US3810994A
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Method and composition for treating obesity
Assignee: Ethyl Corp
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Filing: 1972-06-01
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A method and therapeutic composition for the treatment of obesity by internal administration in unit dosage form of carnitine or a suitably active derivative thereof. For example, carnitine may be administered either alone, or with another weight reducing preparation, or in the course of a restricted caloric dietary program for treatment of obesity.
Inventors
- 👤 K Wiegand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
11 words
A method of claim 1 wherein said carnitine is administered orally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of claim 2 wherein said amount of carnitine is in the range from about 1 to about 50 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method of claim 2 wherein said amount of carnitine is in the range of from about 1 to about 25 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |