Patents by Inventor Nat Adkins, JR.

Nat Adkins, JR. 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).

  • Patent number: 11806415
    Abstract: An antimicrobial eyelid cleanser composition contains: (a) a hypohalous acid; (b) one or more surfactants having a HLB value of 5 to 18; and (c) an aqueous vehicle, the aqueous vehicle comprising: (i) one or more tonicity adjusters; (ii) one or more osmolality adjusters for adjusting an osmolality of the composition; and (iii) one or more pH adjusters for maintaining the pH of the composition at between about 4.5 to about 8.0. The composition can be dispensed in a foam, liquid, spray, mist, gel or lotion form. The composition can facilitate long term eyelid hygiene by removing excess oil, debris and desquamated skin and provide relief for inflammation of the eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Cynthia Barratt, Thomas Mason, Paramita Sarkar
  • Patent number: 11260094
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions, kits and methods for minimizing unsightly post-procedural effects associated with an oculoplastic procedure. The composition can include escin, arnica and phytonadione in a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventor: Nat Adkins, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210369574
    Abstract: An antimicrobial eyelid cleanser composition contains: (a) a hypohalous acid; (b) one or more surfactants having a HLB value of 5 to 18; and (c) an aqueous vehicle, the aqueous vehicle comprising: (i) one or more tonicity adjusters; (ii) one or more osmolality adjusters for adjusting an osmolality of the composition; and (iii) one or more pH adjusters for maintaining the pH of the composition at between about 4.5 to about 8.0. The composition can be dispensed in a foam, liquid, spray, mist, gel or lotion form. The composition can facilitate long term eyelid hygiene by removing excess oil, debris and desquamated skin and provide relief for inflammation of the eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Cynthia Barratt, Thomas Mason, Paramita Sarkar
  • Patent number: 11090236
    Abstract: An antimicrobial eyelid cleanser composition contains: (a) a hypohalous acid; (b) one or more surfactants having a HLB value of 5 to 18; and (c) an aqueous vehicle, the aqueous vehicle comprising: (i) one or more tonicity adjusters; (ii) one or more osmolality adjusters for adjusting an osmolality of the composition; and (iii) one or more pH adjusters for maintaining the pH of the composition at between about 4.5 to about 8.0. The composition can be dispensed in a foam, liquid, spray, mist, gel or lotion form. The composition can facilitate long term eyelid hygiene by removing excess oil, debris and desquamated skin and provide relief for inflammation of the eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: OCUSOFT, INC.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Cynthia Barratt, Thomas Mason, Paramita Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20210212939
    Abstract: An anti-allergenic product consists of: (A) a substrate; and (B) an eyelid cleansing composition comprising: at least 0.01% w/w of a plant extract, wherein the plant extract is selected from the group consisting of Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, and mixtures thereof; and phytosphingosine hydrochloride. The substrate can be pre-moistened with the composition. The eyelid cleansing composition is configured to relieve redness, discomfort and irritation in and around the eyelid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Troy Smith, Paramita Sarkar
  • Patent number: 10993922
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating skin redness. According to an embodiment, the invention is a topical skin care composition having a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as, water and a plurality of ingredients dissolved in the vehicle. The ingredients include: a blend of natural oils; a plurality of vitamins; and 0.1-1 wt % salicyloyl phytosphingosine. The composition is unsuitable for application on the eyelids or eye area. The blend of natural oils includes: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract; Cocos nucifera (coconut oil); hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans; and caprylic/capric triglycerides. The plurality of vitamins is selected from a group consisting of vitamin C, vitamin E, salts/derivatives of vitamin C and vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the plurality of vitamins includes: sodium ascorbyl phosphate; disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate; and jojoba oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: OCUSOFT, INC.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Troy Smith
  • Patent number: 10959940
    Abstract: An anti-allergenic composition comprising from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a polyphenol, from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a terpene compound, and from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of a glycolipid. The polyphenol has a flavanol derivative. The terpene compound can be selected from the group consisting of a terpene, terpinene, a terpene derivative and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the sphingolipid comprises about 0.2% phytosphingosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: OCuSOFT INC.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Troy Smith, Paramita Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20200163909
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating skin redness. According to an embodiment, the invention is a topical skin care composition having a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as, water and a plurality of ingredients dissolved in the vehicle. The ingredients include: a blend of natural oils; a plurality of vitamins; and 0.1-1 wt % salicyloyl phytosphingosine. The composition is unsuitable for application on the eyelids or eye area. The blend of natural oils includes: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract; Cocos nucifera (coconut oil); hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans; and caprylic/capric triglycerides. The plurality of vitamins is selected from a group consisting of vitamin C, vitamin E, salts/derivatives of vitamin C and vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the plurality of vitamins includes: sodium ascorbyl phosphate; disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate; and jojoba oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Troy Smith
  • Patent number: 10576048
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating skin redness. According to an embodiment, the invention is a topical skin care composition having a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as, water and a plurality of ingredients dissolved in the vehicle. The ingredients include: a blend of natural oils; a plurality of vitamins; and 0.1-1 wt % salicyloyl phytosphingosine. The composition is unsuitable for application on the eyelids or eye area. The blend of natural oils includes: aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract; cocos nucifera (coconut oil); hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans; and caprylic/capric triglycerides. The plurality of vitamins is selected from a group consisting of vitamin C, vitamin E, salts/derivatives of vitamin C and vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the plurality of vitamins includes: sodium ascorbyl phosphate; disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate; and jojoba oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Troy Smith
  • Publication number: 20200016071
