Patents Examined by Christopher R. Tate
  • Reproductive cell maintenance system
    Patent number: 9919014
    Abstract: Extracts obtained from the genus Hippophae or other plant sources or compositions produced by chemical or molecular biological techniques each having in common certain moieties in amounts effective when combined with reproductive cells to reduce the loss of function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Membrane Protective Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Ann Herickhoff, James August Herickhoff
  • Wet tissue containing hot water extract of extracted under high temperature and high pressure conditions
    Patent number: 9907878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wet tissue containing a hot water extract of Coptidis Rhizoma extracted under high temperature and high pressure conditions, or a distillate thereof, and more specifically, to a wet tissue containing a hot water extract of Coptidis Rhizoma obtained by mixing 2,000-8,000 parts by weight of water on the basis of 100 parts by weight of Coptidis Rhizoma and extracting the same under high temperature and high pressure conditions of 120-131° C. and 1.2-2.8 atm, respectively, or a distillate thereof. The wet tissue containing a hot water extract of Coptidis Rhizoma or a distillate thereof shows remarkable antibacterial and fungicidal activities against pathogenic microorganisms existing in the skin and has an excellent inflammation inhibitory effect, and thus can be readily used for cleaning the skin and alleviating various inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventors: Yea Sung Lee, Yeon Ju Yu
  • Cosmetic compositions and method of making the same
    Patent number: 9907745
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to cosmetic compositions comprising serum derived from cultured keratinocyte and fibroblast cells. The invention also relates to methods of producing serum for use in the cosmetic compositions through novel cell culture techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: SERUCELL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Walter De Paula Neto
  • Method for preparing decellularized tissue product, and graft provided with decellularized tissue product
    Patent number: 9901601
    Abstract: Provided are: a method for preparing a decellularized tissue product in which decellularized tissue can be filled with liquid while changes in the structure of support tissue constituting the decellularized tissue are inhibited; and a graft provided with a decellularized tissue product. The method for preparing a decellularized tissue product includes a reduced-pressure step for bringing an animal-derived decellularized tissue material and a liquid into contact under reduced-pressure conditions, and/or a pressurized step for bringing same into contact under pressurized conditions. The graft is provided with a decellularized tissue product prepared by the method of preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akio Kishida, Seiichi Funamoto, Yoshihide Hashimoto, Jun Negishi, Souichiro Kuwa, Takao Ema, Kuniharu Kobayashi
  • Topical formulations for increasing the dermal concentration of hyaluronic acid
    Patent number: 9895393
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for increasing dermal concentrations of glycosaminoglycans (GAG), including hyaluronic acid. Exemplary methods involve a one-step protocol and a three-step protocol. Either method can be used over a 90-day treatment period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SHAMROC, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Trumbore, Drake D. Stimson, Ronald M. Gurge
  • Yeast fermentation of rice bran extracts
    Patent number: 9894920
    Abstract: Heat-stabilized defatted rice bran (HDRB) is fermented with yeast to afford a food product having superior prebiotic for probiotic properties. Fermentation of HDRB with yeast yields a prebiotic composition that can promote the growth and/or activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria (probiotic) when consumed by an animal or human. The prebiotic and/or probiotic compositions can afford substances having desirable health effects when consumed. The yeast fermented, and the probiotic fermented extracts and residues will have several nutraceutical compounds including protein, phenolics, phytic acid, arabinose, bioactive isoflavones, dietary fibers and several others that will have health benefits. Inclusion of legumes during fermentation can synergistically enhance the bioactivities of HDRB. HDRB can be a source of growth medium for yeast/mold/microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: Navam Hettiarachchy
  • Composition for cognitive and cosmetic purposes
    Patent number: 9877993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing an extract from the Polygonum minus for cognition and cosmetic purposes. The extract of Polygonum minus includes quercetin-3-glucuronide and quercitrin. Extract of Polygonum minus is provided in an amount effective to reduce oxidative damage. A process for isolation of an active extract from Polygonum minus includes the steps of a) subjecting the Polygonum minus including aerial parts of the plant to solvent extraction preferably with a material solvent ratio of 1:10-20 by percolation at a temperature range of 70-105° C. preferably 80° C. to obtain the extract; and b) filtering the extract obtained from step (a) followed by concentration and drying involving freeze drying, spray drying or vacuum belt drying to obtain therefrom the dry extract powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: BIOTROPICS MALAYSIA BERHAD
    Inventors: Annie George V. K. George, Kar Ming Yee
  • Pharmaceutical formulations of xanthine or xanthine derivatives, and their use
    Patent number: 9849133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising xanthine or xanthine derivatives, kits thereof, and methods for treating fibrotic diseases by local administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Buderer
  • Disinfectant formulation
    Patent number: 9451763
    Abstract: An aqueous disinfectant formulation comprising at least one phenolic compound of natural origin; a surfactant sufficient to form a solution or dispersion of the essential oil in an aqueous carrier; a solvent, and sufficient water to make 100 weight percent is described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Laboratoire M2
    Inventors: François Daigle, Ann Letellier, Sylvain Quessy
  • Insecticidal compositions and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 9220273
