Patents Examined by Michele Flood
  • Bacterial product from marine origin, useful for preventing the macro and micro biofouling caused by macroalgae and marine invertebrates
    Patent number: 7713558
    Abstract: Extra-cellular product anti-biofouling against marine invertebrates which are common to the biofouling, which contains an extract of the supernatant of an Alteromonas sp. Culture. Anti-biofouling composition, comprising said extra-cellular product and a biopolymer. The use of said extra-cellular product for preparing a composition useful for inhibiting the marine micro- and macro-biofouling, and the process for preparing said extra-cellular product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Universidad de Antofagasta
    Inventors: Carlos Eduardo Riquelme Salamanca, Fernando Rodrigo Silva Aciares, Marcela Clarke Guerra
  • Compositions and methods of inducing hair growth utilizing
    Patent number: 7704533
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: J&J Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bruning, Violetta Iotsova Stone, Renbin Zhao
  • Plant extract mixtures and their uses
    Patent number: 7695742
    Abstract: A composition comprising extract of one or more plants of one or more of the following plant families: Cissus, Vernonia and Brillantasia. Such compositions have beneficial activity principally in controlling weight gain and obesity, especially in conjunction with chitosan or a chitosan derivative and an antioxidant such as vitamin C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Gateway Health Alliances, Inc.
    Inventor: Julius Enyong Oben
  • Compositions and methods for treating skin conditions in mammals
    Patent number: 7691419
    Abstract: A topical composition for treating skin diseases is provided. The composition comprises calendula, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, grape seed oil, and Aloe vera. In some embodiment, the composition may also include beeswax, vegetable oil, vitamin E, rosemary oil, or shea butter or combinations thereof to further enhance its beneficial effects. In some embodiments, the composition may also include herbs. Kits and methods for treatment of skin diseases are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Rose Marie DiLeva
  • Complementary compositions to reduce blood glucose levels and treat diabetes
    Patent number: 7687082
    Abstract: Serial administration of two complementary compositions effectively reduces and stabilizes glucose levels in the blood of mammals, specifically in pre-diabetic patients and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The first composition (Comp1) comprises (?)-hydroxycitric acid ((?)-HCA), magnesium salt (Mg) and konjac mannan (KM). The second composition (Comp2) comprises chromium picolinate (CrPic), magnesium salt (Mg) and alpha-lipoic acid (?-LA). The second composition may include one or more of Comp1, cinnamon extract (CE) and American ginseng (AG).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Astrum Therapeutics Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric S. Hayes, Alexander B. Zolotoy
  • Mixture composition and method useful for topical and internal application
    Patent number: 7678393
    Abstract: A mixture composition useful in wound healing comprising solvent extraction of anthrocyanin/proanthrocyanidin sources, ascorbic acid source, tannin or gallic acid source or polymeric gallic acid source, microbe source, protein source, fat source, acidification agent or buffer and sulfur absorbing compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: DB Laboratories LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Ray Duncan, David Daniel Bernhard
  • Colour reduction in canola protein isolate
    Patent number: 7678392
    Abstract: In the recovery of canola protein isolates from canola oil seeds steps are taken to inhibit the formation of coloring components and to reduce the presence of materials tending to form coloring components, to obtain a lighter and less yellow canola protein isolate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Burcon Nutrascience (MB) Corp.
    Inventors: Brent E. Green, Lei Xu, Radka Milanova, Kevin I. Segall
  • Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
    Patent number: 7674486
    Abstract: A composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable additives, a process thereof and also, a method of treating diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Indus Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunil Bhaskaran, Vishwaraman Mihan
  • Method and compositions for potentiating pharmaceuticals with amino acid based medical foods
    Patent number: 7674482
    Abstract: The methods and compositions for potentiating pharmaceuticals with amino acid based medical foods provides improved cognitive function; induced and maintained sleep; reduced pain, inflammation, blood pressure, anxiety, asthma, duration of viral infection, insulin resistance, and appetite; and treated depression. The amino acid based medical foods, co-packed with at least one selected pharmaceutical, potentiate the pharmaceutical by enhancing the production of neurotransmitters through the oral administration of neurotransmitter precursors, along with natural plant and animal substances that stimulate uptake of the neurotransmitter precursors, cause release of neurotransmitters, cause disinhibition of the neuronal brake, and activate adenylate cyclase in order to avoid tachyphylaxis and prevent pharmacologic tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Targeted Medical Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Shell, Elizabeth Charuvastra
  • Synergistic composition for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
    Patent number: 7674485
    Abstract: A composition for the treatment of diabetes in a subject in need thereof, said composition—comprising Trigonelline of concentration ranging between 20 to 30%, amino acids of concentration ranging between 20 to 60%, and soluble fiber of concentration ranging between 10 to 60%, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable additives, a process thereof and also, a method of treating diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Indus Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunil Bhaskaran, Vishwaraman Mohan
  • Herbal composition for treating CD33+ acute and chronic myeloid leukemia and a method thereof
    Patent number: 7674487
    Abstract: A method of treating CD33+ acute and chronic myeloid leukemia in animals including humans, using fraction nos. 1 and 9 obtained from water:methanol fraction by column chromatography, with ratio of water and methanol ranging between 1:5 to 5:1, wherein said water:methanol fraction is obtained from the polar extract of Piper betel by HPLC, with retention time of 3.6 and 24.0 minutes respectively, with said fractions used both individually, and in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Santu Bandyopadhyay, Keshab Chandra Roy, Mitali Ray, Goutam Banerjee, Bikash Chandra Pal, Tanusree Biswas, Samir Bhattacharya
  • Topical composition for the treatment of psoriasis and related skin disorders
    Patent number: 7670620
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use thereof for the treatment of psoriasis and related skin ailments are disclosed. The compositions include topical skin formulations of glucosamine in an emollient base such as moisturizing cream. In addition to glucosamine, the formulations may include keratolytic substances such as coal tar extract or salicylic acid. The formulations may also include glucosamine and antioxidant anti-inflammatory herbal extracts such as oleuropein and berberine in an emollient base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Bioderm, Inc.
