Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Elemental sulfur or compound thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Arnold, Ernst V (Department: 1613)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Inorganic active ingredient containing
Elemental sulfur or compound thereof
C424S600000, C424S696000, C424S706000, C424S709000, C424S711000, C514S706000, C423S563000, C423S566200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07923037
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel stable, liquid compositions comprising chalcogenides or salts thereof. These compositions may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment and prevention of ischemic or hypoxic injury, as well as in the preservation of biological matter.
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Deckwerth Thomas L.
Hill Paul A.
Szabo Csaba
Tomaselli Kevin J.
Wintner Edward
Arnold Ernst V
Diehl Servilla LLC
Ikaria, Inc.
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