Patents by Inventor Iona Elizabeth Weir

Iona Elizabeth Weir 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: 20100143319
    Abstract: Extracts derived from kiwifruit are particularly useful for managing gut health and for treating or preventing digestive dysfunction and/or gastrointestinal tract disorders. In one aspect the extracts include an effective amount of prebiotic material derived from kiwifruit of the species Actinidia deliciosa (green kiwifruit). In another aspect the extracts include an effective amount of fibre, an effective amount of at least one enzyme and an effective amount of prebiotic material, all being derived from kiwifruit. These components work together to provide significant benefits to gastrointestinal health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: VITAL FOOD PROCESSORS LIMITED
    Inventor: Iona Elizabeth Weir