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Assignee: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


Location: Mountain View, CA
No. of patents: 39

NumberTitleIssue Date
8173107Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere...
05/08/2012
8074644Method of forming an aerosol for inhalation delivery
The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for...
12/13/2011
8003080Delivery of drug amines through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of drug amines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug amines that are used in inhalation therapy. In one aspect of the present invention, a method of delivering an amine drug in...
08/23/2011
7988952Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat...
08/02/2011
7987846Method and apparatus for vaporizing a compound
Disclosed is a method and device for rapid heating of a substance. One embodiment includes a substance including a drug to be vaporized for inhalation therapy. A sealed fuel cell containing a combustible filament is placed in a heat exchange relationship with the su...
08/02/2011
7981401Diuretic aerosols and methods of making and using them
Described herein are diuretic condensation aerosols and methods of making and using them. Kits for delivering a condensation aerosol are also described. The diuretic aerosols typically comprise diuretic condensation aerosol particles that comprise a diuretic compoun...
07/19/2011
7942147Aerosol forming device for use in inhalation therapy
The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for deliver...
05/17/2011
7923662Stable initiator compositions and igniters
High sparking initiator compositions with a controlled amount of power are disclosed. The initiator compositions comprise a metal containing oxidizing agent, at least one metal reducing agent, and a non-explosive binder. Low voltage igniters that provide bidirection...
04/12/2011
7913688Inhalation device for producing a drug aerosol
A device for delivering a drug by inhalation is disclosed. The device includes a body defining an interior flow-through chamber having upstream and downstream chamber openings, and a drug supply unit contained within the chamber for producing, upon actuation, a heat...
03/29/2011
7834295Printable igniters
An igniter comprises at least two conductors in the spaced-apart configuration and an electrically conductive layer bridging the at least two conductors, wherein the conductive layer has an electrical resistance greater than an electrical resistance of the at least ...
11/16/2010
7766013Aerosol generating method and device
A method and device are provided to generate an aerosol having a desired particle sizes, i.e., from molecular to about 10 microns, which can be used to effectively deliver a physiologically active compound to organs and tissues such as the lung, eye, mucosa and skin...
08/03/2010
7645442Rapid-heating drug delivery article and method of use
A device, method, and system for producing a condensation aerosol are disclosed. The device includes a chamber having an upstream opening and a downstream opening which allow gas to flow through the chamber, and a heat-conductive substrate located at a position betw...
01/12/2010
7601337Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere...
10/13/2009
7585493Thin-film drug delivery article and method of use
An article for use in an aerosol device, for producing an aerosol of a drug composition is disclosed. The article includes a heat-conductive substrate having a surface with a selected surface area, and a drug composition film on the substrate surface having a select...
09/08/2009
7581540Aerosol drug delivery device incorporating percussively activated heat packages
Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The dru...
09/01/2009
7550133Respiratory drug condensation aerosols and methods of making and using them
Described herein are respiratory drug condensation aerosols and methods of making and using them. Kits for delivering condensation aerosols are also described. The respiratory drug aerosols typically comprise respiratory drug condensation aerosol particles. In some ...
06/23/2009
7540286Multiple dose condensation aerosol devices and methods of forming condensation aerosols
Devices and methods of entraining a substance within an airflow are disclosed. Condensation aerosol delivery devices and methods of consistently producing multiple doses of a substance, such as a drug, having high purity, high yield, characterized by a particle size...
06/02/2009
7537009Method of forming an aerosol for inhalation delivery
The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for...
05/26/2009
7524484Delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition of a diphenhydramine condensation aerosol is presented. In a method aspect of the present invention, diphenh...
04/28/2009
7513781Heating element connector assembly with insert molded strips
An improved heating element connector assembly includes an insulative, rectangular frame with a central opening, and a plurality of conductive terminals which are press fit into openings in the frame. The terminals are spaced apart from each other lengthwise of two ...
04/07/2009
7510702Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA...
03/31/2009
7507398Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv...
03/24/2009
7507397Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del...
03/24/2009
7498019Delivery of compounds for the treatment of headache through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of migraine headache drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing migraine headache drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. ...
03/03/2009
7494344Heating element connector assembly with press-fit terminals
An improved heating element connector assembly includes an insulative, rectangular frame with a central opening and a plurality of conductive terminals which are press fit into openings in the frame. The terminals are spaced apart from each other lengthwise of two o...
02/24/2009
7491047Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere...
02/17/2009
7488469Delivery of caffeine through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of caffeine through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing caffeine that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles com...
02/10/2009
7485285Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is adm...
02/03/2009
7468179Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug...
12/23/2008
7465437Delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect ...
12/16/2008
7465436Delivery of compounds for the treatment of Parkinson's through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antiparkinsons drugs through an inhalation route. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiparkinsons drug is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin l...
12/16/2008
7465435Delivery of beta-blockers through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to aerosols containing of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol is administer...
12/16/2008
7458374Method and apparatus for vaporizing a compound
Disclosed is a method and device for rapid heating of a coated substance which preferably includes a drug to vaporized for inhalation therapy. A device in accordance with the present invention preferably includes a substrate which has an interior surface surrounding...
12/02/2008
7449175Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e...
11/11/2008
7449174Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal...
11/11/2008
7449173Delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to aerosols containing alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam is administered to a patient through an...
11/11/2008
7449172Delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antiemetics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiemetic is delivered to a pa...
11/11/2008
7445768Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ...
11/04/2008
7442368Delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route
The present invention relates to the delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing stimulants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a stimulant is delivered to a patien...
10/28/2008
 
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