Patents by Inventor Lauren Crawford

Lauren Crawford 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).

  • Stable ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsions with Omega-3 fatty acids for alleviating dry eye
    Publication number: 20060251685
    Abstract: An ophthalmic composition includes oil globules dispersed in an aqueous phase. The globules include a surfactant component, a polar oil component that includes an Omega-3 fatty acid and a viscosity modifying agent. The surfactant to oil ratio produces an average size of globules of about 0.1 microns or less. The viscosity is at least as viscous as 0.25% 800K sodium hyaluronate. The composition can be used for treatment of dry eye. The compositions are stable and can have anti-microbial activity sufficient for use as contact lens disinfecting solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Zhi-Jian Yu, Lauren Crawford
  • Stable ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsions with sodium hyaluronate for alleviating dry eye
    Publication number: 20050196370
    Abstract: Stable oil-in-water emulsions are described which contain a demulcent for the treatment of dry eye such as sodium hyaluronate. The oil-in-water emulsions are stable and have anti-microbial activity sufficient for use as contact lens disinfecting solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Zhi-Jian Yu, Stanley Huth, Lauren Crawford, James Cook