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Gallstone solubilizer
Assignee: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A gallstone solubilizer containing a monoterpene, a sesquiterpene, an essential oil containing such a terpene or a mixture thereof as active ingredient.
Inventors
- 👤 Hirotsune Igimi
- 👤 Hiroyuki Ide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0019; A61K31/00; A61K31/01; A61K31/015; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A GALLSTONE SOLUBILIZER FOR DISSOLVING CHOLESTEROL-TYPE GALLSTONES BY DIRECT INJECTION INTO THE AFFECTED PARTS OF THE PATIENT THROUGH A MEDICAL CATHETHER, COMPRISING: A. 99.8 - 70% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP B. 0.1 - 15% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GOUP CONSISTING OF SORBITAN MONOLAURATE, SORRBITAN MONOOLEATE AND POLYOXETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOOLEATE HAVING ABOUT 20 OXYETHYLENE UNITS; AND C. 0.01 - 15% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHANOL AND WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A GALLSTONE SOLUBILIZER FOR DISSOLVING CHOLESTEROL-TYPE GALLSTONES BY DIRECT INJECTION INTO THE AFFECTED PARTS OF THE PATIENT THROUGH A MEDICAL CATHETHER, COMPRISING: A. 99.8 - 70% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP B. 0.1 - 15% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GOUP CONSISTING OF SORBITAN MONOLAURATE, SORRBITAN MONOOLEATE AND POLYOXETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOOLEATE HAVING ABOUT 20 OXYETHYLENE UNITS; AND C. 0.01 - 15% (W/V) OF A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHANOL AND WATER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method of eliminating cholesterol-type gallstones comprising infusing into the bile duct of the patient the gallstone solubilizer of claim 1 in an amount sufficient to eliminate the cholesterol-type gallstones.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |