Patents by Inventor Audrey Sommerfeld

Audrey Sommerfeld 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: 20180279661
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including medium chain triglycerides (MCT), methods for the preparation therefore, and methods for the use thereof. Compositions may include, for example, MCT, green coffee bean extract, and Irvingia extract. Compositions described herein may be for use in, for example, weight management in a subject in need thereof. Compositions may, in certain examples, be provided as a powder mix, which may be for use as a creamer or additive for mixing with variety of beverages and/or foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steven Witherly, Caroline Witherly
  • Patent number: 8642095
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a dietary composition is provided. In at least one embodiment, the dietary composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of an admixture including a caffeine ingredient and a vasodilator ingredient. In at least another embodiment, the admixture further includes an additive selected from the group consisting of taurine, rhodiola, green tea extract, dimethylethanolamine, inositol, vitamin C, one or more B vitamins, a flowing agent, citrulline malate, and combinations thereof. In certain particular embodiments, the caffeine ingredient includes dicaffeine malate. In certain other embodiments, the vasodilator ingredient includes diarginine malate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: ViSalus Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
  • Patent number: 8455024
    Abstract: A chewable appetite suppressant composition includes a Hoodia extract, a 5-hydroxytryptophan, a Gymnema Sylvestre, and at least one amino acid derivative. The chewable appetite suppressant composition may further include flavorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: ViSalus Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
  • Publication number: 20100098783
    Abstract: A chewable appetite suppressant composition includes a Hoodia extract, a 5-hydroxytryptophan, a Gymnema Slyvestris, and at least one amino acid derivative. The chewable appetite suppressant composition may further include flavorants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: VISALUS HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
  • Publication number: 20100080863
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a dietary composition is provided. In at least one embodiment, the dietary composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of an admixture including a caffeine ingredient and a vasodilator ingredient. In at least another embodiment, the admixture further includes an additive selected from the group consisting of taurine, rhodiola, green tea extract, dimethylethanolamine, inositol, vitamin C, one or more B vitamins, a flowing agent, citrulline malate, and combinations thereof. In certain particular embodiments, the caffeine ingredient includes dicaffeine malate. In certain other embodiments, the vasodilator ingredient includes diarginine malate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: ViSalus Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
  • Publication number: 20090204473
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a customized health beverage system based on the preferences of a consumer. The customized health beverage system provides a flavor component list identifying a number of flavor components. The customized health beverage system also provides a health component list identifying a number of health components. The consumer is presented the flavor and health component list. The method includes a step of receiving from the consumer a customized health beverage preference based on the consumer's selection of health and flavor components from the health and flavor component lists. The consumer is provided the selected flavor and health components selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: VISALUS HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Audrey Sommerfeld