Patents by Inventor Jose A. Llobrera

Jose A. Llobrera 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: 10085951
    Abstract: The invention provides novel curcuminoid formulations which have improved aqueous solubility and bioavailability when compared to known curcuminoid dosage forms. Formulations of the invention exhibit an enhanced intestinal absorption of curcuminoids, a slower curcuminoid metabolism and a reduced rate of systemic curcuminoid elimination. Additionally, upon administration in vivo, the formulations described and claimed herein produce a high, sustained level of the curcuminoid metabolite tetrahydrocurcumin. For example, at about eight to about ten hours after oral administration to a human, tetrahydrocurcumin plasma levels of between about 50 ng/mL to about 175 ng/mL are detectable, even when that metabolite is absent from the administered formulation. Novel processes for making curcuminoid formulations which have improved aqueous solubility and oral bioavailability, and methods of treating a wide variety of inflammatory, immune and neurogenerative disorders and cancers, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: DESIGNS FOR HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Sarah M. Gannon, Jose A. Llobrera
  • Publication number: 20160166516
    Abstract: The invention provides novel curcuminoid formulations which have improved aqueous solubility and bioavailability when compared to known curcuminoid dosage forms. Formulations of the invention exhibit an enhanced intestinal absorption of curcuminoids, a slower curcuminoid metabolism and a reduced rate of systemic curcuminoid elimination. Additionally, upon administration in vivo, the formulations described and claimed herein produce a high, sustained level of the curcuminoid metabolite tetrahydrocurcumin. For example, at about eight to about ten hours after oral administration to a human, tetrahydrocurcumin plasma levels of between about 50 ng/mL to about 175 ng/mL are detectable, even when that metabolite is absent from the administered formulation. Novel processes for making curcuminoid formulations which have improved aqueous solubility and oral bioavailability, and methods of treating a wide variety of inflammatory, immune and neurogenerative disorders and cancers, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah M. Gannon, Jose A. Llobrera
  • Publication number: 20140037763
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of annatto extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] including tocotrienols and tocopherols with an appropriate spectrum. This spectrum includes but not limited to low alpha tocopherol, high delta- and gamma-tocols, and mixtures with other extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] like palm and rice and/or nutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: AMERICAN RIVER NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Barrie TAN, Jose LLOBRERA
  • Patent number: 8586109
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of annatto extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] including tocotrienols and tocopherols with an appropriate spectrum. This spectrum includes but not limited to low alpha tocopherol, high delta- and gamma-tocols, and mixtures with other extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] like palm and rice and/or nutrients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: American River Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Barrie Tan, Jose Llobrera
  • Publication number: 20090041870
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of annatto extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] including tocotrienols and tocopherols with an appropriate spectrum. This spectrum includes but not limited to low alpha tocopherol, high delta- and gamma-tocols, and mixtures with other extracts [350-450 Dalton molecular weight fraction] like palm and rice and/or nutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Barrie TAN, Jose LLOBRERA
  • Publication number: 20050037102
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of annatto extracts including tocotrienols and tocopherols with an appropriate spectrum. This spectrum includes but not limited to low alpha tocopherol, high delta- and gamma-tocols, and mixtures with other extracts and/or nutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Barrie Tan, Jose Llobrera