Patents by Inventor Eric R. First

Eric R. First 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: 7824694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the therapeutic effects of a neurotoxin, e.g., a botulinum toxin, where the methods comprise a “wash-down” (e.g., a decreased intake) of a current pain medication and an administration of a neurotoxin. In some embodiments, the present inventions relates to methods for enhancing the therapeutic effects of a neurotoxin for treating pain, e.g., headache pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. First, Ryan A. Irvine
  • Publication number: 20100129449
    Abstract: Cosmetic compositions include a Clostridial neurotoxin component and a microsphere component. In certain compositions, the composition includes a botulinum toxin and a plurality of swellable microspheres. The compositions are administered to individuals, by injection and the like, to treat a cosmetic defect of deficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20100098727
    Abstract: Methods of treating an eye disorder are disclosed. Particular methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: ERIC R. FIRST
  • Publication number: 20090087459
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating an eye disorder. The methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder. The eye disorder may be associated with an inflammation of the eye, including for example, bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratic precipitates, macular edema, and inflammation response after intra-ocular lens implantation. The Clostridial toxin may be produced by a Clostridial beratti, a Clostridia butyricum, a Clostridial tetani bacterium and/or a Clostridial botulinum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Eric R. FIRST
  • Patent number: 7465458
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating an eye disorder. The methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder. The eye disorder may be associated with an inflammation of the eye, including for example, bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratic precipitates, macular edema, and inflammation response after intra-ocular lens implantation. The Clostridial toxin may be produced by a Clostridial beratti, a Clostridia butyricum, a Clostridial tetani bacterium and/or a Clostridial botulinum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 7438921
    Abstract: Methods for treating a buttock deformity or for preventing development of a buttock deformity by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum neurotoxin, to a buttock deformity or to the vicinity of a buttock deformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 7429386
    Abstract: Methods for treating stretch marks by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a patient with a stretch mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 7419675
    Abstract: Methods for treating peritoneal adhesions by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a patient with a peritoneal adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20080199498
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating an eye disorder. The methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder. The eye disorder may be associated with an inflammation of the eye, including for example, bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratic precipitates, macular edema, and inflammation response after intra-ocular lens implantation. The Clostridial toxin may be produced by a Clostridial beratti, a Clostridia butyricum, a Clostridial tetani bacterium and/or a Clostridial botulinum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20080152739
    Abstract: Methods for treating a buttock deformity or for preventing development of a buttock deformity by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum neurotoxin, to a buttock deformity or to the vicinity of a buttock deformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20080152672
    Abstract: Methods for treating a buttock deformity or for preventing development of a buttock deformity by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum neurotoxin, to a buttock deformity or to the vicinity of a buttock deformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 7270287
    Abstract: Methods for treating kinesia (motion sickness) by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a cranial or neck area of a patient susceptible to motion sickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20070178121
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the result of a skin treatment for a human patient. In some embodiments, the methods comprise the step of administering a neurotoxin to a skin area designated for the skin treatment. The skin treatment includes the application of a dermatologic agent and/or procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Eric R. First, Ryan S. Irvine
  • Patent number: 7220422
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating an eye disorder. The methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder. The eye disorder may be associated with an inflammation of the eye, including for example, bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratic precipitates, macular edema, and inflammation response after intra-ocular lens implantation. The Clostridial toxin may be produced by a Clostridial beratti, a Clostridia butyricum, a Clostridial tetani bacterium and/or a Clostridial botulinum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 7179474
    Abstract: Methods for treating a buttock deformity or for preventing development of a buttock deformity by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum neurotoxin, to a buttock deformity or to the vicinity of a buttock deformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Publication number: 20040234532
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating an eye disorder. The methods comprise a step of locally administering a Clostridial toxin to the eye of a patient to treat the disorder. The eye disorder may be associated with an inflammation of the eye, including for example, bacterial conjunctivitis, fungal conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratic precipitates, macular edema, and inflammation response after intra-ocular lens implantation. The Clostridial toxin may be produced by a Clostridial beratti, a Clostridia butyricum, a Clostridial tetani bacterium and/or a Clostridial botulinum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 6087327
    Abstract: The compositions and methods disclosed herein utilize admixtures of neurotoxins to cause denervation which is unexpectedly more localized and of longer duration than otherwise occurs with single neurotoxins. The compositions and methods of the invention utilize neurotoxin admixtures calibrated in median paralysis units rather than LD.sub.50 s. Admixtures of neurotoxins include, but are not limited to, the botulinum serotypes A-G and tetanus toxin. The clinical benefits of the disclosed invention include: lengthening intervals between neurotoxin treatments; reducing adverse immunogenic responses to neurotoxins; and, reducing adverse diffusion-dependent side-effects of neurotoxin treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Inventors: L. Bruce Pearce, Eric R. First
  • Patent number: 6063768
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the use of at least one serotype or a combination of serotypes of Botulinum neurotoxin either alone or in combination with other peptides or fusion proteins, that when administered in a safe and effective amount, antagonize and therefore decrease or block inflammation induced by the neurogenic mechanisms underlying or associated with inflammatory disorders, in particular, arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Eric R. First