Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Tarling

Andrew C. Tarling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8431541
    Abstract: Particular naturally occurring glycosylated acyl-flavonols are now shown to be effective mammalian ?-amylase inhibitors. Such compounds can be obtained from plants of the genus Crocosmia and the compounds are useful in controlling starch digestion such as for management of glycemia in pre-diabetic or diabetic subjects, for management of obesity or for inhibiting oral caries or plaque formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Stephen Withers, Andrew C. Tarling, Raymond Andersen, Gary D. Brayer, Katherine Woods
  • Publication number: 20110189107
    Abstract: Particular naturally occurring glycosylated acyl-flavonols, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Stephen Withers, Andrew C. Tarling, Raymond Andersen, Gary D. Brayer, Katherine Woods