Patents by Inventor B. William Downs

B. William Downs 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: 20130195827
    Abstract: This invention concerns Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) and obesity, and the role of catecholaminergic pathways in aberrant substance-seeking behavior, in particular cravings for carbohydrates. Also described are new nutrigenomic formulas having unique combinations of ingredients having a generalized anti-craving effect are, which can inhibit carbohydrate bingeing, inducing significant healthy fat loss and relapse prevention, as well genetic testing for certain polymorphisms correlated with RDS behaviors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth Blum, B. William Downs, Roger L. Waite, William J. Heaney
  • Publication number: 20120071409
    Abstract: A formulation delivery system is disclosed. When configured as a pro-liposome oral tablet, the tablet comprises a blend of at least one Iiposome forming ingredient, at least one active ingredient and at least one co-disintegrant. After ingestion at least a portion of the tablet disintegrates in a portion of an alimentary system to provide one or more in situ Iiposome encapsulated active ingredients. A method of producing the pro-liposome oral tablet and a method of therapeutically dosing with the pro-liposome oral tablet are further disclosed. The formulation delivery system may be configured as any one of a pro-liposome oral tablet, sublingual tablet, caplet, capsule and aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Jacob C. Hack, Richard D. Tobias, Kenneth Blum, B. William Downs, Roger L. Waite, William J. Heaney, John J. Giordano
  • Publication number: 20110189161
    Abstract: The present invention provides a proprietary compositions and systems to modulate genetic and metabolomic contributing factors affecting disease diagnosis, stratification, and prognosis, as well as the metabolism, efficacy and/or toxicity associated with specific vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, homeopathic ingredients, and other ingredients for the purposes of customizing a subject's nutritional supplement formulation to optimize specific health outcomes. Specific to this invention the utilization of certain known polymorphic genes associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are analyzed to target certain genetic anomalies that lead to a high risk and predisposition to SUD. The genotypic patterns are then utilized to provide certain nutritional customized solutions especially related to the attenuation of aberrant abuse of physician prescribed narcotic pain medication across all pain conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth Blum, Roger L. Waite, B. William Downs, William J. Heaney