Patents by Inventor Gerald Cagle

Gerald Cagle 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: 8993636
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Alcon Pharamceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 8673902
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20140051670
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 7671070
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20100048522
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20070129743
    Abstract: A surgical knife blade or other surgical device containing an anti-microbial coating. The coating may be adhered to the device by a water-soluble adhesive that allows the anti-microbial coating to be released into the wound track. The coating may be of a consistency that allows a certain amount of the coating to slough off and pool or puddle around the surgical site as the surgical device is moved into and out of the surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Gerald Cagle
  • Publication number: 20060173077
    Abstract: An irrigation technique that can be used to increase the flow of fluid through the trabecular meshwork and to deliver a therapeutic agent or compound directly into the trabecular meshwork. Pulses of relatively high pressure irrigating balanced salt solution containing a therapeutic agent or compound can be directed at the trabecular meshwork. These pulses can be focused, or applied over a larger area. Such a technique may be practiced using the herein disclosed tip with commercially available surgical handpieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Gerald Cagle
  • Publication number: 20060110328
    Abstract: A method of delivering a nasal spray. A sprayer having a formulation comprising olopatadine is provided. A spray of the formulation is delivered to a subject's nose. The spray may have a spray characteristic comprising a spray pattern having a longest axis of 20-45 mm, a shortest axis of 14-20 mm, and an ellipticity of 1-1.8. The spray may also have a spray characteristic comprising a droplet size distribution having a D10 of 15-30 ?m, a D50 of 30-60 ?m, a D90 of 50-150 ?m, a SPAN of not more than 3, and a % Volume of <10 ?m of less than 4%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, G. Wall
  • Patent number: 6740664
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20040097512
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6716830
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20030069253
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6509327
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20020193370
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6486138
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic compositions containing a gelling amount of a combination of galactomannan polysaccharides and borates. The compositions gel or partially gel upon administration to the eye. The present invention also discloses methods of topical ophthalmic administration of the compositions to the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bahram Asgharian, Gerald Cagle, Mandar V. Shah, Kerry L. Markwardt
  • Publication number: 20020142999
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more oxazolidinone antimicrobial agents are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic or nasal conditions by applying those compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6440964
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6395746
    Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing ophthalmic, otic, and nasal infections and attendant inflammation are described. The methods utilize ophthalmic, otic, and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g. trovafloxacin). The compositions also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents (e.g. dexamethasone). The compositions are utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic, and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20020028816
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20020022629
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni