Patents by Inventor Brett E. Thomas

Brett E. Thomas 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 device having therapeutic agent delivery capability and method of forming same
    Patent number: 9233069
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Brett E. Thomas, Stephen J. Van Noy, Chi-Chun Tsai