Patents by Inventor Afa K. Palu

Afa K. Palu 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).

  • Publication number: 20220401511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation providing anti-aging benefits that may include ingredients from various ingredient groups such as amino acids, vitamins or mineral co-factors, antioxidants or carotenoids, an herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients, and other nutrients. When combined, these ingredients and, more specifically, the herbal, plant derivative, or phytonutrients blend provide increased and unexpected synergistic effects that inhibit DPP4 activity and provide anti-aging benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Brent D. Willis, Fernando Swartz, Afa K. Palu, Brett J. West
  • Patent number: 8535741
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant Morinda cirtrifolia to individuals. This invention relates to using one or more of the following: Noni Leaf Extract; Noni Leaf Juice; and/or Roast Leaf More particularly this invention relates to administering one or more of the following: Pyro-phorbide a, Pheophorbide a, Purpin 7, and/or Pheophorbide all which may be derived from Noni leaf extract, Noni leaf juice, and/or Roast leaf Moreover, the foregoing formulations result in alleviating pain and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Morinda, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Nan Zhou, Chen Su, Afa K. Palu, Brett J. West, Shixin Deng, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Publication number: 20130079380
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant Morinda cirtrifolia to individuals. This invention relates to using one or more of the following: Noni Leaf Extract; Noni Leaf Juice; and/or Roast Leaf More particularly this invention relates to administering one or more of the following: Pyro-phorbide a, Pheophorbide a, Purpin 7, and/or Pheophorbide all which may be derived from Noni leaf extract, Noni leaf juice, and/or Roast leaf Moreover, the foregoing formulations result in alleviating pain and inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Bing-Nan Zhou, Chen Su, Afa K. Palu, Brett J. West, Shixin Deng, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Patent number: 8025910
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant Morinda cirtrifolia to individuals. This invention relates to using one or more of the following: Noni Leaf Extract; Noni Leaf Juice; and/or Roast Leaf. More particularly this invention relates to administering one or more of the following: Pyro-phorbide a, Pheophorbide a, Purpin 7, and/or Pheophorbide all which may be derived from Noni leaf extract, Noni leaf juice, and/or Roast leaf. Moreover, the foregoing formulations result in alleviating pain and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Nan Zhou, Chen Su, Afa K. Palu, Brett J. West, Shixin Dong, Claude Jarake Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Publication number: 20090196944
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing compositions for inhibiting 5-Lipoxygenase, 15-Lipoxygenase are disclosed. Additionally, methods and compositions for treating and preventing diseases, including inflammatory diseases and cancer are disclosed. Compositions comprising processed Morinda citrifolia components and auxiliaries are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Brad Rawson, Matthias-Heinrich Kreuter, Kim Asay, Afa K. Palu, Bing-Nan Zhou, Brett J. West, Claude Jarake Jensen
  • Publication number: 20080213415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and formulations directed inhibiting carbonic anhydrase, fatty acid amide hydrolase and endothelin-converting enzymes comprising the administration of processed Morinda citrifolia based formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Afa K. Palu, Claude Jarake Jensen, Brett J. West, Stephen Story
  • Patent number: 7244463
    Abstract: The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Garicinia mangostana L., or Mangosteen fruit, from the Mangosteen plant. The addition of Mangosteen to the animal food product of the present invention serves to provide significant health advantages not found in prior art animal food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Wadsworth, Stephen P. Story, Bing-Nan Zhou, Robert V. Ogden, Richard G. Godbee, Afa K. Palu, C. Jarakae Jensen