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US4154824A
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Nonbitter tasting potassium product for oral administration to warm-blooded animals and method for preparing same
Assignee: Interx Research Corp
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Filing: 1976-07-20
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1996-07-20
Abstract
Abstract Potassium is rendered nonbitter tasting by combining the same with phytic acid. The final product is useful as a nonbitter tasting potassium supplement for warm-blooded animals deficient in levels of potassium.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicolae S. Bodor
- 👤 Takeru Higuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for orally administering potassium to a warm-blooded animal in need of potassium supplementation without imparting a metallic potassium aftertaste which comprises administering thereto, a therapeutically effective amount of a potassium phytate salt having the formula: C.sub.6 H.sub.6 [(OPO).sub.6 (OH).sub.x (OK).sub.y ] wherein x and y represent an integer of from 0 to 12, with the proviso that the sum of x and y must always equal 12.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for orally administering potassium to a warm-blooded animal in need of potassium supplementation without imparting a metallic potassium aftertaste which comprises administering thereto, a therapeutically effective amount of a potassium phytate salt having the formula: C.sub.6 H.sub.6 [(OPO).sub.6 (OH).sub.x (OK).sub.y ] wherein x and y represent an integer of from 0 to 12, with the proviso that the sum of x and y must always equal 12.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is hexapotassium phytate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is nonylpotassium phytate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is dodecylpotassium phytate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said warm-blooded animal is a mammal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is maintained in combination with an orally and pharmaceutically acceptable solid chewable or liquid carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said potassium phytate salt is a mixed salt of potassium with a member selected from the group consisting of sodium, calcium, magnesium, or combinations thereof, said mixed salt comprising at least 50% potassium ions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is administered in solid dosage form.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said salt is administered in liquid dosage form.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |