Patents by Inventor Jerry R. Maney

Jerry R. Maney 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).

  • Microbially-stable bismuth-containing liquid pharmaceutical suspensions
    Patent number: 5013560
    Abstract: Microbially-stable liquid pharmaceutical suspensions for oral administration comprising a bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, a suspension system and water, and wherein said compositions have a pH within the range of from about 3.0 to about 5.5. These compositions are efficacious, and have good aesthetics and good storage stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laura L. Stentz, Jerry R. Maney, Thomas E. Sox
  • Bismuth-containing pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent number: 4940695
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oral administration comprising: (a) pharmaceutically-acceptable bismuth-containing agents such as bismuth subsalicylate; (b) pharmaceutically-acceptable non-ionic cellulose ether polymers such as methylcellulose; and (c) magnesium aluminum silicate. The ratio of bismuth to non-ionic cellulose ether polymer is greater than about 1.5:1. Compositions in the form of liquids containing water are preferred.This invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract in humans or lower animals by orally administering a composition of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Leila D. Coveney, Linda C. Jones, Jerry R. Maney