RICHARD EMIL LITOV
Pilots at Schaeffer Rd, Evansville, IN

License number
Indiana A4936596
Issued Date
Feb 2016
Expiration Date
Feb 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
10340 Schaeffer Rd, Evansville, IN 47720

Professional information

Richard Litov Photo 1

Rice Dextrin Oral Rehydration Solution

US Patent:
5096894, Mar 17, 1992
Filed:
Apr 3, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/504142
Inventors:
Michael C. Tao - Evansville IN
Richard E. Litov - Evansville IN
John R. Euber - Evansville IN
Salim S. Akrabawi - Evansville IN
J. Roberto Moran - Evansville IN
Assignee:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 31715, A61K 4740
US Classification:
514 58
Abstract:
An improved oral rehydration solution comprising a mixture of rice dextrin and required electrolytes is provided. The functionality of the rice dextrin in oral rehydration solutions is superior to glucose in infants with chronic diarrhea resulting in lower stool output and enhanced water retention. Rice dextrin also has a polymer profile which provides more readily available glucose than corn dextrin or rice fluor. There is also provided a process for clarifying solutions of rice dextrin which involves a first filtration at 35. degree. C. and 50. degree. C. and a second filtration at temperatures above 80. degree. C. using filter aid and activated carbon.


Richard Litov Photo 2

Rice Dextrin Oral Rehydration Solution

US Patent:
RE36032, Jan 5, 1999
Filed:
Jun 3, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/071833
Inventors:
Michael C. Tao - Evansville IN
Richard E. Litov - Evansville IN
John R. Euber - Evansville IN
Salim S. Akrabawi - Evansville IN
J. Roberto Moran - Evansville IN
Assignee:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - NY
International Classification:
A61K 31715, A61K 4740
US Classification:
514 58
Abstract:
An improved oral rehydration solution comprising a mixture of rice dextrin and required electrolytes is provided. The functionality of the rice dextrin in oral rehydration solutions is superior to glucose in infants with chronic diarrhea. Iadd. ,. Iaddend. resulting in lower stool output and enhanced water retention. Iadd. during the initial six hours of therapy. Iaddend. Rice dextrin also has a polymer profile which provides more readily available glucose than corn dextrin or rice flour. There is also provided a process for clarifying solutions of rice dextrin which involves a first filtration at 35. degree. C. and 50. degree. C. and a second filtration at temperatures above 80. degree. C. using filter aid and activated carbon.