US4387093A
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Arthritis treatment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-18
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-12-18
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the treatment of arthritis by administering cobalts in a form acceptable to the body. The dosage typically comprises measured amounts of cyanocobalamin, potassium iodide, magnesium sulphate and ferrous sulphate.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace Lysaght
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/70; A61K31/7135; A61K31/714; A61K33/00; A61K33/24; A61P; A61P29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A method for treating arthritis, comprising orally administering to the affected subject a non-lethal, therapeutic dosage of a preparation consisting essentially of a cobalt compound.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
25 words
A method for treating arthritis, comprising orally administering to the affected subject a non-lethal, therapeutic dosage of a preparation consisting essentially of a cobalt compound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the preparation is administered in aqueous form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the aqueous preparation contains approximately 6 mg cyanocobalamin per 100 ml.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the aqueous preparation contains up to 2.5 grams of cobalt chloride per 100 milliliters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the aqueous preparation further contains about 5 grams of potassium iodide per 100 milliliters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the preparation further contains about 4 grams of calcium carbonate per 100 milliliters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the preparation further contains approximately 2.5 grams per 100 milliliters of magnesium sulphate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the method comprises administering 5 milliliters of the aqueous preparation a day.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the preparation is administered in tablet or capsule form.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as claimed in claim 9 wherein a single tablet or capsule comprises between 0.3 and 125 milligrams of the cobalt compound, approximately 250 milligrams of potassium iodide, approximately 200 milligrams of calcium carbonate, approximately 125 milligrams of magnesium sulphate and approximately 125 milligrams of ferrous sulphate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the method comprises orally administering one tablet or capsule per day.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the compound is cobalt chloride.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the cobalt compound is administered in combination with an iodine compound in an amount sufficient to alleviate stiffness and promote mobility of affected joints.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 or 13, wherein the cobalt compound, or cobalt and iodine compounds, are administered in combination with a calcium compound in an amount sufficient to counteract deterioration of bone tissues.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the cobalt compound is cyanocobalamin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 15, wherein the cyanocobalamin is administered in combination with an alkaline substance in an amount sufficient to protect the cyanocobalamin from destruction by digestive acids before it can be utilized by the body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 16, wherein the alkaline substance is a calcium compound.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 17, wherein the calcium compound is calcium carbonate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 13, wherein the iodine compound is an iodide.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 19, wherein the iodide is potassium iodide.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the cobalt compound is administered in combination with (a) an iodine compound in an amount sufficient to alleviate stiffness and promote mobility of affected joints, (b) a calcium compound in an amount sufficient to counteract deterioration of affected bone tissue, (c) a magnesium compound in an amount sufficient to counteract inflammation, and (d) an iron compound in an amount sufficient to promote regeneration of red blood cells.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 21, wherein the cobalt compound is cobalt chloride or cyanocobalamin, the iodine compound is potassium iodide, the calcium compound is calcium carbonate, the magnesium compound is magnesium sulfate, and the iron compound is ferrous sulphate.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
25 words
A method for treating psoriasis comprising orally administering to the affected subject a non-lethal therapeutic dosage of a preparation consisting essentially of a cobalt compound.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
25 words
A method for treating psoriasis comprising orally administering to the affected subject a non-lethal therapeutic dosage of a preparation consisting essentially of a cobalt compound.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the compound is cobalt chloride.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 23, wherein the cobalt compound is cyanocobalamin.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 25, wherein the cyanocobalamin is administered in combination with an alkaline substance in an amount sufficient to protect the cyanocobalamin from destruction by digestive acids before it can be utilized by the body.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 26, wherein the alkaline substance is a calcium compound.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 27, wherein the calcium compound is calcium carbonate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the arthritis to be treated is rheumatoid arthritis.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the arthritis to be treated is osteoarthritis.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
56 words
A preparation for the treatment of arthritis and psoriasis adapted for the oral administration of a cobalt compound consisting essentially of a non-lethal therapeutic dosage of a cobalt compound and calcium carbonate in an amount sufficient to protect the cobalt compound from destruction by digestive acids and permit adsorption of the cobalt compound by the body.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
56 words
A preparation for the treatment of arthritis and psoriasis adapted for the oral administration of a cobalt compound consisting essentially of a non-lethal therapeutic dosage of a cobalt compound and calcium carbonate in an amount sufficient to protect the cobalt compound from destruction by digestive acids and permit adsorption of the cobalt compound by the body.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
12 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 31 further comprising an iodine compound.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 32 wherein the iodine compound is potassium iodide.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
12 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 31 further comprising a magnesium salt.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 34 wherein the magnesium salt is magnesium sulphate.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
11 words
A preparation as claimed in claim 31 further comprising ferrous sulphate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
20 words
The preparation of claim 36, comprising an aqueous solution containing about 25 gm FeSO 4 per 100 ml of solution.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
11 words
The preparation of claim 31, wherein the cobalt compound is cyanocobalamin.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 31, wherein the preparation is a tablet or capsule and the cobalt compound is present in an amount from about 0.3 to 125 mg.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 39, wherein the preparation further includes approximately 125 milligrams of the cobalt compound, approximately 250 milligrams of potassium iodide, approximately 200 milligrams of calcium carbonate, approximately 125 milligrams of magnesium sulphate, and approximately 125 milligrams of ferrous sulphate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |