US3904758A
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Method of increasing wakefulness
Assignee: Whitby Research Inc
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Filing: 1974-06-03
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-06-03
Abstract
Abstract Methods of temporarily alleviating symptoms of hypersomnia or mental fatigue or drowsiness or temporarily suppressing appetite by administering to a human or animal having one or more of the aforementioned symptoms an effective amount of piperoxan together with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. Piperoxan is also useful for potentiating the effects of anti-depressant drugs.
Inventors
- 👤 Kjell Fuxe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/435; A61K31/44; A61K31/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A METHOD FOR TEMPORARILY ALLEVIATING DROWSINESS OR SYMPTOMS OF HYPERSOMINIA IN HUMANS BY ADMINISTERING TO A HUMAN HAVING SUCH CONDITION A COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PIPEROXAN AND A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF TOGETHER WITH A SUITABLE PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
48 words
A METHOD FOR TEMPORARILY ALLEVIATING DROWSINESS OR SYMPTOMS OF HYPERSOMINIA IN HUMANS BY ADMINISTERING TO A HUMAN HAVING SUCH CONDITION A COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PIPEROXAN AND A PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF TOGETHER WITH A SUITABLE PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2056046A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |