Patents by Inventor Scott Whitcup

Scott 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: 11903986
    Abstract: In preferred the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Akrivista LLC
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst
  • Publication number: 20230233637
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Patent number: 11622982
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Akrivista LLC
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Publication number: 20220331310
    Abstract: Methods for reducing anxiety such as worrying or bothering about the ocular disease and/or eye appearance in pterygia patients are described. The methods can include administration of a multikinase inhibitor, for example nintedanib, to patients in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jinsong Ni, Scott Whitcup, Rong Yang
  • Publication number: 20220175881
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of a patient having an exudative age-related macular degeneration and other conditions of the retina by administering a binding protein comprising an ankyrin repeat domain, wherein the binding protein is first administered in 2 to 5 doses, with an interval of 25 to 35 days between each dose, and then is administered in additional doses with a longer interval between doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Hohman, Janet Cheetham, Scott Whitcup, Erik Lippa
  • Patent number: 11179388
    Abstract: A composition for use in the treatment of rosacea includes a multi-kinase inhibitor that inhibits both a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor and a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor. A method for treating rosacea for a patient includes inhibiting a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor of the patient; and inhibiting a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ADS THERAPEUTICS LLC
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Rong Yang, Jinsong Ni
  • Publication number: 20210228574
    Abstract: A composition for use in the treatment of ocular hyperemia includes an anti-angiogenic agent and an ? adrenergic receptor agonist. A method for treating ocular hyperemia for a patient includes inhibiting a plurality of kinase receptors of the patient with an MKI; and activating ? adrenergic receptor of the patient with an agonist of the receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Scott WHITCUP, Rong YANG, Jinsong NI
  • Publication number: 20210008158
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of a patient having an exudative age-related macular degeneration and other conditions of the retina by administering a binding protein comprising an ankyrin repeat domain, wherein the binding protein is first administered in 2 to 5 doses, with an interval of 25 to 35 days between each dose, and then is administered in additional doses with a longer interval between doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Hohman, Janet Cheetham, Scott Whitcup, Erik Lippa
  • Patent number: 10682361
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for injection into fat deposits for sustained release of compounds which result in localized fat reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, David Woodward, Patrick Hughes
  • Publication number: 20200164013
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst, Peter Simmons
  • Publication number: 20200121675
    Abstract: A composition for use in the treatment of rosacea includes a multi-kinase inhibitor that inhibits both a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor and a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor. A method for treating rosacea for a patient includes inhibiting a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor of the patient; and inhibiting a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Scott WHITCUP, Rong YANG, Jinsong NI
  • Publication number: 20180050074
    Abstract: In preferred the invention is directed to ocular compositions for the treatment of dry eye, methods for making such compositions, and suites comprising a plurality of different ocular compositions each having a defined composition. In preferred examples, the invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one natural oil, wherein a first member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a first patient having a particular set of symptoms and a different second member of the suite of compositions is effective in treating dry in in a second patient having a different set of symptoms. The invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions, and to skin care compositions for use around the eye, such as the upper and lower eyelids having a lubricating, non-irritating base composition comprising at least one natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik, Michael Garst
  • Publication number: 20170157207
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of a patient having an exudative age-related macular degeneration and other conditions of the retina by administering a binding protein comprising an ankyrin repeat domain, wherein the binding protein is first administered in 2 to 5 doses, with an interval of 25 to 35 days between each dose, and then is administered in additional doses with a longer interval between doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Hohman, Janet Cheetham, Scott Whitcup, Erik Lippa
  • Publication number: 20160339039
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for injection into fat deposits for sustained release of compounds which result in localized fat reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Scott WHITCUP, David WOODWARD, Patrick HUGHES
  • Patent number: 9265775
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Lyons, James N. Chang, John T. Trogden, Scott Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20150174292
    Abstract: The present specification generally relates to compositions comprising a thermoresponsive polymer and methods of treating a soft tissue condition using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20150126458
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of a patient having an exudative age-related macular degeneration and other conditions of the retina by administering a binding protein comprising an ankyrin repeat domain, wherein the binding protein is first administered in 2 to 5 doses, with an interval of 25 to 35 days between each dose, and then is administered in additional doses with a longer interval between doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Hohman, Janet Cheetham, Scott Whitcup, Erik Lippa
  • Publication number: 20140314705
    Abstract: The present specification generally relates to compositions comprising a thermoresponsive polymer and methods of treating a soft tissue condition using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20140308354
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for injection into fat deposits for sustained release of compounds which result in localized fat reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT WHITCUP, DAVID WOODWARD, PATRICK HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20140228950
    Abstract: Breast reconstruction or augmentation methods are provided which generally include implanting a mammary prosthesis comprising a shell having a self sealing wall and defining an inflatable cavity, inflating the prosthesis by introducing a fluid into the cavity using a cannula inserted percutaneously into the self sealing wall, imaging the procedure to assist with guiding the needle, and repeating the steps of inflating, imaging and allowing tissue and skin to expand, until a desired aesthetic outcome is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, David Schuessler