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).
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Patent number: 6329369Abstract: Methods of treating glaucoma or elevated pressure and other diseases with reduced side effects by treating a mammal in need thereof an agonist of the alpha 2B or alpha 2B/2C adrenergic receptor(s). Also described are compounds having such selective agonist activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Ken Chow, Daniel W. Gil, James A. Burke, Dale A. Harcourt, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, Stephen A. Munk
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Publication number: 20010046998Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing neuroprotection to a mammal comprising administering to said mammal suffering from or at risk of suffering a noxious action on its nerve cells an effective amount of a compound of formula I to inhibit or prevent nerve cell injury or death 1Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Wheeler, Elizabeth Woldemussie, Ronald K. Lai
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Patent number: 6323204Abstract: A method of treating a mammal comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R1 and R2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R3, R4 and R5 each is located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Such compounds, when administered to a mammal, provide desired therapeutic effects, such as reduction in peripheral pain.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1998Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 6313172Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of pain using this area derivatives. Particularly disclosed are new compositions for the treatment of chronic pain, and methods for their use.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Ken Chow, Daniel W. Gil, Wenkui Ken Fang, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 6248741Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing neuroprotection to a mammal comprising administering to said mammal suffering from or at risk of suffering a noxious action on its nerve cells an effective amount of a compound of formula I to inhibit or prevent nerve cell injury or death wherein the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group is in either the 5- or 6-position of the quinoxaline nucleus; x, y and z are in any of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; and R is an optional substituent in either the 2- or 3-position of the quinoxaline nucleus and may be hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and mixtures thereof. Such noxious action may result from ischemia, e.g. spinal ischemia.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Wheeler, Elizabeth Woldemussie, Ronald K. Lai
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Patent number: 6194415Abstract: The present invention provides a method of protecting the optic or retinal nerve cells of a mammal comprising administering to said mammal suffering from or at risk of suffering a noxious action on said nerve cells an effective amount of a compound of formula I to inhibit or prevent nerve cell injury or death wherein the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group is in either the 5- or 6-position of the quinoxaline nucleus; x, y and z are in any of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; and R is an optional substituent in either the 2- or 3-position of the quinoxaline nucleus and may be hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and mixtures thereof. Such noxious action may result from glaucomatous optic neuropathy, age related macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Wheeler, Elizabeth Woldemussie, Ronald K. Lai
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Patent number: 6075032Abstract: Proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium following surgery or trauma or resulting in ocular diseases associated with choroidal neovascularization, such as age related macular degeneration and histoplasmosis syndrome, is prevented by contacting retinal pigment epithelium cells with a therapeutic amount of a retinoic acid receptor (RAR agonist, preferably one with specific activity for retinoic acid receptors. Preferably the RAR agonist is also a potent antagonist of AP1-dependent gene expression. Alternatively, the proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium is ameliorated with a therapeutic amount of an AP-1 antagonist, alone or in combination with an RAR agonist. The drug can be administered by bolus injection into the vitreous cavity using a dosage from about 50 to 150 .mu.g. Or by slow release from liposomes or an oil tamponade injected into the vitreous cavity. Formulations for preventing proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignees: Allergan, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInventors: Peter A. Campochiaro, Larry A. Wheeler, Roshantha A. Chandraratna, Sunil Nagpal, Eugene De Juan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6071924Abstract: Proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium following surgery or trauma is prevented by contacting retinal pigment epithelium cells with a therapeutic amount of a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist, preferably one with specific activity for retinoic acid receptors. Preferably the RAR agonist is also a potent antagonist of AP1-dependent gene expression. Alternatively, the proliferation of retinal pigment epitelium is ameliorated with a therapeutic amount of an AP-1 antagonist, alone or in combination with an RAR agonist. The drug can be administered by bolus injection into the vitreous cavity using a dosage from about 50 to 150 .mu.g, or by slow release from liposomes or an oil tamponade injected into the vitreous cavity. Formulations for preventing proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignees: Allergan, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInventors: Peter A. Campochiaro, Larry A. Wheeler, Roshantha A. Chandraratna, Sunil Nagpal
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Patent number: 5863892Abstract: A method of accelerating corneal wound healing in the corneal anterior stroma and/or improving the quality of wound healing in a mammal comprises: (1) providing an ophthalmically compatible solution of platelet-derived growth factor; and (2) applying the solution to the cornea of a mammal at the time of or subsequent to occurrence of a corneal wound in a quantity sufficient to accelerate clinically detectable healing, the healing being accelerated through proliferation of epithelial cells and/or keratocytes of the cornea stimulated by application of the platelet-derived growth factor to the cornea. The platelet-derived growth factor can be selected from the group consisting of the AA isoform, the AB isoform, the BB isoform, and mixtures thereof. A preferable form of platelet-derived growth factor is a recombinantly-derived refolded B-chain homodimer of 119 amino acids, having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. The concentration of platelet-derived growth factor in the solution can be from about 10 .mu.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1994Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignees: Allergan Inc., Amgen Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Stern, Larry A. Wheeler, Margery A. Nicolson
