Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Armer

Thomas A. Armer 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: 20140179705
    Abstract: 8?-Hydroxy-Dihydroergotamine (8?-OH DHE) medicinal compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions are provided. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of diseases, conditions or disorders selected from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, stress/anxiety, nausea, emesis, aggression, pain, neuropathic pain, sleeplessness, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and depression using the compounds, compositions, dosage forms and administration techniques disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Armer, Shashidhar Kori, Libo Wu
  • Patent number: 8710092
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted indolo[4,3-fg]quinolines of Formula (I) and (II) where R1-R6 and R13 are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutical compositions thereof which are useful in treating, preventing, or ameliorating a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and or 5-HT1B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of regulating serotonin transport using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Map Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Zhang, Robert O. Cook, Thomas A. Armer, Sergey Alexandrovich Kosarev, Dejian Xie
  • Publication number: 20140073790
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20140073647
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20140066450
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, JIAN ZHANG, THOMAS A. ARMER
  • Publication number: 20140023595
    Abstract: An inhalation device for administering one or more sedatives via pulmonary inhalation for treating a sleep disturbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: MAP PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Owen Cook, Thomas Armer
  • Publication number: 20130345253
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel cabergoline analogs and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, Parkinson's disease using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing the 5-HT2B receptor and 5-HT2C receptors the using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Patent number: 8604035
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Map Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Patent number: 8555875
    Abstract: An inhalation device for administering one or more sedatives via pulmonary delivery for treating a sleep disturbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Map Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Owen Cook, Thomas A Armer
  • Publication number: 20130165469
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel neuromodulatory compounds and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine and Parkinson's disease, using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing dopaminergic D2 receptors and/or antagonizing or inhibiting activity of receptors such as the 5-HT2 receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20120329806
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Jian Zhang, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20120245179
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing dihydroergotamine (DHE) and methods in which DHE is administered to patients for treatment of migraine without side effects or adverse effects are disclosed. Methods for rapid treatment of migraine with DHE are disclosed comprising: dampening the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and slightly delaying the peak such as to avoid activating the dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors, while achieving sufficient active binding to the serotonin receptors to provide relief from migraine symptoms within a timeframe that permits rapid resolution of migraine symptoms. Inhaler devices suitable for the methods are disclosed. Kits for practicing the methods of invention are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Stephen B. Shrewsbury, Nabih N. Ramadan, Thomas A. Armer
  • Patent number: 8148377
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing dihydroergotamine (DHE) and methods in which DHE is administered to patients for treatment of migraine without side effects or adverse effects are disclosed. Methods for rapid treatment of migraine with DHE are disclosed comprising: dampening the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and slightly delaying the peak such as to avoid activating the dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors, while achieving sufficient active binding to the serotonin receptors to provide relief from migraine symptoms within a timeframe that permits rapid resolution of migraine symptoms. Inhaler devices suitable for the methods are disclosed. Kits for practicing the methods of invention are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Stephen B. Shrewsbury, Nabih N. Ramadan, Thomas A. Armer
  • Patent number: 8119639
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing dihydroergotamine (DHE) and methods in which DHE is administered to patients for treatment of migraine without side effects or adverse effects are disclosed. Methods for rapid treatment of migraine with DHE are disclosed comprising: dampening the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and slightly delaying the peak such as to avoid activating the dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors, while achieving sufficient active binding to the serotonin receptors to provide relief from migraine symptoms within a timeframe that permits rapid resolution of migraine symptoms. Inhaler devices suitable for the methods are disclosed. Kits for practicing the methods of invention are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Stephen B. Shrewsbury, Nabih N. Ramadan, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20110263492
    Abstract: A method for preparing a formulation containing nanoparticles of a compound is described. The method includes forming the compound into nanoparticles and then delivering the nanoparticles directly to a collection media. The collection media is a desired component of the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Nahed M. Mohsen, Thomas A. Armer
  • Patent number: 7994197
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing dihydroergotamine (DHE) and methods in which DHE is administered to patients for treatment of migraine without side effects or adverse effects are disclosed. Methods for rapid treatment of migraine with DHE are disclosed comprising: dampening the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and slightly delaying the peak such as to avoid activating the dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors, while achieving sufficient active binding to the serotonin receptors to provide relief from migraine symptoms within a timeframe that permits rapid resolution of migraine symptoms. Inhaler devices suitable for the methods are disclosed. Kits for practicing the methods of invention are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Cook, Stephen B. Shrewsbury, Nabih N. Ramadan, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20110171141
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter and related methods that provide a metered dose inhaler that includes a formulation having a dose that comprises a hydrofluoroalkane propellant and dihydroergotamine mesylate particles; wherein the dose includes between 0.1 mg to 4 mg of dihydroergotamine mesylate; wherein the dihydroergotamine mesylate particles have a cumulative drug substance particle size distribution with d10>0.5 micron volumetric median diameter and d90<5.0 micron volumetric median diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. KELLERMAN, Shashidhar H. Kori, Scott W. Borland, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20110152280
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel ergoline derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and or 5-HT1B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of regulating serotonin transport using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: ROBERT O. COOK, Thomas A. Armer, Sergey Alexandrovich Kosarev, Dejian Xie
  • Publication number: 20110082150
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods that address providing a subject experiencing, or who has experienced, a headache precursor event and administering dihydroergotamine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or complex thereof, to the subject by oral inhalation, in an amount effective to pre-empt a subsequent headache in the subject. Also disclosed are compositions that are related to those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Owen Cook, Paul L. Durham, Shashidhar Kori, Thomas A. Armer
  • Publication number: 20100319694
    Abstract: Described herein are hand-held inhalation devices for use with tidal breathing that deliver powdered active agents to the respiratory system. The inhalation devices deliver a unit dose of the powdered active agent over a series of inhalations during tidal breathing. Methods for using the inhalation devices and kits for inhalation delivery of various active agents are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Owen Cook, Veronica S. De Guzman, Thomas A. Armer, Timothy S. Nelson