Patents by Inventor Laird Wilson

Laird Wilson 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).

  • Oxytocin antagonist
    Patent number: 5373089
    Abstract: A novel compound is disclosed for inhibiting the effects of oxytocin in a female mammal. As an analog of oxytocin the compound is named [(S)PMP.sup.1,D-Trp.sup.2,Pen.sup.6,Arg.sup.8 ] oxytocin. This compound can be administered to pregnant women to arrest premature labor while avoiding unwanted side effects due to antagonism of the antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: George Flouret, Laird Wilson