Patents by Inventor Raj K. Chopra

Raj K. Chopra 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: 20150056176
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using nutritional supplements and specific combinations thereof to counteract exercise-induced inflammation in monogastric organisms. Particular embodiments focus on use of quercetin, curcumin, boswellia, CoQ10, ribose, calcium carbonate, and zinc and their variants. Methods include ascertaining and modifying the nutritional supplements, ascertaining and comparing health states of all performance athletes, wherein the comparisons are made before and after modifications of the supplements and/or implementation of exercise regimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: STANLEY N. JANKOWITZ, Raj K. Chopra
  • Patent number: 8753675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reduced form of Coenzyme Q also known as ubiquinol in oral dosage form such as a gelatin capsule, preferably a soft gelatin capsule. Compositions according to the present invention include storage stable compositions comprising effective amounts of ubiquinol in combination with an amount of a reducing agent effective to maintain ubiquinol in its reduced state when formulated in capsules, tablets and other orally administrable form. Methods of using these compositions in the treatment of a number of disease states or conditions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Raj K. Chopra
  • Patent number: 6740338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a reduced form of Coenzyme Q also known as ubiquinol in oral dosage form such as a gelatin capsule, preferably a soft gelatin capsule. Compositions according to the present invention include storage stable compositions comprising effective amounts of ubiquinol in combination with an amount of a reducing agent effective to maintain ubiquinol in its reduced state when formulated in capsules, tablets and other orally administrable form. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Raj K. Chopra
  • Patent number: 6441050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in pharmaceutical dosage form of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol which can be administered to children in an oral dosage form as a pleasant-tasting liquid. The dosage form comprises an effective amount of coenzyme Q or ubiquinol ranging from about 0.05% to about 10%, more preferably about 1% to about 7.5% by weight of the composition in combination with a minor amount of a polysorbate surfactant such as a Tween™ surfactant, most preferably, polysorbate 80, a major amount of a vegetable oil or triglyceride, in further combination with an amount of phospholipid such as hydroxylated lecithin effective to maintain ubiquinone/ubiquionol in hydrosoluble form and to substantially enhance the palatability of ubiquinone or ubiquinol in combination with a sweetener solution as well as an amount of water preferably ranging from about 5% to about 45% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Raj K. Chopra
  • Patent number: 6300377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in liquid dosage form of coenzyme Q or ubiquinone which can be formulated into cosmetic, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical dosage form for administration to patients. The dosage form comprises an effective amount of coenzyme Q or ubiquinone ranging from about 0.05% to about 15%, more preferably about 1% to about 10.0% by weight of the composition in combination with a polysorbate surfactant such as a Tween™, surfactant, a vegetable oil or triglyceride, in further combination with a glyceryl ester in amounts effective to produce a liquid dosage form. Optional additives include a phospholipid such as hydroxylated lecithin, among others such as tocopherols or tocopherol esters effective to solubilize the ubiquinone in combination as well as other bioactive agents. Compositions according to the present invention avoid the inclusion of a polyhydric alcohol solvent in solubilizing amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Raj K. Chopra