Patents by Inventor Karen Comai

Karen Comai 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).

  • Polyether ionophores as antiobesity and hypotriglyceridemic agents
    Patent number: 4302450
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the use of polyether ionophores as antiobesity and hypotriglyceridemic agents in warm blooded animals by the administration to an animal in need of such treatment of a therapeutically effective dose of a polyether compound. Also disclosed are examples of such polyether compounds and methods for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Comai, Ann Sullivan, John Westley
  • Polyether ionophores as antiobesity and hypotriglyceridemic agents
    Patent number: 4218443
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the use of polyether ionophores as antiobesity and hypotriglyceridemic agents in warm blooded animals by the administration to an animal in need of such treatment of a therapeutically effective dose of a polyether compound. Also disclosed are examples of such polyether compounds and methods for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Comai, Ann Sullivan, John Westley