Patents by Inventor R. Todd Lorenz

R. Todd Lorenz 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).

  • Method for retarding and preventing sunburn by UV light
    Patent number: 6433025
    Abstract: Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, over 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than other carotenoids such as zeaxanthin, lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system. Disclosed is a method and treatment for retarding and preventing sunburns. The method comprises administering a source of astaxanthin in a therapeutically effective amount to prevent and retard sunburns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Cyanotech Corporation
    Inventor: R. Todd Lorenz
  • Method for retarding and ameliorating fever blisters and canker sores
    Patent number: 6344214
    Abstract: Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, over 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than other carotenoids such as zeaxanthin, lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system and diminish the damaging effects of UVA sunlight. Disclosed is a method for retarding and ameliorating fever blisters (cold sores) and canker sores. The method comprises administering a source of astaxanthin in a therapeutically effective amount to prevent, retard and ameliorate fever blisters and canker sores. The astaxanthin may be administered orally, topically, or in a combination of oral and topical dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Cyanotech Corporation
    Inventor: R. Todd Lorenz
  • Method of retarding and ameliorating carpal tunnel syndrome
    Patent number: 6258855
    Abstract: Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, over 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than other carotenoids such as zeaxanthin, lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene. Astaxanthin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system. Disclosed is a method and treatment for retarding and ameliorating carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tenosynovitis. The method comprises administering a source of astaxanthin in a therapeutically effective amount to prevent, retard and ameliorate carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Cyanotech Corporation
    Inventors: R. Todd Lorenz, Gerald R. Cysewski