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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 6346231
    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 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Joar Opheim