Patents by Inventor Motonobu Matsumoto

Motonobu Matsumoto 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).

  • Anti-obesity composition
    Patent number: 10603332
    Abstract: A method to suppress obesity, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) oleuropein; and (B) a sulforaphane compound, wherein the amount of component (A) alone contained in the composition does not result in a fat accumulation-suppressing effect, and the amount of component (B) alone contained in the composition does not result in a fat accumulation-suppressing effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Youko Sono, Makoto Suwa, Motonobu Matsumoto
  • Composition for improving blood sugar metabolism
    Patent number: 9801917
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition improving and/or enhancing sugar metabolism function in skeletal muscle. The present invention provides a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition comprising a persimmon leaf extract obtained by a process comprising extracting persimmon leaves with a 40-60% ethyl alcohol-water mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Kayo Harada, Youko Sono, Takashi Kusakari, Motonobu Matsumoto
  • ANTI-OBESITY COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20170258822
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an obesity-suppressing composition that suppresses fat accumulation in adipocytes and that has an effect of suppressing body weight gain. The present invention provides an obesity-suppressing composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol; (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of sulforaphane compounds and willow extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Youko SONO, Makoto SUWA, Motonobu MATSUMOTO
  • COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING BLOOD SUGAR METABOLISM
    Publication number: 20160206675
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition improving and/or enhancing sugar metabolism function in skeletal muscle. The present invention provides a composition for improving blood sugar metabolism, the composition comprising a persimmon leaf extract obtained by a process comprising extracting persimmon leaves with a 40-60% ethyl alcohol-water mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Kayo HARADA, Youko SONO, Takashi KUSAKARI, Motonobu MATSUMOTO
  • ANTI-OBESITY COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20160206643
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an obesity-suppressing composition that suppresses fat accumulation in adipocytes and that has an effect of suppressing body weight gain. The present invention provides an obesity-suppressing composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol; (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of sulforaphane compounds and willow extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: Youko SONO, Makoto SUWA, Motonobu MATSUMOTO
  • PHASE II DETOXIFICATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110091587
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions that enhance Nrf2 (SKN-1) activation of phase II detoxification or antioxidant enzyme transcription, comprising plant extracts (e.g., willow extracts) or active fractions thereof, as well as methods for identifying additional compounds that increase the Nrf2-regulation of those enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicants: JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER, INC., SUNSTAR INC.
    Inventors: T. Keith Blackwell, Motonobu Matsumoto, Taketoshi Makino, Masashi Goto, Atsushi Ishikado, Mariko Maeda, Satoe Azechi
  • Composition for preventing and treating type I allergy
    Patent number: 7211567
    Abstract: A food composition for preventing type I allergy, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating type I allergy and an external preparation for skin for preventing or treating type I allergy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignees: Sunstar, Inc., Sunstar Suisse S.A.
    Inventors: Mayumi Kotani, Akihito Fujita, Motonobu Matsumoto
  • Antiallergic composition and antipruritic composition
    Patent number: 6863907
    Abstract: An allergy preventive or itching preventive food containing persimmon leaves or a persimmon leaf extract, a persimmon leaf extract-containing cosmetic composition having the action of improving allergic rough skin conditions or alleviating itching, an allergy or itching preventive or therapeutic composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignees: Sunstar, Inc., Uni-Sunstar B.V.
    Inventors: Mayumi Kotani, Akihito Fujita, Motonobu Matsumoto
  • Antiallergic composition and antipruritic composition
    Publication number: 20020009503
    Abstract: An allergy preventive or itching preventive food containing persimmon leaves or a persimmon leaf extract, a persimmon leaf extract-containing cosmetic composition having the action of improving allergic rough skin conditions or alleviating itching, an allergy or itching preventive or therapeutic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Mayumi Kotani, Akihito Fujita, Motonobu Matsumoto
  • Sebaceous excitosecretory agent
    Patent number: 5190758
    Abstract: A sebaceous excitosecretory agent comprising at least one of undecylenic acid, its salts, its esters, and its amide derivatives as an active ingredient. A process for exciting secretion of sebum comprising the step of applying onto a skin surface the above sebaceous excitosecretory agent. The sebaceous excitosecretory agent has a long-lasting action to excite secretion of sebum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Sunstar K.K.
    Inventors: Yasunobu Kobayashi, Motonobu Matsumoto