Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Cunnane

Stephen C. Cunnane 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 of increasing 1-series PGs in the body
    Patent number: 4965075
    Abstract: Methods of influencing the 1-series/2-series PG balance in the body by administering a composition containing .gamma.-linolenic acid and/or dihomo-.gamma.-linolenic acid and assimilable copper compounds optionally with a diluent or carrier, the acids being as such or as derivatives convertible in the body thereto. The amounts of the acids or derivatives are 0.2 to 10 g (calculated as .gamma.-linolenic acid) and of copper compounds are 0.1 to 100 mg (calculated as copper).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Efamol Limited
    Inventors: David F. Horrobin, Stephen C. Cunnane, Mehar S. Manku