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Growth-promoting composition and method of using same
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1961-10-11
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1981-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:06
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF GROWING AND FATTENING DOGS, CATS, HORSES, SWINE, RUMINANTS, AND POULTRY, WHICH COMPRISES ORALLY ADMINISTERING 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE TO ONE OR MORE OF SAID ANIMALS AT SPACED INTERVALS OF TIME AND REGULATING THE QUANTITIES OF SAID SULFIDE TO ACCELERATE THE RATES OF WEIGHT GAINED; THE AMOUNT OF 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE ADMINISTERED RANGING FROM ABOUT 0.01 TO ABOUT 10 MG. OF 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE PER 100 POUNDS OF BOY WEIGHT FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF GROWING AND FATTENING DOGS, CATS, HORSES, SWINE, RUMINANTS, AND POULTRY, WHICH COMPRISES ORALLY ADMINISTERING 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE TO ONE OR MORE OF SAID ANIMALS AT SPACED INTERVALS OF TIME AND REGULATING THE QUANTITIES OF SAID SULFIDE TO ACCELERATE THE RATES OF WEIGHT GAINED; THE AMOUNT OF 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE ADMINISTERED RANGING FROM ABOUT 0.01 TO ABOUT 10 MG. OF 4,4''-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLSULFIDE PER 100 POUNDS OF BOY WEIGHT FOR EACH 24-HOUR PERIOD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2751303A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |