Patents by Inventor Pamela Palmer

Pamela Palmer 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).

  • SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS CONTAINING SUFENTANIL FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN
    Publication number: 20150105424
    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: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS USING A DISPENSING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150038898
    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: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • SMALL-VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS
    Publication number: 20140350054
    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: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms containing sufentanil for treatment of pain
    Patent number: 8865743
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Bioadhesive drug formulations for oral transmucosal delivery
    Patent number: 8865211
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms
    Patent number: 8778394
    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: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms containing sufentanil for treatment of pain
    Patent number: 8778393
    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: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Methods for administering small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms using a dispensing device
    Patent number: 8753308
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • STORAGE AND DISPENSING DEVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS
    Publication number: 20140031975
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Storage and dispensing devices for administration of oral transmucosal dosage forms
    Patent number: 8574189
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Storage and dispensing devices for administration of oral transmucosal dosage forms
    Patent number: 8548623
    Abstract: Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer, Bradley Blackwood, Benjamin K. Yaffe
  • Small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms containing sufentanil for treatment of pain
    Patent number: 8535714
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms via the oral transmucosal route of a subject for treatment of pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Lawrence Hamel, Stelio Tzannis, Andrew Poutiatine
  • Method of moving a delivery member of a dispensing device for administration of oral transmucosal dosage forms
    Patent number: 8499966
    Abstract: A method of administering small, bioadhesive drug tablets includes moving an end portion of a delivery member. A surface of the delivery member can be positioned to prevent movement of the drug tablet from a tablet cartridge channel to a delivery passage of a delivery device when the end portion of the delivery member is in a first stopped position. The end portion of the delivery member can be moved to a second position within the delivery passage such that the tablet cartridge channel is in communication with the delivery passage. The drug tablet can be conveyed into the delivery passage via the tablet cartridge channel. The end portion of the delivery member can be moved to a third position within the delivery passage to convey the drug tablet through an exit opening of the delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • SMALL-VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS
    Publication number: 20130165481
    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: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • BIOADHESIVE DRUG FORMULATIONS FOR ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20130156842
    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: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS CONTAINING SUFENTANIL FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN
    Publication number: 20130158074
    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: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Bioadhesive drug formulations for oral transmucosal delivery
    Patent number: 8252328
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Bioadhesive drug formulations for oral transmucosal delivery
    Patent number: 8252329
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage
    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
  • Small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms containing sufentanil for treatment of pain
    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