Neil P Martin

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:

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.

US Patent:

57370567, Apr 7, 1998

Filed:

Jan 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/593879

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Bloom & Kreten - Towson MD

International Classification:

G02C 710
G02C 702

US Classification:

351177

Abstract:

The disclosed invention is directed to lenses to be worn with eyeglasses. The light transmission or field of vision of the lenses has been so modified as to produce visual distortions simulating various eye conditions and particularly simulated possible postoperative visual distortions and anomalies. Various modifications to conventional eyeglasses are disclosed.

US Patent:

57777179, Jul 7, 1998

Filed:

Jan 30, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/593880

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Bloom & Kreten - Towson MD

International Classification:

G02C 704

US Classification:

351177

Abstract:

Contact lenses with contoured anterior surfaces are employed to obtain informed consent from a patient prior to ophthalmic surgery. These modified contact lenses with contoured surfaces, when worn by a patient, will mimic visual distortions which might result from various types of corneal surgery.

US Patent:

58329307, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Mar 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/622429

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Bloom & Kreten - Towson MD

International Classification:

A61B 1900
A61B 1700

US Classification:

128898

Abstract:

A clamp is placed over the bridge of the nose to apply pressure over the fossa of the nasolacrimal sac, prior to ocular medication to thereby seal the nasolacrimal sac and prevent drainage of medicament away from the eye. The clamp can be embedded in a flexible molded positioning device which has been molded to fit the shape of the bridge of the nose. In an improved embodiment the embedded clamp in a flexible molded positioning device is attached to a modified eyeglass frame. In a further embodiment a band to go around the back of the head or around the ears can be attached to the clamp.