Patents by Inventor Thomas Schreck

Thomas Schreck 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: 20150105424
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject for treatment of pain using a device are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20150065810
    Abstract: Dilators and methods for dilating a stenotic recess of a frontal sinus in a subject using minimally invasive insertion procedures are provided. Also provided are devices and methods for inserting said dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus in a subject. The dilators, devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Jerome E. Hester, Thomas A. Schreck, Curtis Leslie Rieser
  • Publication number: 20150038898
    Abstract: Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • Patent number: 8905964
    Abstract: Drug storage and dispensing devices for dispensing a drug dosage form to a patient are disclosed. A cartridge includes a cartridge housing and a pusher. The cartridge housing defines a channel within which multiple tablets are disposed. The cartridge housing is configured to be removably coupled to a tablet dispensing device. A first portion of the pusher is disposed outside of the channel. A second portion of the pusher is movably disposed within the channel, and is configured to exert a force on the plurality of tablets to convey a first tablet from the channel into the tablet delivery device when the force is exerted on the first portion of the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Thomas Schreck, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • Publication number: 20140358177
    Abstract: Devices that are adapted to insert a sinus dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus of a subject using minimally invasive dilator insertion procedures are provided. The devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas A. Schreck, Jerome E. Hester, David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Curtis Leslie Rieser
  • Publication number: 20140350054
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8865211
    Abstract: Bioadhesive drug formulations that adhere to an oral mucosal membrane of a subject are provided together with single dose applicators and devices for delivering the drug formulations to the oral mucosa, and methods for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8865743
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject for treatment of pain using a device are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Patent number: 8778394
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8778393
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and systems for administration of small volume sufentanil-containing drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa of a subject are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Patent number: 8753308
    Abstract: Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Lawrence Hamel, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • Publication number: 20130267987
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130261550
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130253564
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130253567
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8535714
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms via the oral transmucosal route of a subject for treatment of pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Lawrence Hamel, Stelio Tzannis, Andrew Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20130231693
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SINUSYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8499966
    Abstract: A method of administering small, bioadhesive drug tablets includes moving an end portion of a delivery member. A surface of the delivery member can be positioned to prevent movement of the drug tablet from a tablet cartridge channel to a delivery passage of a delivery device when the end portion of the delivery member is in a first stopped position. The end portion of the delivery member can be moved to a second position within the delivery passage such that the tablet cartridge channel is in communication with the delivery passage. The drug tablet can be conveyed into the delivery passage via the tablet cartridge channel. The end portion of the delivery member can be moved to a third position within the delivery passage to convey the drug tablet through an exit opening of the delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • Publication number: 20130165481
    Abstract: Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20130156842
    Abstract: Bioadhesive drug formulations that adhere to an oral mucosal membrane of a subject are provided together with single dose applicators and devices for delivering the drug formulations to the oral mucosa, and methods for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine