DR. ALVIN J. MARX, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine at Mirepoix, San Antonio, TX

2013000, Jan 3, 2013

Mar 11, 2011

13/582463

Alvin J. Marx - San Antonio TX, US

A61F 9/00, A61M 35/00

604290, 604300

An eyedrop bottle holder with resilient arms formed from an inverted U-shaped band made from resilient injection molded plastic. The top middle portion of the inverted U-shape band includes a centrally located opening through which the top (dispensing portion) of a standard eyedrop bottle containing eyedrop solution may be positioned and held. The right and left arms of the U-shape band each terminate in an outwardly disposed J-shape foot, the underside of which is covered by a soft rubber-like pad. When a user inserts a standard eyedrop bottle into the holder, the dispensing tip of the eyedrop bottle may be positioned in close proximity to the user's eye. The user may cause his or her eye lid to remain open by using the fingers of one hand to squeeze the right and left arms of the holder together, then placing the pad of one arm on the upper ridge of the orbital eye socket and the pad of the second arm on the lower ridge of the orbital eye socket. Releasing the arms causes the skin of the user's upper and lower eyelids to be spread apart from each other and remain spread during an eyedrop solution dispensing event. The eyedrop bottle is retained within a housing that includes an electromechanical assembly with a rotating cam that pushes on the side of the bottle until a predetermined amount of solution is dispensed. When a set amount of eyedrop solution has been dispensed, the assembly resets itself. An electronic sensor detects the passage of a drop of solution from the bottle and directs a reverse motion to the rotating cam. Tilt sensors assist the user in properly orienting the device for use. An adaptor may be used to accommodate non-standard sized eyedrop bottles.

2005023, Oct 27, 2005

Jan 31, 2005

11/045922

John Cordova - San Antonio TX, US
Alvin Marx - San Antonio TX, US

A63B015/02, A63B024/00, A63B071/00

482001000, 482004000, 482008000

Bi-directional resistance exercise apparatus designed to offer resistance to opposing muscle groups. The apparatus provides continuous and sequential resistance during the extension and flexion phases. The apparatus includes a controller including a graphic display. Resistance is provided by a variable resistance element such as a magnetic brake. A chair or other body supporting devices support the user depending on the exercise being performed. Force is applied by the user to a rotatable limb or torso retaining member and is transferred to the shaft of the magnetic brake. The brake applies variable resistance determined by the software instructions issued by the controller. The resistance levels can be pre-programmed or specifically selected by the user. The brake force varies instantaneously during the flexion and extension phases based on the angular position of the input shaft. A record of the exercise activity can be stored and displayed by the microprocessor controller.

2010028, Nov 11, 2010

Mar 11, 2010

12/722501

Alvin J. MARX - San Antonio TX, US

A61F 9/00, A61M 35/00

604296, 604302, 604298

Precision lid retracting eyedropper device with a hollow, rigid housing having an upper aperture that allows a push button topped piston to enter the housing where the piston can impinge on a resilient tubular member that is part of a pump assembly. The housing also includes a solution storing chamber that feeds solution to the pump assembly. A solution exit tube attached to the outgoing portion of the pump assembly emanates from the bottom part of the housing and can be directed towards the user's eye. Integral downwardly facing resilient legs are placed just above and below the user's orbital ridge so that when the legs are squeezed and released, the user's eye lids are forced open allowing the user to dispense a precise amount of solution into his or her eye. A precision eye drop solution container having the ability to retain and dispense a precise single portion of eye drop solution each time the user depresses an actuator device located on and within the housing of the container. The container includes downwardly facing legs and feet that are parallel to each other and spaced so that the foot of each leg can align and make contact with the upper and lower orbital socket of the user. The feet have rubber-like under surfaces whose soft yet gripping quality acts to help hold the eye lids of the user in the open position. The dispensing action can be automated and an LED light indicating that dispensing has occurred.

2010028, Nov 11, 2010

Mar 11, 2010

12/722340

Alvin J. MARX - San Antonio TX, US

A61F 9/00, A61M 35/00, G08B 5/00

604302, 3408154

An eye drop bottle holder with resilient legs includes an inverted U-shaped member made from resilient injection molded plastic. The top portion of the inverted U-shaped member includes an eye drop bottle holder. The right and left leg of the U-shape each terminate in an outwardly disposed J-shape covered by a soft rubber-like pad. The user can attach an eye drop bottle to the inverted U-shaped member so that the dispensing tip of the bottle is in close proximity the user's eye. The user can cause his or her eye lid to remain open by squeezing the right and left legs together, then placing the pads on the upper and lower eye orbit, then releasing the legs causing the flesh of the user's eyelids to be spread apart. In a preferred embodiment, an electro-mechanical assembly can automatically press on the side wall of the bottle to cause a predetermined amount of solution to be dispensed. An LED light flashes (is either activated or deactivated) to show the user that a dispensing event has taken place.

5898037, Apr 27, 1999

Jul 11, 1996

8/678151

Alvin J. Marx - San Antonio TX

A61K 716, A61K 722, A61K 3304

424 49

This invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions which comprise magnesium compounds in hypertonic amounts. These compositions are formulated for local application for the treatment of conditions such as acne, arthritis, periodontal disease ophthalmic conditions (e. g. , conjunctivitis), hemorrhoids, vaginal infections and inflammation, and ulcerative colitis. The compositions are formulated with an acceptable dermatological, oral, rectal, vaginal, or ophthalmic carrier for use in treating these conditions. Also provided is a method for treating asthma wherein the magnesium compositions are administered by inhalation. Any of these treatments, and especially that for asthma, can be supplemented with oral administration of magnesium.

2007024, Oct 18, 2007

Jul 22, 2003

10/624870

Alvin Marx - San Antonio TX, US

A62B 7/10

128204210

An air filtering device is presented with a face mask of nonporous material, the face mask held onto the user's head by standard elastic straps. The face mask has a flexible gasket about its perimeter to provide an airtight seal between the mask and the user's face. The face mask has an exhaust filter that lets exhaled air out of the mask, but does not let unfiltered air into the mask. A flexible tube enters the face mask at one end and enters an air filtering assembly on the opposite end. The air filtering assembly is enclosed in a housing with the housing having an air intake opening. The air filtering assembly has an air moving device such as a fan or pump, a carbon filter cartridge, a particulate matter filter, a battery power supply, and an on-off switch.

6230717, May 15, 2001

Oct 29, 1999

9/430647

Alvin J. Marx - San Antonio TX
Kenneth A. Tarlow - Conte Madera CA

A46B 1302

132308

A motorized, disposable toothbrush and method of using the same, the toothbrush including a housing with a handle portion, a neck portion and a head portion. At least one of the portions is constructed of a polymeric material. A brush head is rotatably mounted to the head portion, a variable, high speed motor being provided for effecting rotation of the brush head. The neck portion has a bend for orienting the brush head generally at a right angle for engagement of a user's teeth. A worm gear and flex joint assembly couples the motor to the brush head for effecting rotation thereof. A lithium based DC power source is provided for operation of the motor, power control being effected by a variable speed power control device which actuates rotation of the brush head in at least two power settings.

8246589, Aug 21, 2012

Jan 12, 2009

12/319908

Alvin J. Marx - San Antonio TX, US

A61H 35/02, A61M 35/00

604302, 604298

Precision lid retracting eyedropper device with a hollow, rigid housing having an upper aperture that allows a push button topped piston to enter the housing where the piston can impinge on a resilient tubular member that is part of a pump assembly. The housing also includes a solution storing chamber that feeds solution to the pump assembly. A solution exit tube attached to the outgoing portion of the pump assembly emanates from the bottom part of the housing and can be directed towards the user's eye. Integral downwardly facing resilient legs are placed just above and below the user's orbital ridge so that when the legs are squeezed and released, the user's eye lids are forced open allowing the user to dispense a precise amount of solution into his or her eye.