Patents by Inventor Richard L. Ornberg

Richard L. Ornberg 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).

  • Method for ocular surface imaging
    Patent number: 9241622
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for detecting ocular surface defects. The methods of the invention can be used to detect ocular surface diseases, such as dry eye, uveitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC), autoimmune disorders of the ocular surface, meibomianitis, conjunctival hyperemia, eyelid hyperemia, ocular rosacea, ocular inflammation, or eye lid swelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Gary W. Williams
  • Method and apparatus for ocular surface imaging
    Patent number: 9232889
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatuses and methods for detecting corneal surface defects. The methods and/or an apparatus of the invention can be used to detect corneal surface diseases, such as dry eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Gary W. Williams
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OCULAR SURFACE IMAGING
    Publication number: 20110164218
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatuses and methods for detecting ocular surface defects. The methods and/or an apparatus of the invention can be used to detect ocular surface diseases, such as dry eye, uveitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC), autoimmune disorders of the ocular surface, meibomianitis, conjunctival hyperemia, eyelid hyperemia, ocular rosacea, ocular inflammation, or eye lid swelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Gary W. Williams
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OCULAR SURFACE IMAGING
    Publication number: 20100204584
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatuses and methods for detecting corneal surface defects. The methods and/or an apparatus of the invention can be used to detect corneal surface diseases, such as dry eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Gary W. Williams
  • USE OF THY1-FP TRANSGENIC MOUSE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OPHTHALMIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20080188573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thy1-FP (fluorescent protein) non-human transgenic animals such as mice to screen for ophthalmic agents that can be used to treat corneal dry eye syndrome and/or retinal neuropathies associated with glaucoma and/or age-related macular degeneration. Such ophthalmic agents may be selected by assessing their ability to provide protection in ocular tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Ye WEI, Richard L. ORNBERG, Gustav GRAFF
  • Biopolymers modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
    Patent number: 7004976
    Abstract: This invention provides modified biopolymers comprising biopolymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethaur, Saikat Joardar
  • Biopolymers modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
    Publication number: 20040116332
    Abstract: This invention provides modified biopolymers comprising biopolymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethauer, Saikat Joardar
  • Modified hyaluronic acid polymers
    Publication number: 20040110722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hyaluronic acid polymers modified with non-proteinaceous catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide, and processes for making such materials. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethauer, Saikat Joardar