Patents by Inventor Chioma Ikonte

Chioma Ikonte 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).

  • Plant-based formulations for improving liver health
    Publication number: 20070110831
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, artichoke leaf extract, asparagus dehydrate, kudzu root extract, oregano extract, schisandra berry extract, notoginseng (ethanol extract of Panax notoginseng root), sanchi (water extracts from Panax notoginseng root), Gegen root extract (Pueraria omeiensis), spinach dehydrate, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Chioma Ikonte, Michael Huang, Cherie Hacker, Silvia da Costa, Paul Johnson, Amitabh Chandra, Christine Paganelli, Ruo Huang
  • White peony extract for improving the duration and quality of sleep
    Publication number: 20060275520
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating insomnia or sleeplessness. The compositions of the present invention comprise extracts of white peony root and in particular comprise paeoniflorin, either alone or in combination with at least one of jujube extract, radix polygala extract, and passion flower extract. The compositions of the present invention bind to GABA receptors and work synergistically to shorten the time needed to fall asleep and to improve the quality of sleep by reducing awakenings during sleep and increasing the duration of sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Chioma Ikonte, Jatinder Rana, David Fast, Yingqin Li
  • Plant based dietary supplement for improving the duration and quality of sleep
    Publication number: 20060198872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating insomnia or sleeplessness. The compositions of the present invention comprise jujube extract and at least one of white peony extract, radix polygala extract, and passion flower extract. The extracts used in the compositions of the present invention bind strongly to GABA receptors and work synergistically to shorten the time needed to fall asleep and to improve the quality of sleep by reducing awakenings during sleep and increasing the duration of sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Chioma Ikonte, Dora Dong, Michael Huang, David Fast, Allison Zolnay
  • Compositions containing avocado leaf extract for lowering cholesterol levels
    Publication number: 20050208163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing Persea american var. drymifolia leaf and leaf extracts for lowering cholesterol levels and methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Ernesto Brovelli, Julio Vallejos, Chioma Ikonte, Gopi Menon, David Fast, Amitabh Chandra