Patents by Inventor Arthur B. Epstein

Arthur B. Epstein 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).

  • Method of Inactivating Bacterial Lipases Using Oxidative Chlorine Species
    Publication number: 20160346324
    Abstract: Lipases produced by bacteria break down tear lipids and cause or exacerbate discomfort due to meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis or dry eye. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of treating and prevention further discomfort by inactivating lipases through use chlorinated solution and or their derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Epstein, Lu Wang, Dmitri Debabov, Kathryn Najafi, Ramin Najafi
  • Contact lens holder
    Patent number: 4786144
    Abstract: A contact lens holder including a lens holder and a support for positioning the lens before an optical instrument for visual inspection of the lens. An annular ring having a generally C-shaped channel cross section which defines a groove is provided for accepting and holding the periphery of a soft lens. Similarly, a U-shaped resilient fork holds the periphery of a rigid lens, for central inspection thereof. A hemispherical element is provided for holding a soft lens, and a clip device is provided for holding a rigid lens, during peripheral area inspection. The holder facilitates contact lens inspection using a biomicroscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Inventor: Arthur B. Epstein