Patents Examined by Michael Meller
  • Siraitiae fructus product and preparation method thereof
    Patent number: 9545430
    Abstract: This invention relates to a Siraitiae fructus product and a method for preparing the same. The product uses a Siraitiae fructus seed as a carrier, and Siraitiae fructus flesh is coated on the carrier. The flesh may the original flesh tissue, or flesh pulp prepared through a physical method. The product is convenient for eating, and has a distinct flavor and a high amount of active ingredients. The preparation method is simple and practical, and significantly reduces energy consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Qingyang Wang
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) enriched alcohol
    Patent number: 9539295
    Abstract: A cannabinoid enriched alcohol composition for human consumption and method of manufacture for the composition are disclosed. The composition includes by weight about ninety-nine point nine-two percent (99.92%) ethanol in a liquid state and by weight about zero point zero eight percent (0.08%) cannabinoid in a liquid state. The composition is made by providing the ethanol in a liquid state and by providing the cannabinoid in the form of a cannabidiol oil in a liquid state, further a next step of combining the ethanol and the cannabidiol oil forming an initial mixture and agitating the initial mixture until the cannabidiol oil and the ethanol are in a substantially emulsified state with one another in a liquid state forming a completed mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Bradley Michael Bohus
  • Eye-refreshing agent to eliminate and alleviate eye fatigue and discomfort
    Patent number: 9539296
    Abstract: An eye-refreshing agent, the raw materials of which include mung bean germs, eucalyptus leaves, mint leaves, clove leaves, camphor leaves and borneol. The plant cells thereof are respectively subjected to crushing, low-temperature freezing and centrifugation and sound membrane separation to prepare a water-soluble preparation. The preparation can prevent and alleviate visual fatigue and accelerate metabolism of the eye skin cells, and also has the effect of alleviating and improving eye bags and eye pseudo-wrinkles caused by eye fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Jianxue Wei
  • Pharmaceutical compositions for treating thermal injuries and wounds combined with bone injuries
    Patent number: 9533020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating thermal injuries and wounds combined with bone injuries. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating thermal injuries and wounds combined with bone injuries characterized in consisting of 4%-12% beeswax and 88%-96% sesame oil extract containing such raw materials as Radix Scutellaria, Coptis Chinensis, Cortex Phellodendri, Pericarpium Papaveris and Lumbricus by weight based on the total weight of the said composition, wherein the content of Radix Scutellaria, Coptis Chinensis, Cortex Phellodendri, Pericarpium Papaveris or Lumbricus based on their dry weight is respectively 1%-6% of the total weight of sesame oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin Peng Xu
  • Composition of cannabinoids, odorous volatile compounds, and emu oil for topical application, and a method for cannabinoid transdermal delivery
    Patent number: 9526752
    Abstract: A composition of cannabinoids, odorous volatile compounds, and emu oil for topical application, and a method for cannabinoid transdermal delivery wherein said composition effects increased delivery of cannabidinol to targeted areas in the hypodermis for therapeutic treatment therein whereby inflammation and other symptomology is alleviated and convalescence assisted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Allen Lowe, Vickie Lowe
  • Composition and method for producing an edible base product
    Patent number: 9526792
    Abstract: A composition and method for producing an edible base product, the composition comprising a cannabis concentrate containing at least one cannabinoid, a starch concentrate containing tapioca maltodextrin, a rice concentrate, and a lipid concentrate containing lecithin. The method of producing the composition comprises sheering the ingredients at a proper temperature in a dry environment. Preferably, the rice concentrate acts as a natural desiccate and silicate and also an anti-caking agent. The lecithin is added to the powdered cannabis concentrate to enhance the absorption of THC into the blood stream of the individuals. The preferred method transforms the cannabis concentrates into an easily manageable and edible base product useable for a wide variety of medicinal and culinary applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: NBDD, Inc.
    Inventor: Doug Degeeter
  • Fat-based food products
    Patent number: 9517214
    Abstract: The invention is in particular concerned with a food product comprising one or more fats or oils and a carotenoid compound. The products of the invention may be used in reducing elevated total cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammatory damage, as well as improving tissue microcirculation and tissue oxygenation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: IP Science Limited
    Inventor: Ivan Petyaev
  • Lip balm
    Patent number: 9517196
    Abstract: A lip balm product having a synthetic ceramide, an anti-irritant compound, sodium hyaluronate, cosmetic wax, boswellic acids and/or esters and/or salts thereof, extract of the Portuluca pilosa plant, matrikin-mimetic peptide, dehydrated microspheres of marine collagen and glycosaminoglycans, and mica along with optional lip balm formulation acceptable carriers and/or solvents. Where desired, the lip balm may further contain medicinal agents suitable for the treatment of various conditions of the lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Lucia Smigel, Tammy Ha
  • Piles treatment
    Patent number: 9511105
    Abstract: The present invention provides ointment, suppository, and herbal tea modalities for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The ointment and suppository modalities include the extracts of Nigella sativa, leek seed powder, Adeps camel, cow butter oil (Friesian), cow butter oil (Jersey), water buffalo butter oil, sheep butter oil, goat butter oil, coconut oil, and farm cow butter oil. The herbal tea modalities include Mentha piperita, Peppermint (American Mentha), Mentha aquatic, and Mentha longifolia (Moroccan mint).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Mohamed Jihath Mohammad Jamal Al Attar
  • Antiviral composition
    Patent number: 9498507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising extract of the plant Ficus arnottiana. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the composition and to the composition for the use in the treatment of viral infections, particularly caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV). The invention further relates to a method of treating a viral infection in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Piramal Enterprises Limited
    Inventors: Becky Mary Thomas, Arvind Saklani, Natasha Kapoor, Arno Appavoo Enose, Satish Namdeo Sawant, Ritu Kaushik, Rupa Bhowmick, Ashish Malani
  • Pharmaceutical composition for treating cancers and preparation method therefor
    Patent number: 9498508
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating cancers and preparation method thereof. Said composition for treating cancers contains Chinese medicinal materials including Rhizoma Pinelliae, Rhizoma Arisaematis, Rhizoma Gastrodiae etc., and said preparation method is in accordance with a conventional Chinese medicinal preparation method, manufacturing said composition to form any one of the ordinary oral preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Mingchun Xiao
  • Broad spectrum natural preservative composition
    Patent number: 9497975
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are preservative compositions comprising effective amounts of an alcohol, such as benzyl alcohol (“BA”), ethyl alcohol or phenyl ethanol, and cinnamon bark oil (“CB”), cinnamaldehyde (“CMA”), thyme oil, thymol, galangal oil, botanical extracts or combinations thereof, each of which are preferably obtained from natural sources. These preservatives have been observed to show broad spectrum anti microbial efficacy in both anionic and cationic formulations. In certain non-limiting embodiments, such compositions further comprise tetrahydrocurcuminoid (“THC”), phenyl ethanol and/or orange oil (“OR”) or rosemary oil (“RM”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Shanta M. Modak, Santoshkumar Hanmantrao Dongre, Nayana Baiju, Lauserpina A. Caraos
  • Pesticidal compositions and methods for using same
    Patent number: 9497974
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils, such as rosemary oil, wintergreen oil, etc., and methods for using same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: KITTRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, A. David Lindsay
  • Use of a vegetal extract for the prevention and treatment of hair loss
    Patent number: 9498429
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in one aspect, to the use of a composition based on a vegetal extract of Galeopsis segetum Necker and of a physiologically acceptable carrier in the treatment or prevention of hair loss. The composition finds application in the field of trichology and may be applied topically on the scalp or administered orally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: GIULIANI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giammaria Giuliani, Anna Benedusi, Barbara Marzani
  • Termite and other wood damaging insect control
    Patent number: 9491950
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the first time a biological system which provides the dual function of killing termites and other wood damaging insects while also producing a by-product substance having the capability of repairing damage by termites and other insects to wood and related cellulosic products. The present invention, a biological system, toxic to termites, is provided which produces a means by which damage caused by termites is repaired, said means comprising a by-product produced by a modification of the bacteria of the genus Gluconacetobacter. Preferably, the biological system is in the form of toxic bait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: ICY T
    Inventor: Manuel Gidekel
  • Muscle atrophy inhibitor
    Patent number: 9492424
    Abstract: An extract of Citrus depressa, preferably an organic solvent extract of a fruit and/or leaf of Citrus depressa, a supercritical extract of a fruit and/or leaf of Citrus depressa, or a subcritical extract of a fruit and/or leaf of Citrus depressa, containing 0.3 mass % or more of a polymethoxyflavonoid in terms of solid matter, for example, 0.2 mass % or more of nobiletin and/or 0.1 mass % or more of tangeretin in terms of solid matter, or a polymethoxyflavonoid, such as nobiletin and tangeretin, is used as an active ingredient of a muscle atrophy inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Sakata, Hirohiko Nakamura, Kazutaka Oshio
  • Method for producing dry extracts
    Patent number: 9486489
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing dry extracts of plants and to pharmaceutical preparations containing the same, more particularly phytopharmaceuticals, which contain at least one ethanolic/aqueous extract of a plant (drug), the plants being selected from the group consisting of: Rumicis herba; Verbena officinalis; Sambucus nigra; Primula veris; and Gentiana lutea and mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical for treating inflammatory and/or infectious diseases of the nose and throat area and/or the nasal sinuses, as well as the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bionorica SE
    Inventor: Michael Popp
  • Fast acting joint relief formulations
    Patent number: 9486476
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a method and composition for treating or preventing osteoarthritis, joint effusion, joint inflammation and pain, synovitis, lameness, post operative arthroscopic surgery, deterioration of proper joint function including joint mobility, the reduction or inhibition of metabolic activity of chondrocytes, the activity of enzymes that degrade cartilage, said method comprising administering effective amounts of Boswellia Serrata, effective amounts of freeze dried green lipped mussle, effective amounts of white willow bark extract containing salicin, effective amounts of angelica root, effective amounts of glucosamine and salts thereof, effective amounts of chondroitin and salts thereof and effective amounts of omega 3 fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Natures Products, Inc
    Inventors: James Sullivan, Forrest Haag, Lianne Maso de Moya
  • Compositions and methods to reduce hangover and reduce blood alcohol levels after alcohol consumption
    Patent number: 9474802
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing and/or reducing hangover, when consumed before, after or during drinking alcohol. Compositions of the inventions include fructose powder, prickly pear extract, N-acetyl cysteine; kudzu; lemon balm; Vitamin C; nopal; white willow bark extract; milk thistle; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B6; lemon juice; acacia fiber; and other ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan Burg
  • Visual performance and/or macular pigmentation
    Patent number: 9463167
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising MZ for use as a dietary supplement or food additive for oral consumption for improving the visual performance of a human subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Howard Foundation Holdings Limited
    Inventors: John Nolan, Stephen Beatty, James Loughman, Alan N. Howard, David Thurnham