Patents by Inventor Henry F. Edelhauser

Henry F. Edelhauser 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).

  • Topical ophthalmic compositions containing one or more retinoids
    Patent number: 4826871
    Abstract: Topical ophthalmic compositions containing one or more retinoids selected from the group consisting of near and remote analogues and derivatives of retinoic acid are described. Six classes of ophthalmic vehicles suitable as carriers for the retinoids are also described. The compositions are useful in the treatment of dry eye syndrome and related ophthalmic surface disorders and as ocular lubricants. A method of treating dry eye syndrome and related ophthalmic surface disorders and a method of providing topical ocular lubrication using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventors: Philip D. Gressel, Robert E. Roehrs, John L. Ubels, Henry F. Edelhauser