Patents by Inventor Tai-Lee Ke

Tai-Lee Ke 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: 7223737
    Abstract: The topical use of glycosides for the treatment of dry eye disorders is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Ke, legal representative, Tai-Lee Ke, deceased
  • Patent number: 6630135
    Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painful and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Cagle, Tai-Lee Ke, Barry A. Schlech, Ole J. Lorenzetti
  • Patent number: 5985259
    Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painfull and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Cagle, Tai-Lee Ke, Barry A. Schlech, Ole J. Lorenzetti
  • Patent number: 5631004
    Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painful and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Cagle, Tai-Lee Ke, Barry A. Schlech, Ole J. Lorenzetti
  • Patent number: 5221696
    Abstract: The use of monoacyl phosphoglycerides to enhance the penetration of topically applied ophthalmic drugs through the corneal epithelium is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai-Lee Ke, Eugene R. Cooper, Douglas F. Hager, Jamieson C. Keister