Patents by Inventor Mark A. Kelm

Mark A. Kelm 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: 20240058474
    Abstract: In general, the subject matter described herein relates to dry cannabinoid emulsions (DCEs), dried cannabinoid complexes, and related systems and methods. An example method of forming a DCE includes: obtaining a water phase; obtaining an oil phase including a cannabinoid; forming an oil-in-water emulsion in which the oil phase is suspended as particles in the water phase; and drying the emulsion in a refractance window dryer. An example method of forming a dried cannabinoid-cyclodextrin complex includes: obtaining an aqueous solution including cyclodextrin; adding a mixture of ethanol and a cannabinoid to the aqueous solution to form a cannabinoid-cyclodextrin complex; and drying the cannabinoid-cyclodextrin complex in a refractance window dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Mark A. Kelm
  • Publication number: 20190269715
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, food additives, or dietary supplements, containing A-type procyanidins, and methods of use thereof, for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal to treat or prevent NO-responsive health conditions, treat hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and/or vascular circulation disorders, prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and/or kidney failure, or to improve blood flow, for example renal blood flow. The composition may optionally contain an additional NO modulating agent and/or a cardiovascular-protective or therapeutic agent, or may be administered in combination with such an agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Harold H. SCHMITZ, Catherine L. KWIK-URIBE, Mark A. KELM, John F. HAMMERSTONE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170348339
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, food additives, or dietary supplements, containing A-type procyanidins, and methods of use thereof, for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal to treat or prevent NO-responsive health conditions, treat hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and/or vascular circulation disorders, prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and/or kidney failure, or to improve blood flow, for example renal blood flow. The composition may optionally contain an additional NO modulating agent and/or a cardiovascular-protective or therapeutic agent, or may be administered in combination with such an agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Harold H. SCHMITZ, Catherine L. KWIK-URIBE, Mark A. KELM, John F. HAMMERSTONE, JR.
  • Patent number: 9675630
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, food additives, or dietary supplements, containing A-type procyanidins, and methods of use thereof, for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal to treat or prevent NO-responsive health conditions, treat hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and/or vascular circulation disorders, prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and/or kidney failure, or to improve blood flow, for example renal blood flow. The composition may optionally contain an additional NO modulating agent and/or a cardiovascular-protective or therapeutic agent, or may be administered in combination with such an agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Harold H. Schmitz, Catherine L. Kwik-Uribe, Mark A. Kelm, John F. Hammerstone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9260683
    Abstract: Shown herein are compositions of, and methods of use for, molecularly imprinted polymers useful for extracting and/or detecting target molecule compounds of wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignees: The Trustees of Dartmouth College, Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Belbruno, Mark Kelm
  • Publication number: 20140242237
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions of, and methods of use for, molecularly imprinted polymers useful for extracting and/or detecting target molecule compounds of wine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: CONSTELLATION BRAND U.S. OPERATIONS, INC., THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Joseph J. Belbruno, Mark Kelm
  • Publication number: 20110257118
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, containing polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, their derivatives and epimers thereof, for improving vascular circulation in peripheral and/or small blood vessels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Catherine L. Kwik-Uribe, Harold H. Schmitz, Mark A. Kelm, John F. Hammerstone, JR.
  • Patent number: 7786315
    Abstract: A process is described for selectively extracting cocoa procyanidins from an aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols by using a particular sequence of solvents to extract selected procyanidin monomers and/or oligomers. The solvents are n-butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, diethyl ether, or mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether. Preferably, the aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols is first extracted with n-butyl acetate. The mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether are between 25:75 and 75:25 (v/v).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, Mark A. Kelm, John P. Munafo
  • Publication number: 20100016536
    Abstract: An improved process for separating and isolating individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) on the basis of degree of polymerization. A liquid sample containing polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) is introduced into a liquid chromatography (LC) column packed with a polar bonded stationary chromatographic phase. The individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are separated via a binary mobile phase elution. One or more individual fractions containing the monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are eluted. The polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) may be proanthocyanidins, hydrolyzable tannins, oligosaccharides, oligonucleotides, peptides, acrylamides, polysorbates, polyketides, poloxarners, polyethylene glycols, polyoxyethylene alcohols or polyvinyl alcohols. The binary mobile phase comprises an A phase consisting essentially of a polar aprotic solvent and a B phase consisting essentially of a polar protic solvent. A process for separating and isolating xanthine(s) (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Mars, Inc
    Inventors: Mark A. Kelm, Christopher J. Johnson, Rebecca J. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20090203926
    Abstract: A process is described for selectively extracting cocoa procyanidins from an aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols by using a particular sequence of solvents to extract selected procyanidin monomers and/or oligomers. The solvents are n-butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, diethyl ether, or mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether. Preferably, the aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols is first extracted with n-butyl acetate. The mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether are between 25:75 and 75:25 (v/v).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, John P. Munafo, Mark A. Kelm
  • Patent number: 7566401
    Abstract: An improved process for separating and isolating individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) on the basis of degree of polymerization. A liquid sample containing polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) is introduced into a liquid chromatography (LC) column packed with a polar bonded stationary chromatographic phase. The individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are separated via a binary mobile phase elution. One or more individual fractions containing the monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are eluted. The polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) may be proanthocyanidins, hydrolyzable tannins, oligosaccharides, oligonucleotides, peptides, acrylamides, polysorbates, polyketides, poloxamers, polyethylene glycols, polyoxyethylene alcohols or polyvinyl alcohols. The binary mobile phase comprises an A phase consisting essentially of a polar aprotic solvent and a B phase consisting essentially of a polar protic solvent. A process for separating and isolating xanthine(s) (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventors: Mark A. Kelm, Christopher J. Johnson, Rebecca J. Robbins
  • Patent number: 7485735
    Abstract: A process is described for selectively extracting cocoa procyanidins from an aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols by using a particular sequence of solvents to extract selected procyanidin monomers and/or oligomers. The solvents are n-butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, diethyl ether, or mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether. Preferably, the aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols is first extracted with n-butyl acetate. The mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether are between 25:75 and 75:25 (v/v).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca J. Robbins, John P. Munafo, Mark A. Kelm
  • Publication number: 20080227829
    Abstract: The invention relates to method(s) of use of the compound(s) described herein, e.g. method for stimulating neurogenesis, including in vitro neurogenesis, by contacting neuronal progenitor cells with an effective amount of the compound(s) described herein; method for treatment of a subject in need of treatment with a neurogenic compound; and/or for treatment of a disease or condition associated with damage to the hippocampus. The subject may be a human or a veterinary animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: John F. Hammerstone, Mark A. Kelm, Fred H. Gage, Henriette van Praag
  • Publication number: 20070078261
    Abstract: A process for selectively extracting cocoa procyanidins from an aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols, by using a particular sequence of acetate solvents and/or diethyl ether solvents to extract selected desired procyanidin monomers and/or oligomers. The aqueous mixture of cocoa polyphenols is first extracted with n-butyl acetate. The acetate solvents include n-butyl acetate, ethyl acetate and methyl acetate. The diethyl ether solvents include mixtures of methyl acetate and diethyl ether in the following ratios (methyl acetate:diethyl ether): 0:100, 25:75, 75:25 (all v/v).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Rebecca Robbins, John Munafo, Mark Kelm
  • Publication number: 20070075020
    Abstract: An improved process for separating and isolating individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) on the basis of degree of polymerization. A liquid sample containing polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) is introduced into a liquid chromatography (LC) column packed with a polar bonded stationary chromatographic phase. The individual polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are separated via a binary mobile phase elution. One or more individual fractions containing the monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) are eluted. The polar protic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s) may be proanthocyanidins, hydrolyzable tannins, oligosaccharides, oligonucleotides, peptides, acrylamides, polysorbates, polyketides, poloxamers, polyethylene glycols, polyoxyethylene alcohols or polyvinyl alcohols. The binary mobile phase comprises an A phase consisting essentially of a polar aprotic solvent and a B phase consisting essentially of a polar protic solvent. A process for separating and isolating xanthine(s) (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Kelm, Christopher Johnson, Rebecca Robbins
  • Publication number: 20070037872
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, and methods of use thereof, containing polyphenols such as flavanols, procyanidins, their derivatives and epimers thereof, for inducing peripheral blood vessel vasodilation, for example for treating or preventing peripheral vascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Harold Schmitz, Mark Kelm, John Hammerstone
  • Publication number: 20060293259
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing derivatized flavanols such as methylated flavanols, and methods of use thereof for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal for example as anti-platelet agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Harold Schmitz, Mark Kelm, John Hammerstone
  • Publication number: 20050277600
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, food additives, or dietary supplements, containing dimer digallates, and methods of use thereof, for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal to treat or prevent NO-responsive health conditions, treat hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes, cognitive dysfunction or disorder and/or vascular circulation disorders, prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and/or kidney failure, or to improve blood flow, for example renal blood flow. The composition may optionally contain an additional NO modulating agent and/or a vascular-protective or therapeutic agent, or may be administered in combination with such an agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Mars, Incroporated
    Inventors: Harold Schmitz, Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Mark Kelm, John Hammerstone, Leo Romanczyk
  • Publication number: 20050164956
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, food additives, or dietary supplements, containing A-type procyanidins, and methods of use thereof, for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a human or a veterinary animal to treat or prevent NO-responsive health conditions, treat hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and/or vascular circulation disorders, prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and/or kidney failure, or to improve blood flow, for example renal blood flow. The composition may optionally contain an additional NO modulating agent and/or a cardiovascular-protective or therapeutic agent, or may be administered in combination with such an agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Harold Schmitz, Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Mark Kelm, John Hammerstone