Patents by Inventor Gerry Franco

Gerry Franco 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 including vitamin-based surfactants and methods for using same
    Patent number: 7923469
    Abstract: Compositions for caring for contact lenses and eyes include a liquid aqueous medium and a vitamin derivative component present in an amount effective as a surfactant in the composition. The compositions can be used to clean, soak, re-wet and, with the inclusion of a disinfectant, disinfect contact lenses. In addition, the compositions are effective as artificial tears and eye wash solutions. Methods for contact lens care and eye care are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Allergen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Huth, Richard Chadwick, Gerry Franco
  • Compositions including vitamin-based surfactants and methods for using same
    Publication number: 20030068250
    Abstract: Compositions for caring for contact lenses and eyes include a liquid aqueous medium and a vitamin derivative component present in an amount effective as a surfactant in the composition. The compositions can be used to clean, soak, re-wet and, with the inclusion of a disinfectant, disinfect contact lenses. In addition, the compositions are effective as artificial tears and eye wash solutions. Methods for contact lens care and eye care are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Huth, Gerry Franco, Richard Chadwick