Patents by Inventor Emerson Maddox

Emerson Maddox 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).

  • Ophthalmic lubricating solution adapted for use in lasik surgery
    Patent number: 6919321
    Abstract: Ocular lubricant solutions are described. The solutions are adapted to facilitate the formation of a corneal flap during LASIK surgery. The solutions contain one or more viscosity enhancing agents (e.g., chondroitin sulfate) in a substantially salt-free, ophthalmically acceptable vehicle. Methods of lubricating the cornea to facilitate flap formation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Pao-Li Wang, Uday Doshi, Masoud R. Jafari, Kerry L. Markwardt, Emerson Maddox
  • Ophthalmic irrigating solution adapted for use in lasik surgery
    Patent number: 6878694
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for facilitating the formulation and closure of a corneal flap during LASIK surgery are described. The compositions and methods are based on the use of one or more viscosity-enhancing agents (e.g., chondroitin sulfate) to provide an ophthalmic irrigating solution with improved coating properties and prolonged dwelling time on the cornea, thereby providing lubrication for the microkeratome used to form the corneal flap, reduce corneal epithelial abrasions, and help to produce smooth and consistent cuts with the microkeratome blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Uday Doshi, Kerry L. Markwardt, Pao-Li Wang, Emerson Maddox
  • Ophthalmic irrigating solution adapted for use in lasik surgery
    Publication number: 20040033960
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for facilitating the formulation and closure of a corneal flap during LASIK surgery are described. The compositions and methods are based on the use of one or more viscosity-enhancing agents (e.g., chondroitin sulfate) to provide an ophthalmic irrigating solution with improved coating properties and prolonged dwelling time on the cornea, thereby providing lubrication for the microkeratome used to form the corneal flap, reduce corneal epithelial abrasions, and help to produce smooth and consistent cuts with the microkeratome blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Uday Doshi, Kerry L. Markwardt, Pao-Li Wang, Emerson Maddox
  • Ophthalmic lubricating solution adapted for use in lasik surgery
    Publication number: 20040009893
    Abstract: Ocular lubricant solutions are described. The solutions are adapted to facilitate the formation of a corneal flap during LASIK surgery. The solutions contain one or more viscosity enhancing agents (e.g., chondroitin sulfate) in a substantially salt-free, ophthalmically acceptable vehicle. Methods of lubricating the cornea to facilitate flap formation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Pao-Li Wang, Uday Doshi, Masoud R. Jafari, Kerry L. Markwardt, Emerson Maddox