Patents by Inventor Alan R. Hirsch

Alan R. Hirsch 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).

  • Method and composition for enhancing weight loss
    Publication number: 20030147938
    Abstract: Compositions for enhancing satiety and weight loss in an individual, assays for assessing a tastant for enhancing satiety and weight loss, and methods of using the composition to suppress appetite and enhance weight loss are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Method of treating headaches, and article of manufacture therefor
    Patent number: 6106837
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the symptoms and/or duration of a migraine or other form of headache through the administration of a hedonically pleasant odorant that is inhaled by a person who is prone to or suffering from a headache. A preferred odorant is one having the characteristics of a green apple scent. Preferably, the person is presented with the odorant at a suprathreshold concentration, and inhales the odorant for about 5-15 minutes while in a prone position in a quiet, darkened room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Use of odorants to alter learning capacity
    Patent number: 5904916
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enhancing learning in a person by the administration of a mixed-floral odorant. The odorant can be used as an adjuvant to improve learning and as an aid in education, and for rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with pathologically-induced learning disabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Use of odorants to treat male impotence, and article of manufacture therefor
    Patent number: 5885614
    Abstract: A method is provided for inducing or enhancing penile erection through the delivery of odorants for inhalation. The administration of odorants provides an increase in blood flow to the penis, and a therapeutic aid to stimulate sexual activity and alleviate male vasculogenic impotence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Method of altering perception of relative space of an area
    Patent number: 5759521
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for altering a person's perception of a confined or open space by administering an odorant substance to the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Chemosensory olfactory assay for somatization disorders
    Patent number: 5492934
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for diagnosing a somatization disorder in a patient. The method involves administering to the patient a plurality of concentrations of the chemosensory agent 3-methyl-5-phenyl-3-pentanol, identifying at least a 5 decismel change in the threshold amount of the chemosensory agent detected by the patient, and correlating the change in detection of the chemosensory agent with at least one psychiatric disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Chemosensory olfactory assay for psychiatric disorders
    Patent number: 5380765
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for diagnosing a psychiatric disorder in a patient. The method involves administering to the patient a plurality of concentrations of a chemosensory agent, identifying at least a 5 decismel change in the threshold amount of the chemosensory agent detected by the patient, and correlating the change in detection of the chemosensory agent with at least one psychiatric disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Use of lecithin to restore olfaction and taste
    Patent number: 5001117
    Abstract: A method is provided to treat hyposmia or anosmia by administering an effective amount of a choline-containing compound to a patient afflicted with said conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Pharmacaps, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: D301402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventor: Alan R. Hirsch