Patents by Inventor Gustav Graff

Gustav Graff 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: 8084054
    Abstract: Drug delivery film compositions containing a combination of a water-soluble, film-forming polymers and a fatty acid glyceride or ester are suitable for delivering ophthalmic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Bhagwati P. Kabra, Janet D. Howie, Youqin Tian, David Allen Marsh, Gustav Graff
  • Publication number: 20080188573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thy1-FP (fluorescent protein) non-human transgenic animals such as mice to screen for ophthalmic agents that can be used to treat corneal dry eye syndrome and/or retinal neuropathies associated with glaucoma and/or age-related macular degeneration. Such ophthalmic agents may be selected by assessing their ability to provide protection in ocular tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Ye WEI, Richard L. ORNBERG, Gustav GRAFF
  • Publication number: 20080132451
    Abstract: A method of treating dry eye or dry eye symptom includes topically administering a formulation to the eye. The formulation includes an ophthalmically acceptable carrier and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a positive modulator of PSA-NCAM. The administered formulation treats dry eye or dry eye symptoms. A method of stimulating the expression of PSA-NCAM in neural beds of an eye includes topically administering a formulation to the eye. The formulation includes an ophthalmically acceptable carrier and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a positive modulator of PSA-NCAM. The administered formulation may stimulate the expression of PSA-NCAM in the neural beds of the eye. A formulation includes an ophthalmically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a positive modulator of polysialic acid-neural cell adhesion molecule (PSA-NCAM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Alcon Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Martha E. Gadd, Gustav Graff
  • Publication number: 20070254939
    Abstract: Topical compositions of amide derivatives of carboxylic acid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are disclosed. The compositions have a reduced potential to cause mitochondrial swelling when topically administered to the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventor: Gustav Graff
  • Publication number: 20060257487
    Abstract: Topical aqueous suspension compositions of sparingly soluble ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions comprise a combination of a poloxamer or meroxapol surfactant and a glycol tonicity-adjusting agent such as propylene glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Geoffrey Owen, Amy Brooks, Gustav Graff
  • Publication number: 20060257486
    Abstract: Topical aqueous suspension compositions of sparingly soluble ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions comprise a combination of a poloxamine nonionic surfactant and a glycol tonicity-adjusting agent such as propylene glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Geoffrey Owen, Amy Brooks, Gustav Graff
  • Publication number: 20060128803
    Abstract: The topical use of 13(S)-HODE and analogs are disclosed for the treatment of dry eye disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Klimko, Daniel Gamache, Gustav Graff, Mark Hellberg, John Falck, John Yanni
  • Publication number: 20050143468
    Abstract: The use of amfenac and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat vascular endothelial growth factor mediated vascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: David Bingaman, Michael Kapin, Daniel Gamache, Gustav Graff, John Yanni
  • Publication number: 20040132773
    Abstract: The use of 3-benzolphenylacetic acids and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat neurodegenerative retinal disorders is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel A Gamache, Gustav Graff, John M Yanni, Michael A Kapin
  • Publication number: 20040126408
    Abstract: Drug delivery film compositions containing a combination of a water-soluble, film-forming polymers and a fatty acid glyceride or ester are suitable for delivering ophthalmic drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Bhagwati P. Kabra, Janet D. Howie, Youqin Tian, David Allen Marsh, Gustav Graff
  • Patent number: 6645978
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions containing Lipoxin A4 and its analogs and methods of their use for treating dry eve are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Gustav Graff, Mark R. Hellberg, Peter G. Klimko, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6646003
    Abstract: The topical use of certain flurbiprofen amide derivatives and ketorolac amide derivatives to treat ophthalmic angiogenesis-related and inflammatory disorders of the posterior segment of the eye is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustav Graff, Mark R. Hellberg, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20030207941
    Abstract: The use of amfenac and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat vascular endothelial growth factor mediated vascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: David P. Bingaman, Michael A. Kapin, Daniel A. Gamache, Gustav Graff, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6638976
    Abstract: The use of 3-benzolphenylacetic acids and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat neurodegenerative retinal disorders is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Gustav Graff, John M. Yanni, Michael A. Kapin
  • Publication number: 20030187072
    Abstract: The use of 3-benzolphenylacetic acids and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat angiogenesis-related disorders, including ophthalmic angiogenesis-related disorders such as diabetic retinopathy and exudative macular degeneration, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Michael A. Kapin, David P. Bingaman, Daniel A. Gamache, Gustav Graff, John M. Yanni
  • Publication number: 20020183376
    Abstract: The topical use of certain flurbiprofen amide derivatives and ketorolac amide derivatives to treat ophthalmic angiogenesis-related and inflammatory disorders of the posterior segment of the eye is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustav Graff, Mark R. Hellberg, John M. Yanni
  • Patent number: 6458853
    Abstract: Phospholipid-HETE derivatives, compositions and methods of use are disclosed. The compounds are particularly useful for treating dry eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Gustav Graff, Peter G. Klimko
  • Patent number: 6458854
    Abstract: Phospholipid-HETE derivatives, compositions and methods of use are disclosed. The compounds are particularly useful for treating dry eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Gustav Graff, Peter G. Klimko
  • Patent number: 6437160
    Abstract: 3-heteroatom substituted and two carbon homologs of 15-HETE, and their derivatives, compositions and methods of their use for treating dry eye are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter G. Klimko, Mark R. Hellberg, Gustav Graff
  • Patent number: 6433007
    Abstract: Methods for treating post-surgical formation of cataracts or posterior capsule opacification are disclosed. The methods utilize compositions containing certain compounds having an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant moiety covalently linked by and amide and ester bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wiliam H. Garner, Gustav Graff