Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Vanner

Stephen J. Vanner 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).

  • Colon Cleansing Method and Kit
    Publication number: 20110076339
    Abstract: A method of colon cleansing that provides superior cleansing. In an embodiment, superior cleansing of the right colon is provided. In an embodiment, a stimulant laxative is consumed at least two days prior to the day for which maximum cleansing is desired, and an osmotic purgative is consumed one day prior to the day for which maximum cleansing is desired. A regimen that administered PICO-SALAX® plus BISACODYL™ was superior in cleansing the right colon compared to PICO-SALAX® alone, and when compared to Oral Sodium Phosphate. Patient tolerability and safety were excellent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Kingston General Hospital
    Inventors: Stephen J. Vanner, Lawrence C. Hookey
  • Colonic cleansing composition and method
    Patent number: 7332184
    Abstract: A colonic cleansing kit comprises an osmotic colonic evacuant, and an oral rehydration mixture. The oral rehydration mixture comprises sugar, and salt. The sugar comprises a glucose containing saccharide, and the salt comprises sodium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Queen's University at Kingston
    Inventors: Stephen J. Vanner, William T. Depew, Robert L. Barclay
  • Colonic cleansing composition and method
    Publication number: 20040192614
    Abstract: A colonic cleansing kit comprises an osmotic colonic evacuant, and an oral rehydration mixture. The oral rehydration mixture comprises sugar, and salt. The sugar comprises a glucose containing saccharide, and the salt comprises sodium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen J. Vanner, William T. Depew