Patents by Inventor Scot Whitcup

Scot Whitcup 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).

  • Intravitreal implants in conjuction with photodynamic therapy to improve vision
    Publication number: 20050244500
    Abstract: A method for treating a posterior ocular condition so as to improve vision is provided. The method includes the steps of placing into an eye, a bioerodible implant comprising an anti-inflammatory component and a bioerodible polymeric component, introducing a photoactive agent into the eye, and irradiating the eye with electromagnetic radiation, for example light energy, in order to activate the photoactive agent in the eye and treat the posterior ocular condition, thereby improving a patient's vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scot Whitcup, James Burke, David Weinberg