Patents by Inventor Jon Polansky

Jon Polansky 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 to screen and treat individuals with glaucoma or the propensity to develop glaucoma
    Publication number: 20040132795
    Abstract: The present invention involves methods and reagents for diagnosing and treating glaucoma and related disorders. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of identifying mutations in the TIGR gene of a glaucomatous patient and treating them with an effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Additionally the invention allows the identification of individuals at risk for progressive increases in intraocular pressure, which is a risk factor for glaucoma; the invention thus also allows the identification of individuals among ocular hypertensive/glaucoma suspect groups at increased risk of visual field loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Jon Polansky
  • Methods to screen and treat individuals with glaucoma or the propensity to develop glaucoma
    Publication number: 20030119000
    Abstract: The present invention involves methods and reagents for diagnosing and treating glaucoma and related disorders. Specifically, the invention relates to a method of identifying mutations in the TIGR gene of a glaucomatous patient and treating them with an effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Additionally the invention allows the identification of individuals at risk for progressive increases in intraocular pressure, which is a risk factor for glaucoma; the invention thus also allows the identification of individuals among ocular hypertensive/glaucoma suspect groups at increased risk of visual field loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Jon Polansky