Patents by Inventor Paul R. Sandberg

Paul R. Sandberg 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 cognitive deficits in learning and memory
    Patent number: 6979698
    Abstract: The treatment of learning, memory, and age-related memory disorders includes administration of a nicotine antagonist. The preferred nicotine antagonists are mecamylamine, a mecamylamine analog, or a mecamylamine stereoisomer. The effective amount of the nicotine antagonist is 0.005–1.00 mg/kg/day. Alternatively, the method utilizes a partial nicotine agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Sandberg, Roland D. Shytle, Archie A. Silver