Patents by Inventor John R. Stofan, IV

John R. Stofan, IV 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).

  • Reducing or avoiding muscle cramps
    Patent number: 8597591
    Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
  • Carbohydrate And Electrolyte Replacement Composition
    Publication number: 20110262596
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, Craig A. Horswill, Robert F. Ferraro, Dennis H. Passe, John R. Stofan, IV, Chan T. Du
  • Carbohydrate and electrolyte replacement composition
    Patent number: 7993690
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, Craig A. Horswill, Robert F. Ferraro, Dennis H. Passe, John R. Stofan, IV, Chan T. Du
  • Reducing or avoiding muscle cramps
    Patent number: 7935064
    Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
  • Reducing or avoiding muscle cramps
    Patent number: 7874995
    Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
  • Carbohydrate And Electrolyte Replacement Composition
    Publication number: 20090148566
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, Craig A. Horswill, Robert F. Ferraro, Dennis H. Passe, John R. Stofan, IV, Chan T. Du
  • REDUCING OR AVOIDING MUSCLE CRAMPS
    Publication number: 20080292499
    Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber
  • REDUCING OR AVOIDING MUSCLE CRAMPS
    Publication number: 20080286874
    Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Murray, John R. Stofan, IV, Jeffrey J. Zachwieja, Craig A. Horswill, Myron C. Rapkin, Wayne W. Weber