Patents by Inventor Judy Davis
Judy Davis 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).
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Publication number: 20130004604Abstract: An edible, chewable dark chocolate candy for the oral delivery of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds. The-chocolate formed or molded solid candy contains at least one active ingredient that is blended with the chocolate candy during conching of the chocolate candy. A method for manufacturing the chewable chocolate candy is also disclosed. In the blending phase, a chocolate liquor is blended with additional ingredients to obtain the desired individual chocolate recipe for the chocolate delivery vehicle. The selected dietary supplement and/or pharmaceutical compounds are then added to the chocolate liquor, which is then conched for the desired time period. When the conching phase is completed, the conched chocolate is tempered, after which the tempered chocolate having 60% or more cacao mass may be formed into various sizes and shapes for individually-wrapped pieces, or formed into large blocks for storage and shipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: HERO NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20120164134Abstract: A sugar-free chewable composition for delivering dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds. The chewable composition includes a sugar-free delivery vehicle and an active ingredient. The delivery vehicle may include a sugar-free gummy candy. The active ingredient may include an over-the-counter drug or a prescription drug to provide a desired effect on the user. The active ingredient may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Patent number: 8148133Abstract: The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus Halanaerobium, which is capable of producing hydrogen from biomass. Methods of producing biohydrogen comprising the fermentation of the microorganism with alkaline pretreated biomass are also provided. Fermentation is preferably carried out without neutralization of the pretreated biomass and at a pH of greater than or equal to about 10.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Curators of the University of MissouriInventors: Dwayne Alexander Elias, Melanie Rose Mormile, Matthew Brett Begemann, Judy Davis Wall
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Publication number: 20120035277Abstract: A liquid-filled chewable composition for the oral delivery of nutritional supplements and/or pharmaceuticals is provided. The chewable composition includes a delivery vehicle and an active ingredient incorporated therein. The delivery vehicle may include an organic or non-organic gummy candy including a binding agent, sweetener, flavoring, and/or coloring. The active ingredient may include a predetermined amount of any combination of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, digestive enzymes, dietary supplements, or any other health promoting ingredient. The delivery vehicle may also include a predetermined amount of at least one nutritional supplement and/or pharmaceutical compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20120015076Abstract: A chewable composition for the oral delivery of live microorganisms is provided. The chewable composition includes a delivery vehicle and an active ingredient incorporated therein. The delivery vehicle may include a chocolate candy. The active ingredient may include a predetermined amount of at least one probiotic. The delivery vehicle may also include a predetermined amount of at least one prebiotic. The delivery vehicle may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, digestive enzymes, dietary supplements, or any other health promoting ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20120015075Abstract: A chewable composition for the oral delivery of live microorganisms is provided. The chewable composition includes a delivery vehicle and an active ingredient incorporated therein. The delivery vehicle may include an organic or non-organic gummy candy including a binding agent, sweetener, flavoring, and/or coloring. The active ingredient may include a predetermined amount of at least one probiotic. The delivery vehicle may also include a predetermined amount of at least one prebiotic. The delivery vehicle may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, digestive enzymes, dietary supplements, or any other health promoting ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20110250667Abstract: The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus Halanaerobium, which is capable of producing hydrogen from biomass. Methods of producing biohydrogen comprising the fermentation of the microorganism with alkaline pretreated biomass are also provided. Fermentation is preferably carried out without neutralization of the pretreated biomass and at a pH of greater than or equal to about 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIInventors: Dwayne Alexander Elias, Melanie Rose Mormile, Matthew Brett Begemann, Judy Davis Wall
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Patent number: 8034592Abstract: The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus Halanaerobium, which is capable of producing hydrogen from biomass. Methods of producing biohydrogen comprising the fermentation of the microorganism with alkaline pretreated biomass are also provided. Fermentation is preferably carried out without neutralization of the pretreated biomass and at a pH of greater than or equal to about 10.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: The Curators of the University of MissouriInventors: Dwayne Alexander Elias, Melanie Rose Mormile, Matthew Brett Begemann, Judy Davis Wall
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Publication number: 20110136196Abstract: The invention provides an isolated haloalkaliphilic microorganism designated as strain sapolanicus belonging to the genus Halanaerobium, which is capable of producing hydrogen from biomass. Methods of producing biohydrogen comprising the fermentation of the microorganism with alkaline pretreated biomass are also provided. Fermentation is preferably carried out without neutralization of the pretreated biomass and at a pH of greater than or equal to about 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Dwayne Alexander Elias, Melanie Rose Mormile, Matthew Brett Begemann, Judy Davis Wall
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Publication number: 20110071119Abstract: A heat resistant chewable composition for the oral delivery of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds. The chewable composition includes a delivery vehicle and an active ingredient incorporated therein. The delivery vehicle may include a gummy candy made from a binding agent with thermo-irreversible characteristics. The active ingredient may include an over-the-counter drug or a prescription drug to provide a desired effect on the user. The active ingredient may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, amino acids, probiotics, prebiotics, fatty acids, digestive enzymes, or any other health promoting ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20110044964Abstract: A chewable composition for the oral delivery of plant-based omega fatty acid compounds. The chewable composition includes a delivery vehicle and an active ingredient incorporated therein. The delivery vehicle may include an organic or in-organic gummy candy made from a binding agent, sweeteners, flavoring, and coloring. The active ingredient may include a plant-based omega fatty acid to provide a desired effect on the user. The delivery vehicle may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, amino acids, digestive enzymes, proprietary dietary supplements, or any other health promoting ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20100330058Abstract: A chewable composition for delivering pharmaceutical compounds. The chewable composition includes a drug delivery vehicle and an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The delivery vehicle may include an organic or non-organic gummy candy. The active ingredient may include an over-the-counter drug or a prescription drug to provide a desired effect on the user. In addition to the active pharmaceutical ingredient, the chewable composition may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, amino acids, and digestive enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis
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Publication number: 20100226904Abstract: An organic chewable composition for delivering dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds. The chewable composition includes an organic delivery vehicle and an active ingredient. The delivery vehicle may include an organic gummy candy. The active ingredient may include an over-the-counter drug or a prescription drug to provide a desired effect on the user. The active ingredient may also include any combination of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, herbs, plants, amino acids, and digestive enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Hero Nutritionals, LLCInventor: Judy Davis