US4264575A
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Contraceptive methods and compositions
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1980-04-08
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Granted: 1981-04-28
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Expires: 2000-04-08
Abstract
Abstract Introduction of a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic cation salt of a straight-chain or branched chain alkyl sulfonate having from 11 to 16 carbon atoms into the uterine lumen or vaginal cavity prevents conception. Sodium tetradecyl sulfonate is preferred.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E. Zimmerman
- 👤 Philip J. Burck
- 👤 C. David Jones
- 👤 Arvind L. Thakkar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A contraceptive composition suitable for insertion and comfortable retention in the uterine lumen which comprises: (a) about 1 to about 40 percent by weight of a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic cation salt of a straight chain or branched chain alkyl sulfonate having from 11 to 16 carbon atoms and (b) about 60 to about 99 percent by weight of a biocompatible, bioinsoluble, flexible silicone rubber carrier matrix, said matrix being capable of continuously releasing said alkyl sulfonate salt into the uterine fluids at a controlled rate over a prolonged period of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A contraceptive composition suitable for insertion and comfortable retention in the uterine lumen which comprises: (a) about 1 to about 40 percent by weight of a pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic cation salt of a straight chain or branched chain alkyl sulfonate having from 11 to 16 carbon atoms and (b) about 60 to about 99 percent by weight of a biocompatible, bioinsoluble, flexible silicone rubber carrier matrix, said matrix being capable of continuously releasing said alkyl sulfonate salt into the uterine fluids at a controlled rate over a prolonged period of time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as defined in claim 1 wherein the silicone rubber is dimethylpolysiloxane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition as defined in claim 1 or 2, wherein the alkyl sulfonate is n-tetradecyl sulfate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A composition as defined in claim 3 wherein the cation is sodium.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-27 | 1992-10-27 | 1993-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |