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).

  • Methods for administering small volume oral transmucosal dosage forms using a dispensing device
    Publication number: 20080147044
    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: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Bruce Edwards, Edmond Chiu, Thomas Schreck, Stelios Tzannis, Larry Hamel
  • Inpatient system for patient-controlled delivery of oral transmucosal medications dosed as needed
    Publication number: 20070299687
    Abstract: A system is provided for controlled delivery of oral transmucosal medications as needed (PRN), which includes a drug delivery device having a detection mechanism for patient identification, safety features such as timed lock-out, the ability to be linked to an information network and one or more databases for storing prescription and patient usage information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Andrew I. Poutiatine, Thomas Schreck
  • System for delivery and monitoring of administration of controlled substances
    Publication number: 20070260491
    Abstract: A system is provided for delivery and monitoring the administration of controlled substances which includes one or more databases including a national database of controlled substance users, a database including physician/pharmacy information, a controlled substance delivery device and a docking station for use together with a network and software for communication between the various components of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Andrew Poutiatine
  • Bioadhesive drug formulations for oral transmucosal delivery
    Publication number: 20070207207
    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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelios Tzannis, Pamela Palmer, Thomas Schreck, Larry Hamel, Andrew Poutiatine
  • Drug storage and dispensing devices and systems comprising the same
    Publication number: 20070186923
    Abstract: Drug storage and dispensing devices for dispensing a drug dosage form to a patient are disclosed. The dispensing device has a programmable lock-out feature for locking the dispensing device and is capable of detecting the identity of a user. The invention further provides a method for the treatment of subject, by administering to the subject a drug dosage form using a dispensing device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: AceIRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Poutiatine, Charles Rampersaud, Thomas Schreck, William Kolosi, Sascha Retailleau
  • Heat exchanger for cooling cracked gas
    Patent number: 5031692
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for cooling cracked gas has a nest of heat-exchange tubes (1) that the gas flows through and that are secured at the ends in bases (2 and 3) and surrounded by a jacket (4) that demarcates in conjunction with the bases a chamber occupied by evaporating water. Each heat-exchange tube has two sections (10 and 11) that differ in diameter and communicate through a cone (12). The section (11) with the longest diameter is at the emerging-gas end of the heat-exchange tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Borsig GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kehrer, Thomas Schreck