Patents by Inventor Phyllis E. Bowen

Phyllis E. Bowen 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).

  • Lutein esters having high bioavailability
    Patent number: 6313169
    Abstract: The present invention provides an antioxidant carotenoid composition substantially free of lutein comprising lutein esters. This antioxidant composition may readily be formulated into products for administration to humans to provide protection from the harmful effects of free radicals. The invention also provides a method of preventing or inhibiting the harmful effects of free radicals by administering an effective amount of an antioxidant carotenoid composition substantially free of lutein comprising lutein esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Phyllis E. Bowen, James P. Clark