Patents by Inventor Benjamin F. Floyd

Benjamin F. Floyd 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).

  • 4(3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanamide compound useful as an anti-inflammatory agent
    Patent number: 5280045
    Abstract: The subject invention involves compositions comprising 4-(3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanamide, or 4-(3,5-bis-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The subject invention also involves methods for treating diseases characterized by inflammation and/or pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, in humans or lower animals by administration of a safe and effective amount of this compound to the human or lower animal in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Roy L. M. Dobson, Kenneth R. Wehmeyer, Steven P. Sirko, Benjamin F. Floyd
  • Regimen for treating osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4761406
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis utilizing a cyclic regimen comprising alternating for two or more cycles the administration of a bone resorption inhibiting polyphosphonate and a no treatment (rest) period. Further disclosed is a kit for use in implementing this method of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Lawrence Flora, Benjamin F. Floyd