Patents by Inventor Robert E. Beck

Robert E. Beck 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: 6071904
    Abstract: Ophthalmic suspensions containing brinzolamide or brinzolamide and a beta-blocker and processes for manufacturing the suspensions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Yusuf Ali, Robert E. Beck, Rex C. Sport
  • Patent number: 5586322
    Abstract: A workgroup organized network manager for controlling the operation of individual workstations within a computer network. The workgroup organized network manager organizes workstations into workgroups and controls the distribution of information to each of the workstations within a defined workgroup. The tasks each workstation performs are defined by a specification consisting of programs. A library of programs is maintained on a host workstation designated as a controlling workstation within the workgroup. The host workstation keeps track of activity occurring on the individual workstations within the workgroup. A file maintenance and inventory system compares the attributes of files, directories, and software located on the workstation to check for discrepancies between files, directories, or software intended to be identical and for locating missing or extra files, directories, and software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Inventors: Robert E. Beck, Ronald L. Schoenberger
  • Patent number: 5440739
    Abstract: A workgroup organized network manager for controlling the operation of individual workstations within a computer network. The workgroup organized network manager organizes workstations into workgroups and controls the distribution of information to each of the workstations within a defined workgroup. The tasks each workstation performs are defined by a specification consisting of programs. A library of programs is maintained on a host workstation designated as a controlling workstation within the workgroup. The host workstation keeps track of activity occurring on the individual workstations within the workgroup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Beck Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Beck, Ronald L. Schoenberger
  • Patent number: 5403598
    Abstract: Non-preserved physiological tear compositions comprise the ionic components of normal human tear film in substantially the same amounts and proportions. Novel methods of preparation of these compositions and novel packaging allow the maintenance of the bicarbonate concentration in these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Beck, Haresh G. Bhagat, Philip D. Gressel, Fred M. Killinger
  • Patent number: 4897981
    Abstract: A method for packaging intraocular lenses, contact lenses and other small, delicate devices which must be stored in a liquid is described. The method utilizes a container having a conically-shaped compartment to package small, delicate devices (e.G., intraocular lenses) in a manner such that the devices may be easily located in the compartment and removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Beck
  • Patent number: 4657534
    Abstract: A package for materials that are to be mixed just prior to use comprises a squeezable container into which is inserted a barrel containing a plunger. One substance to be mixed is placed within the container. The second substance is placed within a compartment formed within the barrel between a pair of pistons having flexible sealing rings. Telescoping of the plunger rod into the barrel causes the upper piston to advance into the compartment. The advancing upper piston exerts hydraulic pressure causing the lower sealing piston to detach from the barrel allowing internal mixing of the substances into a mixed fluid. By squeezing the container side wall, mixed fluid may be dispensed from a forward end of the plunger rod communicating with the container interior through a series of passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Beck, Frank E. Brown, Michael J. Jobe
  • Patent number: 4124158
    Abstract: An internal partition formed from a paperboard blank adapted to nest with a similar blank on a rectangular sheet of paperboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Robert E. Beck
  • Patent number: 4120443
    Abstract: A paperboard structure for forming an air cell within an outer container to protect the contents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gardner, Robert E. Beck
  • Patent number: 4085842
    Abstract: A garment hanger box formed from a unitary sheet of foldable paperboard and comprising a pair of telescoping sections, one of which has a hollow top wall section with an enlarged portion forming a hanger hook receiving pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Container Corporation of America
    Inventor: Robert E. Beck