Patents by Inventor Larry Wheeler

Larry Wheeler 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).

  • Patent number: 8293210
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to prevent the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, or to reduce one or more symptoms of an ocular condition, such as an ocular neurosensory disorder and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, James Burke, Patrick M. Hughes, Kai-Ming Zhang, Ton Lin, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Patent number: 8293741
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others or to improve vision in a normal eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Burke, Patrick M. Hughes, Kai-Ming Zhang, Ton Lin, Glenn Huang, Brittany A. Jackson, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy S. Donn
  • Publication number: 20120259413
    Abstract: Provided are devices, compositions and methods utilizing EP4 and EP2 receptor agonists for preventing, reducing, or treating capsular contracture occurring in response to the implantation of breast prostheses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im, Gurpreet Ahluwalia, Frederick C. Beddingfield, Larry A. Wheeler, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20120196911
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are used to activate alpha2 adrenergic receptors. The compounds of Formula 1 are incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions and are used as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, John R. Cappiello
  • Publication number: 20120142675
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating disorders of the retina comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a compound selected from the group consisting of olanzapine, certain of its metabolites, clozapine, and n-desmethyl clozapine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Jyotirmoy Kusari, Sheila X. Zhou, Mingting Tian, Edwin U. Padillo, Sandhya S. Rao, Daniel W. Gil, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20120136011
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a skin blemish. The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound useful for treating skin blemishes such as wounds, scars and wrinkles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Guang L. Jiang, Wha-Bin Im, Frederick C. Beddingfield, Larry A. Wheeler, Scott M. Whitcup, Robert M. Burk
  • Patent number: 8178571
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are used to activate alpha2 adrenergic receptors. The compounds of Formula 1 are incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions and are used as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, John R. Cappiello
  • Patent number: 8153645
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating chronic pain in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective persistent sodium channel antagonist that has at least 20-fold selectivity for persistent sodium current relative to transient sodium current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Ehring, Joseph S. Adorante, John E. Donello, Larry A. Wheeler, Thomas Malone
  • Patent number: 8124612
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating neurological disorders in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective persistent sodium channel antagonist that has at least 20-fold selectivity for persistent sodium current relative to transient sodium current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Ehring, Joseph S. Adorante, Larry A. Wheeler, Thomas Malone, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20120046332
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating corneal haze. Compositions and methods of use comprise therapeutically effective amounts of compounds that agonize the EP2 and/or EP4 receptor. Administration of the disclosed compounds can prevent and treat corneal haze development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Guang Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im, Larry A. Wheeler, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20110318303
    Abstract: Disclosed herein TPV1 is a method of treating ocular and systemic conditions by administering IL-10 and TPV134R polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Stern, Christopher S. Schaumburg, Karyn F. Siemasko, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20110312886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating ocular and systemic conditions by administering a TGF-?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael E. Stern, Christopher S. Schaumburg, Karyn F. Siemasko, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8071635
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, Phong X. Nguyen, Dario G. Gomez
  • Patent number: 8063087
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gill, Michael Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, Phong X. Nguyen, Dario G. Gomez
  • Patent number: 8063086
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20110251201
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to prevent the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, or to reduce one or more symptoms of an ocular condition, such as an ocular neurosensory disorder and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, James Burke, Patrick M. Hughes, Kai-Ming Zhang, Ton Lin, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Patent number: 7960423
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7893107
    Abstract: Methods are provided directed to administering a therapeutically effective amount of a prostaglandin EP4 agonist component to a mammal afflicted with or prone to afflicted with a disease or condition selected from an esophageal ulcer, alcohol gastropathy, a duodenal ulcer, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastropathy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced enteropathy and intestinal ischemia. Such administration results in treating the disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20100298395
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are used to activate alpha2 adrenergic receptors. The compounds of Formula 1 are incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions and are used as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, John R. Cappiello
  • Patent number: 7838545
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gill, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler