Patents by Inventor Robert L. Abshire

Robert L. Abshire 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).

  • Compositions containing moxifloxacin for treating otic infections
    Patent number: 8993636
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Alcon Pharamceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Method of treating otic infections with moxifloxacin compositions
    Patent number: 8673902
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Compositions Containing Moxifloxacin for Treating Otic Infections
    Publication number: 20140051670
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Method of treating ophthalmic infections with moxifloxacin compositions
    Patent number: 7671070
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Method Of Treating Otic Infections With Moxifloxacin Compositions
    Publication number: 20100048522
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Methods for treating otic and ophthalmic infections
    Patent number: 6740664
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose
    Publication number: 20040097512
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Ophthalmic antibiotic compositions containing moxifloxacin
    Patent number: 6716830
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Compositions and methods for treating otic, ophthalmic and nasal infections
    Publication number: 20030069253
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Compositions and methods for treating otic, ophthalmic and nasal infections
    Patent number: 6509327
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose
    Publication number: 20020193370
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose
    Publication number: 20020142999
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more oxazolidinone antimicrobial agents are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic or nasal conditions by applying those compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Compositions and methods for treating ophthalmic and otic infections
    Patent number: 6440964
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Methods of treating ophthalmic, otic and nasal infections and attendant inflammation
    Patent number: 6395746
    Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing ophthalmic, otic, and nasal infections and attendant inflammation are described. The methods utilize ophthalmic, otic, and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g. trovafloxacin). The compositions also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents (e.g. dexamethasone). The compositions are utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic, and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, John M. Yanni
  • Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose
    Publication number: 20020028816
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni
  • Compositions and methods for treating otic, ophthalmic and nasal infections
    Publication number: 20020022629
    Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of acute otitis externa infections and ophthalmic infections attributable to one or both of two newly identified Microbacterium species, Microbacterium otitidis and Microbacterium alconae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald Cagle, Robert L. Abshire, David W. Stroman, Celeste H. McLean, Linda L. Clark, John M. Yanni