Patents Assigned to Young Living Essential Oils, LC
  • Publication number: 20240084218
    Abstract: Methods and systems for extracting additional beneficial lipid-soluble heavy compounds from plant material in an environmentally sustainable manner. A method includes preparing a solution that includes a solvent comprising one or more of a monoterpene, a monoterpenoid, a sesquiterpene, or a sesquiterpenoid. The solution further includes a solute comprising a plant material. The method includes extracting one or more compounds from the plant material using the solvent comprising the one or more of the monoterpene, the monoterpenoid, the sesquiterpene, or the sesquiterpenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventor: Hsueh-Kung Lin
  • Publication number: 20240084217
    Abstract: Methods and systems for extracting additional beneficial lipid-soluble heavy compounds from plant material in an environmentally sustainable manner. A method includes preparing a solution that includes a solvent comprising an essential oil and further includes a solute comprising a plant material. The method includes extracting one or more compounds from the plant material using the essential oil as part of the solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventor: Hsueh-Kung Lin
  • Patent number: 10869945
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and interchangeable cover. A complete diffuser includes a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber of the complete diffuser. A complete diffuser includes a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of a diffuser chamber. A cover is removably couplable to a complete diffuser over a diffuser lid so that a dispersed liquid passes through one or more openings in the cover. A cover includes one or more decorative features having a different external shape than a complete diffuser that receives the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Mary Young, Tyler A. Nanto, James T. Davis, II, Brian White, William Pipkin
  • Patent number: 10000723
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for extracting essential oil from plant material. A distillation chamber is coupleable in fluid receiving communication with a steam source via a first valve and the distillation chamber has a first temperature sensor and a vapor outlet. Steam from a steam source and essential oil vapor operably exit a distillation chamber through a vapor outlet. A condenser is in fluid receiving communication with a vapor outlet of a distillation chamber and steam and essential oil vapor are condensed in the condenser to form liquid water and essential oil product, respectively, that operably exit through a liquid outlet. A controller is configured to control a first valve based on readings from a first temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Aaron S. Raymond, Chet L. Bartlett, John R. Connolly
  • Patent number: 9675653
    Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventor: D. Gary Young
  • Patent number: 9358557
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a diffuser apparatus and system. The diffuser apparatus includes a gas supply line with an injection port facing a first direction for emitting a gas stream into a diffuser space. The diffuser apparatus further includes a dome-shaped surface positioned a first distance away from the injection port. The dome-shaped surface is in downstream fluid communication with the gas stream. The diffuser apparatus further includes a liquid feed line that is connectable in fluid receiving communication with a liquid source. The liquid feed line includes a suction port disposed on the dome-shaped surface facing a second direction. During operation of the apparatus, passing the gas stream over the suction port suctions a particle stream through the liquid feed line in order to form a combination stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, James T. Davis, II, Son Q. Le
  • Patent number: 9211228
    Abstract: A massaging applicator device for applying topical oils to an individual, such as a person or creature, and methods of applying topical oils are disclosed. Some embodiments of an exemplary massaging applicator device may include an applicator body containing a vibration assembly. A roller ball foot is coupled to the applicator body. The roller ball foot houses a roller ball. A container is selectively coupled to the roller ball foot and is configured to hold a topical oil. A flow switch is disposed between the container and the roller ball to selectively control flow of topical oil from the container to the roller ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, James T. Davis, II, Marc Schreuder, Cole Woolley
  • Patent number: 9211277
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is presented, which includes omega-3 fatty acids, one or more of tocopherols and tocotrienols, and/or one or more essential oils. The dietary supplement may provide numerous health benefits to the user, including improvements in cardiovascular health, ocular health, cerebral and cognitive function, muscle function, and athletic performance. This supplement also has pronounced anti-inflammatory benefits. The collective effect of the composition may also maximize the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids while also reducing or eliminating any negative effects associated with these fats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Marc Schreuder
  • Patent number: 9205020
    Abstract: Exemplary massaging applicator devices for applying topical oils to an individual, such as a person or creature, and methods of applying topical oils are disclosed. Some embodiments of an exemplary massaging applicator device may include a body; a vibration assembly disposed within the body; at least one container configured to hold topical oil; and at least one roller-ball foot coupled to the body, wherein the container is in fluid communication with the at least one roller-ball foot such that the at least one roller-ball foot is configured to apply the topical oil. The topical oil may comprise an essential oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, Marc F Schreuder, Cole L. Woolley
  • Patent number: 9066904
    Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventor: D. Gary Young
  • Patent number: 8956066
    Abstract: Exemplary applicator devices for applying topical oils to an individual are disclosed. Some embodiments of an exemplary applicator device may include a topical oil container and a roller-ball applicator coupled to the container. The roller-ball applicator may include a roller-ball housing, a roller-ball within the housing, the roller-ball being freely rotatable within the housing, and a retention cap configured to retain the roller-ball within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, Marc Schreuder, Cole Woolley
  • Patent number: 8939669
    Abstract: Applicator devices for applying topical oils to an individual are presented. Exemplary applicators may include a topical oil container, and a roller-ball applicator coupled to the container. The roller-ball applicator may include, a roller-ball housing, wherein the roller-ball housing includes a well configured to hold topical oil for application to an individual regardless of the orientation of the roller-ball applicator, and a roller-ball within the housing, the roller-ball being freely rotatable within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: Son Q. Le, Cole Woolley, Marc Schreuder, John Whetten
  • Publication number: 20140271957
    Abstract: A composition useful for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women. The composition includes essential oils from a tree of the genus Picea or a product of this oil. The essential oil product can specifically come from essential oil from the plant Picea pungens, commonly referred to as Blue Spruce. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining healthy levels of testosterone in men and women utilizing the composition. In some implementations, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition that further includes a penetration enhancer. A method for utilizing the pharmaceutical composition for treating hypogonadism is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventor: D. Gary Young
  • Publication number: 20140262904
    Abstract: A container for holding a sample of essential oils is disclosed. The container can be substantially flat and flexible. The container can also be formed to include an internal pocket for holding essential oil. In some implementations, the container may be combined with and inserted into a sleeve. The sleeve may act as a business card or other marketing material, which can be handed out to individuals interested in learning more about essential oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Brian A. White, Son Q. Le
  • Patent number: D697742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, James T. Davis, II
  • Patent number: D718431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, James T. Davis, II, Son Q. Le
  • Patent number: D759798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Mary Young, James T. Davis, II, Brian A. White, Ammon Davis
  • Patent number: D766418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Mary Young, James T. Davis, II, Brian A. White, Ammon Davis
  • Patent number: D831815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: James T. Davis, II, Kevin Farnsworth, Brian A. White, Michael Anderson, Bryce Twede, Michael Horito
  • Patent number: D883463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: James T. Davis, II, Kevin Farnsworth, Michael Andersen, Ian Redcay