Patents by Inventor Silvia R. da Costa

Silvia R. da Costa 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: 11207368
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary supplement compositions and methods for increasing or stimulating bone growth, decreasing or preventing bone resorption, increasing bone strength, improving bone structure, and improving bone architecture comprising a first composition comprising a combination of at least two of: quercetin, Rehmannia sp., Rehmannia sp. root, Siberian ginseng, Sophora japonica, licorice, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the first composition increases bone morphogenic protein-2 gene, promoter or protein expression; and a second composition comprising an extract of pomegranate in combination with at least one of Siberian ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, green tea, Sophora japonica, Rehmannia sp., grape seed, Dong Quai, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the second composition inhibits the expression of RANK-L.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, Yumei Lin, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, Silvia R. da Costa, Leon M. Wilkins, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Jatinder Rana, John F. Rebhun, David J. Fast
  • Publication number: 20160346344
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary supplement compositions and methods for increasing or stimulating bone growth, decreasing or preventing bone resorption, increasing bone strength, improving bone structure, and improving bone architecture comprising a first composition comprising a combination of at least two of: quercetin, Rehmannia sp., Rehmannia sp. root, Siberian ginseng, Sophora japonica, licorice, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the first composition increases bone morphogenic protein-2 gene, promoter or protein expression; and a second composition comprising an extract of pomegranate in combination with at least one of Siberian ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, green tea, Sophora japonica, Rehmannia sp., grape seed, Dong Quai, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the second composition inhibits the expression of RANK-L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, Yumei Lin, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, Silvia R. da Costa, Leon M. Wilkins, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Jatinder Rana, John F. Rebhun, David J. Fast
  • Patent number: 9446087
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary supplement compositions and methods for increasing or stimulating bone growth, decreasing or preventing bone resorption, increasing bone strength, improving bone structure, and improving bone architecture comprising a first composition comprising a combination of at least two of: quercetin, Rehmannia sp., Rehmannia sp. root, Siberian ginseng, Sophora japonica, licorice, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the first composition increases bone morphogenic protein-2 gene, promoter or protein expression; and a second composition comprising an extract of pomegranate in combination with at least one of Siberian ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, green tea, Sophora japonica, Rehmannia sp., grape seed, Dong Quai, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the second composition inhibits the expression of RANK-L.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventors: David W. Krempin, Laurie Krempin, Mary A. Murray, Yumei Lin, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, Silvia R. da Costa, Leon M. Wilkins, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Jatinder Rana, John F. Rebhun, David J. Fast
  • Patent number: 7718201
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, artichoke leaf extract, asparagus dehydrate, kudzu root extract, oregano extract, schisandra berry extract, notoginseng (ethanol extract of Panax notoginseng root), sanchi (water extracts from Panax notoginseng root), Gegen root extract (Pueraria omeiensis), spinach dehydrate, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Chioma Jane Ikonte, Michael Huang, Cherie L. Hacker, Silvia R. da Costa, Paul D. Johnson, Amitabh Chandra, Christine M. Paganelli, Ruo G. Huang
  • Publication number: 20090011054
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, artichoke leaf extract, asparagus dehydrate, kudzu root extract, oregano extract, schisandra berry extract, notoginseng (ethanol extract of Panax notoginseng root), sanchi (water extracts from Panax notoginseng root), Gegen root extract (Pueraria omeiensis), spinach dehydrate, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Chioma Jane Ikonte, Michael Huang, Cherie L. Hacker, Silvia R. da Costa, Paul D. Johnson, Amitabh Chandra, Christine M. Paganelli, Ruo G. Huang
  • Patent number: 7419689
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, artichoke leaf extract, asparagus dehydrate, kudzu root extract, oregano extract, schisandra berry extract, notoginseng (ethanol extract of Panax notoginseng root), sanchi (water extracts from Panax notoginseng root), Gegen root extract (Pueraria omeiensis), spinach dehydrate, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC.
    Inventors: Chioma Jane Ikonte, Michael Huang, Cherie L. Hacker, Silvia R. da Costa, Paul D. Johnson, Amitabh Chandra, Christine M. Paganelli, Ruo G. Huang
  • Publication number: 20080199545
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary supplement compositions and methods for increasing or stimulating bone growth, decreasing or preventing bone resorption, increasing bone strength, improving bone structure, and improving bone architecture comprising a first composition comprising a combination of at least two of: quercetin, Rehmannia sp., Rehmannia sp. root, Siberian ginseng, Sophora japonica, licorice, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the first composition increases bone morphogenic protein-2 gene, promoter or protein expression; and a second composition comprising an extract of pomegranate in combination with at least one of Siberian ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, green tea, Sophora japonica, Rehmannia sp., grape seed, Dong Quai, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the second composition inhibits the expression of RANK-L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: David W. Krempin, Mary A. Murray, Yumei Lin, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, Silvia R. da Costa, Leon M. Wilkins, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Jatinder Rana, John F. Rebhun, David J. Fast, Laurie Krempin
  • Publication number: 20080199546
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary supplement compositions and methods for increasing or stimulating bone growth and, decreasing or preventing bone resorption comprising a first composition comprising a combination of at least two of: quercetin, Rehmannia sp., Rehmannia sp. root, Siberian ginseng, Sophora japonica, licorice, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the first composition increases BMP-2 gene expression, promoter activity, or protein expression; and a second composition comprising an extract of pomegranate in combination with at least one of Siberian ginseng, Ginkgo biloba, green tea, Sophora japonica, Rehmannia sp., grape seed, Dong Quai, and ipriflavone, wherein the combination of the second composition inhibits the expression of RANK-L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: David W. Krempin, Mary A. Murray, Yumei Lin, Kevin W. Gellenbeck, Silvia R. da Costa, Leon M. Wilkins, Haeri Roh-Schmidt, Jatinder Rana, John F. Rebhun, David J. Fast, Laurie Krempin