    Inventor: Lorraine Faxon Meisner
  • Method of treating dyshidrosis(pompholyx) and related dry skin disorders
    Patent number: 7666451
    Abstract: A method of use for a topical herbal formulation alone or in combination with oral administration of niacin (preferably a flush preparation) to prevent and/or treat dyshidrosis (pompholyx) and related skin diseases. The formulation may also be used to treat contact dermatitis, eczema, palmoplantar pustulosis and skin infections incurred by invasive pathogens such as mold, fungus and bacteria. The formulation is comprised of plant extracts and niacin, that when combined yield an effective multi-faceted pharmaceutical approach to treating dry skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: Elizabeth Anne Mazzio, Karam F Soliman
  • Pharmaceutical composition
    Patent number: 7652026
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic or analgesic combination and a stool softener is disclosed. The analgesic is selected from morphine, meperidine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, propoxyphene, pentazocine, levorphanol, codeine, acetaminophen and combinations of these analgesics. The composition is formulated for oral administration as a liquid or solid dosage form for immediate, slow, delayed or sustained-release characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Branded Products for the Future
    Inventors: Ricardo Mayo-Alvarez, Ronny McNeil
  • Herbal composition for the treatment of gastric ulcer
    Patent number: 7651705
    Abstract: Provided herein are synergistic herbal compositions for the treatment of gastric ulcer, said composition essentially comprising powdered plant parts of Asparagus racemosus, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Sesamum indicum, Musa sapientum and Trachyspermum roxburghianum and optionally, powdered plant parts of Cyclea peltata, Embelia ribes, Coriandrum sativum Ferulaasafetida, Aloe barbadensis and Evolvulus aisinodes along with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable additives/carriers, processes for preparing such compositions and methods for treating gastric ulcers using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Janaswamy Madhusudana Rao, Upparapalli Sampathkumar, Boggavarapu Subrahmanya Sastry, Jhillu Singh Yadav, Kondapuram Vijaya Raghavan, Gautam Palit, Dwaraka Nath Bhalla, Deepak Rai, Panniyampally Madhavankutty Varier, Trikovil Sankaran Muraleedharan, Kollath Muraleedharan
  • Cultivated agarwood
    Patent number: 7638145
    Abstract: The present invention provides agarwood from cultivated trees, and methods of generating agarwood in cultivated trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Robert A. Blanchette, Henry Heuveling van Beek
  • Edible fungi
    Patent number: 7635492
    Abstract: An aqueous formulation comprising edible fungal particles especially consisting substantially of fungal mycelia is described. The ingredient maybe combined with other ingredients to produce a wide range of foodstuffs or food ingredients including desserts (e.g. yogurt), reconstitutable drinks or soup and extruded foodstuffs (e.g. savory snack foods). Foodstuffs prepared may have medical applications (e.g. for treatment of joint mobility disorders, reducing fat uptake, lowering cholesterol, immune function stimulation, use on a pre-biotic and/or for affecting satiety).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Marlow Foods Limited
    Inventors: Timothy John Andrew Finnigan, Robin Blanchard
  • Anti-microbial agent and anti-microbial composition
    Patent number: 7618658
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting growth of a Staphylococcus aureus, Propionibacterium, and Escherichia coli comprises the steps of providing an anti-microbial agent comprising Sasa tannin and contacting the microorganism to the anti-microbial agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hououdou Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuuzou Tsuchida, Kotarou Tsuchida, Kenjirou Tsuchida, Kunitomo Watanabe, Yoshiko Nakamura, Atsuo Iwasawa
  • Bioadhesive from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and the methods of making those
    Patent number: 7618660
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is produced by reaction with an aqueous solution of a base, particularly, sodium hydroxide. Optionally, urea is included with the base. The bioadhesive composition is filtered as a solution from the residue of the reaction with the base. The bioadhesive composition s particularly useful as a boxboard glue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Amar K. Mohanty, Qiangxian Wu, Abhishek Singh
  • Active ingredients preparation and single compound purification from traditional Chinese herbal medicine and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7618657
    Abstract: Disclosed are an extract from traditional Chinese herbal medicine Trichosanthes with the activity of increasing globin gene expression and a composition comprising the extract. A method for preparing the extract and use thereof in treating disorders related to globing gene expression is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ultra Biotech Limited
    Inventors: Ming Chiu Fung, Hong Tao Xing