Patents by Inventor Daniel Cafaro

Daniel Cafaro 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).

  • Compositions and methods for storing contact lenses
    Patent number: 5882687
    Abstract: Compositions for storing contact lenses include a liquid medium containing a polyanionic component, preferably a water soluble polyanionic component, in an amount effective to provide a hydration layer on the surface of said contact lens. The composition has a viscosity of less than 50 cps at 25.degree. C., an osmolality of at least about 200 mOsm/kg, and preferably a pH in the range of about 6 to about 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: John Y. Park, Daniel Cafaro, Anthony J. Dziabo