Neil F Martin

US Patent:

6395721, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Jan 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/477838

Inventors:

Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD
Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD

Assignee:

Leonard Bloom - Towson MD

International Classification:

A61K 3156

US Classification:

514177, 514912

Abstract:

Low potency, preservative free sterile topical anti-inflammatory steroid compositions are to be applied to the area surrounding the eye. The compositions involve, for example, sterile gauze pads in a sterile package, as well as single-use capsules and tubes for dispensing the medicinal composition.

US Patent:

56145454, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/477089

Inventors:

Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD
Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD

International Classification:

A61K 31415
A61K 31535

US Classification:

514398

Abstract:

A pharmaceutical composition for treating blepharitis or blepharoconjunctivitis is disclosed for topical administration comprising a nitroimidazole, as metronidazole, in a suitable ophthalmic carrier to be applied directly to affected ocular tissues. The carrier may be an artificial tear solution, an ointment, a water soluble gel, a nonaqueous carrier or an eyelash shampoo.

US Patent:

49579185, Sep 18, 1990

Filed:

Jun 9, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/204547

Inventors:

Neil F. Martin - Silver Spring MD
Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD

International Classification:

A61K 31415
A61K 31535

US Classification:

5142358

Abstract:

A method and composition for treating blepharitis or blepharoconjunctivitis comprises topical administration of a nitroimidazole compound, e. g. metronidazole in a suitable carrier directly to affected ocular tissues. The carrier can be an artificial tear solution or an ointment or water soluble gel base.

US Patent:

54953057, Feb 27, 1996

Filed:

Oct 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/331029

Inventors:

Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD
Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD

Assignee:

Bloom & Kreten - Towson MD

International Classification:

G02C 704
G02C 710

US Classification:

351177

Abstract:

The disclosed invention is directed to contact lenses whose light transmission has been so modified as to produce visual distortions simulating various eye conditions and particularly simulated possible postoperative visual distortions and anomalies.

US Patent:

54099170, Apr 25, 1995

Filed:

Sep 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/126799

Inventors:

Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD
Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD

International Classification:

A61K 31545

US Classification:

514200

Abstract:

A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of a cephalosporin antibiotic effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, liposomes, a time-release patch, and a liquid-absorbed wipe. The cephalosporin can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide in a gel carrier.

US Patent:

52602923, Nov 9, 1993

Filed:

May 12, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/883914

Inventors:

Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD
Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD

International Classification:

A61K 3143

US Classification:

514198

Abstract:

A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of an antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ampicillin, amoxicillin, other aminopenicillins, and cephalosporin, and derivatives and analogs thereof, effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment base, petrolatum, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, and a suspension of an ion-exchange resin in water.

US Patent:

58672478, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

May 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/865001

Inventors:

Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD
Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD

International Classification:

G02C 710
G02C 704

US Classification:

351177

Abstract:

Eyeglasses are modified to simulate ophthalmologic anomalies which may result from ophthalmic surgery. Various hazed eyeglass lenses are described.

US Patent:

55158722, May 14, 1996

Filed:

Oct 11, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/320858

Inventors:

Neil F. Martin - Potomac MD
Howard N. Robinson - Lutherville MD

Assignee:

Bloom & Kreten - Towson MD

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128898

Abstract:

The invention herein described involves a clamp placed over the bridge of the nose to apply pressure over the fossa of the nasolacrimal sac, prior to ocular medication, to seal the nasolacrimal sac, and thereby prevent drainage of medicament away from the eye.