Patents by Inventor Harold G. Jensen

Harold G. Jensen 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).

  • Publication number: 20100056547
    Abstract: A composition comprising dDC and a polymer, wherein the composition is an aqueous liquid with a viscosity which increases upon contact with a surface of an eye is disclosed herein. An aqueous composition comprising a therapeutically effective concentration of dDC, wherein the concentration of dDC is less than 1% is also disclosed. An eye drop comprising a therapeutically effective amount of dDC, wherein the amount of dDC is less than 300 ?g is also disclosed. A method comprising administering an effective amount of dDC topically to an eye of a person suffering from viral conjunctivitis a viral infection, wherein less than 300 ?L of dDC is administered to said eye is also disclosed. A kit comprising a composition and a dispenser, wherein said dispenser dispenses a drop comprising a therapeutically effective amount of dDC, wherein the amount of dDC is less than 300 ?g is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Rhett M. Schiffman, Harold G. Jensen, Joan-En Chang-Lin
  • Publication number: 20080146553
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component are provided. The present compositions are substantially free of other components effective as preservatives. Preferably the quinolone component has fungistatic activity. In one very useful embodiment, the compositions include a NSAID component in an amount effective to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Publication number: 20030114464
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component, such as ofloxacin, having fungistatic activity in the compositions, present in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, a NSAID component present in an amount to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in the eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component and NSAID component are provided. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention. Methods for treating corneal injuries are also included. In addition, methods for treating ocular infections, for example, corneal infections, are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Patent number: 6552020
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component, such as ofloxacin, having fungistatic activity in the compositions, present in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, a NSAID component present in an amount to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in the eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component and NSAID component are provided. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention. Methods for treating corneal injuries are also included. In addition, methods for treating ocular infections, for example, corneal infections, are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Publication number: 20030073694
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component are provided. The present compositions are substantially free of other components effective as preservatives. Preferably the quinolone component has fungistatic activity. In one very useful embodiment, the compositions include a NSAID component in an amount effective to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Patent number: 6548497
    Abstract: Methods for reducing non-inflammatory pain caused by injuries and traumas include administering to a mammal eye having non-inflammatory pain a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic and a NSAID component in an amount effective, in combination with the quinolone component, to provide a reduction in non-inflammatory pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Christopher A. Muller, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Patent number: 6492361
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component are provided. The present compositions are substantially free of other components effective as preservatives. Preferably the quinolone component has fungistatic activity. In one very useful embodiment, the compositions include a NSAID component in an amount effective to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Publication number: 20010034353
    Abstract: Methods for reducing non-inflammatory pain caused by injuries and traumas include administering to a mammal eye having non-inflammatory pain a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic and a NSAID component in an amount effective, in combination with the quinolone component, to provide a reduction in non-inflammatory pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.,
    Inventors: Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Christopher A. Muller, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule
  • Patent number: 6166012
    Abstract: Compositions including a quinolone component in an amount effective as an antibiotic when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye, and a carrier component in an amount effective to act as a carrier for the quinolone component are provided. The present compositions are substantially free of other components effective as preservatives. Preferably the quinolone component has fungistatic activity. In one very useful embodiment, the compositions include a NSAID component in an amount effective to reduce inflammation or pain when the composition is placed in a mammalian eye. Methods of using the present compositions, for example, to resolve microbial infections and/or to reduce inflammation and/or pain in a mammalian eye are included within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Muller, Elizabeth A. Bancroft, Janet K. Cheetham, Harold G. Jensen, Teresa H. Kuan, David F. Power, Kevin D. Skule