Patents by Inventor Orest Olejnik

Orest Olejnik 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).

  • Patent number: 11903986
    Abstract: In preferred the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Akrivista LLC
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst
  • Publication number: 20230233637
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Patent number: 11622982
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Akrivista LLC
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Publication number: 20200164013
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Publication number: 20200069576
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20200054757
    Abstract: A composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.4% cyclosporin A, a surfactant, and an oil having a specific gravity from 0.8 to 0.95 is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone
  • Patent number: 10507229
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed herein comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone
  • Patent number: 10456474
    Abstract: A composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.4% cyclosporin A, a surfactant, and an oil having a specific gravity from 0.8 to 0.95 is disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone
  • Patent number: 10307368
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20190070252
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed herein comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone
  • Publication number: 20180050074
    Abstract: In preferred the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst
  • Publication number: 20180021254
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 9687443
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 9572859
    Abstract: Compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the posterior segments of human or animal eyes are provided. Such compositions include small particles of a poorly soluble therapeutic agent that facilitates formation of concentrated regions of the therapeutic agent in the retinal pigmented epithelium of an eye. The particles are formed by combining a therapeutic agent with an ophthalmically acceptable polymer component. The particles have sizes less than about 3000 nanometers, and in some cases, less than about 200 nanometers. One example of a composition includes particles of triamcinolone acetonide and hyaluronic acid have a size less than about 3000 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Orest Olejnik, Scott M. Whitcup, James A. Burke
  • Publication number: 20160310416
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20160243032
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M. Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 9327059
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M. Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 9295641
    Abstract: Compositions useful for improving effectiveness of alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include carrier components, alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components, solubility enhancing components which aid in solubilizing the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components. In one embodiment, the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist components include alpha-2-adrenergic agonists. In another embodiment, the solubility enhancing components include carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Peter Bakhit, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20150343017
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed herein comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone
  • Patent number: 9101574
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed herein comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik, Bruce A. Firestone