Patents by Inventor Gary E. Schwartz

Gary E. Schwartz 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).

  • Method of causing the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions
    Patent number: 4671959
    Abstract: Described is a method for reducing physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions. The method consists of administering to such humans an effective amount of a physiological and/or subjective stress reactivity-reducing substance selected from the group consisting of:(i) Nutmeg Oil;(ii) Mace Extract;(iii) Neroli Oil;(iv) Valerian Oil;(v) Myristicin;(vi) Isoelemicin; and(vii) Elemicin.Administration is through inhalation or transdermally using one or more of the above ingredients alone or in a suitable composition such as ethanol and/or a perfume composition, cologne or perfumed article (e.g., air freshener or deodorant stick). Also described is a method for detecting the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignees: Yale University, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Marina A. Munteanu, Gary E. Schwartz, Carlos Benaim, Henry G. Walter, Jr., Ronald S. Leight, Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle
  • Method of causing the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions
    Patent number: 4670463
    Abstract: Described is a method for reducing physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions. The method consists of administering to such humans an effective amount of a physiological and/or subjective stress reactivity-reducing substance selected from the group consisting of:(i) Nutmeg Oil;(ii) Mace Extract;(iii) Neroli Oil;(iv) Valerian Oil;(v) Myristicin;(vi) Isoelemicin; and(vii) Elemicin.Administration is through inhalation or transdermally using one or more of the above ingredients alone or in a suitable composition such as ethanol and/or a perfume composition, cologne or perfume article (e.g., air freshener or deodorant stick). Also described is a method for detecting the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignees: Yale University, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Marina A. Munteanu, Gary E. Schwartz, Carlos Benaim, Henry G. Walter, Jr., Ronald S. Leight, Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle
  • Method of causing the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions
    Patent number: 4670264
    Abstract: Described is a method for reducing physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in humans being subjected to stress conditions. The method consists of administering to such humans an effective amount of a physiological and/or subjective stress reactivity-reducing substance selected from the group consisting of:(i) Nutmeg Oil;(ii) Mace Extract;(iii) Neroli Oil;(iv) Valerian Oil;(v) Myristicin;(vi) Isoelemicin; and(vii) Elemicin.Administration is through inhalation or transdermally using one or more of the above ingredients alone or in a suitable composition such as ethanol and/or a perfume composition, cologne or perfumed article (e.g., air freshener or deodorant stick). Also described is a method for detecting the reduction of physiological and/or subjective reactivity to stress in a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignees: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Yale University
    Inventors: Craig B. Warren, Marina A. Munteanu, Gary E. Schwartz, Carlos Benaim, Henry G. Walter, Jr., Ronald S. Leight, Donald A. Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Robert W. Trenkle