Patents Assigned to LipoGenics, Inc.
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6239171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiathermogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6204290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser
  • Methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia using tocotrienols
    Patent number: 6187811
    Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using tocotrienols. Specifically, this invention relates to compositions and the use of compositions comprising individual tocotrienols, mixtures of tocotrienols and mixtures of one or more tocotrienols with other anti-BPH substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: LipoGenics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald H. Lane
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6143770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser
  • Process for stabilization of oil from plant materials
    Patent number: 6063424
    Abstract: The oil content of bran can be stabilized by the addition of a stabilizing agent to grain prior to, during or after milling of the grain, particularly rice. The treatment improves the yield of edible oil attainable when the oil is extracted from the milled bran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: LipoGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wells, James A. Belcher
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5919818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser
  • Processes for recovering tocotrienols, tocopherols and tocotrienol-like compounds
    Patent number: 5908940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for obtaining Tocol products, such as tocotrienols, tocopherols and tocotrienol-like compounds from plant sources in high yields. More particularly, this invention relates to processes for stabilizing and recovering Tocol products from plant materials, such as cereals, grains and grain oils. The Tocol products recovered according to this invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, food formulations and dietary supplements. These compositions, formulations and supplements advantageously lower the blood level of low density lipoproteins and total serum cholesterol in humans and animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Kenneth W. Becker, Asaf A. Qureshi, D. Michael Wells
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5821264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: LipoGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser
  • Tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5591772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds displaying biological activity. The tocotrienols and tocotrienol-like compounds of this invention may be conveniently obtained from biological sources or by chemical synthesis and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions, foodstuffs and dietary supplements. This invention also relates to the use of tocotrienols, tocotrienol-like compounds, and mixtures thereof, as hypocholesterolemic, antithrombotic, antioxidizing, antiatherogenic, antiinflammatory and immunoregulatory agents, or as agents useful to decrease lipoprotein (a) concentration in the blood or to increase feed conversion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Lipogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Lane, Asaf A. Qureshi, Winston A. Salser