Patents Represented by Attorney Robert J. Baran
  • Patent number: 7677722
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for securing to the stem of an eyeglass frame comprising (a) a sleeve member having an inner surface and an outer surface; (b) a dividing member within said sleeve member, said dividing member having a first edge and a second edge, said first edge being secured to the inner surface of said sleeve member along a first line and said second edge being secured to a second line that is substantially parallel to said first line and spaced there from to thereby define a first channel and a second channel within said sleeve member, said first channel being configured for receiving an eyeglass stem and securing said device to said eyeglass stem and said second channel being configured for retaining an anchor member within said sleeve member; and (c) a clip comprising an anchor member and an arm, said anchor member being retained within said second channel and said anchor member having a first edge and said being arm secured to said first edge of said anchor member and oriented o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventors: Rita Mednick, Bonnie S. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7309787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Julie A. Wurster
  • Patent number: 7098236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Andrews, Julie A. Wurster, Clarence E. Hull, III
  • Patent number: 7098223
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; wherein A, X, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Sophie Beauchemin
  • Patent number: 7070768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions of bimatoprost and other cyclopentane(ene) heptan(en)oic acid amides and their use in preventing sunburn and/or providing an artificial tan to human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Achim H. Krauss
  • Patent number: 7060844
    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Andrews, Xialing Guo, Zhen Zhu, Clarence E. Hull, III, Julie A. Wurster, Shimiao Wang, Edward H. Wang, Thomas Malone
  • Patent number: 7045634
    Abstract: The present invention provides prostamide receptor antagonist compounds that may be represented by the general formula I. wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Achim H. Krauss, David F. Woodward
  • Patent number: 7022726
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: wherein the hatched segment represents an ? bonds, the solid triangle represents a ? bond, the wavy segments represent ? or ? bond, dashed lines represent a double bond or a single bond, X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halogen radicals, R3 is heteroaryl or a substituted heteroaryl radical, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical having up to six carbon atoms, or a lower acyl radical having up to six carbon atoms, R is selected from the group consisting of CO2R4, CONR42, CH2OR4, CONR4SO2R4, P(O)(OR4) and wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, phenyl and lower alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms and n is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Mark Holoboski, Mari F. Posner
  • Patent number: 7019149
    Abstract: A method of treating ocular hypotension, hypertension, hemorrhage, myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris, coronary contraction, cerebrovascular contraction after subarachnoidal hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage and asthma which comprises administering to a mammal suffering therefrom a therapeutically effective amount of a thromboxane ligand which is a compound formula I, wherein Y is (CH2)x; Z is selected from the group consisting of and (CR2)x, x is an integer of 1 or 2; n is 0 or 1; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical of from 1 to 4 carbons; A is an alkylene or alkenylene radical having from two to seven carbon atoms, which radical may be substituted with one or more hydroxy, oxo, alkyloxy or alkylcarboxy groups or said alkylene or alkenylene may have one or more enchained oxa or imino radicals; B is a methyl radical or a cycloalkyl radical having from three to seven carbon atoms, or an aryl radical, selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl aryl and heteroaryl radicals wherein the heteroatom is
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Achim H-P Krauss, David F. Woodward
  • Patent number: 7015220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Andrews, Julie A. Wurster, Edward H. Wang, Thomas Malone
  • Patent number: 7005444
    Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Andrews, Julie A. Wurster
  • Patent number: 6956057
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound which is a EP4 agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Woodward, Achim H. Krauss, Robert M. Burk, Mark Holoboski, Mari F. Posner
  • Patent number: 6903121
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 Formula 1 where the symbols have the meaning described in the specification, and particularly the compound of Formula 3 Formula 3 (tazarotene) exhibit synergistic anti-proliferative effect with human recombinant interferon in the treatment of solid tumors and leukemia, particularly breast cancer and acute myeloid leukemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alissar Nehme, Richard L. Beard, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
  • Patent number: 6831059
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent comprising a neurotoxin, methods for making the agents and methods for treating endocrine disorders, for example gonadotrophin related illnesses. Preferably, the agent comprises at least a portion of a botulinum toxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Donovan
  • Patent number: 6827931
    Abstract: Methods for treating endocrine disorders and for inhibiting gametogenesis by intracranial administration to a human patient of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin type A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Donovan
  • Patent number: 6825221
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; wherein A, X, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Sophie Beauchemin
  • Patent number: 6821520
    Abstract: Methods for treating the hypothyroidism of Hashimoto's thyroiditis by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to the thyroid gland of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin A. Voet, Stephen Donovan
  • Patent number: 6818779
    Abstract: A method of treating ocular hypotension, hypertension, hemorrhage, myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris, coronary contraction, cerebrovascular contraction after subarachnoidal hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage and asthma which comprises administering to a mammal suffering therefrom a therapeutically effective amount of a thromboxane ligand which is a compound formula I, wherein Y is (CH2)x; Z is selected from the group consisting of x is an integer of 1 or 2; n is 0 or 1; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical of from 1 to 4 carbons; A is an alkylene or alkenylene radical having from two to seven carbon atoms, which radical may be substituted with one or more hydroxy, oxo, alkyloxy or alkylcarboxy groups or said alkylene or alkenylene may have one or more enchained oxa or imino radicals; B is a methyl radical or a cycloalkyl radical having from three to seven carbon atoms, or an aryl radical, selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl aryl and heteroaryl radicals wherein t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Achim H-P Krauss, David F. Woodward
  • Patent number: 6812240
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula I; wherein A, Ar, X, Z, n, x, y, R and R3 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Thang D. Dinh, Robert M. Burk
  • Patent number: 6776990
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of acute pancreatitis in a mammal. Particular compositions comprise a binding element, a translocation element, and a therapeutic element able to prevent accumulation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: George Sachs, Kei Roger Aoki