Patents by Inventor Michael J. Cory

Michael J. Cory 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).

  • Nitroimidazoles of low toxicity and high activity as radiosensitizers of hypoxic tumor cells
    Patent number: 4371540
    Abstract: Two compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a 2-hydroxyethyl radical are reported to have minimum penetration into the brain and nerve tissues combined with maximum penetration into hypoxic tumor cells. This combination of properties makes these compounds the optimal radiosensitizers among electron-affinic 1-substituted 2-nitroinidazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: William W. Lee, J. Martin Brown, Abelardo P. Martinez, Michael J. Cory