Patents Assigned to Alcon
  • Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of the cornea following laser irradiation
    Patent number: 5582835
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing modulators to the eye. Compositions for use in preventing and treating the corneal haze are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Stella M. Robertson, Herman M. Kunkle, Jr.
  • 5-methyl-isoxazole-4-carboxylic acid anilides and 2-hydroxyethylidene-cyano acetic anilides for the treatment of ocular diseases
    Patent number: 5583150
    Abstract: The use of 5-methyl-isoxazole-4-carboxylic acid anilides and 2-hydroxyethylidene-cyano acetic acid anilides for treating ocular diseases with immune etiology is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Stella M. Robertson, Laura S. Lang
  • Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of the cornea following laser irradiation
    Patent number: 5580570
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing modulators to the eye. Compositions for use in preventing and treating the corneal haze are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Stella M. Robertson, Herman M. Kunkle, Jr.
  • Ophthalmic solutions
    Patent number: 5578578
    Abstract: Disclosed are solutions useful in surgery comprising a viscous or viscoelastic substance in an aqueous vehicle which is characterized as physiologically compatible; also disclosed are methods of using such solutions, implanting such viscous or viscoelastic substances, while minimizing the traumatic effect of surgery at the cellular level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Hecht, Ole J. Lorenzetti
  • Stable liquid enzyme compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 5576278
    Abstract: Compositions containing an ophthalmically acceptable enzyme of high purity and integrity in a liquid medium and methods involving the use of these compositions for cleaning a contact lens, and in combination with an antimicrobial agent for the simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry F. Van Duzee, Ralph P. Stone
  • Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of the cornea following laser irradiation
    Patent number: 5573775
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing modulators to the eye. Compositions for use in preventing and treating the corneal haze are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Stella M. Robertson, Herman M. Kunkle, Jr.
  • Use of amidoamines in ophthalmic compositions
    Patent number: 5573726
    Abstract: The use of certain amidoamines to disinfect contact lenses and preserve ophthalmic compositions is described, Ophthalmic compositions containing these compounds as disinfecting agents or preservatives are also described, The amidoamines utilized in the present invention have potent antibacterial and antifungal activity, and are chemically compatible with inorganic ions and other materials utilized in ophthalmic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Nissanke L. Dassanayake, Ronald L. Schlitzer, Joonsup Park
  • Prostaglandin combinations in glaucoma therapy
    Patent number: 5565492
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of combinations of F and E series prostaglandins and their respective derivatives and analogues, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Also disclosed are ophthalmic, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis M. DeSantis, Verney L. Sallee
  • Cutting blade assembly for a surgical scissors
    Patent number: 5562693
    Abstract: The present invention includes a stationary outer blade and a rotating inner cutting blade. A unique blade design and geometry allows clean, smooth cuts in fibrous tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Devlin, Kristin W. Grube
  • Topical ophthalmic acidic drug formulations
    Patent number: 5558876
    Abstract: Stable, comfortable, preserved, topical, ophthalmic compositions of acidic drugs are disclosed. Methods for their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Suketu Desai, Rajan Bawa
  • Compositions for treatment of glaucoma
    Patent number: 5554367
    Abstract: Compositions for controlling glaucoma and ocular hypertension are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Yusuf Ali, Rajni Jani, George R. McCarty
  • Absolute molecular weight polymers and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5547663
    Abstract: A process for preparing defined molecular weight polymers, particularly polyquaternary ammonium compounds, is disclosed. As the molecular weights of these compounds can be absolutely defined, rather than defined merely in terms of "number average molecular weight," these compounds are particularly useful as identification standards for other polymers which are made using conventional polymerization processes. The polyquaternary ammonium compounds described are further suitable for use as antimicrobial agents, particularly in ophthalmic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward C. Holloman, Evan P. Kyba, Joon S. Park
  • Polymerizable yellow dyes and their use in ophthalmic lenses
    Patent number: 5543504
    Abstract: Novel polymerizable yellow dyes are disclosed. Additionally, novel and known dyes are used to block or lower the intensity of blue light transmitted through ocular lenses and other windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Jinkerson
  • Use of certain anionic surfactants to enhance antimicrobial effectiveness of ophthalmic compositions
    Patent number: 5540918
    Abstract: Certain anionic surfactants are used to enhance antimicrobial effectiveness in comfortable, sustained release ophthalmic compositions containing polyelectrolytes, such as carboxyvinyl polymers, polystyrene sulfonic acid polymers and cationic exchange resins, as well as at least one active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernesto J. Castillo, Yusuf Ali
  • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
    Patent number: 5538966
    Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are disclosed:Compounds of Formula I are the topic of this invention: ##STR1## Wherein G, J and the two atoms of the thiophene ring to which they are attached form a six-membered ring chosen from ##STR2## The compounds are useful as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse A. May, Hwang-Hsing Chen, Brian DuPr e, Thomas R. Dean
  • Polyethylene oxide-containing quaternary ammunium polymers and pharmaceutical compositions containing an antimicrobial amount of same
    Patent number: 5536494
    Abstract: PEO-containing quaternary ammonium compounds have good broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. These compounds are useful in pharmaceutical compositions as preservatives and in contact lens care compositions as preservatives and/or disinfectants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Joonsup Park
  • Pupillometer
    Patent number: 5534952
    Abstract: A pupillometer made from a clear, flexible material and having at least one pair of semicircular reference marks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Zanecchia, Ann M. Heinrich, Teresa Ustanik
  • Surgical cassette adapter
    Patent number: D375553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Creed, James R. Dennewill, Valentine P. Injev, Diana J. Perrotta, Richard A. Rossback
  • Surgical handpiece
    Patent number: D376204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Huculak, Richard S. Rader, Michael A. Zica
  • Ophthalmic laser
    Patent number: D376207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Buczek, Bruno Dacquay, James R. Dennewill, K. Allen Le, Leonard Rodriguez, Philip J. D'Almada Remedios, Douglas F. Walker