Patents by Inventor Manoj L. Maniar

Manoj L. Maniar 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).

  • Use of vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives in ophthalmic compositions
    Patent number: 5886030
    Abstract: Disclosed are ophthalmic compositions containing vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives which are comfortable and non-irritating. In addition, these vitamin E tocopheryl derivatives significantly increase the aqueous solubility of certain poorly soluble ophthalmic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Manoj L. Maniar
  • Fluoroalkyl hydrocarbons for administering water insoluble or unstable drugs
    Patent number: 5874469
    Abstract: Fluoroalkyl hydrocarbons as vehicles for pharmaceutical drugs are disclosed. These vehicles are particularly well-suited for delivering drugs which are insoluble in water or chemically unstable in aqueous media. Pharmaceutical solution compositions based on these vehicles have long shelf lives and provide improved drug bioavailability. In addition, the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are nonaqueous, and therefore do not require preservatives or tonicity agents. The invention is particularly useful in the field of ophthalmology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj L. Maniar, John C. Lang
  • Use of cabergoline and related ergoline derivatives for controlling intraocular pressure
    Patent number: 5705510
    Abstract: The use of certain dopaminergic compounds for controlling elevations of intraocular pressure is disclosed. The compounds are ergoline derivatives. The most preferred compound is cabergoline. The compounds have been found to produce a significant reduction of intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis DeSantis, Jr., Verney L. Sallee, Marsha A. McLaughlin, Manoj L. Maniar