Patents by Inventor David Schmier

David Schmier 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).

  • Patent number: 6514545
    Abstract: A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycogen replenishment, and which includes a preexercise beverage formulation and a postexercise beverage formulation combined in a unified package with indicia and instructions. The preexercise beverage has a volume of from about 240 ml to about 300 ml, and the postexercise beverage has a volume of from about 300 ml to about 600 ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventors: Robert E. Weinstein, Allan M. Weinstein, David Schmier
  • Patent number: 6214390
    Abstract: A device and method for use in conjunction with exercise of about one hour or less which enhances convenience, and encourages compliance with a regimen of exercise beverages to accomplish preexercise hydration and postexercise hydration and muscle glycogen replenishment, and which includes a preexercise beverage formulation and a postexercise beverage formulation combined in a unified package with indicia and instructions. The preexercise beverage has a carbohydrate concentration of not more than about 9%, and the postexercise beverage has a carbohydrate concentration of at least about 13%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventors: Robert E. Weinstein, Allan M. Weinstein, David Schmier
  • Patent number: 6013290
    Abstract: An integrated package including two nutrient beverage formulations in discrete, sealed containers and instructions for use of the formulations in conjunction with a relatively short exercise session to enhance performance and reduce the adverse effects of the exercise. The formulations are compatibly designed for the needs of the different phases of exercise. The formulations are provided in either fully-constituted liquid form or as water-soluble concentrates. The formulations are combined in a unified package with indicia and instructions. The formulations include fluids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, and other optional agents including vitamin E, glycerol, alkaline salts, stimulants, creatine, specific amino acids, aspartates, phosphates, and pyruvate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventors: Robert E. Weinstein, Allan M. Weinstein, David Schmier