Patents by Inventor Herbert G. Hechter

Herbert G. Hechter 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).

  • Aqueous cathartic solution
    Patent number: 4975286
    Abstract: An aqueous cathartic solution and method for bowel cleansing is provided. The solution is isotonic, has a minimum buffering effect on human blood and is substantially inorganic. The aqueous solution includes about 3.5 grams/liter of sodium sulfate; about 4.82 grams/liter of magnesium sulfate; about 1.9 grams/liter of sodium bicarbonate; about 3.85 grams/liter of sodium chloride; about 0.746 grams/liter of potassium chloride. To cleanse the bowel between 3.0 and 4.0 liters of the solution are usually administered to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: E-Z-EM, Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert G. Hechter