Patents Assigned to Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8790727
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fortified food and dietary supplement products which may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with Morinda citrifolia and iridoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Justin West, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Afa Kehaati Palu, Shixin Deng, Jeffrey A. Wasden
  • Patent number: 8679550
    Abstract: Fortified food and dietary supplement products may be administered to produce desirable physiological improvement. In particular, embodiments of the invention relates to the administration of products enhanced with plant products and iridoids. A study was performed to evaluate the iridoid content, as well as the in vitro and in vivo bioactivities, of a beverage containing noni fruit, Cornelian cherries, and olive leaf extract. The major iridoids present were identified as asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, oleuropein, morroniside, loganic acid, and loganin In the 2,2-Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, remarkably high in vitro antioxidant activity was observed, with an IC50 of 3.8 ?L/mL. In vivo bioactivities were evaluated in type 2 diabetic Sprague Dawley rats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Justin West, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Afa Kehaati Palu, Shixin Deng, Jeffery A. Wasden
  • Patent number: 8652546
    Abstract: Both liquid and dry form Morinda citrifolia enhanced animal food products are provided for increasing CD8+ T cell activation in new born animals. Both contain M. citrifolia fruit puree and other M. citrifolia plant products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Darien, Richard G. Godbee
  • Patent number: 8574642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and formulations directed to the management of Cathepsin G, Cathepsin S, Cathepsin B, Cathepsin L, Butyryl Cholinesterase, Peptidase HIV-1, and NF-kB enzymes comprising the administration of processed Morinda citrifolia based formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Afa Kehaati Palu, Chen Su, Bing-Nan Zhou, Brett West, Claude Jarake Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Patent number: 8025910
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and composition for providing in various health benefits by administering various bioactive compounds derived from the plant Morinda cirtrifolia to individuals. This invention relates to using one or more of the following: Noni Leaf Extract; Noni Leaf Juice; and/or Roast Leaf. More particularly this invention relates to administering one or more of the following: Pyro-phorbide a, Pheophorbide a, Purpin 7, and/or Pheophorbide all which may be derived from Noni leaf extract, Noni leaf juice, and/or Roast leaf. Moreover, the foregoing formulations result in alleviating pain and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Nan Zhou, Chen Su, Afa K. Palu, Brett J. West, Shixin Dong, Claude Jarake Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Patent number: 7442395
    Abstract: The present invention features a formulation from the Indian mulberry plant (Morinda citrifolia ) comprising Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, Morinda citrifolia oil, quercetin, Morinda citrifolia puree juice and Morinda citrifolia dietary fiber treating Candidiasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett West, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Afa Kehaati Palu, Robert Ogden, Scott Gerson
  • Patent number: 7264829
    Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to leaf extracts obtained from Morinda citrifolia leaves. Methods and compositions relating to a leaf serum created from combining leaf extract and fruit juice from the Morinda citrifolia L. plant. Methods and compositions relating to leaf extract compositions comprising one or more of the leaf extracts and leaf serums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bing-Nan Zhou, Afa Kehaati Palu, Chen X. Su, Claude Jarakae Jensen, Stephen Story
  • Patent number: 7244463
    Abstract: The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Garicinia mangostana L., or Mangosteen fruit, from the Mangosteen plant. The addition of Mangosteen to the animal food product of the present invention serves to provide significant health advantages not found in prior art animal food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Wadsworth, Stephen P. Story, Bing-Nan Zhou, Robert V. Ogden, Richard G. Godbee, Afa K. Palu, C. Jarakae Jensen