Patents by Inventor Kenneth I. Sawyer

Kenneth I. Sawyer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230091716
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for treating or preventing an inflammatory ocular surface disease or disorder, such as ocular graft-versus-host disease, dry eye, meibomian gland disease, thyroid eye disease, blepharitis, Sjogren's syndrome, peripheral ulcerative keratitis, or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, in a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising (a) administering a topical progesterone composition to the forehead of the subject; (b) administering punctal plugs to the subject; and (c) administering a opical corticosteroid composition, such as loteprednol etabonate ointment, to the eye of the subject. Such administration methods may also be useful in improving corneal health before cataract surgery and/or promoting healing of the cornea after cataract surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Zhonghui Katie LUO, Kenneth I. SAWYER, Wei-Wei CHANG
  • Publication number: 20220401458
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for treating a disease or condition selected from Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, concussion, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, spinal cord injury, Sjögren's syndrome, Hashimoto's disease, lupus, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, graft vs. host disease, hypogonadism, male metabolic syndrome, menopausal hormone insufficiency, and ocular surface disease, the method comprising topical administration of a testosterone composition to the forehead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-Wei Chang
  • Patent number: 10251835
    Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: GLIA, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Patent number: 10098895
    Abstract: A method for treating a symptom of a neurodegenerative condition. The method includes topically administering a composition that contains a sex steroid or a cannabinoid or a mixture of both to the forehead, to an area of the outer ear of the subject not including the ear canal, or to both of these anatomical locations. The symptom treatable by the method is a motor symptom or a non-motor symptom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: GLIA, LLC
    Inventors: Wei-wei Chang, Kenneth I. Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20180064728
    Abstract: A method for treating a symptom of a neurodegenerative condition. The method includes topically administering a composition that contains a sex steroid or a cannabinoid or a mixture of both to the forehead, to an area of the outer ear of the subject not including the ear canal, or to both of these anatomical locations. The symptom treatable by the method is a motor symptom or a non-motor symptom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Wei-wei Chang, Kenneth I. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 9895343
    Abstract: A method for treating radiotherapy- or chemotherapy-induced cognitive or emotional impairment by topically administering a cannabinoid. Also provided is a method for treating a tumor by topically administering a cannabinoid together with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: GLIA, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Publication number: 20170281531
    Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Patent number: 9682032
    Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Glia, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Publication number: 20160271100
    Abstract: A method for treating radiotherapy- or chemotherapy-induced cognitive or emotional impairment by topically administering a cannabinoid. Also provided is a method for treating a tumor by topically administering a cannabinoid together with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Publication number: 20160030333
    Abstract: A method for rapid delivery of an active compound to innervate a cranial nerve of a subject. Also provided is a method for treating a disease or condition by topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the face excluding the palpebral part of the eye, in an amount effective for treating the disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Wei-wei Chang
  • Publication number: 20090263196
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for suppressing the degradation of wood, wood products, and wooden structures due to infestation by wood-boring organisms, by use of a polyurea composition. The invention also provides for wood, wood products, and wood structures that are resistant to degradation due to borer infestation by use of a polyurea composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Robert J. Kupper
  • Patent number: 7572461
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for suppressing the degradation of wood, wood products, and wooden structures due to infestation by wood-boring organisms, by use of a polyurea composition. The invention also provides for wood, wood products, and wood structures that are resistant to degradation due to borer infestation by use of a polyurea composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Robert J. Kupper
  • Publication number: 20080194859
    Abstract: The invention is directed to novel compounds that are used in the formation of polyurea compositions, including one-part and two-part polyurea compositions. The invention is also directed to polyureas formed from such compounds, cross-linked polyureas, and UV-stabilized polyureas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth I. Sawyer, Robert J. Kupper
  • Patent number: 6585274
    Abstract: A portable luggage carrier, and, more particularly, to such a carrier having an exercise means associated therewith. The portable carrier comprises a support member or means for supporting the luggage. A fold out platform means connected to the support means for holding the luggage is provided and the carrier has a collapsible wheel means affixed to the support means in association with a handle means affixed to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmaceuticals Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6403063
    Abstract: A method of treating nail fungus is disclosed. The method comprises applying a therapeutic polyurea composition to an affected nail. Such nail composition is selected from a reaction solution, a stabilized reaction solution, a blocked reaction solution or a mixture of any of the foregoing solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6401724
    Abstract: A method of applying a cosmetic nail lacquer or polish to a nail of an animal is disclosed. The method comprises applying a polyurea composition to the nail. Such nail composition is selected from a reaction solution, a stabilized reaction solution, a blocked reaction solution or a mixture of any of the foregoing solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Par Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20020017767
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable luggage carrier, and, more particularly, to such a carrier having an exercise means associated therewith. The portable carrier comprises a support member or means for supporting the luggage. A fold out platform means connected to the support means for holding the luggage is provided and the carrier has a collapsible wheel means affixed to the support means in association with a handle means affixed to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Sawyer