Patents by Inventor Boo E. Edgar

Boo E. Edgar 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).

  • Administration of pharmaceutical agents
    Patent number: 5229116
    Abstract: The bioavailability of pharmaceutical agents susceptible to oxidation of cytochrome P-450, particularly anti-hypertensive dihydropyridines such as felodopine or nifedipine can be increased by administering, before, during or after the administration of the pharmaceutical agent, a flavonoid in the aglycone or glycoside form. This conjoint administration has the effect of prolonging the bioavailability of and so reducing the amount of pharmaceutical agent that needs to be administered. Grapefruit juice has been found to be a suitable source of the flavonoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventors: Boo E. Edgar, David G. Bailey