves which lead to the spinal cord segments corresponding to the internal organ without the need of systemic absorption of the capsaicin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventors: Michael Adekunle, James L. Flowers
  • Indirect method of treating orofacial pain
    Patent number: 5296225
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating orofacial pain in a patient wherein an effective amount of capsaicin is topically applied to the skin of the face and/or the neck and/or the scalp overlying the trigeminal or upper cervical nerves and it is left in place for a time sufficient to relieve the symptoms thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventors: Michael Adekunle, James L. Flowers
  • Capsaicin gel
    Patent number: 5178879
    Abstract: Clear, water-washable, non-greasy gels useful for topical pain relief contain capsaicin, water, alcohol and a carboxypoly-methylene emulsifier. A method of preparing the gels is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventors: Michael Adekunle, James J. Flowers