Patents by Inventor Wendy M. Blanda

Wendy M. Blanda 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: 8821870
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Robinson, Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, James A. Burke, Scott M. Whitcup
  • Patent number: 8785394
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases of the eye by administering to the subconjunctival space a formulation comprising cyclosporin A form 2 and a hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy M. Blanda, Mayssa Attar
  • Patent number: 8778381
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber
  • Patent number: 8771722
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M. Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20140038972
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda, Werhner C. Orilla, James A. Burke, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140031408
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor into the vitreous of an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Edelman, Patrick M. Hughes, Thomas C. Malone, Gerald W. DeVries, Joan-En Chang-Lin, Jane-Guo Shiah, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda
  • Publication number: 20130295157
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130237602
    Abstract: Biocompatible, bioerodible, sustained release drug delivery system formulated as implants, microspheres and high viscosity hyaluronic acid solutions comprise valproic acid as therapeutic agent and a biodegradable polymer, the system being effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space or into the vitreous) to treat a retinal disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Peter C. Baciu
  • Patent number: 8529927
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda, Werhner C. Orilla, James A. Burke, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20130231318
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber
  • Patent number: 8512738
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor into the vitreous of an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as posterior ocular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Edelman, Patrick M. Hughes, Thomas C. Malone, Gerald W. De Vries, Joan-En Chang-Lin, Jane Guo Shiah, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda
  • Patent number: 8506987
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130123194
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are autoclavable formulations of cyclosporin A Form 2, methods of making such formulations, and methods of treating diseases of the eye with such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Wendy M. Blanda, Hongwen M. Rivers, David A. Marsh, Michelle Luu
  • Patent number: 8318070
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber
  • Patent number: 8257730
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and a polymer associated with each other to facilitate release of the steroid into an eye for a period of time greater than about two months. The steroid may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions. The steroid is released from the implant for more than about two months, and may be release for more than several years.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20120141532
    Abstract: Botulinum neurotoxin formulated with a hyaluronic acid carrier with increased residency time of the botulinum toxin at a subdermal location and fewer botulinum toxin induced complications or side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Wendy M. Blanda, Roger K. Aoki, Terrence J. Hunt, Patrick M. Hughes, James N. Chang, Scott M. Whitcup, Michael R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20120122821
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M. Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Patent number: 8147865
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include a steroid and an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is present in an amount sufficient to lessen the severity of at least one side effect compared to the use of an otherwise identical implant lacking said auxiliary agent. The steroid and the auxiliary agent may be present on the same intraocular implant or on different implants. The steroid and auxiliary agent may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the steroid may be associated with a polymeric coating having one or more openings effective to permit the steroid to be released into an external environment. The implants containing the steroid and an auxiliary agent may be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions while reducing the side effects otherwise accompanying steroid use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn T. Huang, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lon T. Spada, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wendy M. Blanda, James N. Chang, Orest Olejnik
  • Publication number: 20120059060
    Abstract: Biocompatible, bioerodible, sustained release drug delivery system formulated as implants, microspheres and high viscosity hyaluronic acid solutions comprise valproic acid as therapeutic agent and a biodegradable polymer, the system being effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space or into the vitreous) to treat a retinal disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Wendy M. Blanda, Patrick M. Hughes, Peter C. Baciu
  • Publication number: 20110309546
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants sized for implantation in an ocular region and methods for treating medical conditions of the eye. The implants are formed from a mixture of hydrophilic end and hydrophobic end PLGA, and deliver active agents into an ocular region without a high burst release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Jane-Guo Shiah, Rahul Bhagat, Wendy M. Blanda, Thierry Nivaggioli, Lin Peng, David Chou, David A. Weber