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Patent number: 5856329Abstract: A method according to which neuroprotection is conferred upon ocular nerve cells by administration of a drug of formula I to the optic nerve and/or retina of a mammal within a period prior to or following an insult to ocular nerve cells but prior to cell death ##STR1## wherein the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in either the 5- or 6-position of the quinoxaline nucleus; x, y and z may be in any of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; and R is an optional substitutent in either the 2- or 3-position of the quinoxaline nucleus and may be hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1995Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: AllerganInventors: Larry A. Wheeler, Elizabeth Woldemussie, Ronald K. Lai
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Patent number: 5824685Abstract: Proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium following surgery or trauma is prevented by contacting retinal pigment epithelium cells with a therapeutic amount of a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist, preferably one with specific activity for retinoic acid receptors. Preferably the RAR agonist is also a potent antagonist of AP1-dependent gene expression. Alternatively, the proliferation of retinal pigment epitelium is ameliorated witha therapeutic amount of an AP-1 antagonist, alone or in combination with an RAR agonist. The drug can be administered by bolus injection into the vitreous cavity using a dosage from about 50 to 150 .mu.g, or by slow release from liposomes or an oil tamponade injected into the vitreous cavity. Formulations for preventing proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1995Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, AllerganInventors: Peter A. Campochiaro, Larry A. Wheeler, Roshantha A. Chandraratna, Sunil Nagpal
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Patent number: 5773440Abstract: A method of treating a mammal is disclosed comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: ##STR1## , and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each is located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms wherein said desired therapeutic effect is a reduction of at least one effect of an inflammatory disorder.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5756503Abstract: A method of treating a mammal is disclosed comprising administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each is located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Such compounds, when administered to a mammal, provide desired therapeutic effects, such as reduction in peripheral pain.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5721215Abstract: A method for administration of botulinum toxin, includes the steps of (a) selecting at least one neuromuscular blocking agent having a duration of activity shorter than neuromuscular blocking activity of botulinum toxin; (b) selecting at least one muscle of a muscle group; (c) intramuscularly injecting the selected agent into the selected muscle; (d) observing muscle relaxation in both the selected muscle and other nonselected muscles in the muscle group to determine spill-over, muscle tone and balance; (e) repeating steps (b)-(d) until a final muscle selection is found; and (f) intramuscularly injecting botulinum toxin into the final muscle selection.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1996Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: Kei Roger Aoki, Larry A. Wheeler, Michael E. Garst
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Patent number: 5714486Abstract: A method of treating a mammal comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is each located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Such compounds, when administered to a mammal, provide anesthetization of the central nervous system.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5708015Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, useful for treating animals of the mammalian species, including humans, to treat diseases and conditions which normally respond to treatment with alpha.sub.2 adrenergic agents, contains as its active alpha.sub.2 adrenergic agent ingredient one or more compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is O, S or NH; n is an integer with the values of 0, 1 or 2; when n is 0 then R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is H or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; when n is 1 or 2, then R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 both are methylene (CH.sub.2), or methylene substituted with an R.sub.5 group where R.sub.5 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently are H or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.6 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1996Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: Michael E. Garst, James E. Burke, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5703077Abstract: A method of treating a mammal comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each is located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms wherein the desired therapeutic effect is an increase in renal fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5589464Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are useful for treatment of cataracts in mammals.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: AllerganInventors: William H. Garner, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5587376Abstract: A method of treating a mammal comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the 2-imidazolin-2-ylamino group may be in any of the 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus, and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each is located in one of the remaining 5-, 6-, 7- or 8- positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, H and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Such compounds, when administered to a mammal, provide desired therapeutic effects, such as constriction of one or more blood vessels and decongestion of one or more nasal passages.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignee: AllerganInventors: James A. Burke, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Patent number: 5580892Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, useful for treating animals of the mammalian species, including humans, to treat diseases and conditions which normally respond to treatment with alpha.sub.2 adrenergic agents, contains as its active alpha.sub.2 adrenergic agent ingredient one or more compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X is 0, S or NH; n is an integer with the values of 0, 1 or 2; when n is 0 then R.sub.1 is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is H or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; when n is 1 or 2, then R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 both are methylene (CH.sub.2), or methylene substituted with an R.sub.5 group where R.sub.5 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently are H or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbons; R.sub.6 is H or lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1993Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Assignee: AllerganInventors: Michael E. Garst, James E. Burke, Larry A. Wheeler