Patents Assigned to Southwest Scientific Editing
  • Patent number: 11065292
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feijoa fruit extract. In particular the invention relates to therapeutic uses of a feijoa fruit extract, processes for preparing the extract, and compositions comprising the extract. The feijoa fruit extract of the invention can be used in the treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis and Type-2 diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: CALLAGHAN INNOVATION, SOUTHWEST SCIENTIFIC EDITING & CONSULTING L.L.C.
    Inventors: Lai Yeap Foo, Ronald Ross Watson
  • Patent number: 10149880
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feijoa fruit extract. In particular the invention relates to therapeutic uses of a feijoa fruit extract, processes for preparing the extract, and compositions comprising the extract. The feijoa fruit extract of the invention can be used in the treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis and Type-2 diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignees: CALLAGHAN INNOVATION, SOUTHWEST SCIENTIFIC EDITING & CONSULTING
    Inventors: Lai Yeap Foo, Ronald Ross Watson
  • Patent number: 7740888
    Abstract: An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel compound was identified in the extract and given the name edulilic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignees: Industrial Research Limited, Southwest Scientific Editing & Consulting LLC
    Inventors: Lai Yeap Foo, Yinrong Lu, Ronald Ross Watson
  • Patent number: 7691423
    Abstract: An extract of the skin or peel of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of ameliorating the symptoms of inflammation disorders, including asthma and osteoarthritis, in mammals, including humans, when administered in an effective amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignees: Industrial Research Limited, Southwest Scientific Editing
    Inventors: Lai Yeap Foo, Yinrong Lu, Ronald Ross Watson
  • Patent number: 7687089
    Abstract: An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel compound was identified in the extract and given the name edulilic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignees: Industrial Research Limited, Southwest Scientific Editing
    Inventors: Lai Yeap Foo, Yinrong Lu, Ronald Ross Watson