Patents by Inventor Edward L. Paul

Edward L. Paul 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).

  • Patent number: 7887847
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition that promotes visual health and reduces or reverses visual acuity loss by a reduced Vitamin E content from standard supplements with the addition of taurine, omega-3 fatty acids, and non proform Vitamin A carotenoids including lutein and zeaxanthin. The essential ingredients of the nutritional or dietary supplements are Vitamin C, no more than 300 IUs of Vitamin E, Vitamin A at least a portion of which is provided in the form of a proform Vitamin A carotenoid, omega-3 fatty acids, and non proform Vitamin A carotenoids including lutein and/or zeaxanthin. The essential ingredients are provided in a form suitable of oral ingestion or other forms of administration in one or more doses per day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Edward L. Paul, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7187977
    Abstract: A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device and method using a microcurrent with a carrier signal and a square wave form for promoting cell repair and/or healing. It has been found that applying particular wave forms of direct current with a carrier wave signal with specified intervals promotes cell healing especially in treatment of macular degeneration. This method and nerve stimulation device is packaged to require no input from a user and a user must only apply the electrodes to the correct part of the body and start the preprogrammed sequence of electrical currents. The method involves applying bursts of direct current at higher frequencies for shorter periods of time followed by lower frequency bursts of electrical current for longer periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Atlantic Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Paul, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7158834
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing microcurrent stimulation (MSC) therapy. In accordance with the present invention, it has been determined that the application of microcurrent signals at particular frequencies to the eye for particular periods of time stabilizes and even improves conditions of macular degeneration and other ocular diseases. Experimental data from clinical trials shows that results of persons who underwent therapy are at least better than placebo (i.e., efficacious), and that the therapy is safe. In fact, experimental data from clinical trials showed that approximately 98% of the patients who underwent the MCS therapy of the invention experienced either stabilization or improvement of macular degeneration within one year of starting therapy. Of this percentage, approximately 65% of the patients subjected to the MCS therapy experienced improved vision, while approximately 32% experienced stabilization of macular degeneration (i.e., no further loss of vision).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Atlantic Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward L. Paul, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040176820
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing microcurrent stimulation (MSC) therapy. In accordance with the present invention, it has been determined that the application of microcurrent signals at particular frequencies to the eye for particular periods of time stabilizes and even improves conditions of macular degeneration and other ocular diseases. Experimental data from clinical trials shows that results of persons who underwent therapy are at least better than placebo (i.e., efficacious), and that the therapy is safe. In fact, experimental data from clinical trials showed that approximately 98% of the patients who underwent the MCS therapy of the invention experienced either stabilization or improvement of macular degeneration within one year of starting therapy. Of this percentage, approximately 65% of the patients subjected to the MCS therapy experienced improved vision, while approximately 32% experienced stabilization of macular degeneration (i.e., no further loss of vision).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Edward L. Paul
  • Publication number: 20030233137
    Abstract: A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device and method using a microcurrent with a carrier signal and a square wave form for promoting cell repair and/or healing. It has been found that applying particular wave forms of direct current with a carrier wave signal with specified intervals promotes cell healing especially in treatment of macular degeneration. This method and nerve stimulation device is packaged to require no input from a user and a user must only apply the electrodes to the correct part of the body and start the preprogrammed sequence of electrical currents. The method involves applying bursts of direct current at higher frequencies for shorter periods of time followed by lower frequency bursts of electrical current for longer periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Edward L. Paul
  • Patent number: 5314506
    Abstract: Impinging fluid jet streams are used in a continuous crystallization process to achieve high intensity micromixing of fluids so as to form a homogeneous composition prior to the start of nucleation. This process permits direct crystallization of high surface area particles of high purity and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Midler, Jr., Edward L. Paul, Edwin F. Whittington, Mauricio Futran, Paul D. Liu, Jaanpyng Hsu, Shih-Hsie Pan
  • Patent number: 4415670
    Abstract: Use of a static mixing system element as a tissue culture propagator. The element comprises an assembly of parallel sheets shaped to provide a plurality of mixing cells wherein fluid entering a cell from two separate inlet channels is rearranged due to shearing and extensional forces and divided into two new outlet streams each of which leaves the mixing cell in a different direction from either inlet stream. The configuration of the device provides uniform flow across all surfaces for precise control of growth conditions and maximum cell growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Grabner, Edward L. Paul
  • Patent number: 4296204
    Abstract: Use of a static mixing system element as a tissue culture propagator. The element comprises an assembly of parallel sheets shaped to provide a plurality of mixing cells wherein fluid entering a cell from two separate inlet channels is rearranged due to shearing and extensional forces and divided into two new outlet streams each of which leaves the mixing cell in a different direction from either inlet stream. The configuration of the device provides uniform flow across all surfaces for precise control of growth conditions and maximum cell growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Grabner, Edward L. Paul
  • Patent number: D261807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Roy W. Grabner, William J. McAleer, Edward L. Paul