Patents by Inventor Val F. Cotty

Val F. Cotty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process for arresting the proliferation of organisms that convert axillary secretions to malodorous materials
    Patent number: 4741899
    Abstract: A process for arresting the proliferation of microorganisms which convert axillary secretions into malodorous materials by treating these axillary secretions with a composition containing a compound selected from the group consisting of tripelennamine, phenindamine, hexylcaine, tetracaine, naphazoline, xylometazoline, pyrilamine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Company
    Inventors: Sydney M. Henry, Gene Jacobs, Val F. Cotty
  • Composition for treatment and prevention of malodorous generating skin conditions
    Patent number: 4382919
    Abstract: A composition and treatment to prevent the symptoms of skin conditions characterized by an offensive odor of the body, such as diaper rash, perspiration odor and athlete's foot. The composition contains as the active ingredient a non-toxic, high molecular weight organic polymeric acid which is not absorbed through the skin. Treatment is by topical application of a dusting powder, aerosol spray, cream or ointment containing 1 to 30% by weight of a high molecular weight organic polymeric acid such as alignic acids, Carbopol resins or other polymeric acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Alonso, Ara Nersesian, Val F. Cotty, S. Mark Henry
  • Augmentation of blood levels of aspirin
    Patent number: 4049803
    Abstract: The normal dosage of 10 grains (648 mg.) of aspirin, when combined with about 5 to 15, preferably about 10, grains of acetaminophen, yields increased blood levels of unhydrolyzed aspirin shortly and for extended periods after oral ingestion; a small addition of caffeine enables attainment of still higher blood levels of aspirin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Company
    Inventors: Val F. Cotty, Francis J. Sterbenz, Kenneth J. Melman