Patents Assigned to Melaleuca Incorporated
  • Tea tree oil emulsion formulations
    Patent number: 6464989
    Abstract: The invention provides a tea tree oil emulsion comprising tea tree oil at a concentration of greater than about 20% on a weight by weight basis, an emulsifier, and a wherein the emulsion remains stable when packaged in a flexible tube. A method for producing the tea tree oil emulsion and an article of manufacture containing the tea tree oil emulsion is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Melaleuca Incorporated
    Inventors: Kathy Dillon, Kevin Korth, Becky Zehntner, David Montgomery
  • Methods and materials for treating depression and mood disorder
    Patent number: 6068846
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and materials for the treatment of depression or mood disorder. Specifically, the invention involves the use of 5-HTP and an extract to treat depression or mood disorders when administered orally. In addition, the invention provides less expensive, naturally derived dietary supplements to treat mild to moderate depression or mood disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Incorporated
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Lynn Perkes