Patents by Inventor Rhett M. Schiffman

Rhett M. Schiffman 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: 7842714
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ophthalmic solution having an effective amount of ketorolac which includes carboxymethyl cellulose in an aqueous solution wherein the concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose is selected to provide an increased absorption of ketorolac in the eye of a patient that is at least 130% greater than the absorption of a comparative aqueous ketorolac ophthalmic solution having the same concentration of ketorolac.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Eldon Q. Farnes, Mayssa Attar, Rhett M. Schiffman, Chin-Ming Chang, Richard S. Graham, Devin F. Welty
  • Publication number: 20100279951
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating allergic conjunctivitis, the method comprising the step of topically administering to an eye affected with such a condition a composition comprising cyclosporin, at a concentration between about 0.001% (w/v) to about 0.01% (w/v).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Aileen Morgan, Rhett M. Schiffman
  • Publication number: 20100266622
    Abstract: Therapeutic methods are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Gregg Feinerman, Neil Barth, Rhett M. Schiffman, Pamela S. Barnett
  • Patent number: 7745400
    Abstract: Presently described are methods of administration and associated treatment of one or more ocular conditions using cyclosporine, or an analog or derivative thereof. The ocular conditions can be a result of treatment using other therapeutic agents, such as chemotherapy agents, antiviral agents and immunomodulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventors: Gregg Feinerman, Neil Barth, Rhett M. Schiffman, Pamela S. Barnett
  • Publication number: 20100087503
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising an effective amount of ketorolac which comprises carboxymethyl cellulose in an aqueous solution which provides increased visual acuity in users and wherein said concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose is selected to provide an increased absorption of ketorolac in the eye of a patient which is at least 130% greater than the absorption of a comparative aqueous ketorolac ophthalmic solution having the same concentration of ketorolac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Eldon Q. Farnes, Mayssa Attar, Rhett M. Schiffman, Chin-Ming Chang, Richard S. Graham, Devin F. Welty
  • Publication number: 20100056547
    Abstract: A composition comprising dDC and a polymer, wherein the composition is an aqueous liquid with a viscosity which increases upon contact with a surface of an eye is disclosed herein. An aqueous composition comprising a therapeutically effective concentration of dDC, wherein the concentration of dDC is less than 1% is also disclosed. An eye drop comprising a therapeutically effective amount of dDC, wherein the amount of dDC is less than 300 ?g is also disclosed. A method comprising administering an effective amount of dDC topically to an eye of a person suffering from viral conjunctivitis a viral infection, wherein less than 300 ?L of dDC is administered to said eye is also disclosed. A kit comprising a composition and a dispenser, wherein said dispenser dispenses a drop comprising a therapeutically effective amount of dDC, wherein the amount of dDC is less than 300 ?g is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Rhett M. Schiffman, Harold G. Jensen, Joan-En Chang-Lin
  • Publication number: 20090326034
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising an effective amount of ketorolac which comprises carboxymethyl cellulose in an aqueous solution wherein said concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose is selected to provide an increased absorption of ketorolac in the eye of a patient that is at least 130% greater than the absorption of a comparative aqueous ketorolac ophthalmic solution having the same concentration of ketorolac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Eldon Q. Farnes, Mayssa Attar, Rhett M. Schiffman, Chin-Ming Chang, Richard S. Graham, Devin F. Welty
  • Publication number: 20090264348
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising administering cyclosporin A topically to an eye of a person for the purpose of treating or preventing loss of vision from keratoconus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Rhett M. Schiffman
  • Publication number: 20090180986
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and uses of an ascomycin macrolactam for the treatment of an unwanted ocular condition occurring in a patient undergoing treatment with a therapeutically active agent for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Rhett M. Schiffman
  • Patent number: 7557082
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising administering cyclosporin A topically to an eye of a person for the purpose of treating or preventing loss of vision from keratoconus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Rhett M. Schiffman
  • Publication number: 20090149546
    Abstract: A composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and from 100 ppm to 250 ppm benzalkonium chloride, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration is disclosed herein. A method which is useful in treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension related thereto is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Chang, James N. Chang, Rhett M. Schiffman, R Scott Jordan, Joan-En Chang-Lin
  • Publication number: 20080318986
    Abstract: A composition comprising from 1% to 3% dDC which is aqueous and ophthalmically acceptable is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Rhett M. Schiffman, Patrick M. Hughes, Jerald Gordon, Eric Romanowski
  • Publication number: 20070238732
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising brimonidine and timolol. Methods and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Graham, Rhett M. Schiffman, Brent A. Johnson, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20040175399
    Abstract: A method for treating uterine disorders, including hyperplasic, hypertonic, cystic and/or neoplastic uterine gland tissue by local administration of a botulinum toxin to or to the vicinity of the afflicted uterine tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Rhett M. Schiffman