Patents by Inventor Christopher Andrew Bunka

Christopher Andrew Bunka 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).

  • Publication number: 20210145818
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to compositions, including edible compositions, infused with nicotine compounds and methods of use for the treatment of a nicotine-related disorders. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to compositions, including edible compositions, infused with nicotine compounds that provide enhanced bioavailability of the nicotine compounds in a subject, and that mask unpleasant tastes of the nicotine compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka
  • Publication number: 20210145036
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing compositions with lipophilic active agents, particularly methods for reducing food effect in lipophilic active agent infused compositions, such as food and beverage compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka
  • Publication number: 20210045998
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved compositions and methods for transdermal and/or dermal delivery of lipophilic active agents, particularly without the need for added penetration enhancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka
  • Publication number: 20200323773
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved compositions and methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with PDE5 inhibitors, alone or in combination with other lipophilic active agents such as cannabinoids, nicotine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka
  • Publication number: 20200178572
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents involving drying methods using dielectric energy, particularly microwave energy. In some aspects, the methods further comprise dehydration using dielectric energy under vacuum and stirring at a temperature of less than 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka
  • Publication number: 20200061195
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents using tapioca starch or related compounds. Lipophilic active agents include cannabinoids, nicotine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka, Thomas James Ihrke
  • Publication number: 20200008442
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents and related methods. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to stable ready-to-drink beverage compositions comprising lipophilic active agents, methods of making such compositions, and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka, Thomas James Ihrke
  • Publication number: 20180116240
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents and related methods. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to stable ready-to-drink beverage compositions comprising lipophilic active agents, methods of making such compositions, and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka, Thomas James Ihrke
  • Publication number: 20180117161
    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to improved methods for infusing food and beverage compositions with lipophilic active agents using tapioca starch or related compounds. Lipophilic active agents include cannabinoids, nicotine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: John Docherty, Christopher Andrew Bunka, Thomas James Ihrke