Patents by Inventor Phyllis A. McLaughlin

Phyllis A. McLaughlin 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).

  • Enhancement of cholesterol combining properties of saponins
    Patent number: 4242502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Saponins to inhibit cholesterol absorption. More particularly, the present invention relates to the enhancement of the cholesterol combining properties of saponins, by acid hydrolysis of the saponins under mild conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: United States of America
    Inventors: Manuel R. Malinow, Phyllis A. McLaughlin, George O. Kohler, Arvin L. Livingston