Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Bland

Jeffrey Bland 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: 20070042063
    Abstract: Botanical compounds to modulate kinase activity are disclosed. The compounds and methods disclosed also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively. The compositions contain at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops or Acacia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Linda Pacioretty, Jeffrey Bland, Amy Hall, Veera Konda, Anu Desai
  • Publication number: 20070020352
    Abstract: Compositions of reduced isoalpha acids, vitamins and minerals are disclosed as well as methods of using the same for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Additional combinations including other compounds are also contemplated. Synergistic properties and methods exploiting such synergy are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, Jeffrey Bland, Robert Lerman, Amy Hall, Veera Konda, Anu Desai
  • Publication number: 20060193933
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060177531
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops. Other embodiments relate to combinations of components, including at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops, tryptanthrin and conjugates thereof, rosemary, an extract or compound derived from rosemary, a triterpene species, or a diterpene lactone or derivatives or conjugates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060141081
    Abstract: The invention provides hops (Humulus lupulus) extracts or derivatives thereof for use in treating a patient prophylactically and/or therapeutically for ulcerogenic-type disorders of the stomach and/or intestines. The ulcerogenic disorders can be of the type chemically induced, environmentally-induced, infection-induced, and/or stress-induced. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an active amount of hops extracts or derivatives thereof, in combination with an analgesic compound and/or an anti-inflammatory compound. The invention further provides for use of hops extracts or derivatives thereof, significantly reducing and/or therapeutically treating ulcerogenic-type disorders of the stomach and/or intestines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: John Babish, Matthew Tripp, Jeffrey Bland, Terrence Howell, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer
  • Publication number: 20060141082
    Abstract: The invention provides hops (Humulis lupulus) extracts or derivatives thereof for use in treating a patient prophylactically and/or therapeutically for ulcerogenic-type disorders of the stomach and/or intestines. The ulcerogenic disorders can be of the type chemically induced, environmentally-induced, infection-induced, and/or stress-induced. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an active amount of hops extracts or derivatives thereof, in combination with an analgesic compound and/or an anti-inflammatory compound. The invention further provides for use of hops extracts or derivatives thereof, significantly reducing and/or therapeutically treating ulcerogenic-type disorders of the stomach and/or intestines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: John Babish, Matthew Tripp, Jeffrey Bland, Terrence Howell, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer
  • Publication number: 20060127516
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127517
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops. Other embodiments relate to combinations of components, including at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops, tryptanthrin and conjugates thereof, rosemary, an extract or compound derived from rosemary, a triterpene species, or a diterpene lactone or derivatives or conjugates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127511
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127515
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops. Other embodiments relate to combinations of components, including at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops, tryptanthrin and conjugates thereof, rosemary, an extract or compound derived from rosemary, a triterpene species, or a diterpene lactone or derivatives or conjugates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127513
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops. Other embodiments relate to combinations of components, including at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops, tryptanthrin and conjugates thereof, rosemary, an extract or compound derived from rosemary, a triterpene species, or a diterpene lactone or derivatives or conjugates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127514
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops. Other embodiments relate to combinations of components, including at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops, tryptanthrin and conjugates thereof, rosemary, an extract or compound derived from rosemary, a triterpene species, or a diterpene lactone or derivatives or conjugates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060127512
    Abstract: A natural formulation of compounds that would to modulate inflammation is disclosed. The formulation would also inhibit expression of COX-2, inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins selectively in target cells, and inhibit inflammatory response selectively in target cells. The compositions containing at least one fraction isolated or derived from hops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Tripp, John Babish, Jeffrey Bland, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer, DeAnn Liska, Terrence Howell
  • Publication number: 20060034954
    Abstract: Medical compositions and methods using same to nutritionally support balance of bodily processes are disclosed. A medical composition to nutritionally support balance of bodily processes involving S-adenosylmethionine is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bland, DeAnn Liska, Kim Krumhar, Matthew Tripp, Gary Darland, Robert Lerman, Daniel Lukaczer
  • Publication number: 20050226949
    Abstract: A medical composition to nutritionally support hormone balance by promoting estrogen metabolism and increasing its excretion is disclosed. Nutritional support with the medical composition results in improvement in symptoms associated with hormone imbalance. Quality-of-life data and steroid hormone markers also shows improvement over the course of administration of the medical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bland, DeAnn Liska, Matthew Tripp, Gary Darland, Daniel Lukaczer, Robert Lerman
  • Publication number: 20050192356
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a reduced isoalpha acid (RIAA) and isoalpha acid (IAA) isolated from hops, wherein the RIAA and IAA are in a ratio of about 3:1 to about 1:10. The invention also provides a method of reducing inflammation by administering a composition comprising a reduced isoalpha acid (RIAA) and isoalpha acid (IAA) isolated from hops, wherein the RIAA and IAA are in a ratio of about 3:1 to about 1:10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: John Babish, Matthew Tripp, Jeffrey Bland
  • Publication number: 20050191375
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions containing a fraction isolated or derived from hops and a methylxanthine. The invention additionally provides compositions containing a fraction derived from hops and a curcuminoid. The invention also provides methods of using such compositions to reduce inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: John Babish, Matthew Tripp, Jeffrey Bland
  • Patent number: 6051260
    Abstract: Parboiled rice flour is used in lieu of other grain flour in medical foods to minimize antigenicity of the medical food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Healthcomm International, Inc.
    Inventors: De Ann Liska, Margaret King, Darrell Medcalf, De Brian Peterson, Jeffrey Bland
  • Patent number: 5922704
    Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional supplements for optimal nutrition. Various nutrients are provided in specified ratios to achieve optimal nutrient. For example, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are provided in a ratio of about 2:1. Calcium and magnesium are provided in a ratio of about between 1.3:1 and 1:5:1, and zinc and copper are provided in a ratio of about 5:1. Finally, selenium and iodine are provided in a ratio of about 2:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Feeling Fine Company LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bland