Patents by Inventor Robert Kucharik

Robert Kucharik 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: 20070142395
    Abstract: Therapeutic methods are provided for treating sexual dysfunction by administration of 1-[3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolone, or a prodrug or salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicants: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Leventer, Robert Kucharik, Jeff Calcagno
  • Publication number: 20070142396
    Abstract: Therapeutic methods are provided for treating pain and fibromyalgia by administration of 1-[3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolone or a prodrug or salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicants: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Steve Leventer, Robert Kucharik, Jeff Calcagno
  • Publication number: 20070032479
    Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n are as defined herein, are administered at low dosage for the prevention or treatment of inflammatory disorders, particularly those affecting epithelial tissues such as those of the skin and gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20070021412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment for symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction and related stress that are frequently associated with, for example, irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms include altered bowel motility, gastrointestinal inflammation, visceral hypersensitivity, or gastric ulcers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kucharik, Steven Leventer
  • Publication number: 20060166976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefore. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20060004050
    Abstract: A tolperisone-related compound or a compound of Formula Z is administered for the prevention and treatment of periodic paralyses and myotonias of several types, long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, malignant hyperthermia, myasthenia, epilepsy, ataxia, migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, schizophrenia, and hyperekplexia, neuropathic pain, and pain associated with nervous system disorders including, but not limited to, painful diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, complex regional pain syndrome, type 1 (CRPS-1), ischemic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, painful spasticities, and other nervous system disorders that have pain as an attendant sign and/or symptom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Speicher, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20050288277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment for symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction and related stress which are frequently associated with, for example, irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms include altered bowel motility, gastrointestinal inflammation, visceral hypersensitivity, or gastric ulcers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Kucharik, Steven Leventer
  • Publication number: 20050227961
    Abstract: Compounds according to the Formula as defined herein are administered for the treatment of neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kucharik, Brian Speicher
  • Publication number: 20050075329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Patent number: 6649607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Vela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20030118646
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the active (R,R′),(R,S′) form of amphetaminil substantially free of (S,R′),(S,S′)-amphetaminil are described for the treatment of humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Seth Lederman, Steve Leventer, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20030096004
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the active (S,R′),(S,S′) form of amphetaminil substantially free of (R,R′),(R,S′)-amphetaminil are described for the treatment of humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Seth Lederman, Steve Levensr, Robert Kucharik
  • Publication number: 20030055048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam, and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administration of the composition to subjects in need of treatment therefor. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating or preventing convulsions and/or seizures comprising administering S-tofisopam substantially free of R-tofisopam with another anti-convulsant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Steven M. Leventer, Robert Kucharik