Patents by Inventor Janis T. Eells

Janis T. Eells 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).

  • METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA
    Publication number: 20210060354
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for preventing or treating ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, wherein the methods include administering non-invasive photobiomodulation light therapy comprising a light having a wavelength in a red wavelength range. Biomarkers and diagnostic assays for selecting a treatment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Elizabeth S. Liedhegner
  • METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING OCULAR DISEASE
    Publication number: 20210059858
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and/or treating ocular diseases such as dry age-related macular degeneration, and/or improving or maintaining a retinal function, include administering non-invasive photobiomodulation light therapy in the context of a prior PBM treatment, on the basis of a patient pre-treatment characteristic. In some embodiments, methods comprise administering PBM therapy to subjects prior to onset of, or in early stages of, dry age-related macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Clark E. Tedford
  • Red to near-infrared photobiomodulation treatment of the visual system in visual system disease or injury
    Patent number: 7744590
    Abstract: A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm2 for a time of 1-3 minutes, and (b) observing restoration of visual system function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Medical College of Wisconsin Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Margaret T. T. Wong-Riley, Harry T. Whelan
  • RED TO NEAR-INFRARED PHOTOBIOMODULATION TREATMENT OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN VISUAL SYSTEM DISEASE OR INJURY
    Publication number: 20090062888
    Abstract: A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm2 for a time of 1-3 minutes, and (b) observing restoration of visual system function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Margaret T.T. Wong-Riley, Harry T. Whelan
  • Red to near-infrared photobiomodulation treatment of the visual system in visual system disease or injury
    Patent number: 7354432
    Abstract: A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm2 for a time of 1-3 minutes, and (b) observing restoration of visual system function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: MCW Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Margaret T. T. Wong-Riley, Harry T. Whelan
  • Red to near-infrared photobiomodulation treatment of the visual system in visual system disease or injury
    Publication number: 20040215293
    Abstract: A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm2 for a time of 1-3 minutes, and (b) observing restoration of visual system function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Janis T. Eells, Margaret T. T. Wong-Riley, Harry T. Whelan