Patents by Inventor Scott M. Whitcup

Scott M. 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).

  • Patent number: 7872045
    Abstract: A method is disclosed herein comprising administering a compound and a second drug to an eye of a mammal for the treatment of glaucoma or the reduction of intraocular pressure, said compound represented by the general formula I; wherein A, B, D, X, Y, Z, R1, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Mark Holoboski, Scott M. Whitcup, Wha-Bin Im
  • Publication number: 20100317595
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for stimulating the growth of nails and cuticles in a mammal, including humans. The compositions may be administered topically to the nail bed, nail matrix and cuticle in an amount effective to increase nail growth and thicken, strengthen and smooth the nail. The composition is also effective in strengthening and growing nails, including fingernails and toenails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Debbie D. Mullins, Connie M. Stucker, Scott M. Whitcup, Rhett M. Schiffman, John G. Walt
  • Patent number: 7728034
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating neurological disorders in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective persistent sodium channel antagonist that has at least 20-fold selectivity for persistent sodium current relative to transient sodium current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Ehring, Joseph S. Adorante, Larry A. Wheeler, Thomas Malone, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Patent number: 7705055
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating neurological disorders in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective persistent sodium channel antagonist that has at least 20-fold selectivity for persistent sodium current relative to transient sodium current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Ehring, Joseph S. Adorante, Larry A. Wheeler, Thomas Malone, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20100098772
    Abstract: Anti-angiogenesis compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for intraocular to treat neovascularization. The compositions can have viscosities at about 25° C. of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity at 25° C. is in the range of from about 80,000 cps to about 300,000 cps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. ROBINSON, Susan Y. Tsai, Alexandra S. Almazan, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, James A. Burke, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20100074957
    Abstract: Biodegradable therapeutic agent incorporating microspheres formulated in a high viscosity carrier suitable for intraocular administration to treat an ocular condition. The formulation can also be used to treat non-ocular conditions such as articular pathologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: MICHAEL R. ROBINSON, Wendy M. Blanda, Hui Liu, Scott M. Whitcup, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20100015158
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating dry age related macular degeneration (dry AMD) by administration to an intraocular location of an anti-neovascular agent (such as bevacizumab) in either a liquid or solid polymeric vehicle (or both), such as a biodegradable hyaluronic acid or PLGA (or PLA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. ROBINSON, Wendy M. BLANDA, Patrick M. HUGHES, James A. BURKE, Scott M. WHITCUP
  • Publication number: 20090196905
    Abstract: Methods of treating ocular diseases and conditions using biodegradable ocular implants containing cyclosporine to inhibit mitochondrial permeability transition pore formation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda, Marianne M. Do, Scott M. Whitcup, Patrick M. Hughes, Michael R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20090155314
    Abstract: Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Ahmet Tezel, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Scott M. Whitcup, James N. Chang, Michael R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20090148527
    Abstract: Biodegradable therapeutic agent incorporating microspheres formulated in a high viscosity carrier suitable for intraocular administration to treat an ocular condition. The formulation can also be used to treat non-ocular conditions such as articular pathologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael R. Robinson, Wendy M. Blanda, Hui Liu, Scott M. Whitcup, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20090081277
    Abstract: Biodegradable drug delivery systems suitable for injection into an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The drug delivery systems provide increased drug residency time and attendant therapeutic benefit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Robinson, Patrick M. Hughes, Wendy M. Blanda, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20080268051
    Abstract: Anti-angiogenesis compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the vitreous of human eyes are provided. Such compositions include MAAC solutions or particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity-inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities at about 25° C. of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity at 25° C. is in the range of from about 80,000 cps to about 300,000 cps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Gerald W. DeVries, Robert T. Lyons, John T. Trogden, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20080269181
    Abstract: Compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the posterior segments of human or animal eyes are provided. Such compositions include corticosteroid component-containing particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity is in the range of from about 140,000 cps to about 300,000 cps. The compositions advantageously suspend the particles for prolonged periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. LYONS, James N. Chang, John T. Trogden, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20080241221
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WHITCUP, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20080241220
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WHITCUP, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20080241222
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WHITCUP, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20080241252
    Abstract: Anti-angiogenesis compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the vitreous of human eyes are provided. Such compositions can include TKI component solutions or particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities at about 25° C. of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity at 25° C. is in the range of from about 80,000 cps to about 300,000 cps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Robert T. Lyons, James N. Chang, John T. Trogden, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20080241219
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. Whitcup, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20080233171
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WHITCUP, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20080233173
    Abstract: Methods for treating ocular conditions by inserting an implant comprising an active agent into an ocular site of a patient thereby obtaining an amelioration of a symptom of the ocular condition (i.e. a therapeutic effect) for an extended period of time during which a therapeutic amount or a detectable amount of the active agent is not present at the ocular site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WHITCUP, David A. Weber