Patents by Inventor William J. Benjamin

William J. Benjamin 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).

  • Conjunctival inserts for topical delivery of medication or lubrication
    Patent number: 6217896
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved conjunctival insert for topical delivery of medication or lubrication into the conjunctival spaces and upon the ocular surface of human eye. Specifically, three physical designs are provided, differing by size, named “Large”, “Medium” and “Small”. Also provided are methods of treating ocular maladies and of lubricating or moisturizing a dry eye using the disclosed conjunctival inserts. Such inserts can also be used for veterinary practices in the cases of primates and quadrupeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventor: William J. Benjamin