Patents by Inventor Courtney Rouse Smith

Courtney Rouse Smith 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).

  • MACROCYCLIC LACTONE FORMULATIONS, METHODS OF THEIR PREPARATION AND USE OF THE FORMULATIONS IN TREATING PATHOLOGIES SECONDARY TO OPHTHALMIC PARASITES
    Publication number: 20230165798
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating parasitic etiologies of ophthalmic diseases in the eyelash, eyelid, or cutaneous tissue surrounding the eyelash or eyelid by topically applying to the eyelash, eyelid, or cutaneous tissue surrounding the eyelash or eyelid a formulation of antiparasitic agents such as macrocyclic lactone parasiticides, comprising of suspended particles of ivermectin and polymer solid dispersion in a suitable pharmaceutically carrier. The formulation may include particles of ivermectin and a polymer having a D90 particle size below about 10 microns preferably between about 800 nm and about 4 microns. The polymer may be an extended release polymer. The formulation may further include mineral oil and an anhydrous gel. The formulation may have a viscosity between 30,000 cP and about 100,000 cP preferably between about 40,000 cP and about 90,000 cP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Hovione Scientia
    Inventors: Carla Vozone, Andreia Filipa dos Santos Cordeiro Robert Lopes, Hugo Almeida, Courtney Rouse Smith, Sérgio Silva, George Macgrath
  • Methods and compositions for treating meibomian gland dysfunction
    Patent number: 11596641
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing a minocycline topical suspension, for treating meibomian gland dysfunction and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Carla Maria Dos Santos Vozone, Mohammad Salman, George Nathaniel Magrath, III, Courtney Rouse Smith
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION, DRY EYE DISEASE, AND RELATED DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20220125829
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing a pharmaceutical composition, for treating meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eye disease, and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Carla Maria dos Santos Vozone, Mohammad Salman, George Nathaniel Magrath, III, Courtney Rouse Smith
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING ROSACEA
    Publication number: 20220062308
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing a minocycline topical suspension, for treating rosacea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Carla Maria dos Santos Vozone, Mohammad Salman, George Nathaniel Magrath, Courtney Rouse Smith
  • Methods and Compositions for Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    Publication number: 20210308154
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing a minocycline topical suspension, for treating meibomian gland dysfunction and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Carla Maria dos Santos Vozone, Mohammad Salman, George Nathaniel Magrath, III, Courtney Rouse Smith
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION
    Publication number: 20210299149
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing a minocycline topical suspension, for treating meibomian gland dysfunction and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Carla Maria dos Santos Vozone, Mohammad Salman, George Nathaniel Magrath, III, Courtney Rouse Smith
  • Contrast Media Taste Masking Formulations
    Publication number: 20150151008
    Abstract: The disclosure provides oral solid particle formulations comprising of an iodinated imaging agent and at least one taste masking agent showing improved bioadhesive properties, and are also useful for imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Courtney Rouse Smith, Marcio Temtem, Conrad Winters