Patents by Inventor Alfred F. Libby

Alfred F. Libby 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 for treating alcohol and drug addicts
    Patent number: 4500515
    Abstract: A therapeutic composition for detoxifying drug or alcohol addicts comprises sodium ascorbate, calcium gluconate, magnesium chloride, and thiamine hydrochloride in a saline solution compatible with blood serum.A method for detoxifying addicts begins with oral doses of sodium ascorbate, calcium and magnesium for about 6 hours, after which time the therapeutic detoxifying composition is parenterally administered to complete detoxification in the absence of withdrawal symptoms and "guts craving". Amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and proteins are given after detoxification to replenish the body's supply of these essential items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Inventor: Alfred F. Libby
  • Process for introducing vitamin B-12 into the bloodstream
    Patent number: 4432975
    Abstract: A process for introducing vitamin B-12 into the bloodstream is disclosed by which vitamin B-12 is absorbed sublingually. The vitamin B-12 is in the form of a micro-lozenge which contains cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin and which is capable of being dissolved in approximately four minutes or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Alfred F. Libby