Patents by Inventor George E. Minno

George E. Minno 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 Compositions and Methods of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20120004265
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions are provided that comprise or consist essentially of (a) ketotifen or a ketotifen salt, (b) a non-ionic tonicity agent, and (c) water. The concentration of ketotifen or the ketotifen salt is preferably from 0.01% to 0.05%. The non-ionic tonicity agent is preferably glycerol and the concentration of the glycerol is preferably from 4% to 7%. The compositions preferably have an osmolality of from 400 to 875 milliosmoles/Kg. The compositions may also contain an anti-redness agent. Methods of treating allergic conjunctivitis using the ophthalmic compositions and methods of treating dry eye disease using the ophthalmic compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Kenneth E. GREEN, Susan CABALLA, George E. MINNO
  • Method and composition for cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses
    Publication number: 20030125221
    Abstract: Contact lenses are simultaneously cleaned and disinfected by contacting the lenses with an aqueous system containing an antimicrobial agent and a proteolytic enzyme for a period sufficient to clean and disinfect the lenses. The aqueous solutions have suitable osmotic values which do not substantially inhibit the activity of the antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Mary F. Mowrey-McKee, David W. Proud, George E. Minno
  • Method for cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5096607
    Abstract: Contact lenses are simultaneously cleaned and disinfected by contacting the lenses with an aqueous system containing an antimicrobial agent and a proteolytic enzyme for a period sufficient to clean and disinfect the lenses. The aqueous solutions have suitable osmotic values which do not substantially inhibit the activity of the antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Mary F. Mowrey-McKee, David W. Proud, George E. Minno