Patents by Inventor Alfred R. Maass

Alfred R. Maass 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).

  • Uricosuric compositions and method of producing uricosuria and hypouricemia
    Patent number: 3989838
    Abstract: Uricosuric compositions containing 2,3-dichloro-4-(.alpha.-hydroxy-2-thenyl)phenoxyacetic acid, its alkali metal salts or pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts and methods of producing uricosuria and hypouricemia by administering said compounds. Either the racemic mixture or a separated d-or l-optical isomer may be employed as the active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1976
    Assignee: SmithKline Corporation
    Inventor: Alfred R. Maass
  • Lowering the concentration of plasma triglycerides
    Patent number: 3969508
    Abstract: Hypolipidemic compositions containing 4-(2-thenoyl)-2,3-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its alkali metal salts or pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts and methods of producing hypolipidemic activity by administering said compound. Combinations with other useful agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Assignee: SmithKline Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas W. DiTullio, Charles P. Lowman, Alfred R. Maass, Harry L. Saunders