Patents by Inventor Naji Abumrad

Naji Abumrad 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).

  • Compositions and methods of use of ?-hydroxy-?-methylbutyrate (HMB) for enhancing recovery from soft tissue trauma
    Patent number: 10758504
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to enhance recovery from soft tissue trauma, including both acute and non-acute soft tissue trauma. Enhanced recovery includes reduced recovery time and enhanced soft tissue healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Baier, Naji Abumrad, Emily Harris
  • Nutritional intervention for improving muscular function and strength
    Patent number: 10682363
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, Jr., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION FOR IMPROVING MUSCULAR FUNCTION AND STRENGTH
    Publication number: 20190209588
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Compositions and Methods of Use of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) FOR MODULATING AUTOPHAGY AND LIPOPHAGY
    Publication number: 20190183822
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to modulate autophagy and lipophagy. HMB is also administered to treat, prevent, inhibit, slow or reduce autophagy-mediated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Naji Abumrad, John Rathmacher, Shawn Baier
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE OF GAMMA-KETOALDHEYDE SCAVENGERS FOR TREATING, PREVENTING OR IMPROVING FIBROSIS OF THE LIVER
    Publication number: 20190099387
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for use in treating, attenuating, preventing or improving liver fibrosis in a subject are described. The compounds of the present invention are gamma-ketoaldehyde scavengers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, Naji Abumrad, Charles Flynn
  • Compositions and methods of use of ?-hydroxy-?-methylbutyrate (HMB) for modulating autophagy and lipophagy
    Patent number: 10213399
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to modulate autophagy and lipophagy. HMB is also administered to treat, prevent, inhibit, slow or reduce autophagy-mediated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Naji Abumrad, John Rathmacher, Shawn Baier
  • Nutritional intervention for improving muscular function and strength
    Patent number: 10201551
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, Jr., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE OF GAMMA-KETOALDEHYDE SCAVENGERS FOR TREATING, PREVENTING OR IMPROVING NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD), NASH, ALD OR CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE LIVER
    Publication number: 20180153827
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for use in treating, preventing or improving diseases related to the liver in an animal, including but not limited to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease (ALD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), are described. The compounds of the present invention are gamma-ketoaldehyde scavengers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, Naji Abumrad, Charles Flynn
  • Compositions and Methods of Use of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) for Decreasing Fat Mass
    Publication number: 20180098951
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to enhance or promote lipolysis, increase adipocyte fat oxidation, induce adipocyte and muscle mitochondrial biogenesis, increase energy expenditure, decrease total body weight and increase body fat loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, Naji Abumrad, Shawn Baier
  • NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION FOR IMPROVING MUSCULAR FUNCTION AND STRENGTH
    Publication number: 20180021353
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Nutritional intervention for improving muscular function and strength
    Patent number: 9770424
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, Jr., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Compositions and Methods of Use of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) for Modulating Autophagy and Lipophagy
    Publication number: 20170209397
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to modulate autophagy and lipophagy. HMB is also administered to treat, prevent, inhibit, slow or reduce autophagy-mediated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Naji Abumrad, John Rathmacher, Shawn Baier
  • Nutritional intervention for improving muscular function and strength
    Patent number: 9707241
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, Jr., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Nutritional Intervention for Improving Muscular Function and Strength
    Publication number: 20170106004
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE OF ß-HYDROXY-ß-METHYLBUTYRATE (HMB) FOR ENHANCING RECOVERY FROM SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA
    Publication number: 20170071886
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to enhance recovery from soft tissue trauma, including both acute and non-acute soft tissue trauma. Enhanced recovery includes reduced recovery time and enhanced soft tissue healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn Baier, Naji Abumrad, Emily Harris
  • Nutritional intervention for improving muscular function and strength
    Patent number: 9539224
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Metabolic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, Jr., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Compositions and Methods of Use of -hydroxy--methylbutyrate (HMB) for Decreasing Fat Mass
    Publication number: 20160346238
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB. Methods of administering HMB to an animal are also described. HMB is administered to enhance or promote lipolysis, increase adipocyte fat oxidation, induce adipocyte and muscle mitochondrial biogenesis, increase energy expenditure, decrease total body weight and increase body fat loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, Naji Abumrad, Shawn Baier
  • Nutritional Intervention for Improving Muscular Function and Strength
    Publication number: 20160184326
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Nutritional Intervention for Improving Muscular Function and Strength
    Publication number: 20160128956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad
  • Nutritional Intervention for Improving Muscular Function and Strength
    Publication number: 20160074348
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: John Rathmacher, John Fuller, JR., Shawn Baier, Steve Nissen, Naji Abumrad