Patents Examined by Patricia Leith
  • Patent number: 8465966
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and methods of extracting infectious pathogens from a volume of blood. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of creating a fibrin aggregate confining the pathogens and introducing a fibrin lysis reagent to expose the pathogens for analysis. The present invention also concerns materials and methods for removing aurintricarboxylic acid (ATA) from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventor: Matt Ewert
  • Patent number: 8449897
    Abstract: A refreshment towel with applied solution is an apparatus consisting of a carrying agent, most likely a high quality cotton towel or towelette, that has been saturated with an aqueous solution comprised of various ingredients. The resulting saturated towel can be rubbed on a user's skin such that the aqueous solution that has been absorbed by the towel is transferred. The aqueous solution is compounded specifically to provide cooling, insect repellant, sun protection, freshness, cleansing and other uses. More specifically, the aqueous solution is specially formulated so that desired sensory results take place when the towel comes in contact with the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: A. Jeffrey Whitmire, Mona L. Whitmire
  • Patent number: 8449925
    Abstract: A method of lowering diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in a human subject. The method consists of the steps of: (a) administering to the human subject a mixture of cold-pressed botanic seed oils; (b) administering to the human subject the mixture of cold-pressed botanic seed oils and a mixture of botanic seed flours; and (c) lowering the human subject's diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. A method of measurement of the synergistic effect of cold-pressed botanic seed oils and botanic seed flours in lowering diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in a human subject. The method consists of the steps of: a) administering to the human subject a mixture of cold-pressed botanic seed oils; b) administering to the human subject a mixture of botanic seed flours; and c) measuring the human subject's diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. A composition of matter exhibiting diastolic blood pressure lowering activity and LDL cholesterol lowering activity in a human subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Botanic Oil Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold Leonard, Daniel Saltzman, Mark J. Mueller
  • Patent number: 8440237
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition and corresponding methods for their use comprising Arctium lappa (Burdock) root extract, Epilobium angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) extract, or Cystoseira amentacea/Caespitosa Brachycarpa extract, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Hines, Tiffany Florence
  • Patent number: 8435571
    Abstract: The invention relates to plant extracts, especially based on species of the genus Agapanthus and combinations thereof with other extracts deriving from other plants. The invention further relates to the isolation, purification and identification of compounds in these extracts. The plant extracts and the isolated substances show significant antimicrobial activity, especially antifungal activity, and bio-stimulatory efficacy, when applied to other plants in vitro and in vivo, including under field conditions. The products according to this invention are suitable to be used as plant protecting agents for many crops and economic plants as an alternative for chemical pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: Afrarforum AG, Agrarforum SA (Pty.) Ltd.
    Inventor: Johannes Christiaan Pretorius
  • Patent number: 8431170
    Abstract: A composition having antimicrobial activity is provided. The composition includes a compound mixture obtained from pulverized and/or extracted wood material that contains polyphenols (i) lignans, (ii) stilbenes and (iii) oligomers of lignans, stilbenes juvabiones or flavonoids. The cytotoxicity of the polyphenols in the compound mixture is at least ten times lower compared to butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and does not irritate the skin in a so-called single patch test at 0.1 wt %. The composition further includes an antimicrobial agent such as betulin, betulonic acid, betulinic acid, betuloinic acid, resveratrol or ethylhexyl glyceryl. The composition can be used in cosmetic and hair care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Oy Granula AB Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Ahlnäs
  • Patent number: 8414933
    Abstract: This invention relates to an orchid extract of the Brassocattleya marcella Koss variety, as well as the use thereof in compositions such as cosmetic compositions, intended to depigment the skin, in particular to lighten the complexion or to improve the uniformity of the skin coloring, or to correct or attenuate skin spots or hyperpigmented skin areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: L V M H Recherche
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Archambault, Jean Hubert Cauchard, Kristell Lazou, Frederic Bonte
  • Patent number: 8404260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that include a combination of one or more pesticides and one or more adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience LP
    Inventors: Byron L. Reid, Robert B. Baker, Nanggang N. Bao, Deborah A. Koufas, Gerald J. Kent, Peter Baur
  • Patent number: 8394423
    Abstract: A composition comprising ginkgo biloba or extract or component thereof; apocynin; and a gingerol. The composition may be used to treat diseases such as CF and COPD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas John Larkins
  • Patent number: 8394425
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for promoting cellular health and treatment of cancer, and allied diseases such as diabetes and glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: PMC Formulas, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur W. Bartunek, Robert L. Bard
  • Patent number: 8394426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of a crude extract, non-polar solvent soluble extract or purified extract of the hardy kiwifruit for the preparation of therapeutic agent for treating and preventing baldness disorder and seborrheic skin disease in human and mammal, and health care food, food additives, feed additives, cosmetic composition comprising the same. The hardy kiwifruit reduced blood DHT level, promoted the formation of hair root in mouse model experiment, and inhibited the falling out of hair and improved seborrheic skin disease of volunteers such as keratigenous skin, seborrhea etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Viromed Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bongcheol Kim, Hwa-Jun Lee, Mirim Jin, Hyung-Jin Jung, Sunyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 8377877
    Abstract: A nutritional intervention composition for reducing post-prandial blood glucose levels in humans, including between about 0.1 mg and about 500 mg of a proteinase inhibitor that is administered prior to the meal. The composition is effective for treating or ameliorating the effects of hyperglycemia and Type II diabetes. The composition also is effective in combating obesity. The proteinase inhibitor is preferably isolated from plant material, such as potatoes, soy, and beans. Potato proteinase inhibitor II and soybean Bowman-Birk inhibitor are included in the group of effective proteinase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Kemin Foods, L.C.
