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).

  • Publication number: 20080176953
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of ocular neovascularization and macular degeneration. The invention includes combining photodynamic therapy with administration of a neuroprotectant and a neovascularization inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Wheeler, Gerald W. DeVries
  • Patent number: 7399868
    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 cardivascular 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: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7396849
    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 cardivascular 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: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080146635
    Abstract: A compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is disclosed herein. Methods and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080131485
    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: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, James Burke, Patrick M. Hughes, Kai-Ming Zhang, Ton Lin, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Publication number: 20080132576
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of pain and intraocular pressure. Particularly disclosed are new compositions for the treatment of chronic pain, glaucoma and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Daniel W. Gil, Wenkui Ken Fang, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080131372
    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: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, James Burke, Patrick M. Hughes, Kai-Ming Zhang, Ton Lin, Larry A. Wheeler, Rosy Sheng Donn
  • Publication number: 20080118548
    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 treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn HUANG, Brittany Jackson, James Burke, Ton Lin, Patrick Hughes, Larry Wheeler, Rosy Donn
  • Publication number: 20080118547
    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 treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn Huang, Brittany Jackson, James Burke, Ton Lin, Patrick Hughes, Larry Wheeler, Rosy Donn
  • Publication number: 20080118549
    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 treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn HUANG, Brittany Jackson, James Burke, Ton Lin, Patrick Hughes, Larry Wheeler, Rosy Donn
  • Publication number: 20080097103
    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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080091028
    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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7358269
    Abstract: A compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is disclosed herein. Methods and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7345077
    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: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, Phong X. Nguyen, Dario G. Gomez
  • Patent number: 7335803
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of pain and intraocular pressure. Particularly disclosed are new compositions for the treatment of chronic pain, glaucoma and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Daniel W. Gil, Wenkui Ken Fang, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7323485
    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: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070123569
    Abstract: Methods are provided directed to adminstering a therapeutically effective amount of a prostaglandin EP4 agonist component to a mammal afflicted with or prone to affliction with a disease or condition selected from an esophageal ulcer, alcohol gastrophathy, 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 or preventing the disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im, Larry Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070123568
    Abstract: Methods are provides directed to administering a therapeutically effective amount of a prostaglandin EP4 agonist component to a mammal afflicted with or prone to affliction with a disease or condition selected from an esophageal ulcer, alcohol gastropathy, a duodenal ulcer, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastroentroeropathy and intestinal ischemia. Such administration results in treating or preventing the disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im, Larry Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070072926
    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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20060287399
    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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: George Ehring, Joseph Adorante, John Donello, Larry Wheeler, Thomas Malone