Patents by Inventor Ian Andrew MacDonald

Ian Andrew MacDonald 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: 10695318
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Stephen French, Amar P Inamdar, Ian Andrew MacDonald, Susan T Francis
  • Publication number: 20190209518
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen FRENCH, Amar P. INAMDAR, Ian Andrew MACDONALD, Susan T FRANCIS
  • Patent number: 10201522
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Stephen French, Amar P Inamdar, Ian Andrew MacDonald, Susan T Francis
  • Publication number: 20160243076
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen FRENCH, Amar P. INAMDAR, Ian Andrew MACDONALD, Susan T. FRANCIS
  • Patent number: 9283203
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Stephen French, Amar P. Inamdar, Ian Andrew Macdonald, Susan T. Francis
  • Publication number: 20080161386
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, for (i) enhancing executive cognitive function(s) (for example, decision making, planning, working memory, multitasking, judgment, numerical problem-solving, reading comprehension), and/or (ii) increasing blood flow in brain vasculature, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, certain polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen French, Amar P. Inamdar, Ian Andrew MacDonald, Susan T. Francis
  • Publication number: 20030025051
    Abstract: A self-adjusting furniture foot assembly has an upper member slidably engaged with a lower member. Between the upper and lower members, a biasing member urges the two apart while a dampening member resists acceleration of the second member toward the first member. Consequently, the foot assembly can slowly compensate to an uneven support surface for an item of furniture, and can quickly reset itself when the furniture is lifted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Ian Andrew MacDonald
  • Patent number: 5968900
    Abstract: Compositions herein increased creatine retention and/or glycogen storage in muscle. A composition comprises creatine or its derivative and a carbohydrate or its derivative. The carbohydrate is in an amount by weight which is greater than the amount of creatine. The amount of carbohydrate and the amount of creatine are effective for increasing creatine retention and/or glycogen storage in muscle. The compositions may be in the form of a pharmaceutical or a dietary supplement and are intended for use in the human or animal body. Other compositions comprise creatine or an active derivative together with insulin or an active derivative. The amount of creatine and the amount of insulin are effective for increasing creatine retention and/or glycogen storage in muscle. The compositions including creatine and insulin may further contain a carbohydrate or its derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: The University of Nottingham
    Inventors: Paul Leonard Greenhaff, Allison Lesley Green, Ian Andrew MacDonald, Eric Hultman
  • Patent number: D463732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Fundametal Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Andrew MacDonald