Patents Examined by Susan C Hoffman
  • Patent number: 7422750
    Abstract: Food or beverage where fucoidan which is derived from a fucoidan-containing substance is contained therein, added thereto and/or diluted therein. Food or beverage where fucoidan which is derived from a fucoidan-containing substance and where algins are reduced or eliminated, is contained therein. Apoptosis-inducing food or beverage where an effective amount of fucoidan having an apoptosis-inducing ability is contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Takara Bio Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Umeda, Hiroshi Kihara, Katsushige Ikai, Ikunoshin Kato
  • Patent number: 7416750
    Abstract: A Composition to provide nutritional support for mammals having glycemic control and deficit concerns, and assist in managing glycemic controls deficits, with a synergistic combination of natural ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: NBTY, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelica Vrablic, Glenn Schneider, Robert Silverman
  • Patent number: 7416747
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of using various herbal compositions to treat neurodegenerative diseases and neuronal dysfunctions, said compositions comprise a combination of Radix angelica sinensis (DangGui), Ligusticum chuanxiong (ChuanXiong), Hirudo (ShuiZhi), Polygonatum sibiricum (HuangJing), Carthamus tinctorius (Hong Hua), Astragalus membranaceus (HuangQi), and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gancao).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: YongChao Xia
  • Patent number: 7413754
    Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts from Cimicifuga species and particularly from Cimicifuga racemosa, which are suited for producing a ready-formulated drug for the selective treatment and/or prophylaxis of sexual hormone-related disorders of the uro-genital tract. The extracts in accordance with the invention are moreover suited for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of post-menopausal urinary bladder infections. They are furthermore indicated for the treatment of benign and malignant prostate hyperplasies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Bionorica AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Wuttke, Hubertus Jarry, Volker Christoffel, Barbara Spengler
  • Patent number: 7396547
    Abstract: p-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) has antiseptic, antibiotic, fungicidal and bactericidal properties. It is used for these purposes in the form of compositions and method comprising the PMD and optionally a carrier. A method of treating acne, folliculitis body, scalp folliculitis, Hydradinitis suppuritiva dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis (scalp or body), pityriasis versicolor, pityrosporun folliculitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea capitis, tinea unguum, tinea folliculitis or rosacea in a patient including administering an effective amount of PMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Douglas Clarke
  • Patent number: 7387802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the treatment of liquors derived from oil-bearing fruit, for example from oil palm fruit, and to products therefrom. Typically a process involves removal of undissolved solids, oleaginous parts, colloids and higher weight molecules from the vegetation liquor to give an aqueous fraction containing phytochemicals, for example, flavonoids, phenolic acids and hydroxy acids. Subsequently, pH adjustment and solvent extraction upon said aqueous fraction realise an extract rich in hydroxy acids or phenolic acids or flavonoids or any combination thereof Applications of the substances subject of this invention are to be found in drinks, edible products, tonics, health supplements, antioxidant additives, cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, detergents, drugs or medicinal products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil Board
    Inventors: Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Yew Ai Tan, Kalyana Sundram
  • Patent number: 7368137
    Abstract: The invention discloses the use of a smilagenin in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction and similar conditions. Methods of treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Phytopharm PLC
    Inventors: Zongqin Xia, Ian Rubin, Brian Whittle, Philip Gunning, Yaer Hu, Jonathan Brostoff, Weijun Wang