Patents by Inventor Joar A. Opheim

Joar A. Opheim 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).

  • METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURY USING OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
    Publication number: 20140256813
    Abstract: Methods of treating, managing or preventing brain injury are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of EPA and DHA triglycerides for the treatment of brain injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Nordic Naturals, Inc.
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • SUBSTANCES FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR CARDIAC EVENTS COMPRISING OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND HIGH-MONACOLIN K CONTENT RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20120201912
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise a composition (1) comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or mixtures thereof and a composition (2) comprising Red Yeast Rice extract comprising about 0.8 wt. % or more monacolin K. One source of component (1) is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • SUBSTANCES FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR CARDIAC EVENTS COMPRISING EPA OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF, OPTIONALLY, DHA OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND MONACOLIN K
    Publication number: 20120195987
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise a composition (1) comprising (A) EPA, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof, and, optionally, (B) DHA, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of DHA or mixtures thereof, wherein the weight ratio of A:B is about 7.5:1 or more, and a composition (2) comprising monacolin K, a source of monacolin K or mixtures thereof. One source of component (1) is fish oil. One source of monacolin K is Red Yeast Rice extract. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT HIGH IN MONACOLIN K CONTENT
    Publication number: 20120196928
    Abstract: Compositions comprising Red Yeast Rice extracts which comprise greater than 5 wt. % monacolin K are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • SUBSTANCES FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR CARDIAC EVENTS COMPRISING OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND HIGH-MONACOLIN K CONTENT RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20120171285
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise (1) at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or mixtures thereof and (2) Red Yeast Rice extract comprising about 0.8 wt.% or more monacolin K. One source of component (1) is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • SUBSTANCES FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR CARDIAC EVENTS COMPRISING EPA OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF, OPTIONALLY, DHA OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND MONACOLIN K
    Publication number: 20120171311
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise (1) a mixture comprising (A) EPA, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof, and, optionally, (B) DHA, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of DHA or mixtures thereof, wherein the weight ratio of A:B is about 7.5:1 or more, and (2) monacolin K, a source of monacolin K or mixtures thereof. One source of component (1) is fish oil. One source of monacolin K is Red Yeast Rice extract. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim
  • RED YEAST RICE EXTRACT HIGH IN MONACOLIN K CONTENT
    Publication number: 20120172425
    Abstract: Compositions comprising Red Yeast Rice extracts which comprise greater than 5 wt. % monacolin K are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Joar A. Opheim