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: 20130158074
    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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Patent number: 8357114
    Abstract: Drug storage and dispensing devices for dispensing a drug dosage form are disclosed. Devices having a housing defining a nonlinear passageway and a flexible push rod to move within the nonlinear passageway are disclosed. Devices having a flexible push rod coupled to a rotation actuating member at at an end portion thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Thomas Schreck, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • Patent number: 8252328
    Abstract: Formulations for controlled delivery of oral transmucosal medications are provided. The formulations are characterized as hydrogel-forming or eroding-types which are bioadhesive and provide for controlled and sustained release of the medication such that enhanced bioavailability and efficacy is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8252329
    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: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8231900
    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: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 8226978
    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: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Patent number: 8202535
    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: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Acelrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20120053567
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be implanted 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: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas A. Schreck, Jerome E. Hester, David E. Edgren, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Curtis L. Rieser
  • Publication number: 20120053404
    Abstract: Devices that are adapted to insert a sinus dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus in a subject patient using minimally invasive insertion procedures are provided. The devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas A. Schreck, Jerome E. Hester, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Curtis L. Rieser
  • Publication number: 20120035216
    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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Lawrence Hamel, Stelios Tzannis, Andrew Poutiatine
  • Patent number: 7922642
    Abstract: A device is usable to feed at least one material web and/or at least one strand that is comprised of several material webs into a folding device. A superstructure is part of the device, as is a former that can be displaced in relation to the material web, and a transverse cutter which is usable to separate the material web or webs into individual products. At least one guide rail is provided in the superstructure and carries a retaining device that can be displaceably guided on the path of travel of the material web through the superstructure. A leading edge of at least one of the material webs can be attached to the retaining device. The guide rail passes the former and includes at least one flexible guide rail section whose form can be altered. In particular, the length of the flexible guide rail section can be adjusted in the region adjoining the former.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Koenig & Bauer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Franz Beck, Thomas Schreck
  • Publication number: 20100256190
    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: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20100137836
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume sufentanil-containing drug dosage forms to a subject using a drug dispensing device are disclosed. The drug dispensing device may provide for administration of multiple doses, a single dose at a time or be a single dose applicator (SDA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • Publication number: 20100105735
    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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Publication number: 20090131479
    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: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20090108043
    Abstract: A device is usable to feed at least one material web and/or at least one strand that is comprised of several material webs into a folding device. A superstructure is part of the device, as is a former that can be displaced in relation to the material web, and a transverse cutter which is usable to separate the material web or webs into individual products. At least one guide rail is provided in the superstructure and carries a retaining device that can be displaceably guided on the path of travel of the material web through the superstructure. A leading edge of at least one of the material webs can be attached to the retaining device. The guide rail passes the former and includes at least one flexible guide rail section whose form can be altered. In particular, the length of the flexible guide rail section can be adjusted in the region adjoining the former.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Franz Beck, Thomas Schreck
  • Publication number: 20090048237
    Abstract: Dosage forms for procedural sedation and analgesia comprising the combination of an opioid such as sufentanil and a benzodiazepine such as triazolam for administration via the oral transmucosal route and methods for using the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Stelios Tzannis, Thomas Schreck
  • Publication number: 20090010992
    Abstract: Improved compositions, methods and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume bioadhesive drug dosage forms to pediatric subjects are provided. The drug dosage form is easily administered and may be delivered using a single dose applicator or a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: AceIRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine
  • Publication number: 20080268023
    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: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards
  • Publication number: 20080166404
    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: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew I. Poutiatine