Patents by Inventor Iona Weir

Iona Weir 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: 10987384
    Abstract: A fermented pollen-based composition is provided which is made by treating pollen grains with one or more natural potassium sources selected from coconut water, coconut milk, raw honey, or honeydew honey, to naturally stimulate germination of the pollen, then incubating the germinated pollen, optionally with one or more additional components selected from beeswax, oils, enzyme-containing components derived from fruit, and probiotic components, wherein the resulting composition comprises a plurality of bioactive components selected from low molecular weight peptides, fatty acids, esterified flavonoids, dicaffeoyl quinic acid isomers and dicaffeoyl tartaric acid ester or ether compounds. Topical skin compositions including the fermented pollen-based composition as an active ingredient are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: DECIMA HEALTH LIMITED
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Publication number: 20200061126
    Abstract: A fermented pollen-based composition is provided which is made by treating pollen grains with one or more natural potassium sources selected from coconut water, coconut milk, raw honey, or honeydew honey, to naturally stimulate germination of the pollen, then incubating the germinated pollen, optionally with one or more additional components selected from beeswax, oils, enzyme-containing components derived from fruit, and probiotic components, wherein the resulting composition comprises a plurality of bioactive components selected from low molecular weight peptides, fatty acids, esterified flavonoids, dicaffeoyl quinic acid isomers and dicaffeoyl tartaric acid ester or ether compounds. Topical skin compositions including the fermented pollen-based composition as an active ingredient are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Patent number: 10434123
    Abstract: A two stage reaction platform is provided to produce a pollen-based extract material, comprising the steps of a first stage including: opening and/or germinating pollen grains, reacting the treated pollen grains with one or more beehive components, selected from beeswax, honey, or enzyme-containing material, and stirring to form a jelly; and a second stage including heating the jelly in a closed container to product an extract. The extract may be a fermented extract. An aqueous skin cream includes the pollen-based extract and one or more of glycerine, natural oils, emollients, preservatives, vitamins, fragrance, emulsifiers, or waxes. The skin cream may be used for treatment of skin conditions or inflammation. In another embodiment a method of treating eczema or psoriasis is provided, comprising administering to the individual in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an aqueous skin cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Decima Health Limited
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Publication number: 20180185419
    Abstract: A two stage reaction platform is provided to produce a pollen-based extract material, comprising the steps of a first stage including: opening and/or germinating pollen grains, reacting the treated pollen grains with one or more beehive components, selected from beeswax, honey, or enzyme-containing material, and stirring to form a jelly; and a second stage including heating the jelly in a closed container to product an extract. The extract may be a fermented extract. An aqueous skin cream includes the pollen-based extract and one or more of glycerine, natural oils, emollients, preservatives, vitamins, fragrance, emulsifiers, or waxes. The skin cream may be used for treatment of skin conditions or inflammation. In another embodiment a method of treating eczema or psoriasis is provided, comprising administering to the individual in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an aqueous skin cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Decima Health Limited
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Patent number: 9877991
    Abstract: A two stage reaction platform is provided to produce a pollen-based extract material, comprising the steps of a first stage including: opening and/or germinating pollen grains, reacting the treated pollen grains with one or more beehive components, selected from beeswax, honey, or enzyme-containing material, and stirring to form a jelly; and a second stage including heating the jelly in a closed container to product an extract. The extract may be a fermented extract. An aqueous skin cream includes the pollen-based extract and one or more of glycerine, natural oils, emollients, preservatives, vitamins, fragrance, emulsifiers, or waxes. The skin cream may be used for treatment of skin conditions or inflammation. In another embodiment a method of treating eczema or psoriasis is provided, comprising administering to the individual in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an aqueous skin cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Decima Health Limited
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Publication number: 20160193263
    Abstract: A two stage reaction platform is provided to produce a pollen-based extract material, comprising the steps of a first stage including: opening and/or germinating pollen grains, reacting the treated pollen grains with one or more beehive components, selected from beeswax, honey, or enzyme-containing material, and stirring to form a jelly; and a second stage including heating the jelly in a closed container to product an extract. The extract may be a fermented extract. An aqueous skin cream includes the pollen-based extract and one or more of glycerine, natural oils, emollients, preservatives, vitamins, fragrance, emulsifiers, or waxes. The skin cream may be used for treatment of skin conditions or inflammation. In another embodiment a method of treating eczema or psoriasis is provided, comprising administering to the individual in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an aqueous skin cream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Decima Health Limited
    Inventor: Iona Weir
  • Patent number: 9320781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement and methods of use thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition including a kiwifruit extract in combination with an amylase inhibitor and/or a bifunctional protease-amylase inhibitor, particularly, but not exclusively, for managing gut health or for the treatment or prevention of digestive dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: VITAL FOODS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kawal Matharu, Iona Weir
  • Publication number: 20150037315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary supplement and methods of use thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition including a kiwifruit extract in combination with an amylase inhibitor and/or a bifunctional protease-amylase inhibitor, particularly, but not exclusively, for managing gut health or for the treatment or prevention of digestive dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: VITAL FOOD PROCESSORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kawal Matharu, Iona Weir