Patents by Inventor R. Alison Ghent, executor

R. Alison Ghent, executor 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).

  • Treatment of iodine deficiency diseases
    Patent number: 6019970
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment or prevention of iodine deficiency diseases or disorders such as fibrocystic dysplasia of the breast, breast cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and premenstrual syndrome. More particularly, this invention relates to a composition for the treatment or prevention of iodine deficiency diseases or disorders, the composition comprising elemental iodine (I.sub.2) which may also be referred to as metallic iodine or iodine metal. The elemental iodine can be used with any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventors: William R. Ghent, deceased, R. Alison Ghent, executor, Bernard A. Eskin