Patents by Inventor Paul T. Gardiner

Paul T. Gardiner 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: 7943183
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for administering the same to humans are provided for the promotion of increasing a person's natural metabolic rate, increasing thermogenesis, increasing training intensity, increasing muscular definition, and/or decreasing water retention. Said compositions may comprise, green tea extract, anhydrous caffeine, theobroma cocao extract, oolong tea extract, white tea extract, guarana, yerba maté powder, dandelion root extract, juniper berry powder, parsley powder garcinia cambogia extract, cayenne pepper powder extract, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, quercetin dehydrate, gynostemma pentaphyullum extract, vinpocetine and optionally thiamin, pyridoxine, picamilone, xanthinol nicotinate, garcinia cambogia extract and niacin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer
  • Patent number: 7795204
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Northern Innovations and Formulations Corp.
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
  • Patent number: 7786073
    Abstract: A dietary supplement that includes a container having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes an aqueous medium. The second compartment includes an ingredient that is stable when stored within the second compartment. The container is configured such that a user may selectively cause the first and second compartments to be in communication with each other such that the ingredient of the second compartment is mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment. The ingredient, which may be creatine or a derivative thereof, is less stable after being mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, James D. Ramsbottom
  • Publication number: 20090297640
    Abstract: A nutritional composition, the consumption of which provides a method for increasing creatine accumulation, building muscle size, increasing thermogenesis, reducing body fat mass leading to weight loss and/or improving muscular definition. The nutritional composition may include an aqueous solution of cinnamon and creatine. In addition, the nutritional composition may also include alpha lipoic acid. A method of manufacturing the nutritional composition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer
  • Patent number: 7476405
    Abstract: Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Iomedix Sleep International SRL
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, Kenneth Clement
  • Publication number: 20090011015
    Abstract: Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Iomedix Sleep International
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, Kenneth Clement
  • Publication number: 20080300309
    Abstract: Methods of production for Tricreatine Hydroxycitrate are disclosed. Tricreatine hydroxycitrate can be used as supplemental dietary ingredient for the purposes of reducing adiposity, suppression of appetite, improvement of muscle and exercise performance and recovery. The salts are useful in the dietetic, food supplement and food industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: New Cell Formulations Ltd
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Michele Molino
  • Publication number: 20080026983
    Abstract: A Composition and method for administering a nutritional supplement to an individual, e.g., a human or animal, are provided for the alleviation of joint pain, long-lasting relief from joint pain, improvement of joint functioning as well as help to restore joint flexibility through a reduction of inflammation. The nutritional supplement may include at least Milk Protein Concentrate comprising IgG Hyperimmune micronutrient peptides and source of Curcuminoids. The nutritional supplement may be provided for consumption at least one time daily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, Kenneth Clement
  • Publication number: 20070280996
    Abstract: A dietary supplement that includes a container having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes an aqueous medium. The second compartment includes an ingredient that is stable when stored within the second compartment. The container is configured such that a user may selectively cause the first and second compartments to be in communication with each other such that the ingredient of the second compartment is mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment. The ingredient, which may be creatine or a derivative thereof, is less stable after being mixed with the aqueous medium of the first compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, James D. Ramsbottom
  • Publication number: 20070196348
    Abstract: Supplemental compositions, and methods for administering same to a user, are provided for promoting a restful night's sleep by speedily inducing a person to fall asleep and to maintain sleep, as well as alleviating minor aches and pains so as to further improve the quality of a person sleep. The supplemental composition may include at least an extract of Valerian Root, an extract of Willow Bark and Melatonin or a derivative thereof. The supplemental composition may be provided for consumption at least one time daily, e.g., prior to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Marvin A. Heuer, Shan Chaudhuri, Kenneth Clement
  • Publication number: 20040234626
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
  • Publication number: 20040175442
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
  • Publication number: 20040175443
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
  • Patent number: 6784209
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions and their methods of use in increasing lean mass and/or muscle size and/or strength in individuals, particularly, athletes is described. The food supplements described comprise a substance which increases nitric oxide production in the body, and, a source of amino acids. Other food supplements described comprise a substance which can enhance and/or mimic insulin activity, and a source of amino acids. The food supplement compositions described are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Muscletech Research and Development Inc.
    Inventors: Paul T. Gardiner, Derek E. Woodgate, Mark S. Gilbert, Robert W. Thoburn
  • Patent number: 6620425
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions comprise lipoic acid or a derivative thereof and creatine or a derivative thereof. The compositions optionally, but preferably, further comprise dextrose. The food supplement compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Muscletech Research and Development Inc.
    Inventor: Paul T. Gardiner
  • Patent number: 6136339
    Abstract: Food supplement compositions comprise lipoic acid or a derivative thereof and creatine or a derivative thereof. The compositions optionally, but preferably, further comprise dextrose. The food supplement compositions are suitable for supplementing the diet of an athlete and particularly for enhancing an athlete's muscle size or strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Paul T. Gardiner
  • Patent number: 5817329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the method and composition for use of diet supplements by athletes and bodybuilders. A first supplement comprising, the amino acid acetyl-L-Carnitine, in conjunction with a series of nutritionally essential branched-chain amino acids, zinc, OKG, taurine, in conjunction with two other independently administered supplements: a fat burning agent and a creatine synthesizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Paul T. Gardiner