Patents by Inventor James B. Roufs

James B. Roufs 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).

  • Nutritional supplement containing alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors
    Patent number: 7354606
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respectively. A method of limiting the absorption of carbohydrates contained in a foodstuff includes administering the nutritional supplement composition prior to consumption of the carbohydrates, and a method promoting weight loss in an individual includes administering the nutritional supplement composition to the individual over a period of days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, James B. Roufs, Haeri Roh-Schmidt
  • Nutritional supplement containing alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors
    Patent number: 7108869
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respectively. A method of limiting the absorption of carbohydrates contained in a foodstuff includes administering the nutritional supplement composition prior to consumption of the carbohydrates, and a method of promoting weight loss in an individual includes administering the nutritional supplement composition to the individual over a period of days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, James B. Roufs, Haeri Roh-Schmidt
  • Phytonutrient nutritional supplement
    Patent number: 6989161
    Abstract: A composition and method for correcting a dietary phytonutrient deficiency. The composition includes one or more of the following phytonutrients: lutein, lycopene, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), ellagic acid, hesperidin and quercetin. Dietary phytonutrient deficiencies are corrected by administration of these phytonutrients in amounts equal or greater than the amounts of these phytonutrients present in recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: James B. Roufs, Chioma J. Ikonte, Mary A. Murray, Audra J. Davies
  • Compositions and methods for increasing growth hormone levels
    Patent number: 6967206
    Abstract: A composition for increasing GH levels in a mammal including effective amounts of huperzine A and secretagogue amino acids and methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: James B. Roufs, Marc Lemay
  • Phytonutrient nutritional supplement
    Publication number: 20040131656
    Abstract: A composition and method for correcting a dietary phytonutrient deficiency. The composition includes one or more of the following phytonutrients: lutein, lycopene, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), ellagic acid, hesperidin and quercetin. Dietary phytonutrient deficiencies are corrected by administration of these phytonutrients in amounts equal or greater than the amounts of these phytonutrients present in recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: James B. Roufs, Chioma J. Ikonte, Mary A. Murray
  • Compositions and methods for increasing growth hormone levels
    Publication number: 20040110783
    Abstract: A composition for increasing GH levels in a mammal including effective amounts of huperzine A and secretagogue amino acids and methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: James B. Roufs, Marc Lemay
  • Method of reducing cholesterol
    Publication number: 20040097432
    Abstract: A method of treating elevated cholesterol levels, hyperlipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia in a mammal includes administering an effective amount of theaflavins, thearubigins, and their mixture. The theaflavins include theaflavin and gallate esters of theaflavin, particularly those obtained from tea. The gallate esters include theaflavin-3-gallate, theaflavin-3′-gallate, and theaflavin-3,3′-digallate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC.
    Inventors: Haeri Roh-Schmidt, James B. Roufs
  • Nutritional supplement containing alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors
    Publication number: 20040091554
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respectively. A method of limiting the absorption of carbohydrates contained in a foodstuff includes administering the nutritional supplement composition prior to consumption of the carbohydrates, and a method of promoting weight loss in an individual includes administering the nutritional supplement composition to the individual over a period of days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Mary A. Murray, James B. Roufs, Haeri Roh-Schmidt