    Abstract: An anti-allergenic composition comprising from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a polyphenol, from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of a terpene compound, and from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of a glycolipid. The polyphenol has a flavanol derivative. The terpene compound can be selected from the group consisting of a terpene, terpinene, a terpene derivative and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the sphingolipid comprises about 0.2% phytosphingosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Troy Smith, Paramita Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20190336415
    Abstract: An antimicrobial eyelid cleanser composition contains: (a) a hypohalous acid; (b) one or more surfactants having a HLB value of 5 to 18; and (c) an aqueous vehicle, the aqueous vehicle comprising: (i) one or more tonicity adjusters; (ii) one or more osmolality adjusters for adjusting an osmolality of the composition; and (iii) one or more pH adjusters for maintaining the pH of the composition at between about 4.5 to about 8.0. The composition can be dispensed in a foam, liquid, spray, mist, gel or lotion form. The composition can facilitate long term eyelid hygiene by removing excess oil, debris and desquamated skin and provide relief for inflammation of the eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Cynthia Barratt, Thomas Mason, Paramita Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20190274977
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating skin redness. According to an embodiment, the invention is a topical skin care composition having a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as, water and a plurality of ingredients dissolved in the vehicle. The ingredients include: a blend of natural oils; a plurality of vitamins; and 0.1-1 wt % salicyloyl phytosphingosine. The composition is unsuitable for application on the eyelids or eye area. The blend of natural oils includes: aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract; cocos nucifera (coconut oil); hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans; and caprylic/capric triglycerides. The plurality of vitamins is selected from a group consisting of vitamin C, vitamin E, salts/derivatives of vitamin C and vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the plurality of vitamins includes: sodium ascorbyl phosphate; disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphate; and jojoba oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Troy Smith
  • Publication number: 20180353417
    Abstract: A convenient all-in-one kit for cleansing the eyelids and treating bacterial blepharitis contains one or more fabric pads pre-moistened with a therapeutically effective amount of a hypochlorous acid-based composition. The kit can further include an eyelid cleanser composition as a kit component. The eyelid cleanser composition can be selected from a group consisting of a solution, a foam, a gel, a spray, a lotion, a suspension, an emulsion, an ointment and combinations thereof. The kit can further include one or more fabric pads or wipes impregnated/pre-moistened with the eyelid cleanser composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Troy Smith
  • Publication number: 20180280460
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions, kits and methods for minimizing unsightly post-procedural effects associated with an oculoplastic procedure. The composition can include escin, arnica and phytonadione in a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Nat Adkins, JR.
  • Patent number: 10085929
    Abstract: A method for treating an ocular condition involves cleansing an eyelid with a first ophthalmic composition, wherein the first ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water, PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, decyl glucoside, 1,2 hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, panthenol, polyaminopropyl biguanide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride followed by applying a therapeutically effective amount of a second ophthalmic composition to a margin of the eyelid, wherein the second ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water and hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Cynthia Barratt
  • Patent number: 10085930
    Abstract: An ophthalmic composition comprising: (a) a mixture of antimicrobial agents that substantially eliminates at least seven bacterial strains, wherein the mixture includes polyaminopropyl biguanide, a 1,2-glycol, and a sphingoid lipid; (b) a blended surfactant solution that maintains the first ophthalmic composition at a pH between 5.5 and 7.5, wherein the blended surfactant solution has a foaming ability; (c) a foam stabilizer; and (d) a moisturizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Cynthia Barratt
  • Patent number: 9999642
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions, kits and methods for minimizing unsightly post-procedural effects associated with an oculoplastic procedure. The composition can include escin, arnica and phytonadione in a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventor: Nat Adkins, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180071192
    Abstract: A method for treating an ocular condition involves cleansing an eyelid with a first ophthalmic composition, wherein the first ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water, PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, decyl glucoside, 1,2 hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, panthenol, polyaminopropyl biguanide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride followed by applying a therapeutically effective amount of a second ophthalmic composition to a margin of the eyelid, wherein the second ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water and hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Cynthia Barratt
  • Patent number: 9833399
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleansing the eyelid and treating an ocular condition are disclosed herein. A method for treating an ocular condition involves cleansing an eyelid with a first ophthalmic composition, wherein the first ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water, PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, decyl glucoside, 1,2 hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, panthenol, polyaminopropyl biguanide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride followed by applying a therapeutically effective amount of a second ophthalmic composition to a margin of the eyelid, wherein the second ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water and hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, Jr., Cynthia Barratt
  • Publication number: 20170281511
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleansing the eyelid and treating an ocular condition are disclosed herein. A method for treating an ocular condition involves cleansing an eyelid with a first ophthalmic composition, wherein the first ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water, PEG-80 sorbitan laurate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, decyl glucoside, 1,2 hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, panthenol, polyaminopropyl biguanide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride followed by applying a therapeutically effective amount of a second ophthalmic composition to a margin of the eyelid, wherein the second ophthalmic composition consists essentially of water and hypochlorous acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Nat Adkins, JR., Cynthia Barratt