US5336678A
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Use of minoxidil for treating erectile impotence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-15
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Granted: 1994-08-09
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Expires: 2011-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A method of treatment of human erectile impotency by topical administration to the penis of a topical composition containing 0.1 to 10% minoxidil.
Inventors
- 👤 Giorgio Cavallini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61P; A61P13/00; A61P13/02; A61P15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating erectile impotence in humans comprising the topical administration on the penis of topical formulations containing from 0.1 to 10% of minoxidil.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
25 words
A method of treating erectile impotence in humans comprising the topical administration on the penis of topical formulations containing from 0.1 to 10% of minoxidil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the topical formulations contain about 2% of minoxidil.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-08-08 | 1998-02-07 | 1998-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-08 | 2002-02-07 | 2002-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-08 | 2006-02-07 | 2006-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |