Patents by Inventor Robert D. Sofia

Robert D. Sofia 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).

  • Methods for the prevention and control of cellular damage resulting from coronary artery occlusion-reperfusion
    Patent number: 5462966
    Abstract: Methods for protecting warm-blooded animals against the formation of myocardial infarct through the administration of 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia
  • Method for the prevention and control of epileptic seizure associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    Patent number: 5292772
    Abstract: A novel method for the prevention and control of epileptic seizures, particularly intractable seizures associated with the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, employing pharmaceutical compositions containing 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia
  • Method to control the intake of food
    Patent number: 5290808
    Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for the suppression of the desire for food consumption in warm-blooded animals consisting essentially of the administration of 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia
  • Method for treating and controlling the symptoms of neurodegenerative disease and neuropsychopharmacological disorders
    Patent number: 5256690
    Abstract: A method for treating and controlling the symptoms of neuropsychopharmacological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases associated with or resulting from excessive activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor complex which comprises administering to warm-blooded animals in need of such treatment, 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate, the neuroprotective effects of which are at least partially mediated through a strychnine-insensitive glycine receptor mechanism is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia
  • Method for the prevention and control of hypoxic damage resulting from cerebral ischemic events
    Patent number: 5055489
    Abstract: A method for the prevention and control of hypoxic damage resulting from stroke or other cerebral ischemic event which comprises administering pharmaceutical compositions containing 2-phenyl-1, 3-propanediol dicarbamate as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia
  • Method for the prevention and control of epileptic seizure
    Patent number: 4978680
    Abstract: A novel method for the prevention and control of epileptic seizures employing pharmaceutical compositions containing 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Sofia