Patents by Inventor Patrik Munzar

Patrik Munzar 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).

  • Publication number: 20150250800
    Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Peter M. Lloyd, Amy T. Lu, Patrik Munzar, Joshua Rabinowitz, Roman Skowronski
  • Patent number: 8288372
    Abstract: Loxapine, amoxapine, or salts or prodrugs of either, is effective in alleviating pain, particularly headache pain such as migraine, cluster headaches and tension headaches. Preferably the loxapine or amoxapine is administered systemically, most preferably by inhalation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Patrik Munzar, Joshua D. Rabinowitz
  • Publication number: 20100055048
    Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Peter M. LIoyd, Amy T. Lu, Patrik Munzar, Joshua D. Rabinowitz, Roman Skowronski
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090062254
    Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Peter M. Lloyd, Amy T. Lu, Patrik Munzar, Joshua D. Rabinowitz, Roman Skowronski
  • Publication number: 20060193788
    Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Ron Hale, Peter Lloyd, Amy Lu, Patrik Munzar, Joshua Rabinowitz, Roman Skowronski
  • Publication number: 20060032501
    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 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Ron Hale, Mingzu Lei, Peter Lloyd, Patrik Munzar, Krishnamohan Sharma, Dennis Solas, Matthew Stracker
  • Publication number: 20040101481
    Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Alexza Molecular Delivery Corporation
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Peter M. Lloyd, Amy T. Lu, Patrik Munzar, Joshua D. Rabinowitz, Roman Skowronski
  • Publication number: 20040102434
    Abstract: Loxapine, amoxapine, or salts or prodrugs of either, is effective in alleviating pain, particularly headache pain such as migraine, cluster headaches and tension headaches. Preferably the loxapine or amoxapine is administered systemically, most preferably by inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Alexza Molecular Delivery Corporation
    Inventors: Ron L. Hale, Patrik Munzar, Joshua D. Rabinowitz