Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Peipert

Stephen E. Peipert 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).

  • Treatment of herpes zoster with topical tetracaine
    Patent number: 12201600
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster (shingles), such as in the acute eruptive phase, comprising topically administering tetracaine base (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Inventors: Alan J Wickenhauser, Stephen E Peipert
  • TREATMENT OF HERPES ZOSTER WITH TOPICAL TETRACAINE
    Publication number: 20240197669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster (shingles), such as in the acute eruptive phase, comprising topically administering tetracaine base (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Alan J. Wickenhauser, Stephen E. Peipert
  • TREATMENT OF HERPES ZOSTER WITH TOPICAL TETRACAINE
    Publication number: 20240197670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster (shingles), such as in the acute eruptive phase, or deactivating varicella zoster virus (the virus that canses herpes zoster), such as an in a patient suffering from herpes zoster, comprising topically administering tetracaine base (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Alan J. WICKENHAUSER, Stephen E. PEIPERT
  • Topical anesthetic
    Patent number: 8968710
    Abstract: A topical anesthetic is provided containing about 3 wt % to 10 wt % tetracaine in a vehicle suitable for administration to the skin or mucosa. The vehicle for transporting the tetracaine includes a water soluble mucoadhesive or a combination of mucoadhesives such as a high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer and a cellulose polymer. The vehicle also includes propylene glycol. The tetracaine is ground into a powder and is suspended in a plasticized hydrocarbon gel which completes the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Alan J. Wickenhauser, Stephen E. Peipert
  • Topical anesthetic
    Patent number: 8623334
    Abstract: A topical anesthetic is provided containing about 3 wt % to 10 wt % tetracaine in a vehicle suitable for administration to the mucosa. The vehicle for transporting the tetracaine includes a water soluble mucoadhesive or a combination of mucoadhesives such as a high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer and a cellulose polymer. The vehicle also includes propylene glycol. The tetracaine is ground into a powder and is suspended in a plasticized hydrocarbon gel which completes the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Alan J. Wickenhauser, Stephen E. Peipert
  • Topical anesthetic for dental procedures
    Patent number: 8263047
    Abstract: A topical anesthetic for dental procedures is provided containing about 3 wt % to 10 wt % tetracaine in a vehicle suitable for administration to the oral mucosa. The vehicle for transporting the tetracaine includes a water soluble mucoadhesive or a combination of mucoadhesives such as a high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer and a cellulose polymer. The vehicle may additionally include a penetration enhancer such as propylene glycol. The tetracaine is ground into a powder and is suspended in a plasticized hydrocarbon gel which completes the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Alan J. Wickenhauser, Stephen E. Peipert