Patents by Inventor Michael S. Weisenfeld

Michael S. Weisenfeld 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 of reducing weight in mammals
    Patent number: 5286481
    Abstract: Described is a method of decreasing the weight in mammals to a desired level comprising orally administering thereto an effective weight reducing amount of a non-toxic anion exchange resin containing composition for a desired period of time to achieve a desired weight reduction. Compositions useful for reducing weight in patients contain an anion exchange resin such as cholestyramine, colestipol or polidexide, with bran and optionally, artificial sweeteners and flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Inventor: Michael S. Weisenfeld
  • Method of reducing weight in mammals
    Patent number: 5137716
    Abstract: Described is a method of decreasing the weight in mammals to a desired amount comprising the steps of ingesting an effective weight reducing amount of a cholestyramine for a desired period of time to achieve a desired weight reduction. Compositions useful for reducing weight in patients contain cholestyramine, bran and optionally, artificial sweeteners and flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Michael S. Weisenfeld