Patents by Inventor Joar Opheim

Joar 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).

  • Patent number: 11406602
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise Red Yeast Rice extract and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof, e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: NORDIC NATURALS, INC.
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20200281861
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise Red Yeast Rice extract and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof, e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: NORDIC NATURALS, INC.
    Inventor: Joar OPHEIM
  • Patent number: 10596121
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise Red Yeast Rice extract and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof, e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: NORDIC NATURALS, INC.
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20180185295
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise Red Yeast Rice extract and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof, e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: NORDIC NATURALS, INC.
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20120219619
    Abstract: A medicament comprising a dispersion of Red Yeast Rice extract in Omega-3 Oils. The medicament is supplied in capsules such that a daily dose is dispensed in an integral number of capsules. A dispersant is used, preferably Lysine and bamboo. The ratio of Red Yeast Rice Extract to EPA+DHA is in the range between about 1.4 and 2.8. The medicament reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, and reduces serious heart incidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Joar Opheim, Douglas MacKay
  • Publication number: 20110223246
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions contain (1) phospholipids having 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid covalently bound thereto and (2) at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or at least one pharmaceutically acceptable omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivative or mixtures thereof, wherein about 25% of the total 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid moieties in the composition are covalently bound to phospholipids, and wherein components (1) and (2) are present in amounts effective to support overall neurological health in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20110217275
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions contain (1) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof and (2) a probiotic bacteria of the strain Bacillus coagulans. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for support overall immune, digestive and/or cellular health in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20110218151
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions contain (1) at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or at least one pharmaceutically acceptable omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivative or mixtures thereof, (2) undenatured Type II collagen and, optionally, (3) glucosamine sulfate. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for promoting joint health in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20110217370
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions contain (1) at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or at least one pharmaceutically acceptable omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivative or mixtures thereof, (2) glucosamine sulfate, and (3) undenatured Type II collagen. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for promoting joint health in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20100215758
    Abstract: An effervescent composition is provided comprising a dry, free-flowing powder comprising (a) microcapsules comprising a hollow, solid, water soluble outer shell comprising a starch, a sugar or mixtures thereof and an inner core comprising a liquid, water immiscible oil comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or mixtures thereof, and (b) an effervescing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20100215781
    Abstract: A therapeutic composition is provided comprising: (1) at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivative or mixtures thereof; (2) resveratrol or a resveratrol derivative; and (3) green tea or a green tea derivative, each in an amount, individually and in combination, effective for a therapeutic, preventive or nutritional activity in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20100119600
    Abstract: Medicaments and therapeutic compositions comprise Red Yeast Rice extract and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof, e.g., DHA, derivatives of DHA, EPA, derivatives of EPA or mixtures thereof. One source of the fatty acids or derivatives thereof is fish oil. The compositions are useful for lowering cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20090214641
    Abstract: In an aspect of the present invention, a sweetened gelatin capsule comprises a dose and a gelatin capsule encapsulating the dose. The gelatin capsule comprises a gelatin substance, a gelatin softener, water, and a sweetener. The concentration by weight of the water in the gelatin capsule is from about 6% to about 10%. The concentration by weight of the sweetener in the gelatin capsule is from about 0.002% to about 0.003%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20080299187
    Abstract: A medicament comprising a dispersion of Red Yeast Rice extract in Omega-3 Oils. The medicament is supplied in capsules such that a daily dose is dispensed in an integral number of capsules. A dispersant is used, preferably Lysine and bamboo. The ratio of Red Yeast Rice Extract to EPA+DHA is in the range between about 1.4 and 2.8. The medicament reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, and reduces serious heart incidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Joar Opheim, Douglas MacKay
  • Publication number: 20070225370
    Abstract: The invention is an anti-inflammatory composition comprising a mixture comprising two components, a first component rich in EPA and a second component rich in GLA. The first component is a mixture comprising EPA and preferably DHA comprising at least 35% EPA, preferably 50% EPA and more preferably 60% or more of EPA, and up to 25% DHA, preferably up to 10% DHA, possibly 0% DHA. The second component comprises at least 20% GLA, preferably 60%, and more preferably 70% GLA. The preferred composition comprises between about 60 and 80% of the first component and 20% and 40% of the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20040037877
    Abstract: A flavored capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 10 to about 70 parts by weight of gelatin; (b) from about 10 to about 35 parts by weight of a suitable polyol, such as glycerol; (c) from about 8 parts by weight of water; and (c) various parts by weight of particular water soluble flavorings. The contents of the capsule may also be flavored. The composition is particularly useful in improving the palatability of fish oil medicinal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Patent number: 6652879
    Abstract: A flavored gelatin capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 10 to about 70 parts by weight of gelatin; (b) from about 10 to about 35 parts by weight of a suitable polyol, such as glycerol; (c) from about 8 parts by weight of water; and (c) various parts by weight of particular water soluble flavorings. The contents of the capsule may also be flavored. The composition is particularly useful in improving the palatability of fish oil medicinals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Patent number: 6641837
    Abstract: A flavored vegetable starch capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 10 to about 70 parts by weight of vegetable starch; (b) from about 10 to about 35 parts by weight of a suitable polyol, such as glycerol; (c) about 8 parts by weight of water; and (c) various parts by weight of particular water soluble flavorings. The contents of the capsule may also be flavored. The composition is particularly useful in improving the palatability of fish oil medicinals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20030064096
    Abstract: A flavored gelatin capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 10 to about 70 parts by weight of gelatin; (b) from about 10 to about 35 parts by weight of a suitable polyol, such as glycerol; (c) from about 8 parts by weight of water; and (c) various parts by weight of particular water soluble flavorings. The contents of the capsule may also be flavored. The composition is particularly useful in improving the palatability of fish oil medicinals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Joar Opheim
  • Publication number: 20020058064
    Abstract: Flavored Gelatin Capsule and Method of Manufacture A flavored gelatin capsule and the method of manufacture of the flavored capsule is provided. The capsule may comprise (a) from about 10 to about 70 parts by weight of gelatin; (b) from about 10 to about 35 parts by weight of a suitable polyol, such as glycerol; (c) from about 8 parts by weight of water; and (c) various parts by weight of particular water soluble flavorings. The contents of the capsule may also be flavored. The composition is particularly useful in improving the palatability of fish oil medicinals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Joar Opheim