Patents by Inventor Lori K. Weimer

Lori K. Weimer 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).

  • Compositions containing hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid derivatives and methods of use in treating dry eye disorders
    Patent number: 6353022
    Abstract: Compositions containing one or more HETE derivative(s) and an effective concentration of ethanol and methods of use for treating dry eye are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: L. Wayne Schneider, Daniel A. Gamache, Lori K. Weimer, Timothy L. Kessler, Zhongyou Wei, Terri Pasquine, John M. Yanni, Haresh G. Bhagat
  • Use of polyethoxylated castor oil for the treatment of dry eye
    Publication number: 20020009507
    Abstract: The use of polyethoxylated castor oils to treat dry eye disorders is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Lori K. Weimer, Daniel A. Gamache
  • Method of inhibiting cytokine release from human ocular cells
    Patent number: 6174914
    Abstract: Ophthalmic formulations containing as an active ingredient 11-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-6,11-dihydrodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are useful for inhibiting cytokine release (e.g., IL-6 and IL-8) from human ocular cells. Such formulations can be used to treat or prevent ocular neovascularization and non-allergic inflammatory disorders such as dry-eye, keratitis, blepharitis, uveitis and inflammation related to infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Yanni, Daniel A. Gamache, Lori K. Weimer