US4381296A
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Treatment for herpes virus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-06-29
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Granted: 1983-04-26
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Expires: 2001-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A treatment for herpes virus infections topical application of a suspension of tannic acid, and salicyclic acid, preferably in an ethanol solvent/carrier. After treatment, herpes lesions disappear within 4-5 days.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Tinnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
A composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratios of about 2-12:2-12:1-6.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratios of about 2-12:2-12:1-6.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for treatment of herpes virus lesions in a human host comprising topically applying to the lesions an effective amount of a composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratios of about 2-12:2-12:1-6.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for treatment of herpes virus lesions in a human host comprising topically applying to the lesions an effective amount of a composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratios of about 2-12:2-12:1-6.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CA880282A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-04-25 | 1986-10-25 | 1987-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-25 | 1990-10-25 | 1991-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-25 | 1994-10-25 | 1995-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |