Patents by Inventor Irving M. Katz

Irving M. Katz 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).

  • Ophthalmic use of norfloxacin and related antibiotics
    Patent number: 4551456
    Abstract: Norfloxacin and related antibiotics are useful in the treatment of ocular infections by topical administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Irving M. Katz
  • Shaped ophthalmic inserts for treating dry eye syndrome
    Patent number: 4343787
    Abstract: Water soluble solid ophthalmic inserts for the treatment of dry eye in patients (human and animal), comprising a water soluble solid polymer of appropriate size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Irving M. Katz
  • Contact lens wetting agents
    Patent number: 4287175
    Abstract: A method of wetting a contact lens present in the human eye which comprises inserting a water soluble solid polymer into the cul-de-sac of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Irving M. Katz