Patents by Inventor Paula C. Zemel

Paula C. Zemel 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: 20040197425
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of a individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197385
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197423
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of diary products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197383
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197382
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20040197424
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20020192264
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UPC2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Publication number: 20020132014
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel
  • Patent number: 6384087
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing [Ca2+]i levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: University of Tennesseee Research Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Zemel, Hang Shi, Paula C. Zemel