Patents by Inventor Keith Wayne Ward

Keith Wayne Ward 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).

  • Compositions and Methods for Modulating Inflammation Using Fluoroquinolones
    Publication number: 20080306038
    Abstract: Compositions for modulating an inflammation comprise a fluoroquinolone having one of Formulae I-VIII. Methods for modulating an inflammation comprise administering such compositions to a subject in need thereof. The compositions and methods are suitable for modulating an ocular or ophthalmic inflammation, including uveitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, or inflammation associated with contact lens-associated corneal infiltrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jinzhong Zhang, Keith Wayne Ward
  • Pharmaceutical Compositions and Method for Treating, Reducing, Ameliorating, Alleviating, or Preventing Dry Eye
    Publication number: 20080305994
    Abstract: A composition for treating, reducing, ameliorating, alleviating, or preventing a dry eye condition or an opthalmologic disorder that has an etiology in inflammation comprises an inhibitor of activity of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (“PARP”). The composition can also include a modulator of pro-inflammatory gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jinzhong Zhang, Zhenze Hu, Keith Wayne Ward