Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Mc Phail

Andrew T. Mc Phail 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).

  • Ammonia-cyanoborane, sodium iodide complex
    Patent number: 4209510
    Abstract: Preparation of the crystalline complex [Na{NH.sub.3.BH.sub.2 -(CN)}.sub.6 from NMe.sub.3.BH.sub.2 I and NaCN in liquid NH.sub.3 is disclosed. Structural details of this novel octahedral complex are obtained by single-crystal X-ray analysis. Evidence indicates that the complex is a valuable antiarthritic agent, since it completely inhibits bacteria-induced chronic arthritis in rats with no evidence of toxic effects. The complex also possesses analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Bernard F. Spielvogel, Andrew T. Mc Phail, Iris H. Hall, Patty Wisian-Neilson, Karl D. Hargrave