    Inventors: Rodney Ausich, Jerry Newman, Zoriada DeFeitas, Andrew Shao, Fayad Z. Sheabar
  • Patent number: 8372446
    Abstract: The invention herein contemplates an avian feed composition and a method for administering and customizing the feed composition for one or more birds. The feed composition aids in preventing infection and illness including parasitic infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Susan Burek
  • Patent number: 8372445
    Abstract: A process for the extraction of Vitis vinifera seeds which comprises: a) extraction of grape seeds with a solvent (total extract); b) removal of water-insoluble tannins; c) optional removal of water-soluble tannins; d separation of the products with different MW, through chromatographic purification on a column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Indena S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Giori, Alessandro Anelli
  • Patent number: 8367123
    Abstract: A body supplement and method for improving blood flow, muscle chemistry and/or the oxygenation of muscles, said supplement including cinchona bark or quinine in the range of approximately 0.0010 grams and 4.0 grams per dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Muscle Sentry LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Hadala, Lewis E. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8361516
    Abstract: The présent invention relates to a composition comprising sarsasapogenin or a plant extract containing it in order to improve the gêneral state of the skin and in particular to improve and/or embellish any part of the body showing a déficit in lipids. More particularly, the invention is directed to a cosmetic method to improve the figure, comprising the step of topically applying to the skin a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising sarsasapogenin to favour the expansion and/or the formation of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, and/or to favour the lipid synthesis in the epidermis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sederma
    Inventors: Karl Lintner, Claire Mas Chamberlin
  • Patent number: 8343552
    Abstract: Methods of and compositions for producing and using plant-based materials are provided. The methods include using biopolymers or their synthetic equivalents combined with a stable source of reactive oxygen species that when applied to or combined with a separate source of oxido-reducing enzyme or catalyst will cause the formation of an activated biopolymer with increased protein binding affinity and microbial control activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: LiveLeaf, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander L. Huang, Gin Wu
  • Patent number: 8343909
    Abstract: A producing method of Abelmoschus manihot Medicus flower perfumed products comprises steps of choosing a carrier from one of Abelmoschus manihot Medicus oil, vegetable oil with unsaturated fatty acid more than 60% and acid value less than 4.0, and cosmetic base oil grade high purity mineral oil; choosing Abelmoschus manihot Medicus flowers as main ingredient flowers; immersing the main ingredient flowers in the carrier by immersing the main ingredient flowers below a liquid level of the carrier; and placing stationarily the carrier with the main ingredient flowers immersed therein in dark places and keeping the carrier out of any direct sunlight under an environment with a temperature between 18 degrees centigrade and 48 degrees centigrade for more than 6 hours, or a temperature below 18 degrees centigrade for more than 180 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing Dongsheng Agricultural Technology Development (Group) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhiyuan Wang, Shaozhang Wang
  • Patent number: 8329230
    Abstract: Disclosed is a natural hair care composition comprising extract of flowers of plant Butea frondosa and/or stem bark of plant Butea parviflora, and/or the exudates of stem and root of plant Butea superba, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining the plant extract and use thereof in regulation of hair growth and prevention of hair loss in all kinds of hair disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Himalaya Global Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shankar Kumar Mitra, Ekta Saxena, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu, Marikunte Venkata Ranganna
  • Patent number: 8329233
    Abstract: A composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin including purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric. A method to prepare a composition for enhanced bioavailability of curcumin having purified curcuminoid and purified essential oil of turmeric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Arjuna Natural Extracts, Ltd.
    Inventor: Benny Antony