Patents by Inventor Lawrence Gilbert

Lawrence Gilbert 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).

  • Method for therapeutically treating psoriatic arthritis using vitamin D analogues and metabolites
    Patent number: 5098899
    Abstract: A novel and effective treatment of psoriatic arthritis is provided using biologically active forms of vitamin D analogues and metabolites, and preferrably 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D.sub.3. The administration of vitamin D analogues and metabolites may be made orally, topically, or parenterally. Substitive improvements in both the arthritic condition and skin lesions result after approximately two month's treatment when effective dosages are provided and maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Lawrence Gilbert, Michael F. Holick