    Abstract: Provided are mosquito larvicide compositions comprising a mineral oil and a methylated coconut oil. The compositions may further comprise a silicone and at least one surfactant. The compositions can kill mosquito larvae in swamps, floodwater areas, and other areas where mosquitoes develop. Further provided are methods for mosquito control. The methods may comprise coating the surface of a body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Marie Elizabeth Saunders, Jonathan David Ostrowski, Michael Dean Willis, Darryl Ramoutar, Joanna Maria Tyszko
  • Bacteria (?) mutants with increased vitamin K
    Patent number: 8871195
    Abstract: Bacteria thyA(?) mutants with increased vitamin K and use of these thyA(?) mutants for making a composition/product for treatment and/or prevention of vitamin K deficiency in a mammal (e.g. a human).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Chr. Hansen A/S
    Inventor: Martin Pedersen
  • Process for producing sugar chain derivative, structure analysis method, and sugar chain derivative
    Patent number: 8691795
    Abstract: A process for preparing an oligosaccharide derivative from an oligosaccharide mixture, the process being characterized in that the process comprises the steps of (a) introducing a lipophilic group into oligosaccharides of the mixture to obtain a mixture of oligosaccharide derivatives, and (b) treating the oligosaccharide derivative mixture by serotonin affinity column chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Glytech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuaki Kakehi, Mitsuhiro Kinoshita, Yuki Matsuno
  • Stabilizing and antioxidant composition containing saw palmetto berry component and method of use
    Patent number: 8551540
    Abstract: A stabilizing and antioxidant composition is prepared from the residue obtained from the saw palmetto berry. The residue from the saw palmetto berry exhibits antioxidant properties that can be used to stabilize various compositions such as food or edible compositions and cosmetics. The saw palmetto residue is also delivered topically or orally to a patient to administer an effective amount of an antioxidant to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bio-Botanica, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank S. D'Amelio, Sr.
  • Deformable transportable bioreactor chamber
    Patent number: 8492135
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is described for seeding and culturing cells on a sample. The apparatus includes a chamber in which the volume of the chamber may be adjusted without compromising the seal or sterility of the chamber. The apparatus enables the seeding of cells in a reduced volume and culturing of cells in an increased volume. Further, the apparatus enables application of forces, strains and torques to a sample during seeding, culturing or transportation of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tissue Growth Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Blaise Damian Porter, Kent Steven Vilendrer
  • Use of cell wall skeleton in the preparation of anti-HPV infection medicaments
    Patent number: 8460722
    Abstract: The invention refers to use of Nocardia Rubra Cell Wall Skeleton, especially the new use of the same in the preparation of Anti-HPV medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Shenyang Sun Bell Com Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ce Zhang, Yi Zhang, Xiaoming Hong, Guoying Zhang, Jian Zhao
  • Hops-based deodorant
    Patent number: 8460720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to deodorants and other body care products comprising a CO2 extract of the hops plant having bacteriocide/bacteriostat properties wherein the CO2 extract has a very low level of essential hops oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Tom's of Maine, Inc.
    Inventors: Chantal Bergeron, Stefan Gafner, Jennifer L. Lafrance
  • Compositions and methods for treating infestations
    Patent number: 8455015
    Abstract: Compositions containing about 0.6% to about 20% of tea tree oil are described. Some compositions are in the form of solutions, suspensions, spray, lotions, gels, pastes, medicated sticks, balms, cleansers (including shampoos and soaps), creams, or ointments. Also described are compositions and methods for use in treating ocular Demodex infestations and related conditions using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Tissuetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Ying Gao, Scheffer C. G. Tseng
  • Composition comprising and extracts for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory diseases
    Patent number: 8455014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases comprising a mixture of herbal extracts of Trachelospermi caulis and Pyrola japonica as active ingredients. More particularly, the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises a mixture of herbal extracts of Trachelospermi caulis and Pyrola japonica in a predetermined range thereby exhibiting superior on therapeutic effects for the treatment of pains, acute inflammation, secretion of enzymes associated with factors inducing inflammation, and production of NO, iNOS, etc., as compared to those prepared from single herbal drugs, thus being useful in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Sinil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong Min Lee, Chul Gyu Ha, Mu Hong Lee, Seung Ha Lee, Jae Yoon Leem, Wahn Soo Choi, Sung Hoon Jun, Jee Hun Park
  • Appetite suppressant composition
    Patent number: 8455024
    Abstract: A chewable appetite suppressant composition includes a Hoodia extract, a 5-hydroxytryptophan, a Gymnema Sylvestre, and at least one amino acid derivative. The chewable appetite suppressant composition may further include flavorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: ViSalus Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Audrey Sommerfeld, Steve Witherly
  • Dietary supplements containing extracts of aronia and method of using same to promote weight loss
    Patent number: 8445035
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition comprising aronia extract containing at least 20% anthocyanins by dry weight. The aronia extract is derived from the aronia melanocarpa plant. The aronia extract comprises approximately 10%-30% of the dry weight of the composition. A vitamin, weight loss agent, or antioxidant is provided in the composition. The dietary supplement composition is administered orally to promote weight loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: FHG Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Bolin Qin, Peter J. Miller