Patents by Inventor Kenneth Bliznik

Kenneth Bliznik 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).

  • Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5817277
    Abstract: The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Mary Mowrey-McKee, Kenneth Bliznik, Ralph Stone
  • Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5756045
    Abstract: The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Mary Mowrey-McKee, Kenneth Bliznik, Ralph Stone
  • Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5593637
    Abstract: The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Mary Mowrey-McKee, Kenneth Bliznik, Ralph Stone
  • Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5500186
    Abstract: The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Mowrey-McKee, Kenneth Bliznik, Ralph Stone
  • Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses
    Patent number: 5422073
    Abstract: The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Mowrey-McKee, Kenneth Bliznik, Ralph Stone